Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta Monday, January 13, 2014 and adjourned Thursday, March 20, 2014

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 13, 2014 and adjourned Thursday, March 20, 2014
2014 Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014
DAVID RALSTON .................................................................................................. Speaker 7th DISTRICT, FANNIN COUNTY
JAN JONES ............................................................................................... Speaker Pro Tem 47th DISTRICT, FULTON COUNTY
WILLIAM L. REILLY ................................................................................................ Clerk FANNIN COUNTY
KRISTY LINDSTROM .......................................................................................Messenger FANNIN 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 DEKALB COUNTY
MICHAEL BOZEMAN ..........................................................Assistant Clerk for Enrolling COBB COUNTY
MORGAN WALSH ............................................. Assistant Clerk for Information Systems FULTON COUNTY
CARRIE HUTCHERSON..............................Assistant Clerk for Roll Call Operations and Administrative Services
FULTON COUNTY
BELLE DOSS.................................................. Assistant Clerk for Administrative Services FANNIN COUNTY

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, January 13, 2014
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.
The following communications were received:
State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900
May 7, 2013
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 193, 240, 635 and 636 which passed the General Assembly during the 2013 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.
I have also included a signing statement for House Bill 276.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal
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Attachment

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cc: The Honorable Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Sam Olens, Attorney General Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Robert F. Ewing, Secretary of the Georgia State Senate Mr. Wayne R. Allen, Legislative Counsel

State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900

May 7, 2013

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

The Honorable David Shafer President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Senator Shafer:

I have vetoed Senate Bill 11 which passed the General Assembly during the 2013 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. This bill and corresponding reason for the veto is attached.

I have also included a signing statement for Senate Resolution 293.

Sincerely,

/s/ Nathan Deal

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Attachment

cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives The Honorable Brian Kemp, Secretary of State The Honorable Sam Olens, Attorney General Mr. Robert F. Ewing, Secretary of the Georgia State Senate Mr. Robert E. Rivers, Jr., Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Wayne R. Allen, Legislative Counsel

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Veto Number 1
HB 635 House Bill 635 changes the term of office and membership of the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority by terminating the two members appointed by the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority and allowing the Dodge County Board of Commissioners to appoint one member and the bill sponsor to appoint one member. Having reviewed the legislation and considered its necessity, I VETO HB 635.
Veto Number 2
HB 636 House Bill 636 abolishes the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority and transfers the Authority's powers, duties, assets, liabilities and debts to the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority. Having reviewed the legislation and considered its necessity, I VETO HB 636.
Veto Number 3
HB 193 House Bill 193 attempts to bring back input exemptions that had previously been sunset. The 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians recommended "that all nongovernment and nonbusiness input exemptions sunset so that the Legislature may determine if economic or non-economic justifications exist for renewing these exemptions." In following their recommendation, I will request the Governor's Competitiveness Initiative taskforce to review this bill and provide an opinion on whether economic or noneconomic justifications exist for the exemptions to be renewed during the next legislative session. Accordingly, I VETO HB 193.
Veto Number 4
HB 240 House Bill 240 attempts to address concerns voiced by speech language pathologists that clinical fellows are not reimbursed by Georgia Medicaid. However, Georgia Medicaid only enrolls fully licensed providers for reimbursement. On close review, this legislation would expand the number of eligible providers that could bill for Medicaid reimbursement and open the door for additional providers, who are not yet fully licensed, to pursue similar legislation. The Georgia Medicaid budget has been under tremendous financial pressure and any additional expenses will increase the financial burden. In addition, the legislation would require Georgia Medicaid to reimburse Clinical Fellows at 100 percent of the Speech Language Pathologist rate which would create an inequity among other fully licensed provider types who are reimbursed at less than 100 percent. I am vetoing this legislation because I believe HB 240 creates an inequitable system of reimbursement among provider groups. I also find that this legislation would open the door for similarly situated non-licensed providers to seek Medicaid reimbursement. Accordingly, I VETO HB 240.

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Veto Number 5

SB 11

Senate Bill 11 would re-establish the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council

and give that council various powers and duties to evaluate and develop data on the

geospatial capabilities and needs of the State. Despite any underlying merits of the bill,

this legislation would create a new state entity and add additional duties to various state

agency officials without funding in the 2014 budget. Having grave concerns with adding

a new council and duties for state agency officials without funding, I VETO SB 11.

Signing Statement 1

HB 276 I sign House Bill 276 because of the merits of Sections 1 and 2 which pertain to the extension of the Georgia Hazardous Waste Trust Fund. However, I have significant concerns with the remaining language in the bill which attempts to dedicate fees and surcharges of this fund for a specific purpose. Despite the merits of such a concept, Article 3, Section 9, Paragraph 6 of the Constitution of Georgia specifically limits any attempt to dedicate revenues in a general bill unless specifically permitted by the Constitution of Georgia. Without such specific permission in our Constitution, I would deem this language in House Bill 276 as being nonbinding on any subsequent General Assembly as it goes about its yearly duty to appropriate funds.

Signing Statement 2

SR 293

I sign Senate Resolution 293 but I have reservations renaming Friendship

Road east of I-985.

House of Representatives Legislative Office Building, Suite 612
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

June 18, 2013

Governor Nathan Deal 203 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Governor Deal:

I would like to inform you of my intention to resign from my seat as a State Representative for District 100 in Gwinnett County, effective July 1, 2013. In order to pursue new professional opportunities, it will be necessary for me to relocate out of state, and therefore will no longer live in District 100 and be unable to serve.

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I have appreciated the honor of serving my constituents and the residents of Georgia for over eight years, and wish nothing but the best for you, my colleagues whom I sadly must leave behind, and the great folks of Georgia.
If there is any correspondence that need to come to me, please use this mailing address moving forward: 101 Coley Cove Road, Lamoine, ME 04605. My cell number is 404915-4586.
Sincerely,
/s/ Brian Thomas
cc: Hon. David Ralston, Speaker of the House Hon. Stacey Abrams, House Minority Leader
Clerk's Office House of Representatives
309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
July 5, 2013
Honorable David Ralston, Speaker House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Speaker,
After six years as Legal Aide to Speaker Thomas B. Murphy and twenty-one years as Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives, I have decided to pass along the honored trust and responsibilities as Clerk and allow another to assume the duties of this office.
It has been a privilege to serve the State of Georgia during a time when many difficult decisions were required of this Body. I shall be forever grateful for the support given by you and the members, and it is my belief that you are establishing a legacy of which our successors can be proud.
I have served with many fine and hard working members and have made a great number of friends. I will miss all of you, and I shall never forget the dedicated and hard working employees of the Clerk's Office, who in actuality keep this office and this Body

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running. I have had many wonderful experiences over the years. The Georgia House of Representatives is a good place in which good men and women serve our state.
Therefore, I respectfully submit herewith my resignation as Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives to be effective August 1, 2013.
May God Bless you, the Georgia House of Representatives, the State of Georgia, and may God Bless our beloved United States of America.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Robert E. Rivers, Jr.
Copy: Mrs. Robyn Underwood Clerk's Office Employees
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 28-3-20, the Speaker appointed William L. Reilly as Clerk of the House of Representatives to serve for the unexpired term of Robert E. Rivers, Jr., who resigned effective August 1, 2013.
The Speaker administered the following oath of office:
Clerk's Oath
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; and that I am not a member of the communist party.
So help me God.
This 15th day of August, 2013.
/s/ William L. Reilly
VIA HAND DELIVERY The Honorable Nathan Deal Governor, State of Georgia

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014

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State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Governor Deal:
This letter serves as notice that I do hereby resign my office as Representative of Georgia House of Representatives District 104, effective at the close of business on August 26, 2013.
It has been an honor to serve in the Georgia General Assembly, and I look forward to continuing my service to our state in the United States Congress.
Sincerely,
/s/ Donna Sheldon State Representative, District 104
cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the House of Representatives The Honorable Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House of Representatives
State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900
September 5, 2013
The Honorable Donna Sheldon Representative, District 104 Georgia House of Representatives P.O. Box 893 Dacula, Georgia 30019
Dear Representative Sheldon:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as the District 104 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you apprising me of your resignation, effective August 26, 2013.
Your resignation is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best. Once again, thank you for your dedicated service to the State of Georgia.

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Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal
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cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 100 has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Brian Thomas.
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, November 5, 2013, to fill the vacancy in District 100 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 6th day of September, 2013.
/s/ Nathan Deal Governor
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 104 has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Donna Sheldon.
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, November 5, 2013, to fill the vacancy in District 104 of the Georgia House of Representatives.

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This 6th day of September, 2013.
/s/ Nathan Deal Governor
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 127 has become vacant due to the passing of Representative Quincy Murphy.
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, November 5, 2013, to fill the vacancy in District 127 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 6th day of September, 2013.
/s/ Nathan Deal Governor
House of Representatives 401 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
The Honorable Nathan Deal Governor, State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Deal:
I herewith submit my resignation, effective Thursday, October 31, 2013, from my position as State Representative from House District 2.
It has been a distinct honor to have been elected to the position by the citizens of Northwest Georgia and to have served them and the citizens of the great State of Georgia.
Sincerely,

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/s/ Jay Neal Rep. Jay Neal House District 2
State of Georgia Office of the Governor
Atlanta 30334-0900
October 25, 2013
The Honorable Jay Neal Representative, District 2 Georgia House of Representatives P.O. Box 645 LaFayette, Georgia 30728
Dear Representative Neal:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as the District 2 Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. I appreciate you apprising me of your resignation, effective October 31, 2013.
Your resignation is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best. Once again, thank you for your dedicated service to the State of Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal
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cc: The Honorable David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 2 has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Jay Neal.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014

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Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph V 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, January 7, 2014, to fill the vacancy in District 2 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 9th day of November, 2013.
/s/ Nathan Deal Governor
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
House District 22 has become vacant due to the passing of Representative Calvin Hill.
Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph V 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, January 7, 2014, to fill the vacancy in District 22 of the Georgia House of Representatives.
This 9th day of November, 2013.
/s/ Nathan Deal Governor
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 pages list the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 5th day of November 2013, in District 100 for State Representative in Gwinnett County to fill the vacancy.
Having received the majority of the votes cast, Dewey McClain, was duly elected to this office.

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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 12th day of November, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Thirteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Eighth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State Election Report

Special Election Official Results

November 5, 2013 Special Election

State Representative, District 100 SPECIAL ELECTION

GWINNETT DEWEY MCCLAIN (D)

Total:

Votes For Seat In County: DEWEY MCCLAIN (D)
Total Votes For Seat:

562 100.00%
562 562 100.00% 562

OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE DISTRICT 100 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014

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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/ Dewey McClain STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me,

This 5th day of December, 2013.

/s/ Alford J. Dempsey, Jr. Judge, Fulton Superior Court Atlanta Judicial Circuit

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 list the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on the 3rd day of December 2013, in District 104 State Representative in Gwinnett County to fill the vacancy.

Having received the majority of the votes cast, Charles P. Efstration, III 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 10th day of December, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Thirteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Eighth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

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Georgia Secretary of State Election Report

Special Election Runoff Official Result

December 3, 2013 Special Election Runoff

State Representative, District 104 SPECIAL ELECTION

GWINNETT TERESA CANTRELL (R)

Total:

CHUCK EFSTRATION (R)
Votes For Seat In County: TERESA CANTRELL (R) CHUCK EFSTRATION (R)
Total Votes For Seat:

675 35.43%

1,230 1,905
675 1,230 1,905

64.57%
35.43% 64.57%

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 list the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on the 3rd day of December 2013, in District 127 State Representative in Jefferson and Richmond Counties to fill the vacancy.

Having received the majority of the votes cast, Brian Prince 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 10th day of December, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Thirteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Eighth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

Georgia Secretary of State Election Report

Special Election Runoff Official Result

December 3, 2013 Special Election Runoff

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State Representative, District 127 SPECIAL ELECTION

JEFFERSON DIANE B. EVANS (D)

RICHMOND Total:

BRIAN PRINCE (D)
Votes For Seat In County: DIANE B. EVANS (D) BRIAN PRINCE (D)
Votes For Seat In County: DIANE B. EVANS (D) BRIAN PRINCE (D)
Total Votes For Seat:

874 74.19%

304 1,178
237 1,140 1,377 1,111 1,444 2,555

25.81%
17.21% 82.79%
43.48% 56.52%

State of Georgia Office of the Governor Atlanta 30334-0900

December 10, 2013

Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk of the House Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Clerk:

Please accept this letter as formal notification of my selection of the Honorable Christian Coomer, the Honorable Chad Nimmer, and the Honorable Lynne Riley as my Floor Leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives during the 2014 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Please afford them all due rights and compensation in accordance with these positions, effective immediately.

If I can be of further service, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

/s/ Nathan Deal

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cc: Ms. Jennifer Sanders, Legislative Fiscal Officer

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OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 104 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/ Charles P. Efstration, III STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
This 13th day of December, 2013.
/s/ William M. Ray, II Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 127 GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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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/ Brian Prince STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me,

This 16th day of December, 2013.

/s/ David D. Watkins Judge, State Court of Richmond County

MEMO

TO:

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives

FROM: Speaker David Ralston

DATE:

December 19, 2013

Pursuant to House Rule 12, I am today creating and appointing a Committee on Assignments for 2014.

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In addition to the Speaker and Majority Leader, who serve by operation of Rule 12.2, the following members are hereby appointed to the Committee on Assignments:

Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones Majority Caucus Chairman Matt Hatchett Majority Caucus Whip Matt Ramsey Majority Caucus Vice-Chairman Sam Teasley Majority Caucus Secretary-Treasurer Allen Peake Chairman Jon Burns Chairman Amy Carter Chairman Tom Dickson Chairman Terry England Chairman Sharon Cooper Chairman Rich Golick Chairman Mark Hamilton Chairman Penny Houston Chairman Earl Ehrhart Chairman John Meadows Chairman Jay Powell Chairman Jay Roberts Chairman Richard Smith Chairman Lynn Smith

The Committee on Assignments unanimously adopted the following slate of committee officers and members for the remainder of the 2013-2014 legislative term:

1 Agriculture & Consumer Affairs McCall

Tom

Chairman

R

Harden

Buddy

Vice Chairman

R

Total Members - 21

Dickey

Robert

Secretary

R

Republicans - 17

Bentley

Patty

Member

D

Democrats - 4

Black

Ellis

Member

R

Burns

Jon

Member

R

Carter

Amy

Member

R

Dukes

Winfred

Member

D

England

Terry

Member

R

Epps

Bubber

Member

R

Epps

Carl Von Member

D

Holmes

Susan

Member

R

Jasperse

Rick

Member

R

Kaiser

Margaret Member

D

Kirby

Tom

Member

R

Quick

Regina

Member

R

Roberts

Jay

Member

R

Rutledge

Dale

Member

R

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2 Appropriations
Total Members - 80 Republicans - 64 Democrats - 16 Ex-Officio - 2

Tankersley

Jan

Member

R

Taylor

Darlene

Member

R

Watson

Sam

Member

R

England Dempsey Dickson Ehrhart Houston Parrish Powell Rynders Carter Channell Peake

Terry Katie Tom Earl Penny Butch Jay Ed Amy Mickey Allen

Chairman

R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Chair of Subcommittee R

Secretary

R

Ex-Officio

R

Ex-Officio

R

Houston Welch Black Clark Epps Mayo Morgan Nimmer Peake Roberts Tankersley

Economic Development

Penny

Chairman

R

Andy

Vice-Chairman R

Ellis

Member

R

Josh

Member

R

Carl Von

Member

D

Ron

Member

D

Alisha

Member

D

Chad

Member

R

Allen

Ex-Officio

R

Jay

Member

R

Jan

Member

R

Republicans (8) Democrats (3) Total - 11

Dickson Clark Carter Casas Coleman Glanton Jones Jasperse Kaiser Lindsey

Education Tom Valerie Amy David Brooks Mike Jan Rick Margaret Edward

Chairman

R

Vice-Chairman R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

D

Member

R

Member

R

Member

D

Member

R

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Maxwell

Howard

Member

R

Republicans (9) Democrats (2) Total - 11

Rynders Dickey Abrams Allison Bryant Hamilton Martin Parsons Pruett Smith

General Government

Ed

Chairman

R

Robert

Vice-Chairman R

Stacey

Member

D

Stephen

Member

R

Bob

Member

D

Mark

Member

R

Chuck

Member

R

Don

Member

R

Jimmy

Member

R

Lynn

Member

R

Republicans (8) Democrats (2) Total - 10

Parrish Harbin Channell Dollar Gardner Hawkins Hugley Sims Stephens Taylor Watson

Health Butch Ben Mickey Matt Pat Lee Carolyn Barbara Ron Darlene Ben

Chairman

R

Vice-Chairman R

Ex-Officio

R

Member

R

Member

D

Member

R

Member

D

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Republicans (9) Democrats (2) Total - 11

Ehrhart Cheokas Atwood Battles

Higher Education Earl Mike Alex Paul

Chairman

R

Vice-Chairman R

Member

R

Member

R

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Burns Golick Jones Nix Rice Rogers Smith Smyre Williams Yates

Jon

Member

R

Rich

Member

R

Sheila

Member

D

Randy

Member

R

Tom

Member

R

Carl

Member

R

Richard

Member

R

Calvin

Member

D

Chuck

Member

R

John

Member

R

Republicans (12) Democrats (2) Total - 14

Dempsey Epps Brockway Harden Henson Howard Morris Oliver Setzler Taylor

Human Resources

Katie

Chairman

R

Bubber

Vice-Chairman R

Buzz

Member

R

Buddy

Member

R

Michele

Member

D

Henry "Wayne" Member

D

Greg

Member

R

Mary Margaret Member

D

Ed

Member

R

Tom

Member

R

Republicans (7) Democrats (3) Total - 10

Powell Greene Ramsey Evans Hatchett Hightower Hitchens Powell Rogers Weldon Willard Williams

Public Safety Jay Gerald Matt Stacey Matt Dusty Bill Alan Terry Tom Wendell Al

Chairman

R

Vice-Chairman R

Member

R

Member

D

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

R

Member

D

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3 Banks and Banking Total Members - 26 Republicans - 19 Democrats - 7
4 Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Total Members - 15 Republicans - 9 Democrats - 6

Republicans (10) Democrats (2) Total - 12

Morris Williamson Nix Caldwell Coomer Dawkins-Haigler Dickey Douglas Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Ehrhart Fludd Frazier Harden Houston Jordan Kelley Knight Marin Parrish Smith Strickland Talton Teasley Weldon

Greg Bruce Randy Johnnie Christian Dee Robert Demetrius Emory Geoff Delvis Earl Virgil Gloria Buddy Penny Darryl Trey David Pedro Butch Earnest Brian Willie Sam Tom

Martin Harrell Ballinger Caldwell Cheokas Frazier Frye Gasaway Houston Jacobs Jones Jordan

Chuck Brett Mandi Michael Mike Gloria Spencer Dan Penny Mike LaDawn Darryl

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5 Code Revision Total Members - 15 Republicans - 9 Democrats - 6
6 Defense & Veterans Affairs Total Members - 12 Republicans - 7 Democrats - 5
7 Economic Development & Tourism Total Members - 31 Republicans - 21 Democrats - 10

Lumsden Wilkerson Williams
Casas Welch Pak Alexander Barr Bennett Caldwell Gravley Kelley Mabra Morris Smith Stephenson Stovall Weldon
Yates Black Pezold Anderson Deffenbaugh Efstration Glanton Hitchens Holcomb Prince Rogers Smith
Stephens Greene Sims Battles Bennett Braddock Brockway Brooks Bryant Burns

Eddie David Coach
David Andy BJ Kimberly Timothy Karen Michael Micah Trey Ronnie Greg Michael Pam Valencia Tom
John Ellis John Tonya John Chuck Mike Bill Scott Brian Terry Earnest
Ron Gerald Barbara Paul Karen Paulette Buzz Tyrone Bob Jon

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8 Education Total Members - 23 Republicans - 16 Democrats - 7

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Chapman Dempsey Dickson Dukes Floyd Gordon Gravley Hatchett Henson Holmes Houston Marin Nix Parrish Pruett Rogers Shaw Taylor Thomas Wilkinson Williams
Coleman Dudgeon Benton Carter Chandler Clark Dickerson Dickson England Floyd Glanton Howard Jones Kaiser Lindsey Maxwell Mayo Morgan Nix Setzler Talton Tanner

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Brooks Mike Tommy Amy Joyce Valerie Pam Tom Terry Hugh Mike Henry "Wayne" Jan Margaret Edward Howard Rahn Alisha Randy Edward Willie Kevin

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9 Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Total Members - 19 Republicans - 14 Democrats - 5
10 Ethics Total Members - 11 Republicans - 7 Democrats - 4
11 Game, Fish & Parks Total Members - 15 Republicans - 11 Democrats - 4

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Parsons Geisinger Carson Allison Dempsey Dickey Drenner Dudgeon Frazier Fullerton Hamilton Harbin Hatchett Holmes Holt Martin Smith Teasley Williams

Don Harry John Stephen Katie Robert Karla Mike Gloria Carol Mark Ben Matt Susan Doug Chuck Earnest Sam Coach

Wilkinson Abrams Buckner Fludd Hatchett Hugley Jones O'Neal Ramsey Teasley Willard

Joe Stacey Debbie Virgil Matt Carolyn Jan Larry Matt Sam Wendell

Burns Allison Pruett Beasley-Teague Bruce Dickerson Dunahoo Ehrhart Knight McCall

Jon Stephen Jimmy Sharon Roger Pam Emory Earl David Tom

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12 Governmental Affairs Total Members - 17 Republicans - 11 Democrats - 5 Independents - 1
13 Health & Human Services Total Members - 38 Republicans - 23 Democrats - 14 Independents - 1

Meadows Roberts Shaw Spencer Williams
Carter Brockway Taylor Brooks Fleming Floyd Hamilton Hightower Kidd Meadows Morgan Mosby Oliver O'Neal Powell Powell Williamson
Cooper Jasperse Rynders Barr Beverly Broadrick Channell Cheokas Clark Clark Dempsey Drenner Fullerton Gordon Harden Hatchett Hawkins Henson Holt Howard

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Sharon Rick Ed Timothy James Bruce Mickey Mike Josh Valerie Katie Karla Carol J. Craig Buddy Matt Lee Michele Doug Henry "Wayne"

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14 Higher Education Total Members - 17 Republicans - 12 Democrats - 5
15 Human Relations & Aging Total Members - 14 Republicans - 8 Democrats - 6

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Rogers Williams Kelly Casas Carter Dempsey Ehrhart Fullerton Gardner Holcomb Knight Mabra Pezold Ramsey Sims Smyre Watson

Carl Chuck Trey David Amy Katie Earl Carol Pat Scott David Ronnie John Matt Chuck Calvin Ben

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16 Industry and Labor Total Members - 14 Republicans - 9 Democrats - 5
17 Information and Audits Total Members - 6 Republicans-4 Democrats-2
18 Insurance Total Members - 27 Republicans - 23 Democrats - 4

Clark Dawkins-Haigler Frye Gregory Rogers Scott Spencer

Valerie Dee Spencer Charles Terry Sandra Jason

Hamilton Nimmer Kirby Broadrick Bryant Dawkins-Haigler England Fleming Floyd Lindsey Marin Meadows McClain Pruett

Mark Chad Tom Bruce Bob Dee Terry Barry Hugh Edward Pedro John Dewey Jimmy

Cheokas Williams Dunahoo Ballinger Randall Sharper

Mike Chuck Emory Mandi Nikki Dexter

Smith Shaw Holt Atwood Brockway Carson Cheokas Dollar Efstration Epps Epps Gasaway Golick Harbin

Richard Jason Doug Alex Buzz John Mike Matt Chuck Carl Von Bubber Dan Richard Ben

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Hawkins Hugley Jacobs Lumsden Maxwell Mayo Meadows Rogers Stephens Taylor Teasley Wilkinson Williamson

19 Interstate Cooperation
Total Members - 12 Republicans - 7 Democrats - 5

Dollar Holt Fleming Chapman Cooke Duncan Evans Gregory Kendrick McClain Stovall Waites

20 Intragovernmental Coordination Tankersley

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Weldon Atwood

Lee Carolyn Mike Eddie Howard Rahn John Carl Mickey Darlene Sam Joe Bruce
Matt Doug Barry Jeff Kevin Geoff Stacey Charles Dar'shun Dewey Valencia Keisha
Jan John Kevin Kimberly Tonya Simone Patty Bruce Brooks Demetrius Ed Chuck Pam Brian
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Total Members - 27 Republicans - 14 Democrats - 13
22 Judiciary Total Members - 18 Republicans - 12 Democrats - 6 Ex-Officio - 2 R

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Talton Allison Bell Braddock Chandler Coomer Dickerson Dutton Efrastration Evans Holcomb Howard Jacobs Jones Kendrick Morgan Oliver Quick Sharper Smith Spencer Waites Watson Welch Wilkerson
Willard Fleming Allison Bruce Caldwell Evans Golick Jacobs Jones Kelley Lindsey Mabra Oliver O'Neal Powell Rutledge Stephenson Welch Weldon

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Wendell Barry Stephen Roger Johnnie Stacey Rich Mike LaDawn Trey Edward Ronnie Mary Margaret Larry Jay Dale Pam Andy Tom

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23 Judiciary Non-Civil Total Members - 15 Republicans - 11 Democrats - 4 Ex-Officio - 1
24 Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Total Members - 22 Republicans - 15 Democrats - 7
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Joe
Rich BJ Dusty Stacey Alex Mandi Christian Sharon Pam Micah Dar'shun Matt Nikki Ed Brian Wendell

Nix Holmes Rynders Alexander Beasley-Teague Black Cooke Dickerson Dickson Dollar Ehrhart Jackson Jones Mayo Scott Setzler Smith Smith Stephens Talton Thomas Yates

Randy Susan Ed Kimberly Sharon Ellis Kevin Pam Tom Matt Earl Mack Jan Rahn Sandra Ed Lynn Richard Mickey Willie Able Mable John

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Total Members - 7 Republicans - 6 Democrats - 1
26 Motor Vehicles Total Members - 12 Republicans - 9 Democrats - 3
27 Natural Resources & Environment Total Members - 24 Republicans - 19 Democrats - 5

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Geisinger Mitchell Pruett Riley Taylor
Rice Epps Battles Barr Caldwell Douglas Dutton Howard Jordan Powell Stover Yates

Harry Billy Jimmy Lynn Tom
Tom Bubber Paul Timothy Johnnie Demetrius Delvis Wayne Daryll Alan David John

Smith Harden Geisinger Buckner Clark Coleman Drenner Dutton England Epps Fullerton Gardner Gasaway McCall Morris Nimmer Nix Riley Smith Tankersley Tanner Thomas Wilkinson Williams

Lynn Buddy Harry Debbie Josh Brooks Karla Delvis Terry Bubber Carol Pat Dan Tom Greg Chad Randy Lynn Richard Jan Kevin Able Mable Joe Chuck

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28 Public Safety & Homeland Security Total Members - 14 Republicans - 9 Democrats - 5
29 Regulated Industries Total Members - 19 Republicans - 14 Democrats - 5
30 Retirement Total Members - 17 Republicans - 10 Democrats- 7

Powell Taylor Atwood Cooke Frazier Glanton Greene Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Jackson Lumsden Talton Waites
Maxwell Taylor Dickson Bennett Chandler Cooke Cooper Deffenbaugh Epps Fludd Golick Harrell Martin Mitchell Powell Ramsey Rutledge Stephens Welch
Battles Coomer Weldon Bentley Benton Beverly Brooks Buckner Coleman

Alan Darlene Alex Kevin Gloria Mike Gerald Dusty Bill Scott Mack Eddie Willie Keishea
Howard Tom Tom Karen Joyce Kevin Sharon John Carl Von Virgil Rich Brett Chuck Billy Alan Matt Dale Mickey Andy
Paul Christian Tom Patty Tommy James Tyrone Debbie Brooks

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31 Rules Total Members - 35 Republicans - 28 Democrats - 7

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Gordon Greene Hawkins Maxwell Meadows Riley Wilkerson Williams
Meadows Golick Smith Abrams Benton Casas Channell Cooper Dempsey Drenner Ehrhart Evans Greene Hamilton Hugley Jackson Jones Lindsey Morris O'Neal Parrish Peake Powell Powell Ramsey Rice Roberts Setzler Sims Smith Smyre Stephens Weldon Willard Williams

J. Craig Gerald Lee Howard John Lynn David Coach
John Rich Richard Stacy Tommy David Mickey Sharon Katie Karla Earl Stacey Gerald Mark Carolyn Mack Jan Edward Greg Larry Butch Allen Alan Jay Matt Tom Jay Edward Barbara Lynn Calvin Ron Tom Wendell Al

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32 Science and Technology Total Members - 15 Republicans - 10 Democrats - 4 Independents - 1
33 Small Business Development Total Members - 20 Republicans - 12 Democrats - 8
34 Special Rules Total Members - 16 Republicans - 8 Democrats - 8

Setzler Braddock Watson Battles Dudgeon Duncan Frye Kidd Martin Oliver Scott Sims Smith Stover Turner
Knight Clark Harden Beverly Braddock Bruce Carter Drenner Dudgeon Fludd Henson Jackson Kendrick Kirby Peake Pezold Powell Shaw Stover Stovall
Talton Holt Spencer Anderson Beverly Braddock Dukes Gordon

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35 State Properties Total Members - 9 Independents - 1 Republicans - 6 Democrats - 2
36 State Planning & Community Affairs Total Members - 14 Republicans - 8 Democrats - 6
37 Transportation Total Members - 27 Republicans - 20 Democrats - 7

Gregory Hightower Holmes Prince Scott Smith Turner Waites
Sims Dunahoo Greene Buckner Burns Cheokas Ehrhart Jones Kidd
Pruett Rogers Quick Bell Caldwell Chapman Cooke Dickerson Dukes Jackson McClain Sims Turner Williams
Roberts Clark Epps Ballinger Benton Bryant Burns Channell Deffenbaugh Dollar

Charles Dusty Susan Brian Scott Michael Scot Keisha

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Jay Valerie Bubber Mandy Tommy Bob Jon Mickey John Matt

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38 Ways & Means
Total Members - 28 Republicans - 22 Democrats - 6 Ex-Officio - 2

Gardner Geisinger Hamilton Harrell Holt Jacobs Jones Jordan McCall Nimmer Prince Rynders Setzler Sims Waites Watson Williams

Pat Harry Mark Brett Doug Mike Sheila Darryl Tom Chad Brian Ed Ed Barbara Keishea Sam Al

Channell Peake Knight Abrams Battles Beasley-Teague Black Bryant Carson Carter England Fludd Harbin Harrell Houston Martin Mosby O'Neal Pak Parsons Powell Ramsey Rice Riley Sims Stephens Stephens

Mickey Allen David Stacy Paul Sharon Ellis Bob John Amy Terry Virgil Ben Brett Penny Chuck Howard Larry BJ Don Jay Matt Tom Lynn Chuck Mickey Ron

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Talton Willard Williamson
*****Speaker, Speaker Pro Tem, Majority Leader and Majority Whip are ex officio members of all standing committees and subcommittees of the House.

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

Abrams Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer

Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton

Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw

E Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R
E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Bennett of the 94th, Sims of the 169th, and Weldon of the 3rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend James Holt, Ellijay, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 694. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Rail Passenger Authority Law," so as to revise the short title; to revise the legislative purpose; to revise a definition; to revise certain general powers of the authority; to revise the statement of public purpose of the authority; to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to change references to the short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 695. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Bennett of the 94th and Epps of the 144th:

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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 provide for reimbursement for Medicaid providers; to provide for notice of policy changes in the Medicaid program; to provide for repayment of certain funds; to establish the Council on Care Management Organization and Medicaid Oversight; to provide for its composition and duties; to revise provisions relating to therapy services under Medicaid for children with disabilities; to provide for requirements relating to the Children's Intervention Services Program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1036. By Representative Henson of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Townships; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1037. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Murphy of the 127th, Smith of the 125th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission study the coordination of transportation delivery methods for the Central Savannah River Area; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1038. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and encouraging the efforts of the Georgia Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Governor's Office of Workforce Development, the Department of Community Affairs, and the private sector to place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were read the second time:

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HB 676 HB 678 HB 680 HB 682 HB 684 HB 686 HB 688 HB 690 HB 692 HR 871 HR 912 HR 914 HR 1027 HR 1035

HB 677 HB 679 HB 681 HB 683 HB 685 HB 687 HB 689 HB 691 HB 693 HR 872 HR 913 HR 915 HR 1034

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1040. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th

A RESOLUTION

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

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

HR 1041. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th

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.

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., Wednesday, January 15, 2014, in the hall of the House of Representatives.

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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 President of the Senate, 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 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 1042. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th
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; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; 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 5, 2014, 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.
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.

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HR 1043. 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 of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, January 13, 2014, through Friday, January 24, 2014, shall be as follows:
Monday, January 13 ....................................................................in session for legislative day 1 Tuesday, January 14 ....................................................................in session for legislative day 2 Wednesday, January 15...............................................................in session for legislative day 3 Thursday, January 16 ..................................................................in session for legislative day 4 Friday, January 17 .......................................................................in session for legislative day 5 Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20 ............................................ in adjournment Tuesday, January 21 ....................................................................in session for legislative day 6 Wednesday, January 22...............................................................in session for legislative day 7 Thursday, January 23 ..................................................................in session for legislative day 8 Friday, January 24 .......................................................................in session for legislative day 9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after January 24, 2014, the periods of adjournment of the 2014 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.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1046. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cooper of the 43rd and Watson of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing William E. Silver, M.D., President of the Medical Association of Georgia, as "Doctor of the Day" for January 14, 2013, and commending him for his outstanding achievements within the medical profession; and for other purposes.

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HR 1047. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Victoria Travis Jackson; and for other purposes.
HR 1048. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering the memory of Ms. Marcia Lynn Clark Dell; and for other purposes.
HR 1049. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Frederick Lester; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, England of the 116th, Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th, Smyre of the 135th, Houston of the 170th, and Thomas of the 56th.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 732. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:
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 Senate:

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SR 733. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes
The President has appointed as a Committee of Notification/Escort the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Thompson of the 33rd, Jackson of the 24th, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th, Burke of the 11th, and Thompson of the 14th.
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 14, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler E Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby E Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Maxwell Mayo E McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince E Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw Sims, B

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson E Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Clark of the 98th, Floyd of the 99th, Golick of the 40th, Jacobs of the 80th, Morris of the 156th, Pak of the 108th, Randall of the 142nd, and Sims of the 169th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Phil Streetman, Lake Blackshear Baptist Church, Cordele, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 696. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to mandate an effort to quickly execute certain arrest warrants under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to change provisions relating to the duty of law enforcement officers to execute penal warrants; 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.

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HB 697. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 700. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Kidd of the 145th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Buckner of the 137th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to access to and use of public facilities by persons with disabilities, so as to provide for increased accessibility by the blind and visually impaired to the state capitol and legislative office facilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 702. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 706. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HB 707. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st, Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cooke of the 18th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to the state or any political subdivision, from engaging in an activity that aids in the enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to endow the Attorney General with authority to bring suit to enjoin violations of such prohibition and issue advisory rulings; to provide that neither the State of Georgia nor any of its political subdivisions shall establish a health care exchange; to provide that no agency, department, or other state entity shall authorize any person acting on behalf of such agency, department, or entity to undertake any action under the aegis of Section 2951 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 709. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 710. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 711. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 712. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Stover of the 71st, Dutton of the 157th, Kelley of the 16th and others:

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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 regarding state government, so as to prohibit any agency of this state, any political subdivision of this state, any employee of any agency of this state or any political subdivision of this state, or any member of the Georgia National Guard from assisting an agency of the armed forces of the United States in the investigation, prosecution, or detainment of any citizen of the United States under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 713. By Representatives Battles of the 15th, Meadows of the 5th, Epps of the 144th and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state administrative organization for revenue collection, so as to provide a short title; to provide for collection and distribution of certain data; 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 Ways & Means.
HB 714. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to

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clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 716. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the publication of certain information relating to minors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 717. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community involvement in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for a system of determining parental investment in public schools; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the establishment of rules and regulations by the State Board of Education for the determination of parental investment letter grades; to provide that local school systems may elect to participate in the parental investment grading system; to provide for limited liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 718. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Allison of the 8th, Spencer of the 180th, Brockway of the 102nd, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to milk and milk products, so as to allow the sale of raw milk to consumers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 719. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Burns of the 159th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; 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 720. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 32nd, Willard of the 51st, Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, respectively, so as to provide for the collection of a fee to defray the costs associated with using electronic citations; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedure; 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 721. By Representative Rice of the 95th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, so as to provide for the release by the board of certain correspondence and documents relating to a report by a licensee of an act or omission by another licensee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 722. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 723. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 724. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
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 prohibit persons from being spectators at any place where chicken fights occur; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 725. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding courts, so as to repeal a population provision; to provide for judicial assistance from other courts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 726. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to campus police officers, so as to repeal a population provision related to applicability of a term; to define the term "campus"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 727. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds to keep the peace, so as to repeal a population provision relating to actions constituting violations of bond and right of action for breach of bond; to enact a new Code section providing for violations of posted bonds; to authorize a ruling of contempt; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 728. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide in all counties of 500,000 or more population according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future United States Census that the pension board of the board of education in such counties shall recompute the pension paid to those teachers and employees who had retired as a matter of right prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a basic pension for 20 years of service, approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2469); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 729. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 730. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Rice of the 95th, Pruett of the 149th, Dickey of the 140th, Tanner of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HR 1044. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the McDougald Memorial Parkway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1045. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st, Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cooke of the 18th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the Attorney General of Georgia to initiate or join a lawsuit to overturn the decision of the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the individual mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1052. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Capitol Art Standards Commission to authorize the erection of a statue dedicated to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
Pursuant to HR 1050, the House honored the life and memory of the late Representative Calvin Hill, expressing regret at his passing, and invited his family to appear before the House of Representatives.

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

HB 694 HR 1036 HR 1038

HB 695 HR 1037

Pursuant to HR 1051, the House honored the life and memory of the late Representative William "Quincy" Murphy, expressing regret at his passing, and invited his family to appear before the House of Representatives.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:

SR 733. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:

A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Notification on the part of the House the following members:

Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Coomer of the 14th, Douglas of the 78th, Nimmer of the 178th, Powell of the 171st, Riley of the 50th, and Shaw of the 176th.

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

Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Rice of the 95th, Lindsey of the 54th, Roberts of the 155th, Atwood of the 179th, and Dempsey of the 13th.

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

HR 1050. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Tankersley of the 160th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the late Representative Calvin Hill, expressing regret at his passing, and inviting his family to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1051. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Williams of the 168th, Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th and others:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the late Representative William "Quincy" Murphy, expressing regret at his passing, and inviting his family to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1053. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Andrew College on its 160th anniversary and inviting the people of Andrew College to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1050 Do Pass HR 1051 Do Pass HR 1053 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1050. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Tankersley of the 160th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Jones of the 47th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the late Representative Calvin Hill, expressing regret at his passing, and inviting his family to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1051. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Williams of the 168th, Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of the late Representative William "Quincy" Murphy, expressing regret at his passing, and inviting his family to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1053. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Andrew College on its 160th anniversary and inviting the people of Andrew College to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

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HR 1054. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Brooks of the 55th, Jones of the 53rd, Thomas of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the victims in the Atlanta missing and murdered children case; and for other purposes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House:
HR 1042. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
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; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
HR 1043. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1041. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
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.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Escort the following Senators: Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st, Staton of the 18th, Fort of the 39th, Miller of the 49th, and Jackson of the 24th.
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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 310. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to revise definitions; to provide for the method of filing certain disclosure reports; to provide for the method of notifying candidates of late fees due; to eliminate the grace period on certain reports; to provide for the notice of dissolution of a campaign or committee; to provide for related matters; to provide 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, January 15, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston E Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish E Parsons E Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B Smith, E

Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Setzler of the 35th, and Sims of the 169th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Jeremy Morton, Senior Pastor, Cartersville First Baptist Church, Cartersville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 731. By Representatives Welch of the 110th and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to enact the "J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act"; to repeal obsolete and outdated provisions; to repeal provisions which have been deemed unconstitutional; to update obsolete and outdated terminology; to repeal certain provisions relating to preclearance requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
HB 732. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Dutton of the 157th, Braddock of the 19th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st and others:

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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 jurisdiction of the state, so as to nullify certain federal laws; to provide that any federal law which attempts to govern firearms manufactured within this state shall be unenforceable; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 733. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Dutton of the 157th, Stover of the 71st, Cooke of the 18th, Kelley of the 16th 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 enact the "Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014"; to provide for voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; to provide that local school systems shall allow religious expression in classroom assignments; to provide that local school systems shall provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities and to wear clothing that displays religious messages or symbols; to provide that local school systems shall provide a limited public forum for student speakers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 734. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals relating to the prosecution of traffic offenses, so as to provide for the concurrent jurisdiction of state courts and probate courts over misdemeanor traffic offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 735. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
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.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 736. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties of the probate courts, so as to expand the jurisdiction of the probate courts with regard to certain misdemeanor offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 737. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 738. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 739. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions; to amend Code Section 50-1-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, so as to provide that members of boards, bodies, committees, or commissions of state government that participate in meeting by teleconference or other similar means and are not physically present at the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission shall not be entitled to

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expense allowances for such meeting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 740. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 741. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 742. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st, Pezold of the 133rd, Epps of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities,

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office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 1055. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th, Spencer of the 180th, Burns of the 159th, Williams of the 168th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the repeal or amendment of the BiggertWaters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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

HB 696 HB 700 HB 706 HB 709 HB 711 HB 713 HB 715 HB 717 HB 719 HB 721 HB 723 HB 725 HB 727 HB 729 HR 1044 HR 1052

HB 697 HB 702 HB 707 HB 710 HB 712 HB 714 HB 716 HB 718 HB 720 HB 722 HB 724 HB 726 HB 728 HB 730 HR 1045

Pursuant to HR 1053, the House recognized Andrew College on its 160th anniversary and invited the people of Andrew College to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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

Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Bennett of the 94th, and Meadows of the 5th.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 1041 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 Speaker of the House, David Ralston.
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 Cagle, Speaker Ralston, President Pro Tem Shafer, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, members of the consular corps, members of the judiciary, my fellow Georgians:
In January 2011 when I addressed this body in my first State of the State address, this Capitol building and much of our state was engulfed in the worst snow and ice storm in several decades. In hindsight it was analogous to the deep freeze that had descended on the economies of the United States and Georgia, which is sometimes referred to as the Great Recession. While the economic calamity did not manifest itself overnight, as did our winter freeze, nonetheless it caught our nation as unprepared as any icy city without snow plows.
Although the sunny January days in Georgia melted the effects of our surprise storm within a week, no such relief was forthcoming for the economy. Businesses closed, buildings became vacant, and the newspapers that served as the legal organs of their counties were filled with foreclosure notices as families lost their homes. Congress applied historical amounts of financial salt and sand, known as the stimulus, on the ice laden roads of commerce, but traffic still could not move. State governments, like that in Georgia, that could not print money nor operate on unbalanced budgets, were required to reduce spending and consume their cash reserves. Even while parts of our budget were frozen or shrinking, other parts were not shrinking at all; these were the entitlements and enrollment-based programs. In Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 Georgia dipped into its Rainy Day Fund for $1.4B. Some states that were unwilling to face the realities of the moment even raised taxes on their citizens, but not Georgia!
I will not recount further the disastrous effects of the Great Recession on our citizens, some of which have left permanent scars. Instead, I want to tell you how the parts of our state government, working together like buddies in a war zone foxhole, have not only survived, but have reformed our operations in order to better serve our citizens. So now, let me proudly say as is normally stated on the opening lines of a State of the State address: "The State of our State is Excellent and it is a Great Day in Georgia."

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But this day did not arrive without a lot of hard work and sacrifice. So, to the members of the General Assembly, to the teachers and administrators, to the state employees, to the business owners large and small, and to the workers and families of Georgia, I say thank you!
My approach as governor has been to do in the hard times, what is almost impossible for government to do in the good times; that is, make state government programs leaner and more efficient and concentrate scarce resources on those areas that will produce the best and most long lasting results. To that end, we have eliminated certain programs and consolidated others in order to achieve greater efficiency in the use of taxpayer dollars. While fighting to hold the line on k-12 education, we have reduced the number of state employees by 12,750 from 5 years ago, which is a drop of 16.5 percent.
My basic focus has been on creating private-sector jobs for Georgians. With your help and the involvement of our business community, we have done some great things. We have implemented real tax reform, such as eliminating sales tax on energy for manufacturing; we have essentially removed the marriage tax penalty on working Georgia couples; and we have abolished the annual birthday tax on vehicles. And each of these are part of a mosaic that led Site Selection Magazine to declare Georgia to be the number one state in the nation in which to do business.
According to Tax Foundation, Georgia has the lowest tax burden on its citizens of any state in the nation. I don't know about you but I see that as a good thing, and I will fight to keep it that way!
Now I realize that there are some who frown on our low tax policies. I feel certain that in this election year some will propose that we change our policies--and they may even have protestors to back them up. Their solutions may sound appealing on the surface, but will ultimately require us to raise taxes on all Georgians. We must resist those temptations. Just as individuals cannot borrow their way out of debt, governments cannot tax their way out of a recession. There is no such thing as free money, particularly when it comes from Washington and has costly strings attached. Washington wants to mandate to Georgia how we spend our dollars. Let me tell you, in Georgia, we know a lot more about how to balance a budget than Washington does. And don't be deceived by the argument that "it's our money--the Federal Government is just giving some of it back." Yes, it is our money, but if the Federal Government doesn't need it for federal purposes, they should stop taking it in the first place!
As an example, the Affordable Care Act is anything but affordable and is costing our state $327 million dollars this year. You should be aware that, even without expanding, currently Medicaid and PeachCare cost every Georgian through federal and state taxes nearly $1,000 each year. Expansion would add 620,000 people to our taxpayer funded health plan, costing us even more. Now, the executive branch in Washington is trying to

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do what the courts deemed unconstitutional for Congress to do, but we will not allow ourselves to be coerced into expansion. Be assured, I am prepared to fight any intrusion into our rights as a state.
My focus on job creation is paying off. According to the federal department of labor, in the three years since I became governor, there have been approximately 217,000 new jobs added in our state, and major job announcements are almost a weekly occurrence. As a result, our state unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in 5 years!
There are many ingredients in the recipe for job growth. I have already mentioned the importance of favorable tax policies. In addition it requires adequate infrastructure so that people, as well as raw materials and finished products, can move freely within our state. This general assembly has already made changes to funding formulas so that interstate projects and freight corridors will be prioritized. In the budget I am submitting to you, I have included $35M for the deepening of the Port of Savannah. If approved, we will have $266M, which will represent Georgia's share of this important project. I intend for us to start dredging the project this year! This was first authorized by Congress in 1999. Approximately 50 percent of the cost of this project will be devoted to environmental mitigation. In addition, the project has been approved by four separate federal agencies. We have studied and planned long enough. It's time to start moving dirt!
Another important element of job growth is the availability of a trained and reliable workforce. We are fortunate that our workforce is ranked number one by CNBC, that our technical college system and its quick start program are regarded as the best in the country and that our colleges and universities, both public and private, provide excellent graduates. Even so, we have applied the same scrutiny to these institutions that hard times dictate. We have asked them to examine themselves through the prism of the work readiness of their graduates.
This has resulted in priority being given to those areas of study where job placement is high. Last year we identified three areas of study in our technical colleges where jobs already existed. Those were commercial driving, practical nursing and early childhood education. For students who pursued those areas, we have paid 100 percent of their tuition through the HOPE Grant. This year I am asking you to expand that to an additional 4 areas of training--welding, health care technology, diesel mechanics and information technology.
In order to fill the needs of a growing economy, we need more of our citizens to acquire education and skills beyond high school. To encourage this, I am asking you to create a new Zell Miller HOPE Grant for students in our technical college system. This grant will cover 100 percent of tuition for those who maintain a 3.5 grade point average.

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In addition, my budget will include $10M for a 1 percent interest loan program devoted solely to students attending our technical colleges. This will allow students who have a financial need to cover the funding gap in tuition, books and fees. I am also recommending that the Hope Scholarship and the HOPE Grant be awarded at 103 percent of the amount last year.
In accordance with our trend of putting our education where our economy is, I am happy to announce the creation of the Governor's High Demand Career Initiative. We will bring together the heads of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, our technical colleges and schools, along with key leaders in some of our important private-sector industries. This initiative will allow us to hear directly from the employers of our state about what they expect their future needs will be, and it will give our institutions of education the chance to get ahead of the curve in preparing tomorrow's workforce.
While these are important changes to our post high school education programs, it is equally important that our pre-k through high school programs continue to improve the quality of our students. We must work to avoid the necessity of costly remediation. If we hope for the greatest results, we must get it right the first time! This means making sure they're reading on grade level by the end of third grade and then following through as they continue their education journey.
Let me take this opportunity to thank my wife, the First Lady, who visited every school district in the state to read to Georgia's children in order to emphasize the importance of their learning to read.
Because of the progress we have made and Georgia's existing 20-year investment in what is now recognized as one of the best Pre-K programs in the country, we have been awarded an Early Learning Challenge Grant of over $50M. This money will be used to accelerate the reforms that we implemented last year.
In the Great Recession, state revenues dropped 19 percent [FY 2007 to FY 2010], meaning I came into my term during hard times when much of the savings of lowhanging fruit had already been plucked.
Since spending on Education has always been the largest part of our state budget, representing over half of all spending, it was to be expected that it would be reduced during these hard times. However, during my administration, funding for education has increased by over $930M. That does not include capital spending for education, which represents 76% of our entire state bond package. $239M of this year's capital investments went to the Department of Education for use on K-12 programs. Since FY 2012, nearly 50 cents of every dollar of new revenues has been dedicated to education. In the budget I

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am sending you for FY 2015 almost 82 percent of new revenue receipts are dedicated to education, with 68 percent of those new revenues going to k-12 alone.
Total state funding for K-12 education has increased each year I have been governor. Funding for Quality Basic Education, the outdated formula that allocates revenue to the local school districts, has increased roughly 13 percent since FY 2011.
My amended 2014 budget will also call for bringing current the Forestland Protection Act Grants to help those local governments and school systems whose ad valorem tax digests are negatively impacted by this law. The total 2014 amount is almost $40M, of which $22.6M will go to school districts and the remaining amount to municipal and county governments.
As these numbers indicate, we will spend almost $8 billion in next year's budget on k-12 education. My proposal represents the largest single year increase in k-12 funding in 7 years. That's an addition of $547M, an increase of over half a billion dollars in one year for our local school systems! It will enable us, in partnership with local school districts to restore instructional days, eliminate teacher furloughs and increase teacher salaries. These funds will provide our local school systems with the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers.
As we search for more effective ways to deliver quality education to our students, I have included $44.8M in the budgets to better connect every classroom in Georgia, including those in rural areas, to the internet and digital resources students need to thrive. This is part of the recommendations of the Digital Learning Task Force. It is also compatible with the Innovation in Teaching competition I initiated last year, whereby Georgia Public Broadcasting is videotaping some of the best teachers in our state and making them available to other schools. It is my goal that every child in any classroom in our state will have access to the best instruction possible, and this can be done by expanding the availability of our on-line learning.
Over the past two years, we have found ways to reduce the need to build new prison beds, whereby we will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars and keep Georgians safer--in 2012 with our Criminal Justice Reform and again in 2013 with our Juvenile Justice Reform, both of which passed unanimously in this General Assembly!
These reforms gave us a blueprint on how to use rehabilitation to reduce recidivism. Already we have seen relief for taxpayer dollars by dropping jail backlogs by nearly 90% of what they were when I came into office.
The novelist Victor Hugo said that if you open a school door, you close a prison. Perhaps this is true considering 7 out of every 10 Department of Corrections inmates do not even hold a high school diploma or GED. That means we have 38,000 Georgians who walked

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out of our school doors and into our prisons. That must stop. This is why improving our high school graduation rate is so important. High school dropouts with no marketable skills become the feedstock for our prisons.
While individuals are in our system, we must do a better job of raising their education and skills to an adequate level so that when they are released they will be better prepared to meet our workforce needs, rather than reenter the revolving door of the past.
This year, we intend to roll out our third leg of our criminal justice reforms, the one that will sustain our previous efforts. If an offender has been equipped to enter the workforce upon release, that person will stand a greater chance of avoiding relapse. If our reentry and reform efforts reduce our recidivism rate by 25 percent, we would see around 1,400 fewer crimes each year, with at least 1,100 fewer victims! This is a goal we should be able to achieve or exceed.
These Criminal Justice reforms will allow non-violent offenders to break their addictions, reclaim their lives and keep taxpayers from spending $18,000 per inmate for each year they are in prison. These reforms will also increase the safety of our society.
Over the past three years, at my direction and in accordance with the legislation subsequently passed by the General Assembly, we have reviewed 40 percent of all budgetary programs through a Zero-Based Budgeting analysis. As a result, we have consolidated programs and agencies where duplication existed and eliminated others. My budget this year will continue this pattern.
When I took office, we had a depleted emergency fund. Now, with your help, we have grown our Rainy Day Fund by 518 percent.
When I took office, Georgia had a AAA bond rating from all three major agencies. With your help, we are one of only ten states that still maintain that advantage, a rating that even the federal government doesn't have.
When I took office, we still had revenue numbers that made across-the-board budget cuts a necessity. Now, with your help, we have grown our year-over-year revenues for each quarter that I have been governor without raising taxes!
While it is appropriate to celebrate these accomplishments, their true significance is that they are part of the plan to create more jobs for our citizens. It is my firm belief that if people have good jobs they can provide for themselves and their families and will have less need to ask government to do things for them. Achieving that goal has been my primary focus.

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Well today, more Georgians have jobs than at any other time since October 2008. We are getting people in our state back to work at a faster rate than the national average. For those 217,000 or so Georgians who now have jobs, they know what the sting of the frozen economy feels like. They lived through it. But for them, the freeze has ended.
This is what we've done in three years ... imagine what we will do in the next five.
And since Georgia has now been recognized as the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business, we can rightfully expect many more jobs to come our way.
Yes, we began this journey three years ago in the midst of an ice storm and a recession. With your help on a bi-partisan basis, we have turned what might have otherwise been a long cold "Winter of Despair" into a time of preparation. And now our efforts are being rewarded. The early rays of recovery are cresting the skyline. I believe the warm sunshine of prosperity is once again shining on Georgia. May God continue to bless us all!
Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker of the House, David Ralston, announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1058. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2012-2013 Marion County High School Literary Team in its state championship and inviting the team to be recognized at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1059. By Representative Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tommy Aaron and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1060. By Representative Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Phil Niekro and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1061. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Rynders of the 152nd, Pruett of the 149th, Kidd of the 145th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Easter Seals and its Champions for Children Initiative and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1058 Do Pass HR 1059 Do Pass HR 1061 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1058. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2012-2013 Marion County High School Literary Team in its state championship and inviting the team to be recognized at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1059. By Representative Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tommy Aaron and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1061. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Rynders of the 152nd, Pruett of the 149th, Kidd of the 145th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Easter Seals and its Champions for Children Initiative 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 1062. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ralston of the 7th, Tankersley of the 160th, Epps of the 144th, Bentley of the 139th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1063. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Knight of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2014, as "Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol"; and for other purposes.
HR 1064. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Ralph Adams (Bud) Finch; and for other purposes.
HR 1065. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Reverend Dr. Tom Jordan for his 25 years of leadership and service to the congregation of the First Baptist Church in Epworth; and for other purposes.
HR 1066. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Addie Joyce P. West; and for other purposes.
HR 1067. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Abrams of the 89th, Bell of the 58th and Henson of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Pam Drenner; and for other purposes.
HR 1068. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th, Harrell of the 106th, Riley of the 50th, Kidd of the 145th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, January 28, 2014, as Skin Cancer Awareness 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

Thursday, January 16, 2014

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 Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles
E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks
E Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter
E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J

Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan E Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick

Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley E Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra

Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Mosby Nimmer E Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish E Parsons Peake E Pezold Powell, J Prince E Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall E Strickland E Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Fludd of the 64th, Jacobs of the 80th, Morgan of the 39th, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, Smyre of the 135th, Stover of the 71st, and Weldon of the 3rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Doyle Kelley, Four Mile Baptist Church, Summerville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 245 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 16, 2014
Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Clerk:
I am currently a member of the General Assembly representing the 36th District.
I further state that I was present in the House Chamber during the proceedings of the legislative session for the House of Representatives on the 15th of January, 2014.
Sincerely,
/s/ Earl Ehrhart House District 36
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:

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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 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

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HB 745. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 746. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 747. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties,

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municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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 748. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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 749. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th 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 provide for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; 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 750. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 119th, Abrams of the 89th, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 751. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 relative to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 752. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; 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 754. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Jordan of the 77th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 1056. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Kenneth Webster Stewart, III and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1057. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Pezold of the 133rd and Epps of the 132nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Ray C. Anderson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

HB 731 HB 733 HB 735 HB 737 HB 739 HB 741 HR 1055

HB 732 HB 734 HB 736 HB 738 HB 740 HB 742

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

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Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Hatchett of the 150th, Epps of the 144th, Pruett of the 149th, Spencer of the 180th, Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Stover of the 71st and Kelley of the 16th.
Pursuant to HR 1059, the House commended Tommy Aaron and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1058, the House commended the 2012-2013 Marion County High School Literary Team in its state championship and invited the team to be recognized at the state capitol.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Transportation:
HB 195. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for the method for creation of special districts for the purpose of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for the expiration of special districts in certain instances; to revise and repeal certain definitions; to provide for a sunset date for certain provisions; to provide for the election, ballot, imposition, collection, and cessation of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1069. By Representatives Sims of the 123rd, Parrish of the 158th, Gardner of the 57th, Hawkins of the 27th and Channell of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2014, as "Community Health Centers Day" and inviting leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1070. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd, Kendrick of the 93rd and Anderson of the 92nd:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noelle Hughley on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014 and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1069 Do Pass HR 1070 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1069. By Representatives Sims of the 123rd, Parrish of the 158th, Gardner of the 57th, Hawkins of the 27th and Channell of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2014, as "Community Health Centers Day" and inviting leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1070. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd, Kendrick of the 93rd and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noelle Hughley on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014 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 1071. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Theta Nu Lambda Chapter, on its fiftieth anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1072. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and recognizing Theda Reddish Bowen; and for other purposes.

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HR 1073. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Central Baptist Church and its Reverend Michael Stevenson; and for other purposes.
HR 1074. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd, Kendrick of the 93rd and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Bonita Johnson and the Enchanted Closet, and recognizing January 16, 2014, as Enchanted Closet Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 17, 2014

Fifth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick
E Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter
E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas
E Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan E Dutton Efstration England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gasaway Glanton Golick E Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton

Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin E Maxwell Mayo McCall E McClain Meadows

Mitchell E Morgan
Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish E Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A E Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L

Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover E Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon E Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Battles of the 15th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Epps of the 132nd, Floyd of the 99th, Gardner of the 57th, Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Morris of the 156th, and Sims of the 169th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Larry Fryer, Hudson Memorial CME Church, Augusta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 755. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
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 provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration

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or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; 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 756. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Pezold of the 133rd and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exemption of machinery and energy used in manufacturing from state sales and use taxes, so as to add mixer trucks to the list of machinery or equipment used in the manufacture of personal property; 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 757. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Peake of the 141st, McCall of the 33rd 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 use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 758. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 759. By Representative Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the qualified education tax credit, so as to increase the aggregate amount of tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 760. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Atwood of the 179th, Weldon of the 3rd and Spencer of the 180th:
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 that committees of the General Assembly shall have the ability to subpoena department and division heads to testify before such committees and to produce documents for examination by the committees; to provide for procedures for the issuance of such subpoenas; to provide for the enforcement of such subpoenas; to provide that committees may administer an oath to such witnesses who appear before such committees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 761. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 762. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rutledge of the 109th, Chapman of the 167th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
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passing sanitation vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 763. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 764. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Benton of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 765. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
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 motor vehicles, so as to add public transit to the authorized purposes for the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 766. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th 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 provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; 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 Education.

HB 767. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Watson of the 166th:

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 from state income taxation, so as to allow the use of a previous decennial census to determine eligibility for an income tax credit in certain areas; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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 768. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Meadows of the 5th, Kelley of the 16th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; 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.

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

HB 743 HB 745 HB 747 HB 749

HB 744 HB 746 HB 748 HB 750

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HB 751 HB 753 HR 1056

HB 752 HB 754 HR 1057

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

Representatives Benton of the 31st, Smith of the 70th, Taylor of the 79th, Holmes of the 129th, Nix of the 69th, and England of the 116th.

Pursuant to HR 1069, the House recognized January 17, 2014, as "Community Health Centers Day" and invited leadership of the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1070, the House recognized and commended Noelle Hughley on being crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014 and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 310. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, so as to revise definitions; to provide for the method of filing certain disclosure reports; to provide for the method of notifying candidates of late fees due; to eliminate the grace period on certain reports; to provide for the notice of dissolution of a campaign or committee; 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 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to revise the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs resulting therefrom; to revise times for qualifying for office; to revise the time for calling certain special elections; to revise the times for filing certain campaign financing disclosure reports; 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. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising subsections (c), (d), (e), and (i) of Code Section 21-2-132, relating to filing notice of candidacy, nomination petition, and affidavit; payment of qualifying fee; pauper's affidavit and qualifying petition for exemption from qualifying fee; and military service, as follows:
"(c) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, all All candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this subsection in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the nonpartisan election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner:
(1) Each candidate for the office of judge of the superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the eleventh week immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (2) Each candidate for a county judicial office, a local school board office, or an office of a consolidated government, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file notice of candidacy in the office of the superintendent no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the eleventh week immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (3) Each candidate for a nonpartisan municipal office or a designee shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the municipal superintendent of such candidate's municipality during the municipality's nonpartisan qualifying period. Each municipal superintendent shall designate the days of such qualifying period, which shall be no less than three days and no more than five days. The days of the qualifying period shall be consecutive days. Nonpartisan qualifying periods shall commence no earlier than 8:30 A.M. on the last Monday in August immediately preceding the general election and shall end no later than 4:30 P.M. on the following Friday; and, in the case of a special election, the municipal nonpartisan qualifying period shall commence no earlier than the date of the call and shall end no later than 25 days prior to the election; and (4) In any case where an incumbent has filed notice of candidacy and paid the prescribed qualifying fee in a nonpartisan election to succeed himself or herself in office but withdraws as a candidate for such office prior to the close of the applicable qualifying period prescribed in this subsection, qualifying for candidates other than

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such incumbent shall be reopened at 9:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the close of the preceding qualifying period and shall cease at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday immediately following such reopening, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays. (d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, all All political body and independent candidates shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this subsection in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner: (1) Each candidate for federal or state office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the election ballot shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office he or she is seeking, in the office of the Secretary of State either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the thirty-fifth week immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, in the case of a general election. In the case of a special election to fill a federal office, each candidate shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than the date of the call of the special election and no later than 60 days prior to the special election. In the case of a special election to fill a state office, each candidate shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State and no earlier than the date of the call of the special election and no later than 25 days prior to the special election in the case of a special election; (2) Each candidate for a county office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the election ballot shall file notice of his or her candidacy in the office of the superintendent of his or her county either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the thirty-fifth week immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, in the case of a general election and no earlier than the date of the call of the election and no later than 25 days prior to the election in the case of a special election; (3) Each candidate for municipal office or a designee shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the municipal superintendent of such candidate's municipality during the municipality's qualifying period. Each municipal superintendent shall designate the days of the qualifying period, which shall be no less than three days and no more

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than five days. The days of the qualifying period shall be consecutive days. Qualifying periods shall commence no earlier than 8:30 A.M. on the last Monday in August immediately preceding the general election and shall end no later than 4:30 P.M. on the following Friday; and, in the case of a special election, the municipal qualifying period shall commence no earlier than the date of the call and shall end no later than 25 days prior to the election; and
(4)(A) In extraordinary circumstances as described in Code Section 21-2-543.1, each candidate, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the election ballot shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office he or she is seeking, with the Office of the Secretary of State no earlier than the date of the call of the special election and not no later than ten days after the announcement of such extraordinary circumstances. (B) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply where, during the 75 day period beginning on the date of the announcement of the vacancy:
(i) A regularly scheduled general election for the vacant office is to be held; or (ii) Another special election for the vacant office is to be held pursuant to a writ for a special election issued by the Governor prior to the date of the announcement of the vacancy. The hours of qualifying each day shall be from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. with one hour allowed for the lunch break; provided, however, that municipalities which have normal business hours which cover a lesser period of time shall conduct qualifying during normal business hours for each such municipality. Except in the case of a special election, notice of the opening and closing dates and the hours for candidates to qualify shall be published at least two weeks prior to the opening of the qualifying period. (e) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, each Each candidate required to file a notice of candidacy by this Code section shall, no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the second Tuesday in July immediately prior to the election, file with the same official with whom he or she filed his or her notice of candidacy a nomination petition in the form prescribed in Code Section 21-2-170, except that such petition shall not be required if such candidate is: (1) A nominee of a political party for the office of presidential elector when such party has held a national convention and therein nominated candidates for President and Vice President of the United States; (2) Seeking office in a special election; (3) An incumbent qualifying as a candidate to succeed himself or herself; (4) A candidate seeking election in a nonpartisan election; or (5) A nominee for a state-wide office by a duly constituted political body convention, provided that the political body making the nomination has qualified to nominate candidates for state-wide public office under the provisions of Code Section 21-2180." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, for general elections held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of

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the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives, candidates in such elections shall qualify as provided in this subsection:
(1) All candidates seeking election in a nonpartisan election shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this paragraph in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the nonpartisan election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner:
(A) Each candidate for the office of judge of the superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State at the same time as candidates for party nomination in the general primary as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-153, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (B) Each candidate for a county judicial office, a local school board office, or an office of a consolidated government, or the candidate's agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the nonpartisan election ballot shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the superintendent at the same time as candidates for party nomination in the general primary as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-153, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (C) In any case where an incumbent has filed notice of candidacy and paid the prescribed qualifying fee in a nonpartisan election to succeed himself or herself in office but withdraws as a candidate for such office prior to the close of the applicable qualifying period prescribed in this paragraph, qualifying for candidates other than such incumbent shall be reopened at 9:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the close of the preceding qualifying period and shall cease at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday immediately following such reopening, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (2) All political body and independent candidates shall file their notice of candidacy and pay the prescribed qualifying fee by the date prescribed in this paragraph in order to be eligible to have their names placed on the general election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner: (A) Each candidate for federal or state office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the general election ballot shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office he or she is seeking, in the office of the Secretary of State either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in

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May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (B) Each candidate for a county office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the general election ballot shall file notice of his or her candidacy in the office of the superintendent of his or her county either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (3) Candidates required to file nomination petitions under subsection (e) of this Code section shall file such petitions not earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in July immediately prior to the general election and not later than 12:00 Noon on the first Monday in August immediately prior to the general election Reserved."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-150, relating to the date of the general primary and conflicts with political party conventions, as follows:
"21-2-150. (a) Whenever any political party holds a primary to nominate candidates for public offices to be filled in the ensuing November election, such primary shall be held on the third Tuesday in July of the twenty-fourth week prior to the November general election in each even-numbered year or, in the case of municipalities, on the third Tuesday in July in each odd-numbered year, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.
(b)(1) Whenever the primary occurs during the same week of the national convention of either the political party whose candidates received the highest number of votes or the political party whose candidates received the next highest number of votes in the last presidential election, the general primary shall be conducted on the second Tuesday in July of such year. This paragraph shall not apply unless the date of the convention of the political party is announced by the political party prior to April 1 of the year in which the general primary is conducted. (2) For general primaries held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives, the general primary shall be conducted on the last Tuesday in July."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (c) and (f) of Code Section 21-2153, relating to qualification of candidates for party nomination in a state or county primary, posting of list of all qualified candidates, filing of affidavit with political party by each qualifying candidate, and performance of military service does not create vacancy, as follows:
"(c)(1)(A) In the case of a general state or county primary, the candidates or their agents shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the eleventh week immediately prior to the state or county primary and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays. All qualifying for federal and state offices shall be conducted in the state capitol. (B) In the case of a general primary held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives:
(i) The candidates or their agents for political party nomination to county offices shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such primary and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (ii) Candidates for political party nomination to federal and state offices in a general primary shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such primary and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, and shall qualify in person or by their agents with their respective political party in the state capitol under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of State may promulgate. All qualifying for federal and state offices on the last day of the qualifying period shall be conducted in the chamber of the House of Representatives in the state capitol Reserved. (C) In the case of a special primary for a federal office, the candidate shall qualify no earlier than the date of the call for the special primary and no later than 25 60 days immediately prior to the date of such special primary, and such qualifying period shall be open for a minimum of two and one-half days. In the case of a special primary for any other office, the candidate shall qualify no earlier than the date of the call for the special primary and no later than 25 days immediately prior to the date of such special primary, and such qualifying period shall be open for a minimum of two and one-half days. (D) In any case where an incumbent has qualified as a candidate to succeed himself or herself in office but withdraws as a candidate for such office prior to the close of

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the applicable qualifying period prescribed in this paragraph, qualifying for candidates other than such incumbent shall be reopened at 9:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the close of the preceding qualifying period and shall cease at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday immediately following such reopening, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays. (2) If a political party has not designated at least 14 days immediately prior to the beginning of qualifying a party official in a county with whom the candidates of such party for county elective offices shall qualify, the election superintendent of the county shall qualify candidates on behalf of such party. The election superintendent shall give notice in the legal organ of the county at least three days before the beginning of qualifying giving the dates, times, and location for qualifying candidates on behalf of such political party." "(f) Candidates for the office of presidential elector or their agents who have been nominated in accordance with the rules of a political party shall qualify beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the thirty-fifth week prior to the November general election in the year in which a presidential election shall be held and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; provided, however, that, for presidential elections held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives, candidates for the office of presidential elector who have been nominated in accordance with the rules of a political party shall commence qualifying beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such election and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, and shall qualify in person or by their agents with their respective political party in the state capitol under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of State may promulgate. All qualifying for the office of presidential elector shall be conducted in the state capitol."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 21-2-172, relating to nomination of presidential electors and candidates of political bodies by convention, as follows:
"(e) A convention for the purpose of nominating candidates shall be held at least 150 days prior to the date on which the general election is conducted; provided, however, that, in the case of a general election held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives, the convention shall be held at least 120 days prior to the date on which the general election is conducted."

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SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-187, relating to holding of conventions by political bodies and filing notice of candidacy, as follows:
"21-2-187. Political bodies shall hold their conventions in accordance with Code Section 21-2-172, and candidates nominated for state-wide public office in convention shall file a notice of candidacy no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-132; provided, however, that the political body must file its qualifying petition no later than 12:00 Noon on the second Tuesday in July following the convention as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-172 in order to qualify its candidates to be listed on the general election ballot; provided, further, that, for general elections held in the even-numbered year immediately following the official release of the United States decennial census data to the states for the purpose of redistricting of the legislatures and the United States House of Representatives, candidates nominated for state-wide public office shall file a notice of candidacy no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-132; provided, further, that the political body must file its qualifying petition no later than 12:00 Noon on the first Monday in August following the convention as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-172 in order to qualify its candidates to be listed on the general election ballot."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot and advance voting, as follows:
"(d)(1) There shall be a period of advance voting that shall commence: (A) on On the fourth Monday immediately prior to each primary or election; (B) and as On the fourth Monday immediately prior to a runoff from a general primary; (C) On the fourth Monday immediately prior to a runoff from a general election in which there are candidates for a federal office on the ballot in the runoff; and (D) As soon as possible prior to a runoff from any other general election in which there are only state or county candidates on the ballot in the 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 additional voting locations pursuant to

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Code Section 21-2-382 to suit the needs of the electors of the jurisdiction at their option."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-501, relating to number of votes required for election, as follows:
"(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, no candidate shall be nominated for public office in any primary or special primary or elected to public office in any election or special election unless such candidate shall have received a majority of the votes cast to fill such nomination or public office. In instances where no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff between the candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall be held. Unless such date is postponed by a court order, such run-off primary, or special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff shall be held on the twenty-first day after the day of holding the preceding primary or special primary, provided that, unless postponed by court order, a runoff in the case of an election or special election shall be held on the twenty-eighth day after the day of holding the preceding election or special election; provided, however, that, in the event that a special election is held at the time of a general primary, any special election runoff shall be held at the time of the general primary runoff as provided in this subsection. (2) In the case of a runoff from a general primary or a special primary or special election held in conjunction with a general primary, the runoff shall be held on the Tuesday of the ninth week following such general primary. (3) In the case of a runoff from a general election for a federal office or a runoff from a special primary or special election for a federal office held in conjunction with a general election, the runoff shall be held on the Tuesday of the ninth week following such general election. (4) In the case of a runoff from a general election for an office other than a federal office or a runoff from a special primary or special election for an office other than a federal office held in conjunction with a general election, the runoff shall be held on the twenty-eighth day after the day of holding the preceding general election. (5) In the case of a runoff from a special primary or special election for a federal office not held in conjunction with a general primary or general election, the runoff shall be held on the Tuesday of the ninth week following such special primary or special election. (6) In the case of a runoff from a special primary or special election for an office other than a federal office not held in conjunction with a general primary or general election, the runoff shall be held on the twenty-eighth day after the day of holding the preceding special primary or special election. (7) If any candidate eligible to be in a runoff withdraws, dies, or is found to be ineligible, the remaining candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall be the candidates in the runoff.

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(8) The candidate receiving the highest number of the votes cast in such run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff to fill the nomination or public office sought shall be declared the winner. (9) The name of a write-in candidate eligible for election in a runoff shall be printed on the election or special election run-off ballot in the independent column. (10) The run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff shall be a continuation of the primary, special primary, election, or special election for the particular office concerned. Only the electors who were duly registered to vote and not subsequently deemed disqualified to vote in the primary, special primary, election, or special election for candidates for that particular office shall be entitled to vote therein, and only those votes cast for the persons designated as candidates in such run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff shall be counted in the tabulation and canvass of the votes cast. No elector shall vote in a run-off primary or special primary runoff in violation of Code Section 21-2-224."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-540, relating to conduct of special elections generally, as follows:
"(b) At least 29 days shall intervene between the call of a special primary and the holding of same, and at least 29 days shall intervene between the call of a special election and the holding of same. The period during which candidates may qualify to run in a special primary or a special election shall remain open for a minimum of two and one-half days. Special elections which are to be held in conjunction with the presidential preference primary, a state-wide general primary, or state-wide general election shall be called at least 90 days prior to the date of such presidential preference primary, state-wide general primary, or state-wide general election; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to special elections held on the same date as such presidential preference primary, state-wide general primary, or state-wide general election but conducted completely separate and apart from such state-wide general primary or state-wide general election using different ballots or voting equipment, facilities, poll workers, and paperwork. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, special elections which are to be held in conjunction with the state-wide general primary or state-wide general election in 2014 shall be called at least 60 days prior to the date of such state-wide general primary or state-wide general election."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-5-34, relating to disclosure reports, as follows:
"(c) Candidates or campaign committees which accept contributions, make expenditures designed to bring about the nomination or election of a candidate, or have filed a declaration of intention to accept campaign contributions pursuant to subsection

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(g) of Code Section 21-5-30 shall file campaign contribution disclosure reports in compliance with the following schedule:
(1) In each nonelection year on January 31 and June 30; (2) In each election year:
(A) On January 31, March 31, June 30, September 30, and October 25, and December 31; (B) Six days before any run-off primary or election in which the candidate is listed on the ballot; and (C) During the period of time between the last report due prior to the date of any election for which the candidate is qualified and the date of such election, all contributions of $1,000.00 or more shall be reported within two business days of receipt and also reported on the next succeeding regularly scheduled campaign contribution disclosure report; (3) If the candidate is a candidate in a special primary or special primary runoff, 15 days prior to the special primary and six days prior to the special primary runoff; and (4) If the candidate is a candidate in a special election or special election runoff, 15 days prior to the special election and six days prior to the special election runoff. All persons or entities required to file reports shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required reports, except that the grace period shall be two days for required reports prior to run-off primaries or run-off elections, and no grace period shall apply to contributions required to be reported within two business days. Reports required to be filed within two business days of a contribution shall be reported by facsimile or electronic transmission. Any facsimile filing shall also have an identical electronic filing within five business days following the transmission of such facsimile filing. Each report required in the election year shall contain cumulative totals of all contributions which have been received and all expenditures which have been made in support of the campaign in question and which are required, or previously have been required, to be reported."

SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 310.

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

E Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall E McClain Y Meadows

N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan E Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin E Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover E Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

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

HR 1076. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Fludd of the 64th, Brooks of the 55th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Bell of the 58th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seminoles of Creekside High School, and inviting them 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 1060 Do Pass HR 1076 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1060. By Representative Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Phil Niekro and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1076. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Fludd of the 64th, Brooks of the 55th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Bell of the 58th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seminoles of Creekside High School, 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 1077. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reid Mikul; and for other purposes.
HR 1078. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Sam Milam; and for other purposes.
HR 1079. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Krista Downing, Chattahoochee County's 2013 Middle School Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1080. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Homer Lee Wallace; and for other purposes.
HR 1081. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melvin Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 1082. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Renae Wilder; and for other purposes.
HR 1083. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th and Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Adairsville JROTC Female Raider Team as the 2013 Raider National Champions; and for other purposes.
HR 1084. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Max Cummins on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.
HR 1085. By Representative Dudgeon of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nils Eric Danielsson; and for other purposes.
HR 1086. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. James McManus, Chattahoochee County Education Center and Chattahoochee County School District's 2013 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, January 21, 2014, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 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 Alexander E Allison Anderson E Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar E Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger E Glanton Golick E Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper

Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M E Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A E Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Willard of the 51st was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Bryant of the 162nd, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Lindsey of the 54th, Morris of the 156th, Sims of the 169th, and Stephens of the 164th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Conitras M. Houston Moore, Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, Columbus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 769. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 770. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 771. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Oliver of the 82nd, Golick of the 40th, Kelley of the 16th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions, so as to extend the statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; 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 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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 Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 774. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 775. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Roberts of the 155th, Tankersley of the 160th, Efstration of the 104th, Dudgeon of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; 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 776. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Caldwell of the 131st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 312A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime

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Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 777. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Bryant of the 162nd, Harbin of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 778. By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 1075. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Stephenson of the 90th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION suggesting that Smith-Barnes Elementary School not be closed or renamed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 755 HB 757 HB 759 HB 761 HB 763 HB 765 HB 767

HB 756 HB 758 HB 760 HB 762 HB 764 HB 766 HB 768

Pursuant to HR 1060, the House commended Mr. Phil Niekro and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1076, the House recognized and commended the Seminoles of Creekside High School 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 Cooper of the 43rd, Rogers of the 10th, Buckner of the 137th, Broadrick of the 4th, Holmes of the 129th, and Taylor of the 79th.

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

HR 1089. By Representative Smith of the 134th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Key Club, 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 1090. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Stephens of the 165th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2014, as Armstrong Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1091. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Dr. Lynn Wilson for her work in the area of climate change; and for other purposes.
HR 1092. By Representatives Stephens of the 165th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Jackson of the 128th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Elder Robert Plummer; and for other purposes.
HR 1093. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, Pezold of the 133rd and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Daniel B. Bridges; and for other purposes.
HR 1094. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Regina Cochran, Chattahoochee County's 2013 High School Teacher of the Year; for other purposes.
HR 1095. By Representative Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mamie Ethel Talley; and for other purposes.
HR 1096. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Spencer of the 180th and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Mildred Horne; and for other purposes.
HR 1097. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Brooks of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Scott of the 76th, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stewart Foundation; and for other purposes.
HR 1098. By Representatives Holt of the 112th and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 29, 2014, as Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1099. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dequindre McGlaun for his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps; 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 22, 2014

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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks E Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming E Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway E Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson E Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S E Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Geisinger of the 48th, Holt of the 112th, Lindsey of the 54th, Morgan of the 39th, Pak of the 108th, Setzler of the 35th, and Stephenson of the 90th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Mark Hearn, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Duluth, Duluth, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 779. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Taylor of the 79th, Rogers of the 29th, Stover of the 71st, Holt of the 112th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses to carry weapons, temporary renewal permits, and mandamus, so as to allow certain military personnel and military veterans to be issued a weapons carry license without the payment of fees; 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.

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HB 780. By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williams of the 119th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Rogers of the 10th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-5-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wild animals for which a license or permit is required, so as to exempt the African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 781. By Representatives Quick of the 117th and Williams of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the composition and number of state house districts, approved August 24, 2011 (Ga. L. 2011, Ex. Sess., p. 3), as amended, so as to revise the boundaries of certain state house districts; 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.
HB 782. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Peake of the 141st, Abrams of the 89th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
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 of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; 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 783. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; to provide for related matters; to provide

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for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 784. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th 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 local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; 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.
HB 785. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Abrams of the 89th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Mitchell of the 88th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to employment security, so as to provide that the Commissioner of Labor may establish a self-employment assistance program; to change certain provisions relating to withdrawals from the Unemployment Trust Fund for expenditures under the "Employment Security Law"; to change certain provisions relating to benefits to be paid pursuant to rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner; to change certain provisions relating to the procedure for judicial review of final decisions of the Board of Review of the Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related

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matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

HB 787. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Maxwell of the 17th, Stephens of the 164th, Kidd of the 145th and Epps of the 144th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tastings, so as to authorize limited retail sales of distilled spirits manufactured by a craft distiller in a designated area on the premises of such distiller; to define certain terms; to provide for the issuance of licenses for such retail sales; to require that the craft distiller purchase the distilled spirits to be sold at retail from a licensed wholesaler; to specify the price and quantity of distilled spirits that may be sold at retail by a craft distiller; to provide for the conditions under which such retail sales may be conducted; to provide for the collection of sales tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

HB 788.

By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:
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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 789. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Rogers of the 10th, Talton of the 147th, Mitchell of the 88th, Caldwell of the 20th 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 revise requirements for family day-care homes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HB 790. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 791. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Watson of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HR 1087. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Powell of the 171st, Nix of the 69th, Jasperse of the 11th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to the public purpose for which such fees or other assessments were imposed; 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 Ways & Means.

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HR 1088. By Representatives Willard of the 51st and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Judge Arthur M. Kaplan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1100. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Frazier of the 126th, DawkinsHaigler of the 91st, Hugley of the 136th, Bruce of the 61st and others:
A RESOLUTION declaring youth violence as a public health epidemic and supporting statewide trauma-informed education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1101. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Scott of the 76th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Smith of the 125th, Waites of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION advocating for the protection of the elderly, active duty military personnel, veterans, and persons with cognitive disabilities with limited financial understanding from predatory short-term loans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HR 1102. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Brooks of the 55th, Stephenson of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Waites of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION supporting "Ban the Box" initiatives to facilitate re-entry into the workforce; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HR 1103. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jones of the 53rd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 94th, Waites of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION promoting individual rights through social media privacy protection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HR 1104. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Waites of the 60th, Fludd of the 64th, Bennett of the 94th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and others:

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A RESOLUTION discouraging the use of credit scores for employment and insurance; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.

HR 1105. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Sharper of the 177th, Anderson of the 92nd, Jones of the 53rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and others:

A RESOLUTION seeking the reduction of credit-based barriers in hiring and employment; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.

HR 1106. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th, Jones of the 53rd, Williams of the 87th and others:

A RESOLUTION advocating for the elimination of food deserts; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HR 1107. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 53rd, Fludd of the 64th, Randall of the 142nd, Waites of the 60th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the use of electronic payments by the government for payments to citizens; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

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

HB 769 HB 771 HB 773 HB 775 HB 777 HR 1075

HB 770 HB 772 HB 774 HB 776 HB 778

Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 709 Do Pass HB 711 Do Pass

HB 710 Do Pass HB 738 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 664 Do Pass HB 752 Do Pass

HB 666 Do Pass HB 768 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
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 1089 Do Pass

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

HB 664. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; 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 666. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4903), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to 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 752. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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 768. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Meadows of the 5th, Kelley of the 16th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; 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 an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; 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. An Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), is amended by revising Section 9 as follows:

"SECTION 9. The judges of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit shall receive, in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to the judges of the superior courts in this state, the sum of $32,300.00 per annum, payable monthly. The district attorney shall receive the sum of $18,000.00 per annum, payable monthly, which shall be in addition to the compensation and allowances paid to the district attorney by the state and shall be in lieu of all fees and other perquisites. Both the above-mentioned salaries shall be paid out of the funds of the Counties of Gordon and Bartow and shall be apportioned among those two counties on a per capita basis according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on February 1, 2014, upon its approval by the Governor, or upon its becoming law without such approval, whichever date is later.

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.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R

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Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks E Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B
Sims, C

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

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

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

Representatives Kidd of the 145th, Braddock of the 19th, Houston of the 170th, and Kaiser of the 59th.

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

HR 1112. By Representative Morris of the 156th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders varsity football team as the 2013 GISA Class

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A State Champions and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1113. By Representatives Quick of the 117th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Janis G. Mangum on her election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson County, Georgia, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1114. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Cartersville High School baseball team on its accomplishments and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1112 Do Pass HR 1113 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1089. By Representative Smith of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Key Club, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1112. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders varsity football team as the 2013 GISA Class A State Champions and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1113. By Representatives Quick of the 117th and Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Janis G. Mangum on her election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson County, Georgia, and inviting her 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 1115. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Channell of the 120th, Bryant of the 162nd, Cheokas of the 138th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2014, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1116. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Jones of the 47th, Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other purposes.
HR 1117. By Representative Tanner of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Alexis Nicole Gopfert; and for other purposes.
HR 1118. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Christopher Hodge with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for his dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1119. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Travis Aaron Finney; and for other purposes.
HR 1120. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Adams; and for other purposes.
HR 1121. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Brent Eaton II; and for other purposes.

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HR 1122. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathaniel Carter Robertson; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 1108. 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 of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, January 24, 2014, through Tuesday, February 18, 2014, shall be as follows:
Friday, January 24 .......................................................................in session for legislative day 9 Saturday, January 25 through Sunday, January 26..............................................in adjournment Monday, January 27 ..................................................................in session for legislative day 10 Tuesday, January 28 ..................................................................in session for legislative day 11 Wednesday, January 29.............................................................in session for legislative day 12 Thursday, January 30 ................................................................in session for legislative day 13 Friday, January 31 .....................................................................in session for legislative day 14 Saturday, February 1 through Sunday, February 2..............................................in adjournment Monday, February 3 ..................................................................in session for legislative day 15 Tuesday, February 4 ..................................................................in session for legislative day 16 Wednesday, February 5.............................................................in session for legislative day 17 Thursday, February 6 ................................................................in session for legislative day 18 Friday, February 7 .....................................................................in session for legislative day 19 Saturday, February 8 through Sunday, February 9..............................................in adjournment Monday, February 10 ................................................................in session for legislative day 20 Tuesday, February 11 ................................................................in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, February 12...........................................................in session for legislative day 22 Thursday, February 13 ..............................................................in session for legislative day 23 Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17 ............................................ in adjournment Tuesday, February 18 ................................................................in session for legislative day 24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 18, 2014, the periods of adjournment of the 2014 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.

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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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr
Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative England of the 116th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

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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 743 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ England 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, 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, January 23, 2014
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 following communications were received:
House of Representatives Capitol, Room 401
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 23, 2014
The Honorable Bill Reilly Clerk of the House, Georgia House of Representatives 3rd Floor, State Capitol Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Reilly:
Please count me as an excused absence for today's Session of the General Assembly, January 23, 2014.
I had called this morning, but did not reach your office in time to get on record.
Thank you very much for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
/s/ Matt Dollar
House of Representatives 18 Capitol Square, SW Legislative Office Building, Room 612 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
To Whom it May Concern:

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Representative Clark was not present in the house chamber today on the 23rd day of January, 2014 due to illness.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Representative Clark's legislative aide, Sheila Kazemian, at the office (404) 656-0325, or email at josh.clark@house.ga.gov.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sheila Kazemian Legislative Aide to Representative Clark

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

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M E Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, V Coleman Cooke

Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickey Dickson Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory

Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S E Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal E Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Dickerson of the 113th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.
The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Floyd of the 99th, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, and Weldon of the 3rd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Bill Gardner, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Hazelhurst, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 701. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Willard of the 51st, Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 792. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 793. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Stover of the 71st, Kirby of the 114th, Chapman of the 167th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Chapter 87 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to participation in federal programs, so as to provide that no local authority or local government shall accept federal funds in any form or for any purpose unless the acceptance of such federal funds has been approved by an Act of the General Assembly; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide that no state entity of state government shall accept federal funds in any form or for any purpose unless the acceptance of such federal funds has been approved by an Act of the

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General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 794. By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Clark of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th 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 adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; 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 795. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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 796. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Willard of the 51st, Dudgeon of the 25th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 certain documents that are not subject to public disclosure, so as to include the documents of private contractors and subcontractors related to work on a public building project; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 797. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Oliver of the 82nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 89th and Atwood of the 179th:

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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 provide for extended time frames for victims of certain sexual offenses to request victim compensation; to clarify terminology used for persons seeking victim compensation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 798. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st and Lumsden of the 12th:
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 a short title; to include the offense of aggressive driving as one of the predicate offenses for the crime of serious injury by vehicle; to provide that persons convicted of aggressive driving may be required to complete anger management classes; to provide for suspension of driving privileges in certain circumstances; 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 799. By Representative Ehrhart of the 36th:
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.
HB 800. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 801. By Representative Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to industrial loans, so as to provide for the regulation of consumer lawsuit lending and lenders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations regarding consumer lawsuit lending transactions including limitations on finance charges; to amend Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions and discovery, so as to provide for the service and filing of certain documents regarding consumer lawsuit lending; 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 802. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Abrams of the 89th, Parrish of the 158th and others:
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 provide for the comprehensive revision of the sales and use tax for educational purposes; to establish special districts; 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 conform a crossreference; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 Education.
HB 803. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Kaiser of the 59th and Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; to provide for training requirements for peace officers in behavioral characteristics of domesticated pet animals; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 804. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings 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 805. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Hamilton of the 24th, Greene of the 151st, Randall of the 142nd and Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-11-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to engaging in the bail bond business, so as to allow persons engaged in the bail bond business to become an elected official for certain local offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 806. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Williams of the 168th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; 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.

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HB 807. By Representatives Cooke of the 18th, Hightower of the 68th, Allison of the 8th, Gravley of the 67th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding local fire departments generally, so as to provide that, with the permission of their department, firefighters may carry firearms while on duty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 808. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 809. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:
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 prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 810. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Teasley of the 37th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 811. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Willard of the 51st, Holmes of the 129th, Waites of the 60th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 22 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers of state and local school officials with respect to school buses, so as to authorize local boards of education to place advertisements on school buses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 812. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discipline of students in elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions relating to bullying; to provide for legislative findings; to require annual reporting of bullying incidents; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for local boards of education, state charter schools, and private schools; to provide for requirements for the Department of Education; 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 813. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
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 provide that it shall be unlawful for any employer to include on an application for employment a question inquiring whether the applicant has ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any crime; to provide for exceptions; to provide that such information may be sought during the first personal interview with the candidate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 814. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys 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 815. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st and Strickland of the 111th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to repeal Chapter 17, relating to notaries public, and enact the "Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2014"; 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 revise crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 816. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, England of the 116th, Brockway of the 102nd, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to change a certain definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 817. By Representative Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obligations of a development authority, use of proceeds, status as revenue obligations, subsequent series of bonds or notes, bond anticipation notes, interest rates, and issuance and validation, so as to provide an alternative method of establishing the interest

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rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations of development authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 818. By Representative Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-116 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions contained in obligations and security for obligations of residential care facilities for the elderly authorities, procedures for issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes, interest rates, and limitations and conditions, so as to provide an alternative method of establishing the interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations of residential care facilities for the elderly authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 819. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th and Gardner of the 57th:
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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; 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 1109. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Abrams of the 89th, Parrish of the 158th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the sales and use tax for educational purposes that may be imposed by any school system can be used in part for educational programs and materials in public schools upon approval of voters; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HR 1110. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Hitchens of the 161st, Powell of the 171st, Lumsden of the 12th, Meadows of the 5th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Special Agent Lt. Benjamin Louis Sentell and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1111. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Marcus Byrd 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 were read the second time:

HB 779 HB 781 HB 783 HB 785 HB 787 HB 789 HB 791 HR 1088 HR 1101 HR 1103 HR 1105 HR 1107

HB 780 HB 782 HB 784 HB 786 HB 788 HB 790 HR 1087 HR 1100 HR 1102 HR 1104 HR 1106

Representative Parsons of the 44th 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 176 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman
Pursuant to HR 1113, the House commended Janis G. Mangum on her election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson County, Georgia, and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1112, the House recognized and commended the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders varsity football team as the 2013 GISA Class A State Champions and invited the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1089, the House recognized and commended the Georgia Key Club, 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 Benton of the 31st, Quick of the 117th, and Smith of the 70th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1123. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Susan "Subie" Green and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
HR 1124. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Abrams of the 89th, Brockway of the 102nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. H. Allen Ecker and inviting him 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 1123 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:

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HR 1123. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Susan "Subie" Green and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1125. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Hugley of the 136th, Mosby of the 83rd, Mayo of the 84th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 21, 2014, as Agnes Scott's Founder's Day Celebration of its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1126. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Men and Women in Radio Annual Award Show Ceremony; and for other purposes.
HR 1127. By Representatives Brooks of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Smith of the 125th, Thomas of the 56th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Frederick DuRey "VMan" Watson; and for other purposes.
HR 1128. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Fludd of the 64th, Mabra of the 63rd, Jones of the 62nd, Brooks of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of De'Antre Turman; and for other purposes.
HR 1129. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; and for other purposes.
HR 1130. By Representative Bryant of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon Rufus Peters; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1108. 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 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 24, 2014

Ninth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns E Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration E Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick

Gordon Gravley Greene Hamilton E Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight E Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell E Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal E Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw

Sims, B E Sims, C
Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R E Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. E Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S E Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 132nd, Floyd of the 99th, Gregory of the 34th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Randall of the 142nd, and Welch of the 110th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Chris Michael, Senior Minister, First Christian Church, Valdosta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 704. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 820. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Evans of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 821. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-7.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of bona fide conservation use property, so as to provide that operation of a skeet shooting range shall not constitute another type of business for qualification as conservation use property for current use assessment; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 822. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, 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 823. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Houston of the 170th, Harden of the 148th, Epps of the 144th, McCall of the 33rd 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 a new temporary exemption regarding the sale of tangible personal property to, or used in the construction of, an alternative

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fuel facility; to revise a definition; 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 824. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
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 interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 825. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th 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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; 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 826. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gravley of the 67th, Pruett of the 149th, Golick of the 40th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance

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requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 827. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Douglas of the 78th, Stover of the 71st, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 828. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
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 solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 829. By Representatives Willard of the 51st and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certified process servers, so as to change the sunset and legislative review provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 830. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Cooper of the 43rd, Clark of the 101st, Watson of the 166th, Houston of the 170th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to define the term 'surgery'; to restate the health care professionals who are authorized to perform surgery; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 831. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th, Jacobs of the 80th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges of probate court and chief magistrates; to provide that, if a municipal judge is elected, such election shall be nonpartisan; 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 832. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jones of the 47th, Coleman of the 97th, Abrams of the 89th, Stovall of the 74th and others:
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 in elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 833. By Representatives Jones of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Hightower of the 68th, Alexander of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law", so as to include blighted areas; to modernize terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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HB 834. By Representative Sims of the 169th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; 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 835. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th, Gravley of the 67th and Weldon of the 3rd:

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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HB 836. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Rynders of the 152nd:

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 repeal specific former Acts; 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 direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; 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.

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

HB 701 HB 793 HB 795

HB 792 HB 794 HB 796

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HB 797 HB 799 HB 801 HB 803 HB 805 HB 807 HB 809 HB 811 HB 813 HB 815 HB 817 HB 819 HR 1110

HB 798 HB 800 HB 802 HB 804 HB 806 HB 808 HB 810 HB 812 HB 814 HB 816 HB 818 HR 1109 HR 1111

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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 715 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation 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 774 Do Pass HB 775 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 155th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 9th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 743

Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 (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:

Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Gardner of the 57th and Tanner of the 9th.

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At the request of Representative Kirby of the 114th, the House recognized Mr. Walter Stearman for the purpose of reciting "The Pledge."
Pursuant to HR 1123, the House commended Ms. Susan "Subie" Green and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
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 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:
PART I

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An Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 239), is amended by striking everything following the Part I designation up to but not including the Part II designation and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds

$41,357,080,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,746,894,270

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$97,386,835

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$102,841,170

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$14,163,709

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,302,803

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA $1,143,641,430

20.205)

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$72,633,885

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,906,108

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$20,411,154

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,007,443,551

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$47,733,582

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$2,157,620

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$88,297,423

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$345,886,646

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$347,077,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,373,459,016

Federal Recovery Funds

$63,242,433

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,242,433

Other Funds

$5,629,171,533

Agency Funds

$3,088,391,025

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$296,370,677

Prior Year Funds - Other

$580,253

Records Center Storage Fee

$592,381

Research Funds

$2,103,850,673

State Funds

$20,234,238,575

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,988,502

Hospital Provider Payment

$254,370,693

Lottery Funds

$910,819,213

Motor Fuel Funds

$997,760,334

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401

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$17,701,424,870 $200,118,562
$3,683,533,939 $3,127,788,435
$280,857,262 $62,360,818 $50,792,219 $161,735,205

Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

1.3. Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

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

$1,009,608

State Funds

$1,009,608

State General Funds

$1,009,608

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

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2.1. House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$4,937,002

State Funds

$4,937,002

State General Funds

$4,937,002

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,637,002

$4,637,002

amended

Transfer funds from the Fiscal program based on

$300,000

$300,000

projected expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,937,002

$4,937,002

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

$1,996,176

State Funds

$1,996,176

State General Funds

$1,996,176

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,296,176

$2,296,176

amended

Transfer funds to the Ancillary program based on projected expenditures.

($300,000)

($300,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

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.

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

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

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

$27,245,929

Other Funds

$592,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$592,000

State Funds

$26,563,929

State General Funds

$26,563,929

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

4.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,669,749

State Funds

$1,669,749

State General Funds

$1,669,749

$31,288,325 $592,000 $592,000
$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$90,000 $90,000

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4.3. Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the

Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in connection

with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public

agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to

the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

Total Funds

$20,000

State Funds

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

4.4. 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

$248,987

State Funds

$248,987

State General Funds

$248,987

4.5. 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

$2,103,660

State Funds

$2,103,660

State General Funds

$2,103,660

Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
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

$14,591,605 $150,000 $150,000
$14,441,605 $14,441,605

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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

$14,591,605

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$14,441,605

State General Funds

$14,441,605

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Increase funds for one documents clerk position starting April 1, 2014. (H:No)
Increase funds for two attorney positions starting April 1, 2014. (H:No)

$14,441,605 $0 $0

$14,591,605 $0 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,441,605

$14,591,605

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

$16,204,640 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$1,144,998 $876,093 $268,905
$12,506,707 $12,506,707

6.1. Accountability Courts

Purpose: 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 Accountability Court

Committee. 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 Funds

$353,015

State Funds

$353,015

State General Funds

$353,015

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$353,015

$353,015

Increase funds for one certification program officer position starting April 1, 2014. (H:No)

$0

$0

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$353,015

$353,015

6.2. 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

$172,890

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

6.4. 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

$1,195,572

Other Funds

$703,203

Agency Funds

$703,203

State Funds

$492,369

State General Funds

$492,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$471,789

$1,174,992

amended

Increase funds for maintenance and repairs.

$20,580

$20,580

Amount appropriated in this Act

$492,369

$1,195,572

6.5. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative

Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Judicial Council

Accountability Court Committee; 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 Funds

$13,164,659

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,552,935

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,552,935

Other Funds

$268,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$268,905

State Funds

$10,342,819

State General Funds

$10,342,819

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,178,804

$13,000,644

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment for the employer

$105,631

$105,631

share of the Judicial Retirement System. (H:Increase

funds to reflect an adjustment to the employer share of

the Judicial Retirement System and the Employees'

Retirement System.)

Increase funds for one executive director position for the

$0

$0

Council of Probate Court Judges. (H:No)

Increase funds for operating expenses for regulatory

$0

$0

oversight of misdemeanor probation providers. (H:No)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in real estate

$6,384

$6,384

rentals.

Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing portal for all

$52,000

$52,000

courts.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,342,819

$13,164,659

6.6. 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

$518,504

State Funds

$518,504

State General Funds

$518,504

6.7. 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

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

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Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,930,847

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,483,391

State General Funds

$1,483,391

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

$5,416,174

State Funds

$5,416,174

State General Funds

$5,416,174

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

Increase funds for grants for the Juvenile Court Judges to counties starting January 1, 2014.

$111,779

$111,779

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$7,347,021 $447,456 $447,456
$6,899,565 $6,899,565

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments
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

$64,957,502 $63,155,375 $63,155,375 $1,802,127 $1,802,127

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in the training of superior court clerks. Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

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

$58,755,008

State Funds

$56,952,881

State General Funds

$56,952,881

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,802,127

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,802,127

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$56,952,881

$58,755,008

Increase funds for travel and training for district attorneys. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$56,952,881

$58,755,008

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

$6,016,914

State Funds

$6,016,914

State General Funds

$6,016,914

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,920,071

$5,920,071

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment for risk

$96,843

$96,843

premiums.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$62,381,937 $62,381,937 $62,381,937

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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

$1,317,131

State Funds

$1,317,131

State General Funds

$1,317,131

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (H:No)

Increase funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

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

$2,401,386

State Funds

$2,401,386

State General Funds

$2,401,386

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,383,335

$2,383,335

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (H:No)

Increase funds for personal services eliminated in

$18,051

$18,051

previous budget reductions.

Increase funds for operating expenses. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,401,386

$2,401,386

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

$58,663,420

State Funds

$58,663,420

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State General Funds

$58,663,420

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $58,555,362

$58,555,362

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (H:No)
Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions.
Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for new judgeships in the Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth Circuits provided for in SB 356 (2012 Session).

$0 $168,558 ($60,500)

$0 $168,558 ($60,500)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$58,663,420

$58,663,420

Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$11,265,727 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $9,405,904 $9,405,904

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

$11,265,727

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$9,405,904

State General Funds

$9,405,904

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,392,560

$11,252,383

amended

Increase funds for contractual services for document

$12,000

$12,000

destruction.

Increase funds for contractual services to reflect an

$1,344

$1,344

adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,405,904

$11,265,727

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$22,613,651 $6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

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

$21,288,915

State Funds

$4,876,413

State General Funds

$4,876,413

Intra-State Government Transfers

$16,412,502

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$16,412,502

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,626,413

$20,038,915

amended

Provide one-time funds to add the Department of Labor

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

to the TeamWorks Financials and Time and Labor

systems.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,876,413

$21,288,915

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

11.2. Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance 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

$1,324,736

State Funds

$1,324,736

State General Funds

$1,324,736

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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 Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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.

$199,912,483 $24,335,370 $16,125,076 $8,210,294
$5,187,423 $5,187,423
$170,389,690 $8,654,485
$161,735,205

12.1. Compensation per General Assembly Resolutions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other

products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the General

Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

Total Funds

$326,593

State Funds

$326,593

State General Funds

$326,593

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Increase funds pursuant to HR 73 (2013 Session) to compensate an individual who was wrongfully imprisoned. (H:Reflect updated annuity cost.)

$326,593

$326,593

Amount appropriated in this Act

$326,593

$326,593

12.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,729,732

12.3. 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

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pool for traveling state employees. Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

12.4. Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services

for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel

Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job

descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation

practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

Total Funds

$8,654,485

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,654,485

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,654,485

12.5. 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

$162,735,205

State Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$161,735,205

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$161,735,205

12.6. 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 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

$10,719,374

Other Funds

$10,719,374

Agency Funds

$10,719,374

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12.7. 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

$1,460,421

Other Funds

$1,460,421

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,460,421

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

12.8. 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

$39,506

State Funds

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

12.9. 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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial

court with concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of Georgia which

will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$4,243,203

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,942,398

State General Funds

$2,942,398

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,890,660

$4,191,465

amended

Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for

$51,738

$51,738

operating expenses.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,942,398

$4,243,203

12.10. 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

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Plan. Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds

$4,104,897 $4,104,897 $4,104,897

12.11. 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

$878,926

State Funds

$878,926

State General Funds

$878,926

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$959,926

$959,926

amended

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($81,000)

($81,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$878,926

$878,926

12.12. 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

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

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

$2,855,370

State Funds

$2,855,370

State General Funds

$2,855,370

$47,269,424 $6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $40,140,382 $40,140,382

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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

$30,324,952

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,492,871

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,492,871

Other Funds

$225,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$225,000

State Funds

$23,607,081

State General Funds

$23,607,081

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $23,607,081

$30,324,952

amended

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,607,081

$30,324,952

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$4,418,249

State Funds

$4,418,249

State General Funds

$4,418,249

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 the Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,035,536

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$411,171 $411,171 $5,624,365 $5,624,365

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the

Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and

monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,680,399

State Funds

$2,680,399

State General Funds

$2,680,399

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

13.6. 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

$954,918

State Funds

$954,918

State General Funds

$954,918

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

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

$222,101

State Funds

$222,101

State General Funds

$222,101

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$1,999,605

State Funds

$1,999,605

State General Funds

$1,999,605

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

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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

$7,048,996

State Funds

$7,048,996

State General Funds

$7,048,996

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and

enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible

application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,933,113

State Funds

$1,933,113

State General Funds

$1,933,113

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds
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) 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

$1,146,023,929
$143,319,528 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $8,616,517
$53,855,368 $48,700,361 $5,155,007
$946,429,323 $936,174,185
$10,255,138
$2,419,710 $2,419,710

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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,

have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive

gambling.

Total Funds

$88,342,976

Federal Funds and Grants

$43,876,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Other Funds

$11,568,720 $435,203

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300

State Funds

$44,031,542

State General Funds

$44,031,542

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $44,056,612

$88,368,046

amended

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Reduce funds to reflect a one-time credit from the

($25,070)

($25,070)

Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,031,542

$88,342,976

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

$336,419,531

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,480,753

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Other Funds

$12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226

Agency Funds

$26,931,226

State Funds

$271,007,552

State General Funds

$260,752,414

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Reduce funds to reflect a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System. Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $271,822,197
($764,645)
($50,000) $271,007,552

Total Funds $337,234,176
($764,645)
($50,000) $336,419,531

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.

Total Funds

$85,031,880

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$85,005,380

State General Funds

$85,005,380

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $79,605,380

$79,631,880

amended

Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$85,005,380

$85,031,880

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$322,943,385

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,735,491

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,726,178 $2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,938,893

Other Funds

$2,220,095

Agency Funds

$1,130,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$305,987,799

State General Funds

$305,987,799

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $306,451,600

$323,407,186

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amended Reduce funds to reflect a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($463,801) $305,987,799

($463,801) $322,943,385

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home

services to Georgian's with mental illness, mental retardation or

developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$14,306,755

Other Funds

$6,330,069

Agency Funds

$6,330,069

State Funds

$7,976,686

State General Funds

$7,976,686

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.

Total Funds

$11,385,800

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,114,223

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$236,074

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$7,878,149

State Funds

$3,271,577

State General Funds

$3,271,577

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

$12,040,856

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,398,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,398,692

State Funds

$8,642,164

State General Funds

$8,642,164

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,612,164

$12,010,856

amended

Provide funds for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and

$30,000

$30,000

treatment.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,642,164

$12,040,856

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15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,146,102

State Funds

$5,146,102

State General Funds

$5,146,102

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

$79,689,802

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Other Funds

$7,437,531
$2,886,984 $2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$66,695,506

State General Funds

$66,695,506

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$74,968,576

$87,962,872

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health ($8,273,070)

($8,273,070)

(DCH) for foster care and adoption assistance members

who will be served through a care management

organization (CMO).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,695,506

$79,689,802

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 department.

Total Funds

$48,484,843

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$7,336,971

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$36,747,126

State General Funds

$36,747,126

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15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$128,534,848

Other Funds

$15,220,361

Agency Funds

$13,767,030

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$110,894,777

State General Funds

$110,894,777

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Transfer funds to the Adult Forensic Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$116,294,777 ($5,400,000)

$133,934,848 ($5,400,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$110,894,777

$128,534,848

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

$10,229,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$9,996,415

State Funds

$233,552

State General Funds

$233,552

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

$2,821,777

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,677,624

State Funds

$144,153

State General Funds

$144,153

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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

$645,407

State Funds

$645,407

State General Funds

$645,407

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

$301,720,618 $172,892,464 $172,892,464
$13,180,869 $55,284
$13,125,585 $115,647,285 $115,647,285

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.

Total Funds

$563,572

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$75,116

Other Funds

$257,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$257,804

State Funds

$230,652

State General Funds

$230,652

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

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cities to the U.S. Census Bureau. Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$3,757,662 $126,906 $126,906
$3,630,756 $3,630,756

16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,540,593

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,216,000

Other Funds

$2,224,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,224,681

State Funds

$1,099,912

State General Funds

$1,099,912

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

$54,111,158

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$52,272,828

Other Funds

$305,415

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$305,415

State Funds

$1,532,915

State General Funds

$1,532,915

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

$5,247,652

Federal Funds and Grants

$474,298

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$474,298

Other Funds

$4,773,354

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,773,354

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

$1,295,622

Federal Funds and Grants

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$108,000

Other Funds

$188,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$188,650

State Funds

$998,972

State General Funds

$998,972

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental

housing to very 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

$118,940,343

Federal Funds and Grants

$114,948,262

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$114,948,262

Other Funds

$3,992,081

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,992,081

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

$375,887

State Funds

$375,887

State General Funds

$375,887

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;

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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

$5,503,057

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,702,960

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,702,960

Other Funds

$837,205

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$837,205

State Funds

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

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

$786,507

Other Funds

$55,284

Agency Funds

$55,284

State Funds

$731,223

State General Funds

$731,223

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

$31,418,994

Federal Funds and Grants

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$95,000

Other Funds

$240,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$240,587

State Funds

$31,083,407

State General Funds

$31,083,407

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$21,083,407

$21,418,994

Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,083,407

$31,418,994

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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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

$298,495

State Funds

$298,495

State General Funds

$298,495

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 Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$12,702,174

State Funds

$12,702,174

State General Funds

$12,702,174

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,165,413

$11,165,413

amended

Increase funds for Xpress operations.

$1,536,761

$1,536,761

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,702,174

$12,702,174

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$60,178,902

Other Funds

$178,902

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$178,902

State Funds

$60,000,000

State General Funds

$60,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $20,000,000

$20,178,902

amended

Increase funds to provide competitive grants to local

$25,000,000

$25,000,000

school systems for acquisition of increased network

bandwidth, wireless connectivity, live online instruction,

and other digital education platforms for students and

teachers.

Increase funds for economic development projects.

$15,000,000

$15,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,000,000

$60,178,902

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Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds 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

$12,891,067,571
$6,290,817,518 $5,918,752,719
$345,886,646 $26,178,153
$221,915,855 $76,971,304
$139,386,524 $5,558,027
$2,969,688,501 $254,370,693 $167,756,401
$2,380,918,678 $166,642,729
$3,408,645,697 $3,127,788,435
$280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$352,833,868

Federal Funds and Grants

$265,752,085

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$239,974,184 $23,856,668 $1,921,233

Other Funds

$2,498,519

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,498,519

State Funds

$66,235,163

State General Funds

$66,235,163

Intra-State Government Transfers

$18,348,101

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $65,377,496

$351,118,534

amended

Provide funds for personal services to support the

$102,667

$205,334

transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members

to managed care.

Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information

$755,000

$1,510,000

System (MMIS) contractual services for new members

enrolled due to the Patient Protection and Affordable

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Care Act of 2009 (PPACA). Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,235,163

$352,833,868

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the

practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate

disciplinary action when warranted.

Total Funds

$725,800

State Funds

$725,800

State General Funds

$725,800

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for Board operations.

$725,800

$725,800

Amount appropriated in this Act

$725,800

$725,800

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of

pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary

actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$674,200

State Funds

$674,200

State General Funds

$674,200

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for Board operations.

$674,200

$674,200

Amount appropriated in this Act

$674,200

$674,200

17.4. 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 and the Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$23,188,785

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,446,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,030,301

State Funds

$6,742,234

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State General Funds

$6,742,234

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term

care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$15,356,046

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,296,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,857,495

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,439,405

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$6,959,146

State General Funds

$6,959,146

17.6. 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

$449,748,610

Federal Funds and Grants

$290,757,046

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Other Funds

$290,757,046 $144,546,032

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities $139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,959,508

State Funds

$14,445,532

State General Funds

$14,445,532

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$398,662,493

amended

Use prior year reserve funds to provide matching funds

$0

$4,499,560

for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals

eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH)

program.

Provide matching funds for all private deemed and non- $14,445,532

$46,586,557

deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share

Hospital (DSH) program. (H:Provide state

($14,445,532) and other funds ($1,426,508) for all

private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for

the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,445,532

$449,748,610

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17.7. Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

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

$5,010,669,146

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,112,166,536

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,109,379,322 $2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,568,870,990

Hospital Provider Payment

$27,553,566

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401

State General Funds

$1,373,561,023

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,588,229,982 $5,067,340,670

amended

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2014 Hospital

$1,375,265

$4,025,951

Provider Payment revenue.

Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on

($20,892,257)

($61,160,004)

projected need.

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to Medicaid

($342,000)

($1,001,171)

Management Information System (MMIS)

improvements allowing for successful monitoring of

inconsistencies between units billed and appropriate

dosages for physician injectable drugs.

Increase funds to reflect cost of medically fragile

$500,000

$1,463,700

inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,568,870,990 $5,010,669,146

17.8. Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,456,742,441

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,275,368,422

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,275,368,422

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,155,628,856

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Hospital Provider Payment

$225,058,002

State General Funds

$763,928,125

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$166,642,729

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,124,912,513 amended

$3,383,103,006

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2014 Hospital

$11,233,185

$32,884,031

Provider Payment revenue.

Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

$173,333

$173,333

Replace $449,472 in state general funds with tobacco

$0

$0

settlement funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral

$8,273,070

$8,273,070

Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will

be served through a Care Management Organization

(CMO).

Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on

($18,063,245)

($74,955,431)

projected need.

Increase funds to cover the remaining cost of fee-forservice (FFS) claims for foster care and adoption assistance members being transitioned to managed care.

$3,500,000

$10,245,902

Increase funds for the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

$9,700,000

$28,395,785

Increase funds for the additional state insurance

$2,100,000

$6,147,541

premium tax liability of the care management

organizations (CMOs) as a result of the PPACA's

primary care reimbursement rate increase.

Increase funds to account for the transition to 12-month eligibility reviews as required by the PPACA.

$9,700,000

$28,395,785

Provide funds for the extension of the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies through June 30, 2014.

$4,100,000

$34,079,419

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,155,628,856 $3,456,742,441

17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$423,892,945

Federal Funds and Grants

$322,029,978

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$322,029,978

State Funds

$101,711,184

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Hospital Provider Payment

$1,759,125

State General Funds

$99,952,059

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$82,317,878

$342,783,343

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2014 Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
Increase funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.
Increase funds for the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

$87,802 $14,705,504
$4,600,000

$367,219 $61,503,571 $19,238,812

Amount appropriated in this Act

$101,711,184

$423,892,945

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: 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 Funds

$3,109,440,334

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,109,440,334

Health Insurance Payments

$3,109,440,334

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0 $3,232,435,211

amended

Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and

$0

$158,410,410

Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

Increase funds due to the Comparative Effectiveness

$0

$167,592

Research fee required by the PPACA.

Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits

$0

$2,892,945

required by the PPACA.

Increase funds to account for the projected increased

$0

$23,353,000

enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-

enrollment of new employees as required by the

PPACA.

Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical

$0 ($291,283,824)

services utilization, and medical trend since previous

projection.

Reduce funds to recognize plan design changes effective

$0

($3,260,000)

January 1, 2014.

Reduce funds to reflect savings from the reprocurement

$0

($13,275,000)

of vendor services.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,109,440,334

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$684,643

State Funds

$684,643

State General Funds

$684,643

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$678,277

$678,277

Transfer funds from the Graduate Medical Education program for the Georgia Physician Careers website.

$6,366

$6,366

Amount appropriated in this Act

$684,643

$684,643

17.12. 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

$8,238,177

State Funds

$8,238,177

State General Funds

$8,238,177

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Transfer funds to the Physicians for Rural Areas program to provide one additional loan repayment award.
Transfer funds to the Board Administration program for the Georgia Physician Careers website.

$8,264,543 ($20,000)
($6,366)

$8,264,543 ($20,000)
($6,366)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

17.13. 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

$20,969,911

State Funds

$20,969,911

State General Funds

$20,969,911

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17.14. 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

$10,933,643

State Funds

$10,933,643

State General Funds

$10,933,643

17.15. 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

$890,000

State Funds

$890,000

State General Funds

$890,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$870,000

$870,000

amended

Transfer funds from the Graduate Medical Education

$20,000

$20,000

program to provide one additional loan repayment

award.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$890,000

$890,000

17.16. 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

$2,055,432

State Funds

$2,055,432

State General Funds

$2,055,432

17.17. 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

$2,222,909

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

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State Funds

$2,122,909

State General Funds

$2,122,909

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,993,168

$2,093,168

amended

Provide funds to implement Pain Management Clinic

$129,741

$129,741

licensure.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,122,909

$2,222,909

17.18. 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

$1,800,681

State Funds

$1,800,681

State General Funds

$1,800,681

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,750,681

$1,750,681

amended

Increase funds for personal services for one additional inspector position.

$50,000

$50,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,800,681

$1,800,681

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

$1,144,967,786 $470,555 $470,555
$13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,130,915,582 $1,130,915,582

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

$6,251,460

Other Funds

$7,046

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$7,046

State Funds

$6,244,414

State General Funds

$6,244,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

amended

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to

$23,176

$23,176

meet projected expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,244,414

$6,251,460

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

$4,596,724

State Funds

$4,596,724

State General Funds

$4,596,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

amended

Transfer funds to the Bainbridge Probation Substance

($5,000,000)

($5,000,000)

Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and

Farm Operations, Health, Offender Management,

Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and Transition

Centers programs from the County Jail Subsidy program

to meet projected expenditures. (H:Transfer funds

($4,075,671) to the Bainbridge Probation Substance

Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and

Farm Operations, Health, Offender Management,

Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and Transition

Centers programs from the County Jail Subsidy

program and reduce funds ($924,329) to meet projected

expenditures.)

Increase reimbursements to counties to $43.00 per day

$0

$0

effective April 1, 2014. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

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

$36,241,847

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

State Funds

$36,171,292

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State General Funds

$36,171,292

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

$29,507,504

Other Funds

$450,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$450,000

State Funds

$29,057,504

State General Funds

$29,057,504

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,908,861

$29,358,861

amended

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to meet projected expenditures.

$148,643

$148,643

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,057,504

$29,507,504

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

$27,821,151

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$27,521,151

State General Funds

$27,521,151

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$27,510,613

$27,810,613

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to meet projected expenditures.

$10,538

$10,538

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,521,151

$27,821,151

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

$200,639,867

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

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State Funds

$200,249,867

State General Funds

$200,249,867

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $200,205,883

$200,595,883

amended

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to

$43,984

$43,984

meet projected expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$200,249,867

$200,639,867

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

$42,457,916

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,427,916

State General Funds

$42,427,916

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$42,388,820

$42,418,820

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to meet projected expenditures.

$39,096

$39,096

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,427,916

$42,457,916

18.8. 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

$134,908,024

State Funds

$134,908,024

State General Funds

$134,908,024

18.9. 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, as well as support the Georgia Commission

on Family Violence.

Total Funds

$100,643,496

Other Funds

$10,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,000

State Funds

$100,633,496

State General Funds

$100,633,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$99,350,317

$99,360,317

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to meet projected expenditures.

$1,283,179

$1,283,179

Amount appropriated in this Act

$100,633,496

$100,643,496

18.10. 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; and to provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

Total Funds

$533,490,583

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Other Funds

$12,694,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,694,603

State Funds

$520,695,980

State General Funds

$520,695,980

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $518,302,270

$531,096,873

amended

Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to

$2,393,710

$2,393,710

meet projected expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$520,695,980

$533,490,583

18.11. 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

$28,409,214

State Funds

$28,409,214

State General Funds

$28,409,214

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to meet projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $28,275,869
$133,345
$28,409,214

Total Funds $28,275,869
$133,345
$28,409,214

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

$91,880,440 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $1,475,680 $6,165,906
$9,732,567 $9,732,567

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

$1,757,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$672,334

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$672,334

State Funds

$1,084,860

State General Funds

$1,084,860

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,084,860

$1,757,194

Increase funds for one legal counsel position. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,084,860

$1,757,194

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

$76,264,534

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,865,953

Other Funds

$7,641,586

Agency Funds

$1,475,680

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$6,165,906 $4,756,995 $4,756,995

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

$13,858,712

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,968,000

State Funds

$3,890,712

State General Funds

$3,890,712

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,299,462

$13,267,462

amended

Increase funds for the Youth Challenge Academies to

$591,250

$591,250

meet new federal funding match requirements.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,890,712

$13,858,712

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license

issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$9,715,309

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,214,452

State General Funds

$9,214,452

20.2. License Issuance
Purpose: 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.

$64,211,828 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $61,367,707 $61,367,707

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Total Funds

$53,124,258

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$51,296,423

State General Funds

$51,296,423

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$50,591,523

$52,419,358

Replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time

$704,900

$704,900

positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume

areas.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,296,423

$53,124,258

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; and to certify ignition interlock

device providers.

Total Funds

$1,372,261

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$856,832

State General Funds

$856,832

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) 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 Lottery Funds State General Funds

$690,479,571
$321,867,751 $96,773,342
$102,632,009 $122,462,400
$846,338 $846,338
$140,000 $10,000
$130,000
$367,625,482 $312,173,630
$55,451,852

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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

$230,872,203

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,405,351

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$96,773,342

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$78,632,009

Other Funds

$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$55,451,852

State General Funds

$55,451,852

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 summer.

Total Funds

$122,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: 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 Funds

$312,336,030

Federal Funds and Grants

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$162,400

State Funds

$312,173,630

Lottery Funds

$312,173,630

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

$25,271,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,300,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$24,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$846,338

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$846,338

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$125,000 $125,000

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

22.1. 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

$4,051,771

State Funds

$4,051,771

State General Funds

$4,051,771

22.2. 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

$905,693

State Funds

$905,693

State General Funds

$905,693

22.3. 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

$1,245,866

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$586,466

State General Funds

$586,466

22.4. Global Commerce Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

$37,008,950 $659,400 $659,400
$36,349,550 $33,247,304 $3,102,246

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international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia

through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop

international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by

providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,145,635

State Funds

$10,145,635

State General Funds

$10,145,635

22.5. 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.

Total Funds

$10,443,957

State Funds

$10,443,957

State General Funds

$7,341,711

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$3,102,246

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,533,628

$10,533,628

amended

Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and

($89,671)

($89,671)

Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS

obligations.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,443,957

$10,443,957

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

$912,002

State Funds

$912,002

State General Funds

$912,002

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 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.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

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
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,430.57. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

$9,239,205,258 $1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
$44,117,550 $44,117,550 $5,395,610 $5,395,610 $7,545,784,627 $7,545,784,627

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 and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$8,456,885

Federal Funds and Grants

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$293,339

State Funds

$8,163,546

State General Funds

$8,163,546

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,005,227

$8,298,566

Increase funds for the Extended Day/Year Program.

$158,319

$158,319

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,163,546

$8,456,885

23.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$7,142,848

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,212

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$36,212

State Funds

$7,106,636

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State General Funds

$7,106,636

23.3. 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

$28,006,261

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,187,822

State Funds

$3,818,439

State General Funds

$3,818,439

23.4. 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

$5,101,290

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,100,000

State Funds

$2,001,290

State General Funds

$2,001,290

23.5. 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

$933,100

State Funds

$933,100

State General Funds

$933,100

23.6. 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

$6,032,007

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,630,359

State Funds

$3,401,648

State General Funds

$3,401,648

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23.7. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,013,433,450

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,549,849

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$970,549,849

Federal Recovery Funds

$42,883,601

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$42,883,601

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 on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$6,175,052

Other Funds

$2,406,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,406,200

State Funds

$3,768,852

State General Funds

$3,768,852

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,068,852

$5,475,052

amended

Transfer funds from the Information Technology Services program for the development of 20 courses.

$700,000

$700,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,768,852

$6,175,052

23.9. 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

$577,983

State Funds

$577,983

State General Funds

$577,983

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$961,934

$961,934

Reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 to transfer funds for the Governor's Honors Program to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

($383,951)

($383,951)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$577,983

$577,983

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23.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for

local school systems.

Total Funds

$16,632,919

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,305,535

State Funds

$15,327,384

State General Funds

$15,327,384

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $16,027,384

$17,332,919

amended

Transfer funds for personal services and infrastructure upgrades savings to the Georgia Virtual School program for course development.

($700,000)

($700,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,327,384

$16,632,919

23.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives,

including children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$7,048,444

State Funds

$7,048,444

State General Funds

$7,048,444

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,754,029

$6,754,029

Increase funds for enrollment and programmatic changes for Devereux Ackerman Academy and Murphy-Harpst Academy.

$294,415

$294,415

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,048,444

$7,048,444

23.12. 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

$602,790,841

Federal Funds and Grants

$579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$579,943,528

State Funds

$22,847,313

State General Funds

$22,847,313

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23.13. 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

$29,176,324

State Funds

$29,176,324

State General Funds

$29,176,324

23.14. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial

assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide average of per

pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$475,324,155

State Funds

$475,324,155

State General Funds

$475,324,155

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $474,433,734

$474,433,734

amended

Provide funds for Ware County Schools to reflect a corrected millage rate.

$890,421

$890,421

Amount appropriated in this Act

$475,324,155

$475,324,155

23.15. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: 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 Funds

($1,699,496,295)

State Funds

($1,699,496,295)

State General Funds

($1,699,496,295)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)

amended

Adjust funds for virtual state charter schools based on a

$1,570,220

$1,570,220

new calculation for Local Five Mill Share.

Provide funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a

$1,726,529

$1,726,529

corrected tax digest.

Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

23.16. 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.

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Total Funds

$8,524,638,403

State Funds

$8,524,638,403

State General Funds

$8,524,638,403

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806

amended

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment.

$129,537,462

$129,537,462

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for enrollment

$1,293,586

$1,293,586

growth in charter systems.

Increase funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special

($999,036)

($999,036)

Needs Scholarship. (H:Adjust funds for a midterm

adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship.)

Increase funds for Move on When Ready.

$146,229

$146,229

Provide funds to Tift County Schools ($83,027) and

$1,007,356

$1,007,356

Provost Academy ($924,329) to reflect a corrected FTE

count.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,524,638,403 $8,524,638,403

23.17. 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

$8,425,704

State Funds

$8,425,704

State General Funds

$8,425,704

23.18. 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 improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$10,633,263

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,441,840

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,441,840

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,233,949

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,233,949

State Funds

$5,957,474

State General Funds

$5,957,474

23.19. Severely Emotional Disturbed (SED) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for

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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

$69,235,411

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,040,000

State Funds

$61,195,411

State General Funds

$61,195,411

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$60,103,747

$68,143,747

Increase funds for training and experience not funded in the original appropriations act.

$1,091,664

$1,091,664

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,195,411

$69,235,411

23.20. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,031,821

23.21. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers' retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$22,721,078

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,623,115

State Funds

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

23.22. State Schools

Purpose: 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 Funds

$25,937,162

Other Funds

$957,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$957,589

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State Funds State General Funds

$24,979,573 $24,979,573

23.23. 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

$34,236,332

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,751,202

State Funds

$15,485,130

State General Funds

$15,485,130

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,326,811

$34,078,013

amended

Increase funds for the Extended Day/Year Program.

$158,319

$158,319

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,485,130

$34,236,332

23.24. 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

$32,458,874

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,004,670

State Funds

$15,454,204

State General Funds

$15,454,204

23.25. 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

State General Funds

$1,551,946

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds

$51,656,222 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $29,051,720

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State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Retirement Payments
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 18.46% for New Plan employees and 13.71% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 15.18% 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 $692.00 per member for State Fiscal Year 2014.

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

$3,857,127

Other Funds

$3,857,127

Agency Funds

$3,857,127

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

$1,891,720

State Funds

$1,891,720

State General Funds

$1,891,720

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

$27,160,000

State Funds

$27,160,000

State General Funds

$27,160,000

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

$18,747,375

Intra-State Government Transfers

$18,747,375

Retirement Payments

$18,747,375

$29,051,720 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

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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 Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs,

handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information

technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and

process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,465,667

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,800

Other Funds

$76,288

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$76,288

State Funds

$3,340,579

State General Funds

$3,340,579

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

$6,908,051

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,553,571

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

$43,484,983 $5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,995,695
$428,645 $6,567,050
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$50,000 $50,000

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State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,214,748 $2,214,748
$50,000 $50,000

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 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

$31,904,185

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,681

Other Funds

$4,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,756,312

State Funds

$24,901,192

State General Funds

$24,901,192

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

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 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$165,017,595 $111,982,654
$200,470 $3,814,350 $107,967,834
$1,760,767 $1,760,767
$51,274,174

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State General Funds There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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.

$51,274,174

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

$15,801,567

State Funds

$15,801,567

State General Funds

$15,801,567

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 O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be

$40,000.

Total Funds

$6,039,333

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$5,939,333

State General Funds

$5,939,333

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

$7,882,085

State Funds

$7,882,085

State General Funds

$7,882,085

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.
26.4. Child Advocate, Office of the 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.

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Total Funds

$990,203

Federal Funds and Grants

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,558

State Funds

$900,645

State General Funds

$900,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$822,742

$912,300

amended

Increase funds to reflect projected personal services and

$77,903

$77,903

operating expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$900,645

$990,203

26.5. Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and

communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$11,560,295

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,416,066

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,470 $3,814,350 $4,401,246

State Funds

$3,144,229

State General Funds

$3,144,229

26.6. Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

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

$32,600,251

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

$2,089,213

State General Funds

$2,089,213

26.7. 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,

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which makes it unlawful to discriminate against any individual. Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

26.8. 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

$6,535,193

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$6,122,763

State General Funds

$6,122,763

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

$5,786,075

Other Funds

$852,411

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$852,411

State Funds

$4,933,664

State General Funds

$4,933,664

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,105,826

$6,520,579

amended

Eliminate call-center outreach services effective April 1,

($57,741)

($57,741)

2013. (H:Reflect effective date of April 1, 2014.)

Reduce funds to reflect savings as a result of the transfer

($114,421)

($676,763)

of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology

Authority.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,933,664

$5,786,075

26.10. Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and

marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$73,361,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,361,918

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,361,918

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

$565,991

State Funds

$565,991

State General Funds

$565,991

26.12. Student Achievement, Office of

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

$3,241,100

State Funds

$3,241,100

State General Funds

$3,241,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,857,149

$2,857,149

amended

Reflect an Executive Order to transfer funds for the

$383,951

$383,951

Governor's Honors Program from the Department of

Education.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

Section 27: Human Services, Department of
Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and 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) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds

$1,581,120,034
$1,009,301,139 $613,493 $209,161
$18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281 $9,551,600 $321,290,139 $417,101,460
$64,574,258

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Agency Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
Prior Year Funds - Other
State Funds
State General Funds
Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments
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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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.

$2,841,500 $61,267,472
$465,286
$502,635,803 $496,443,997
$6,191,806
$4,608,834 $4,608,834

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

$89,450,520

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,173,422

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$16,400,000
$38,773,422 $46,500 $46,500
$34,230,598 $34,230,598

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

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

$2,161,817

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$619,263

State Funds

$1,542,554

State General Funds

$1,542,554

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

$9,777,346

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,777,346

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,777,346

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

$101,239,217

Federal Funds and Grants

$72,365,647

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$72,245,647

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

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State Funds

$25,636,310

State General Funds

$25,636,310

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$24,384,404

$97,557,142

Increase funds to prevent the loss of 88 child support agents.

$1,251,906

$3,682,075

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,636,310

$101,239,217

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

$251,853,282

Federal Funds and Grants

$145,886,357

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795
$84,600,000
$26,538,029

Other Funds

$8,500,001

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,500,001

State Funds

$97,354,435

State General Funds

$97,354,435

Intra-State Government Transfers

$112,489

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$112,489

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $93,972,766

$248,471,613

amended

Provide funds for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center

$455,936

$455,936

(CICC).

Replace the loss of Medicaid earnings resulting from the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members to managed care.

$2,925,733

$2,925,733

Amount appropriated in this Act

$97,354,435

$251,853,282

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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

$16,110,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,110,137

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,110,137

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

$93,716,717

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,749,029

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$412,658

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,772,224

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,539,375

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,195,249 $21,505,102

Other Funds

$11,187,482

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,187,482

State Funds

$31,679,621

State General Funds

$31,679,621

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,100,585

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,100,585

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.

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$17,791,582 $3,573,433
$500,000 $2,279,539
$793,894 $14,218,149 $14,218,149

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

$112,894,676

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,416,802

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$3,761,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,890,113

State Funds

$71,477,874

State General Funds

$65,286,068

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

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

$8,720,517

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

State Funds

$2,854,249

State General Funds

$2,854,249

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

$55,320,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,320,027

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,320,027

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

$11,802,450

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State Funds State General Funds

$11,802,450 $11,802,450

27.15. 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

$241,569,002

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,368,134

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$40,886,179 $19,628,860 $62,605,452

Other Funds

$10,221,755

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,221,755

State Funds

$104,979,113

State General Funds

$104,979,113

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $104,285,965 amended

$240,821,687

Increase funds for telecommunications.

$638,981

$638,981

Provide funds for the development of a Revenue

$54,167

$108,334

Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to enroll foster

care members in managed care.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$104,979,113

$241,569,002

27.16. 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

$61,768,742

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,768,742

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$35,981,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$25,787,600

27.17. 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

$198,986,424

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Federal Funds and Grants Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$126,638,575 $36,707,274
$89,734,359
$196,942 $72,347,849 $72,347,849

27.18. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$9,303,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,303,613

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,303,613

27.19. 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

$49,482,361

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,382,361

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
State Funds

$39,830,761 $100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian

families in achieving 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

$18,422,270

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,422,270

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,363,310 $58,960

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.21. 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

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lives. Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

27.22. Family Connection

Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to

improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,677,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,172,819

State Funds

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

27.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$3,057,917

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,786,962

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$2,090,222

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$696,740

State Funds

$270,955

State General Funds

$270,955

27.24. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental 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

$7,469,763

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,689

State Funds

$1,316,074

State General Funds

$1,316,074

27.25. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$70,333,617

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,333,617

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,333,617

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$70,333,617

amended

Reflect a change in the program name. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$70,333,617

27.26. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$10,160,616

Other Funds

$10,042,616

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,577,330

Prior Year Funds - Other

$465,286

State Funds

$118,000

State General Funds

$118,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$10,042,616

amended

Increase funds for operations.

$118,000

$118,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$118,000

$10,160,616

27.27. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with

disabilities to achieve personal independence.

Total Funds

$44,907,942

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,698,317

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,698,317

Other Funds

$19,684,404

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$19,684,404

State Funds

$10,525,221

State General Funds

$10,525,221

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,108,931

$39,491,652

Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

$5,416,290

$5,416,290

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,525,221

$44,907,942

27.28. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities

so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$69,180,286

Federal Funds and Grants

$53,664,309

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$53,664,309

Other Funds

$2,050,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,050,000

State Funds

$13,465,977

State General Funds

$13,465,977

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

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

$1,746,908

State Funds

$1,746,908

State General Funds

$1,746,908

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

$756,822

State Funds

$756,822

State General Funds

$756,822

28.3. Fire Safety Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote fire safety awareness

$21,549,759 $2,126,966 $2,126,966
$97,232 $81,806 $15,426 $19,325,561 $19,325,561

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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

$8,126,697

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,123,107

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$6,906,358

State General Funds

$6,906,358

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

$656,703

State Funds

$656,703

State General Funds

$656,703

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

$6,148,535

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,003,859

State Funds

$5,144,676

State General Funds

$5,144,676

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$4,114,094

State Funds

$4,114,094

State General Funds

$4,114,094

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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

$138,688,632 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $88,626,293 $88,626,293

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

$7,567,392

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

State Funds

$7,554,792

State General Funds

$7,554,792

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

$10,360,172

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,685

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$3,927,593

State General Funds

$3,927,593

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

$29,183,582

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,131

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $28,959,586 $28,959,586

29.4. 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

$32,277,199

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,157,065

Other Funds

$71,199

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$71,199

State Funds

$31,048,935

State General Funds

$31,048,935

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.5. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate

criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure

communities, and award grants.

Total Funds

$59,300,287

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

$17,135,387

State General Funds

$17,135,387

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds

$307,619,737 $1,524,955 $1,524,955 $5,339,489

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$5,339,489 $300,755,293 $300,755,293

30.1. Community Services

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: non-secure detention shelters, housebound detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agencywide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$83,903,742

Other Funds

$1,724,638

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,724,638

State Funds

$82,179,104

State General Funds

$82,179,104

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $82,216,387

$83,941,025

amended

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health

($173,333)

($173,333)

for foster care and adoption assistance members who

will be served through a care management organization.

Increase funds to reflect a 3% rate adjustment among all

$136,050

$136,050

Out-of-Home Care providers effective April 1, 2014.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$82,179,104

$83,903,742

30.2. Departmental 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

$23,408,243

Federal Funds and Grants

$350,175

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$350,175

Other Funds

$173,045

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$173,045

State Funds

$22,885,023

State General Funds

$22,885,023

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $27,150,997

$27,674,217

amended

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) program staff to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.

($2,546,136)

($2,546,136)

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.

($1,719,838)

($1,719,838)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,885,023

$23,408,243

30.3. 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

$87,967,561

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,113,357

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,113,357

Other Funds

$1,578,199

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,578,199

State Funds

$85,276,005

State General Funds

$85,276,005

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $83,897,460

$86,589,016

amended

Reduce funds for operating expenses and 77 positions

($1,918,974)

($1,918,974)

for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus to

reflect an opening date of January 1, 2015.

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC)

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

program staff from the Departmental Administration

program to align budget with expenditures.

Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs)

$751,383

$751,383

program to align budget with expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$85,276,005

$87,967,561

30.4. 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

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facilities.

Total Funds

$112,340,191

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,423

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$61,423

Other Funds

$1,863,607

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,863,607

State Funds

$110,415,161

State General Funds

$110,415,161

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $107,983,796 amended

$109,995,401

Increase funds for operating expenses and 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC opening January 1, 2014.
Increase funds for operating expenses for the Rockdale RYDC.
Increase funds to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).
Reduce funds for contractual services for the Paulding RYDC closing January 1, 2014.

$965,581 $2,662,257
$963,249 ($3,128,177)

$965,581 $2,662,257
$963,249 ($3,214,752)

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with expenditures.
Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

($751,383)

($751,383)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$110,415,161

$112,340,191

Section 31: Labor, 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
31.1. 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

$138,173,227 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $14,039,424 $14,039,424
$140,273 $140,273

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Georgia's economic prosperity. Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$33,039,063 $31,312,292 $31,312,292 $1,586,498 $1,586,498
$140,273 $140,273

31.2. 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

31.3. 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

$40,388,877

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,599,186

State Funds

$5,789,691

State General Funds

$5,789,691

31.4. Workforce Solutions

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

$62,495,414

Federal Funds and Grants

$54,762,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$54,762,513

Other Funds

$1,069,666

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,666

State Funds

$6,663,235

State General Funds

$6,663,235

Section 32: Law, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$59,414,366 $3,597,990

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

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

$54,667,004

Other Funds

$36,587,014

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$36,587,014

State Funds

$18,079,990

State General Funds

$18,079,990

32.2. 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

$4,747,362

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,597,990

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,147,261

State General Funds

$1,147,261

$3,597,990 $36,589,125 $36,589,125 $19,227,251 $19,227,251

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
State Funds State General Funds
Provided, that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized

$240,077,786 $50,293,306
$11,607
$50,281,699 $97,290,448 $24,259,164 $73,031,284 $92,494,032 $92,494,032

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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 20 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 20 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 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

$6,997,322

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,838,671

Other Funds

$105,094

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$105,094

State Funds

$2,053,557

State General Funds

$2,053,557

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,594,783

Federal Funds and Grants

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,445,718

State General Funds

$11,445,718

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,

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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

$111,511,843

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,835,422

Other Funds

$56,778,515

Agency Funds

$24,259,164

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,519,351

State Funds

$25,897,906

State General Funds

$25,897,906

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

$3,397,423

State Funds

$3,397,423

State General Funds

$3,397,423

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.

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$2,601,602 $1,020,787
$11,607
$1,009,180 $1,580,815 $1,580,815

33.6. 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

$46,939,650

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$31,619,991

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,619,991

State Funds

$13,615,630

State General Funds

$13,615,630

33.7. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,865,775

State Funds

$1,865,775

State General Funds

$1,865,775

33.8. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: 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 Funds

$55,169,388

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,784,397

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,784,397

Other Funds

$8,747,783

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,747,783

State Funds

$32,637,208

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State General Funds

$32,637,208

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$53,692,658 $806,050 $806,050
$52,886,608 $52,886,608

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,011,671

State Funds

$5,011,671

State General Funds

$5,011,671

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

$11,846,790

State Funds

$11,846,790

State General Funds

$11,846,790

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,946,790

$11,946,790

amended

Eliminate one-time funds for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,846,790

$11,846,790

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

$36,373,866

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$806,050 $35,567,816 $35,567,816

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 for

victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$460,331

State Funds

$460,331

State General Funds

$460,331

Section 35: Properties Commission, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other

35.1. 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

$820,201

Other Funds

$820,201

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$705,234

Prior Year Funds - Other

$114,967

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

35.2. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

$820,201
$820,201 $705,234 $114,967

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Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer

$0

$0

by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$43,487,762 $340,000 $340,000
$43,147,762 $43,147,762

36.1. 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

$6,762,218

Other Funds

$340,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$340,000

State Funds

$6,422,218

State General Funds

$6,422,218

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,082,218

$6,422,218

amended

Increase funds for personal services to eliminate

$340,000

$340,000

furlough days.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,422,218

$6,762,218

36.2. 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

$36,725,544

State Funds

$36,725,544

State General Funds

$36,725,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $35,135,808

$35,135,808

amended

Increase funds for contracts for conflict cases.

$1,589,736

$1,589,736

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,725,544

$36,725,544

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Section 37: Public 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) 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 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$654,113,309
$427,085,823 $20,411,154 $1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529
$392,505,732
$2,847,221 $692,524
$2,154,697
$224,162,665 $1,988,502
$208,681,303 $13,492,860
$17,600 $17,600

37.1. 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

$36,718,220

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,692,357

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $14,638,828

Other Funds

$745,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$745,000

State Funds

$10,280,863

State General Funds

$3,648,684

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,632,179

37.2. 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.

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Total Funds

$6,913,249

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
State Funds

$300,000 $6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,616,420

$6,916,420

amended

Reduce funds for operations.

($3,171)

($3,171)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,613,249

$6,913,249

37.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$30,237,183

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,654,298

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,807,258

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$471,900 $5,375,140

Other Funds

$445,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$445,000

State Funds

$22,137,885

State General Funds

$22,006,090

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $20,887,885

$28,987,183

amended

Provide funds for a statewide consolidated clinical

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

information system assessment.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,137,885

$30,237,183

37.4. 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

$37,658,555

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,035,447

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$280,000 $34,755,447

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$171,976 $171,976 $2,451,132 $2,451,132

37.5. 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

$10,557,921

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,373,324

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$196,750 $6,176,574

Other Funds

$25,156

Agency Funds

$25,156

State Funds

$4,141,841

State General Funds

$4,026,204

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,600

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,600

37.6. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization,

consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$13,650,467

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,425,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,000 $9,925,482

Other Funds

$717,721

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$717,721

State Funds

$2,507,264

State General Funds

$2,507,264

37.7. 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

$43,893,327

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,123,436

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$8,733,918 $116,500

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$14,273,018 $75,000 $75,000
$20,694,891 $20,694,891

37.8. 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

$267,967,078

Federal Funds and Grants

$255,725,203

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,612,537 $245,112,666

Other Funds

$49,137

Agency Funds

$49,137

State Funds

$12,192,738

State General Funds

$12,192,738

37.9. 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

$92,400,129

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,172,002

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,489 $61,087,513

State Funds

$31,228,127

State General Funds

$31,228,127

37.10. 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

$5,292,684

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,053,594

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,210 $223,000 $630,384

Other Funds

$618,231

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Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$618,231 $3,620,859 $3,620,859

37.11. 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

$87,317,646

State Funds

$87,317,646

State General Funds

$87,317,646

37.12. 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

$4,172,376

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$3,641,696

State General Funds

$3,641,696

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

37.13. 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

$1,988,502

State Funds

$1,988,502

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,988,502

37.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and

administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing

trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for

treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism

for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds

for system improvement.

Total Funds

$15,345,972

State Funds

$15,345,972

State General Funds

$15,345,972

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$15,345,972

$15,345,972

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,345,972

$15,345,972

Section 38: Public Safety, 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

$194,688,199 $32,373,752 $32,373,752
$13,966,869 $146,700
$13,820,169 $122,749,432 $122,749,432
$25,598,146 $25,598,146

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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$6,296,099

Federal Funds and Grants

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$243,034

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$3,273,065

State General Funds

$3,273,065

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,680,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,680,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,157,775

$6,180,809

amended

Provide funds for operating expenses for Life Flight

$115,290

$115,290

helicopters.

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Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (H:Yes) Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,273,065

$0 $6,296,099

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

$7,372,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,372,499

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,372,499

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

$8,457,687

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$8,312,606

State General Funds

$8,312,606

38.4. 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

$109,451,232

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,848,347

Other Funds

$10,726,046

Agency Funds

$146,700

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,579,346

State Funds

$85,934,536

State General Funds

$85,934,536

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,942,303

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,942,303

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $83,751,094

$107,267,790

amended

Provide funds for operating expenses for Post 52 in Hart $1,400,969

$1,400,969

County.

Replace federal and other funds with state funds for the

$782,473

$782,473

Georgia Interoperability Network system.

Utilize trooper attrition funds for equipment and

$0

$0

personal services for graduates of upcoming trooper

schools. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$85,934,536

$109,451,232

38.5. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, nonconsensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$21,749,717

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,827,142

Other Funds

$70,160

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$70,160

State Funds

$9,797,945

State General Funds

$9,797,945

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,054,470

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,054,470

38.6. 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

$1,535,585

State Funds

$1,535,585

State General Funds

$1,535,585

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.7. Firefighter Standards and Training Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide professionally

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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

$663,757

State Funds

$663,757

State General Funds

$663,757

38.8. 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

$18,372,818

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,327,181

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,327,181

Other Funds

$337,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$337,102

State Funds

$590,135

State General Funds

$590,135

Intra-State Government Transfers

$118,400

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$118,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$560,135

$18,342,818

Provide funds for the planning and implementation of Joshua's Law driver education programs as funded according to SB 231 (2013 Session).

$30,000

$30,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$590,135

$18,372,818

38.9. Peace Officer 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

$2,381,283

Other Funds

$408,051

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$408,051

State Funds

$1,973,232

State General Funds

$1,973,232

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,973,232

$2,381,283

Replace state funds with other funds for operations.

$0

$0

(H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,973,232

$2,381,283

38.10. 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

$18,407,522

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$986,477

Other Funds

$2,322,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,322,000

State Funds

$10,668,571

State General Funds

$10,668,571

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,430,474

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,430,474

Section 39: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,220,259

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,136,759

State General Funds

$1,136,759

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.

$9,035,734 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $7,735,488 $7,735,488

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$2,146,873 $1,188,246 $1,188,246
$958,627 $958,627

39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service

standards of electric, 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 natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$5,668,602

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$5,640,102

State General Funds

$5,640,102

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia Total Funds
Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds
State Funds State General Funds

$6,558,214,119
$4,672,727,417 $2,563,170,298
$5,114,065 $592,381
$2,103,850,673
$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702

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

$72,785,946

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$35,233,027

State General Funds

$35,233,027

40.2. Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide diagnostic services,

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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

$5,258,000

Other Funds

$5,258,000

Agency Funds

$5,000,000

Research Funds

$258,000

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

$54,449,313

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$20,856,177

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$477,752

Research Funds

$3,750,000

State Funds

$29,365,384

State General Funds

$29,365,384

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

$17,662,612

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,187,612

State General Funds

$7,187,612

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.

Total Funds

$1,071,179

Other Funds

$575,988

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$495,191

State General Funds

$495,191

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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

$12,812,680

Other Funds

$10,250,426

Agency Funds

$590,634

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$659,792

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$2,562,254

State General Funds

$2,562,254

40.7. Georgia Archives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives;

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

$4,840,709

Other Funds

$689,281

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$592,381

State Funds

$4,151,428

State General Funds

$4,151,428

40.8. 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

$3,779,621

Other Funds

$3,779,621

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,779,621

40.9. 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

$319,600,482

Other Funds

$314,011,962

Research Funds

$314,011,962

State Funds

$5,588,520

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State General Funds

$5,588,520

40.10. 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

$1,200,848

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$714,567

State General Funds

$714,567

40.11. 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

$2,524,781

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,179,252

State General Funds

$1,179,252

40.12. 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

$28,297,463

State Funds

$28,297,463

State General Funds

$28,297,463

40.13. 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

$36,720,024

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$31,497,624

State General Funds

$31,497,624

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40.14. 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

$26,703,326

State Funds

$26,703,326

State General Funds

$26,703,326

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $25,303,326

$25,303,326

amended

Provide one-time funds for equipment upgrades to the

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

PeachNet infrastructure.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,703,326

$26,703,326

40.15. 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

$8,401,788

State Funds

$8,401,788

State General Funds

$8,401,788

40.16. Research Consortium

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and

development activities at Georgia's research universities and other university-

based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to

Georgia's strategic industries.

Total Funds

$6,104,447

State Funds

$6,104,447

State General Funds

$6,104,447

40.17. 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

$5,165,489

Other Funds

$3,950,620

Agency Funds

$1,200,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$1,214,869

State General Funds

$1,214,869

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40.18. 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 learning.

Total Funds

$5,920,989,801

Other Funds

$4,243,957,206

Agency Funds

$2,493,320,751

Research Funds

$1,750,636,455

State Funds

$1,677,032,595

State General Funds

$1,677,032,595

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Increase formula funding for new square footage acquired in FY 2014.

$1,676,074,685 $957,910

$5,920,031,891 $957,910

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,677,032,595 $5,920,989,801

40.19. 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

$2,569,841

State Funds

$2,569,841

State General Funds

$2,569,841

40.20. 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

$10,474,390

Other Funds

$10,088,255

Agency Funds

$10,088,255

State Funds

$386,135

State General Funds

$386,135

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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40.21. 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

$2,288,309

State Funds

$2,288,309

State General Funds

$2,288,309

40.22. 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

$14,513,070

State Funds

$14,513,070

State General Funds

$14,513,070

Section 41: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$208,077,524
$819,087 $251,507 $567,580 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $204,567,451 $204,133,668 $433,783

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

$14,432,608

Federal Funds and Grants

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$225,580

State Funds

$14,207,028

State General Funds

$14,207,028

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.

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Total Funds

$7,685,790

State Funds

$7,685,790

State General Funds

$7,685,790

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,194,033

$7,194,033

Transfer funds for personal services from the Industry Regulation ($111,480) and Tax Compliance ($309,932) programs to meet projected expenditures.

$421,412

$421,412

Increase funds for personal services for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

$70,345

$70,345

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

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

$40,252,251

State Funds

$40,252,251

State General Funds

$40,252,251

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$14,072,351

$14,072,351

Increase funds for Forestland Protection Act Grant reimbursements for school districts ($14,531,878) and

$26,179,900

$26,179,900

local municipalities and counties ($11,116,221).

(H:Fully fund reimbursements through tax year 2013.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,252,251

$40,252,251

41.4. Fraud Detection and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to identify and prevent tax fraud and

protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use of fraud analytical

tools.

Total Funds

$2,500,000

State Funds

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

amended

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Increase funds for the Fraud Detection and Prevention System contract.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,250,000 $2,500,000

$1,250,000 $2,500,000

41.5. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,307,437

Federal Funds and Grants

$371,507

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$251,507 $120,000

Other Funds

$99,996

Agency Funds

$99,996

State Funds

$5,835,934

State General Funds

$5,402,151

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,947,414

$6,418,917

amended

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental

($111,480)

($111,480)

Administration program to meet projected expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,835,934

$6,307,437

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

$6,084,193

State Funds

$6,084,193

State General Funds

$6,084,193

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

$13,624,322

State Funds

$13,624,322

State General Funds

$13,624,322

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,066,592

$11,066,592

Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures.

$2,557,730

$2,557,730

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,624,322

$13,624,322

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

$20,716,376

Other Funds

$2,490,990

Agency Funds

$2,490,990

State Funds

$18,225,386

State General Funds

$18,225,386

41.9. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent

taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

Total Funds

$3,823,719

State Funds

$3,823,719

State General Funds

$3,823,719

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

amended

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

41.10. 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

$13,261,024

State Funds

$13,261,024

State General Funds

$13,261,024

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41.11. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure

compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$51,908,556

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$222,000

State Funds

$51,686,556

State General Funds

$51,686,556

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $51,996,488

$52,218,488

amended

Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected expenditures.

($309,932)

($309,932)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,686,556

$51,908,556

41.12. Tax 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

$3,101,861

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$3,001,861

State General Funds

$3,001,861

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

$24,379,387

State Funds

$24,379,387

State General Funds

$24,379,387

Section 42: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$28,002,915 $85,000 $85,000
$1,024,512 $1,024,512 $26,893,403 $26,893,403

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42.1. 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

$2,006,317

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$1,266,805

State General Funds

$1,266,805

42.2. 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

$8,803,394

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

$8,668,394

State General Funds

$8,668,394

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,168,394

$5,303,394

amended

Increase funds for telecommunications expenses.

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,668,394

$8,803,394

42.3. 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

$5,871,691

Other Funds

$15,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,000

State Funds

$5,856,691

State General Funds

$5,856,691

42.4. 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 Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds
State General Funds

$7,342,564 $150,000 $150,000
$7,192,564 $7,192,564

42.5. 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

$819,185

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$769,185

State General Funds

$769,185

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

42.6. 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

$270,728

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$250,728

State General Funds

$250,728

42.7. 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

$2,889,036

State Funds

$2,889,036

State General Funds

$2,889,036

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission Total Funds

$4,407,020

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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

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

$756,103

State Funds

$756,103

State General Funds

$756,103

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

$1,314,771

Federal Funds and Grants

$241,784

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$241,784

Other Funds

$837,715

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$837,715

State Funds

$235,272

State General Funds

$235,272

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

$2,105,724

Federal Funds and Grants

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$268,077

269
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $2,612,536 $2,612,536 $446,908 $446,908

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State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$446,908 $446,908

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

$98,502

State Funds

$98,502

State General Funds

$98,502

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

$131,920

State Funds

$131,920

State General Funds

$131,920

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$640,935,087 $713,673 $713,673
$640,221,414 $598,645,583
$41,575,831

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

$14,322,241

State Funds

$14,322,241

State General Funds

$14,322,241

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$8,550,000 $5,772,241

$8,550,000 $5,772,241

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,322,241

$14,322,241

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44.2. 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

$701,750

State Funds

$701,750

State General Funds

$701,750

44.3. 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

44.4. 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

44.5. 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

$8,189,794

Other Funds

$230,950

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$230,950

State Funds

$7,958,844

Lottery Funds

$7,958,844

44.6. 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

$1,930,296

State Funds

$1,930,296

Lottery Funds

$1,930,296

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44.7. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students

seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary institution.

Total Funds

$96,793,442

State Funds

$96,793,442

Lottery Funds

$96,793,442

44.8. 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

$47,617,925

State Funds

$47,617,925

Lottery Funds

$47,617,925

44.9. 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

$424,345,076

State Funds

$424,345,076

Lottery Funds

$424,345,076

44.10. Low Interest Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan

program to assist with the affordability of a college education, encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

Total Funds

$20,000,000

State Funds

$20,000,000

Lottery Funds

$20,000,000

44.11. North Ga. 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

$2,000,000

Other Funds

$482,723

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$482,723

State Funds

$1,517,277

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State General Funds

$1,517,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,444,576

$1,927,299

amended

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$72,701

$72,701

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,517,277

$2,000,000

44.12. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: 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 Funds

$875,000

State Funds

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

44.13. Public Memorial Safety Grant

Purpose: 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 postsecondary

institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$376,761

State Funds

$376,761

State General Funds

$376,761

44.14. 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

$21,119,952

State Funds

$21,119,952

State General Funds

$21,119,952

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.15. 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

$767,988

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Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
Total Funds
State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Retirement Payments
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 12.28% for State Fiscal Year 2014.

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

$513,000

State Funds

$513,000

State General Funds

$513,000

45.2. System Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers

Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.

Total Funds

$32,044,844

Intra-State Government Transfers

$32,044,844

Retirement Payments

$32,044,844

$32,557,844 $513,000 $513,000
$32,044,844 $32,044,844

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 Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$715,453,212 $64,520,708 $64,520,708 $595,084 $595,084
$334,610,717 $334,513,947
$96,770 $314,366,703

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State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$314,366,703 $1,360,000 $1,360,000

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

$38,042,877

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,390,824

Other Funds

$5,480,000

Agency Funds

$5,480,000

State Funds

$13,172,053

State General Funds

$13,172,053

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

$8,652,716

Federal Recovery Funds

$595,084

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$595,084

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$7,847,632

State General Funds

$7,847,632

Intra-State Government Transfers

$110,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$110,000

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

$22,608,077

Federal Funds and Grants

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$130,884

Other Funds

$9,799,116

Agency Funds

$9,799,116

State Funds

$12,678,077

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State General Funds

$12,678,077

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 postsecondary education

or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$646,149,542

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$44,999,000

Other Funds

$319,231,601

Agency Funds

$319,134,831

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$280,668,941

State General Funds

$280,668,941

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,250,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,250,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funding for personal services and operating expenses for precision manufacturing at Savannah Technical College.

$280,168,941 $500,000

$645,649,542 $500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$280,668,941

$646,149,542

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
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the following provisions apply:

$2,080,088,554 $1,210,491,192
$1,143,629,823
$66,861,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308
$6,350 $863,106,471 $855,834,938
$7,271,533 $760,233 $760,233

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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.

47.1. 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

$888,646,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$675,252,699

State Funds

$213,393,476

Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476

47.2. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital

outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$188,778,535

Federal Funds and Grants

$128,218,385

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$128,218,385

State Funds

$60,560,150

Motor Fuel Funds

$60,560,150

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47.3. Construction Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$144,565,474

Federal Funds and Grants

$64,892,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$64,892,990

State Funds

$79,507,484

Motor Fuel Funds

$79,507,484

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

47.4. 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

47.5. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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, airports, railroads and

waterways.

Total Funds

$66,939,817

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

$55,201,024

Motor Fuel Funds

$55,201,024

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47.6. Intermodal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

Total Funds

$74,233,491

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,861,369

Other Funds

$100,589

Agency Funds

$94,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$7,271,533

State General Funds

$7,271,533

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,971,533

$73,933,491

amended

Provide funds for rail emergency repair and remediation

$300,000

$300,000

in Screven County.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,271,533

$74,233,491

47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: 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.

Total Funds

$122,470,000

State Funds

$122,470,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$38,208,468

Federal Funds and Grants

$32,758,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$32,758,670

State Funds

$4,854,565

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,854,565

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,354,565

$45,708,468

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

($7,500,000)

($7,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,854,565

$38,208,468

47.9. Planning

Purpose: 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 Funds

$16,939,878

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$14,683,804

State Funds

$2,256,074

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,256,074

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,756,074

$18,439,878

amended

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,256,074

$16,939,878

47.10. 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

$228,094,490

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

$202,565,436

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Motor Fuel Funds

$202,565,436

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $176,823,016

$202,352,070

amended

Increase funds for additional service agreements.

$16,742,420

$16,742,420

Redistribute funds from the Planning and Local Road Assistance Administration programs for additional service agreements.

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$202,565,436

$228,094,490

47.11. 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

$19,640,861

Motor Fuel Funds

$19,640,861

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.12. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: 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 Funds

$240,737,295

Federal Funds and Grants

$148,156,201

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds

$148,156,201 $92,581,094

Motor Fuel Funds

$92,581,094

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation projects.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $82,447,358 $10,133,736
$92,581,094

Total Funds $230,603,559 $10,133,736
$240,737,295

Section 48: Veterans Service, 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

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

$1,570,145

State Funds

$1,570,145

State General Funds

$1,570,145

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.

Total Funds

$676,939

Federal Funds and Grants

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$178,004

State Funds

$498,935

State General Funds

$498,935

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 to serve as a teaching facility for

the Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

Total Funds

$10,923,006

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,286,048

$40,798,836 $16,260,569 $16,260,569 $4,402,269 $2,402,269 $2,000,000
$20,135,998 $20,135,998

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Agency Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $4,625,143 $4,625,143

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

$16,751,953

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,173,077

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,173,077

Other Funds

$1,390,454

Agency Funds

$1,390,454

State Funds

$7,188,422

State General Funds

$7,188,422

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

$10,876,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,623,440

Other Funds

$2,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,000,000

State Funds

$6,253,353

State General Funds

$6,253,353

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds
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.

$23,225,078 $523,832 $523,832
$22,701,246 $22,701,246

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Total Funds

$12,103,988

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$11,645,635

State General Funds

$11,645,635

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,445,635

$11,903,988

Transfer funds from the Board Administration program

$200,000

$200,000

to properly align budget to expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,645,635

$12,103,988

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

$11,121,090

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$11,055,611

State General Funds

$11,055,611

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,255,611

$11,321,090

amended

Transfer funds to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to properly align budget to expenditures.

($200,000)

($200,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,055,611

$11,121,090

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
50.1. GO Bonds Issued Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds

$1,188,451,022 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,170,767,561 $141,925,396
$1,028,842,165
$1,101,616,605 $17,683,461

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Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,683,461

State Funds

$1,083,933,144

Motor Fuel Funds

$141,925,396

State General Funds

$942,007,748

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,083,933,144 amended

$1,101,616,605

Replace $5,012,930 in motor fuel funds with state

$0

$0

general funds for debt service on road and bridge

projects. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Redirect $820,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2014 for the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities for the replacement of the

HVAC system in the Education and Work Activities

Center building at Central State Hospital (HB 106, Bond

#362.501) to be used for window and door replacements

in the Allen Building at Central State Hospital. (G:Yes)

(H:Reflect in GO Bonds New.)

Redirect $1,100,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of

Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle

Georgia State College (HB 106, Bond #362.635) to be

used for the design of an academic building at Georgia

Gwinnett College. (G:Yes) (H:Reflect in GO Bonds

New.)

Redirect $2,430,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of

Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle

Georgia State College (HB 106, Bond #362.635) to be

used for facility major improvements and renovations

statewide. (G:Yes) (H:Reflect in GO Bonds New.)

Revise the authorization of $4,000,000 in unissued 20-

$0

$0

year bonds to retrofit the Forces Command building at

Fort McPherson for state use for the University System

of Georgia Board of Regents to authorize the funds for

the Georgia Building Authority for the purchase, plan

and design of the Reserve Command Building at Fort

McPherson. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,083,933,144 $1,101,616,605

50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$86,834,417

State Funds

$86,834,417

State General Funds

$86,834,417

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

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Redirect $820,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2014 for the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities for the replacement of the

HVAC system in the Education and Work Activities

Center building at Central State Hospital (HB 106, Bond

#362.501) to be used for window and door replacements

in the Allen Building at Central State Hospital. (H:Yes)

Redirect $1,100,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of

Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle

Georgia State College (HB 106, Bond #362.635) to be

used for the design of an academic building at Georgia

Gwinnett College. (H:Yes)

Redirect $2,430,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY

$0

$0

2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of

Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle

Georgia State College (HB 106, Bond #362.635) to be

used for facility major improvements and renovations

statewide. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $12,406,590 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 $148,050,000 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, $2,472,938 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 $29,510,000 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, $2,019,580 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 $24,100,000 in principal

amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $260,618 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 $3,110,000 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, $2,624,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal

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amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 6] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 7] From State General Funds, $833,040 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 $3,600,000 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, $162,153 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 $1,935,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 9] From State General Funds, $138,689 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 $1,655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $4,116,256 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 $49,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 11] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 12] From State General Funds, $485,940 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 $2,100,000 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, $1,157,000 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 # 14] From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 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, $694,200 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 $3,000,000 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, $1,157,000 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 # 17] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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

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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 # 18] From State General Funds, $4,927,440 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 $58,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 19] From State General Funds, $838,000 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 $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 # 20] From State General Funds, $3,924,000 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 21] From State General Funds, $838,000 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 $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 # 22] From State General Funds, $217,880 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 $2,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 23] From State General Funds, $368,720 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 $4,400,000 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, $360,340 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 $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 25] From State General Funds, $83,800 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 $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 # 26] From State General Funds, $251,400 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 $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 # 27] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and

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forty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $209,500 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 $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 # 29] From State General Funds, $157,125 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 $1,875,000 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, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $393,860 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 # 32] From State General Funds, $335,200 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 $4,000,000 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 # 33] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $628,500 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 $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 # 35] From State General Funds, $924,443 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,995,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $870,064 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 $3,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $2,892,500 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 $12,500,000 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, $398,050 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

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $209,500 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 $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 # 40] From State General Funds, $326,820 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 # 41] From State General Funds, $318,440 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $335,200 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $293,300 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 $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and

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forty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $1,659,240 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 $19,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $318,440 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 46] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 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, $163,410 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 $1,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $134,080 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 Houston County Public Library, for that library, 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 # 49] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 Piedmont Regional Library System, for that library, through the issuance of not more than

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$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 # 50] From State General Funds, $75,420 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 Mountain Regional Library System, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 51] From State General Funds, $1,005,600 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 $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 # 52] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 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, $1,131,300 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 $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $331,429 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

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$3,955,000 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, $1,377,672 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 $16,440,000 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, $1,021,522 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 $12,190,000 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, $292,043 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 $3,485,000 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, $692,188 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 $8,260,000 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, $69,135 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 $825,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $243,858 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,

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buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,910,000 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, $754,200 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 $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 # 63] From State General Funds, $68,716 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 $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 # 64] From State General Funds, $43,995 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 $525,000 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, $175,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $760,000 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, $347,100 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 $1,500,000 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, $581,572 is specifically appropriated

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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 $6,940,000 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, $809,900 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $449,100 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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and eighty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 $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 # 71] From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $500,000 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, $17,179 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 $205,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

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have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $14,665 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 $175,000 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, $12,151 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 $145,000 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, $16,760 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 $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 # 76] From State General Funds, $5,866 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 $70,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $28,911 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 $345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 78] From State General Funds, $70,577 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

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or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $305,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $218,673 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 $945,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $715,026 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 $3,090,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $275,283 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $276,540 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 $3,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $24,297 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 $105,000 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, $102,973 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice 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 $445,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 85] From State General Funds, $23,140 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 $100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $84,461 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 $365,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $179,335 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons & Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $65,949 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 $285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
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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 $790,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $393,600 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 one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $138,689 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 $1,655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 93] From State General Funds, $33,520 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 94] From State General Funds, $35,615 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 $425,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 95] From State General Funds, $54,379 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 $235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

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have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 96] From State General Funds, $51,824 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 $395,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $460,900 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 $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 # 98] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island State Park 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 $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 # 99] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 100] From State General Funds, $251,400 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 $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 # 101] From State General Funds, $87,200 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,

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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 # 102] From State General Funds, $392,400 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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $1,261,190 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 $15,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 104] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 105] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 106] From State General Funds, $502,496 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 $3,830,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 107] From State General Funds, $83,800 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 $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.

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[Bond # 108] From State General Funds, $69,420 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 $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 109] From State General Funds, $185,120 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 $800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 110] From State General Funds, $550,566 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 $6,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 111] From State General Funds, $960,348 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 $11,460,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 112] From State General Funds, $31,006 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 $370,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 113] From State General Funds, $610,400 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

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$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 # 114] From State General Funds, $4,190,000 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 $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 # 115] From State General Funds, $240,672 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 $2,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 116] From State General Funds, $1,024,600 is specifically appropriated for 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 $11,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 117] From State General Funds, $272,350 is specifically appropriated for 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 $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.

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated Reserved. Section 52: Refunds In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated, as needed,

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a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 53: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 54: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific 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 shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be 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 broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be 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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added."
PART II
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART III
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 743, 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 743 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute.

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The Committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B E Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R E Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 512
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 24, 2014
Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
RE: Vote on HB 743.
Dear Mr. Clerk:
As per our discussion earlier today, I am writing to request that I be recorded as voting "yes" on HB 743. My voting machine malfunctioned and did not show a vote.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
/s/ Carl Von Epps Representative, District 132
CVE/pg
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:
HB 784. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th 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 local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 1131. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Black of the 174th, Pezold of the 133rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Anderson of the 92nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as National Guard Day at the capitol and inviting the Georgia National Guard to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1132. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Hugley of the 136th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending George G. Andrews and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1133. By Representatives Epps of the 144th and Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION commending Fred Bright and inviting him 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 1131 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 1131. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Black of the 174th, Pezold of the 133rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Anderson of the 92nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as National Guard Day at the capitol and inviting the Georgia National Guard to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1134. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Dudgeon of the 25th and Hamilton of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Carroll Castleberry; and for other purposes.

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HR 1135. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Stover of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Ruthie Powell for her athletic accomplishments over the past four years; and for other purposes.
HR 1136. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Braddock of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2014, as Children's Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1137. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Keep Georgia Beautiful program and recognizing the 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates; and for other purposes.
HR 1138. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville High School Varsity Competition Cheerleaders on winning the 2013 Region 8-AAAAA Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1139. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Loganville High School Junior Varsity Competition Cheerleaders on winning the 2013 Lakeside Invitational Competition Cheerleading Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1140. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zettler Quinn; and for other purposes.
HR 1141. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Lanier; and for other purposes.

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HR 1142. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Josh Cohen; and for other purposes.
HR 1143. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Seidl; and for other purposes.
HR 1144. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team on winning the 2013 ICSGA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1145. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garrett Jenkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1146. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending Medlink for moving to Habersham County; and for other purposes.
HR 1147. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Devon Michael Brown; and for other purposes.
HR 1148. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew Anthony Kwak; and for other purposes.
HR 1149. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Nicholas Pedersen; and for other purposes.

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HR 1150. By Representative Stovall of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of David Earl Weems; and for other purposes.
HR 1151. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Marin of the 96th and Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION commending Fred Korematsu and recognizing January 30, 2014, as Fred Korematsu Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1152. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as Effingham County Day at the capitol; saluting the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 1153. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Eric Porter; and for other purposes.
HR 1154. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ben Byrd; and for other purposes.
HR 1155. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Allison Gulley; and for other purposes.
HR 1156. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Kidd of the 145th, Cooper of the 43rd, Kaiser of the 59th, Watson of the 166th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1157. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Strickland of the 111th, Welch of the 110th, Knight of the 130th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Ola High School softball team on winning the 2013 AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 27, 2014, and the motion prevailed.

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Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution previously adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 11:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, January 27, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, January 27, 2014

Tenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 11:00 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke

Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory

Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell E Morgan E Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal E Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw

Sims, B E Sims, C
Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R E Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representatives Bennett of the 94th and Epps of the 132nd were not recorded on the attendance roll call. They wished to be recorded as present.

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Floyd of the 99th, Jordan of the 77th, and Williams of the 168th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Major Blair Davis, Georgia Army National Guard, Marietta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the

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supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; 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 838. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 839. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of health care facilities, so as to revise provisions relative to county and municipal hospital authorities; to enact the "Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act"; to amend Code Section 36-80-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to relief from or composition of debts under federal statute prohibited, so as to authorize hospital authorities to seek relief from debts under federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 840. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to

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clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 841. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stopping, standing, and parking vehicles, so as to prohibit parking a motor vehicle in a manner that would prevent emergency vehicles from accessing private property without an identifiable driveway; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 842. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 843. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Maxwell of the 17th, Buckner of the 137th 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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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HB 844. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that actions intended to defraud the fund shall by a felony; to provide for the forfeiture of all rights under such fund for persons found to have falsely obtained membership or benefits; to provide for notice and the opportunity for a hearing; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 845. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except 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 846. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, McCall of the 33rd, Pruett of the 149th, Martin of the 49th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to invasions of privacy, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for the lawful use of unmanned aircraft; to prohibit the capturing of certain images by unmanned aircraft; to prohibit the possession, disclosure, display, distribution, or other use of such improperly captured images; to provide for penalties; to provide for defenses to prosecution; to restrict the use of such images; to provide for civil actions for violations; to provide for rulemaking authority for the Department of Public Safety for law enforcement use of such unmanned aircraft; to provide for certain reports; 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 847. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Peake of the 141st, Carson of the 46th, Knight of the 130th, Roberts of the 155th 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 state administration relative to revenue and taxation, so as to change the interest rate on past due taxes; 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 848. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Cooke of the 18th, Pezold of the 133rd, Teasley of the 37th, Hightower of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 6-2-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lawful flight over lands and waters of this state, so as to provide that no aircraft shall be operated in the airspace above private property extending from the surface up to a distance of 100 feet above the surface for the purpose of searching or engaging in surveillance without a search warrant or permission of the property owner, and any evidence obtained by an aircraft within such protected zone shall be inadmissible in the courts of this state; 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 849. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Shaw of the 176th and Rogers of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 63 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to provide that excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; to provide excess wear and use waivers exemption from insurance laws; to provide for definitions; to provide for the offer and sale of waivers to borrowers; to provide for changes to reimbursement to creditor, assignee coverage, and continuation of coverage; to provide for changes to written disclosure provisions; to provide for cancellation of agreement changes; to provide for cross-references; to provide for revisions to the authority of the Commissioner and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 850. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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 851. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th and Clark of the 98th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 704 HB 821 HB 823 HB 825 HB 827 HB 829 HB 831 HB 833 HB 835

HB 820 HB 822 HB 824 HB 826 HB 828 HB 830 HB 832 HB 834 HB 836

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 769 HB 795 HB 808

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 792 HB 806 HB 814

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 769. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; 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 792. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; 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 795. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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

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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 806. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Williams of the 168th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; 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 808. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent 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 814. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph

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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.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; 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 768. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Meadows of the 5th, Kelley of the 16th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th and others:

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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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Pursuant to HR 1131, the House recognized January 27, 2014, as National Guard Day at the capitol and invited the Georgia National Guard to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Burns of the 159th, Hitchens of the 161st, Peake of the 141st, Dollar of the 45th, Geisinger of the 48th, Gravley of the 67th, Clark of the 98th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Bruce of the 61st, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Stovall of the 74th, Bentley of the 139th, and Tankersley of the 160th.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1162. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Setzler of the 35th, Jones of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in the Southeast and inviting the Counsul General to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1163. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th and Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennesaw State University's 50th anniversary and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education and inviting the people of Kennesaw State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1164. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Bentley of the 139th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, 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 1165. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia, recognizing January 29, 2014, as University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol, and inviting students to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1166. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Broadrick of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA 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, referred to the House Rules Subcommittee on Invites, were reported by the Committee on Rules with the following recommendations:
HR 1114 Do Pass HR 1132 Do Pass HR 1162 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1114. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Cartersville High School baseball team on its accomplishments and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1132. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Hugley of the 136th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending George G. Andrews and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1162. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Setzler of the 35th, Jones of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in the Southeast and inviting the Counsul General to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1167. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and Stovall of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Suzette Smith, Morrow Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1168. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Samuel Larry for his contributions to his community; and for other purposes.
HR 1169. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler William Smedley; and for other purposes.
HR 1170. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Bowlin, Austin Road Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1171. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melody C. Powell, Adamson Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1172. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Raponsa D. McNeal, Anderson Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1173. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harnary Seng, Rex Mill Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1174. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rebekah Frederick, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1175. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jesse M. Douglass, East Clayton Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1176. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending LaTashia Robinson, Fairview Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1177. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and Stovall of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Scarborough, Morrow High School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1178. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Bentley of the 139th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1179. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Roberts of the 155th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 27, 2014, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1180. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, England of the 116th, Powell of the 171st, McCall of the 33rd, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Madison Weeks for outstanding achievement as a FFA member; and for other purposes.
HR 1181. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 101st, Rogers of the 29th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and its supporters; and for other purposes.
HR 1182. By Representative Atwood of the 179th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Mark Carson with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Representative Ramsey of the 72nd moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Eleventh 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman E Cooke

Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England E Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming E Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston E Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix E Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 53rd, Lindsey of the 54th, and Sims of the 169th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Steve Hammack, Anchor Church, Loganville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room # 601 CLOB Atlanta, Georgia 30334
1/28/14
Office of the Clerk House of Representatives Atlanta, GA
Mr. Clerk,
On January 24, I advised your staff that I would be absent on January 27, due to my service on a DNR committee, and asked to be noted as Excused for the day. In reviewing the Journal for the 27th, I note that I was not listed as Excused. I request that the record for the 27th reflect my status as Excused. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
/s/ Chuck Williams
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:

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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 852. By Representative Gregory of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to absentee voting, so as to provide that any candidate in an election or primary shall be entitled to inspect and reproduce absentee ballots for a certain period of time after the election or primary; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 853. By Representatives Stover of the 71st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Smith of the 70th, Roberts of the 155th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-6-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from certificate of need requirements, so as to revise an exemption relating to mental health facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 854. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Strickland of the 111th, Fludd of the 64th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to change the amount permissible as a special assessment fee; to provide for

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related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 855. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 70 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service delivery by counties and municipalities, so as to revise the procedures for the implementation of a local government service delivery strategy; to provide for conditions, limitation, and sanctions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 856. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; 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 857. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; 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 858. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 859. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidential information relative to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the provision of certain information by the commissioner of revenue to the financial officer or taxing official of certain municipalities; to provide for the release of certain information by the commissioner to requesting counties and municipalities; to provide for confidentiality; 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 860. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
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 relative to state sales and use tax, so as to provide that all sales tax point of sale data compiled by the Department of Revenue shall be made available to counties and municipalities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 861. By Representatives Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Mabra of the 63rd, Evans of the 42nd 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 enact the "Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014"; to

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provide for voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; to provide that local school systems shall allow religious expression in class assignments; to provide that local school systems shall provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities; to provide that local school systems shall provide a limited public forum for student speakers at nongraduation and graduation events; to provide a model policy for voluntary religious expression in public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 862. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Dollar of the 45th, Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st and others:
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, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th 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 relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 864. By Representatives Caldwell of the 131st, Smith of the 134th, Buckner of the 137th, Smyre of the 135th and Hugley of the 136th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the control of water pollution and surface water use, so as to regulate the return of surface water to the sources from which it was withdrawn by local government entities; to provide a short title; to require monthly reporting of water usage and returns; to provide for permit modifications in the event of unsatisfactory return percentages; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 865. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of 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 866. By Representatives Powell of the 171st and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 867. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 868. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Bruce of the 61st and Mosby of the 83rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, rules and regulations, general provisions of plan, and coverage for retiring and retired employees, so as to require the Board of Community Health to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 869. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Powell of the 32nd, Roberts of the 155th, Kaiser of the 59th and Bell of the 58th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obedience to traffic-control devices, so as to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or lightweight motor vehicle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1158. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.
HR 1159. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of

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impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

HR 1160. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Waites of the 60th, Geisinger of the 48th, Brooks of the 55th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Rodney Mims Cook and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1161. By Representatives Caldwell of the 131st, Golick of the 40th and Fleming of the 121st:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HB 837 HB 839 HB 841 HB 843 HB 845 HB 847 HB 849 HB 851

HB 838 HB 840 HB 842 HB 844 HB 846 HB 848 HB 850 SB 297

Representative Meadows of the 5th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 297 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Kidd of the 145th, Stovall of the 74th, Peake of the 141st, Rice of the 95th, Williamson of the 115th, Bentley of the 139th, Ballinger of the 23rd, and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st.
Pursuant to HR 1162, the House recognized the 40th anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in the Southeast and invited the Counsul General to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1132, the House commended George G. Andrews and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1114, the House commended the Cartersville High School baseball team on its accomplishments and invited the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1187. By Representatives Sims of the 123rd, Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 127th, Smith of the 125th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, this state's only public medical school and the founding college of Georgia Regents University, and inviting the representatives of the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1188. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Frazier of the 126th, Williams of the 119th, Lindsey of the 54th, Channell of the 120th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross of Georgia and inviting its representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1189. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Marin of the 96th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Allison of the 8th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2014, as Boy Scout Day at the capitol and inviting a designee from each council of the Georgia Councils of the Boy Scouts of America to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1163 Do Pass HR 1165 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1163. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th and Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennesaw State University's 50th anniversary and its many contributions to the State of Georgia and higher education and inviting the people of Kennesaw State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1165. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia, recognizing January 29, 2014, as University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol, and inviting students to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1190. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Ralston of the 7th, Hugley of the 136th, O`Neal of the 146th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending Representative Calvin Smyre for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame; and for other purposes.
HR 1191. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 134th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending South Columbus United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1192. By Representative Dudgeon of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Andrew Hancock; and for other purposes.
HR 1193. By Representative Dudgeon of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Aubrey Haley; and for other purposes.
HR 1194. By Representatives Brooks of the 55th and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Portia A. Scott; and for other purposes.
HR 1195. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Christopher Tobian Artis; and for other purposes.
HR 1196. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Parsons of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Bouland; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Twelfth 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.

Prayer was offered by Representative Chad Nimmer, District 178, Blackshear, Georgia.

The members pledged allegiance to the flag.

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014

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 None

Modified Open Rule None

Modified Structured Rule

HB 176 HB 715 SB 297

Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact (Substitute)(EU&T-Parsons-44th) Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities; revise (NR&E-Hamilton-24th) Elections; campaign contributions; filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county/municipal candidates (Rules-Golick40th) Miller-49th

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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 Bills of the House and Senate were postponed until tomorrow:
HB 176. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th 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 change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain

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candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Thursday, January 30, 2014
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 following Bills of the House and Senate, having been previously postponed, were again postponed until tomorrow:
HB 176. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th 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 change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or

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expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, January 31, 2014

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 Alexander E Allison Anderson Atwood E Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson E Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

E Cooke Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson
E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon
E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye
E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell E Morgan Morris Mosby E Nimmer Nix O'Neal E Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A E Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders E Scott Setzler Sharper

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B E Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Harbin of the 122nd, Oliver of the 82nd, Sims of the 169th, and Stephenson of the 90th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Bishop Paul L. Fortson, Paradise Church of God in Christ, Forest Park, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, Chairman of the Committee on Information and Audits, reported that the Journals of the previous three legislative days had been read and found to be correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journals were dispensed with.
The Journals were 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 870. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 871. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 873. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 874. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Brockway of the 102nd, Setzler of the 35th, Drenner of the 85th, Jacobs of the 80th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the generation and distribution of electricity generally, so as to provide that a retail electric customer may install solar technology for the generation of electric energy for use primarily on property owned or occupied by such customer; to provide a short title; to provide declarations and findings; to provide definitions of certain terms; to provide for financing of the purchase and installation of solar technology by retail electric customers; to prohibit electric utilities from interfering with such financing, purchase, and installation; to clarify what constitutes the provision of electric service and who shall be considered an electric utility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 875. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Meadows of the 5th, Powell of the 32nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hightower of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HB 876. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Parrish of the 158th, Powell of the 32nd, Smyre of the 135th, Channell of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 877. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate

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the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 878. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
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 general provisions for abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 879. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 880. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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 881. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 882.

By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Brooks of the 55th, Abrams of the 89th, Dickerson of the 113th 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 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 provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 883. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th, Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 884. By Representatives Sims of the 169th, Black of the 174th, Spencer of the 180th, Roberts of the 155th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such

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judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and term of office of such judge; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 885. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Watson of the 166th, Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; 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 886. By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Turner of the 21st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Morgan of the 39th 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 provide that each local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed budget; to provide that each proposed budget and each adopted budget shall be posted on the Internet; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1183. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury

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Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

HR 1184. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. William Riley Curry and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1185. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Kaiser of the 59th, Henson of the 86th, Abrams of the 89th, Coleman of the 97th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide participation in Green Apple Day of Service; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.

HR 1186. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Carter of the 175th, Glanton of the 75th, Dickson of the 6th, Chandler of the 105th and others:

A RESOLUTION requesting the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to impose as a requirement for high school graduation the successful completion of a SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 852 HB 854 HB 856 HB 858 HB 860 HB 862

HB 853 HB 855 HB 857 HB 859 HB 861 HB 863

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HB 864 HB 866 HB 868 HR 1158 HR 1160

HB 865 HB 867 HB 869 HR 1159 HR 1161

Representative Dollar of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 206 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dollar of the 45th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 829 HB 842 SB 125

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 23 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 14th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 709 HB 710 HB 711 HB 738

Terrell County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCGreene-151st) Randolph County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCGreene-151st) Clay County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCGreene-151st) Quitman County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCGreene-151st)

Modified Open Rule None

Modified Structured Rule

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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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; to provide for related matters; 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 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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Pursuant to HR 1197, the House commended Katie Yount and Nathan Wright and invited them 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 and Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 176. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th 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 change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; 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 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; 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 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by revising Chapter 66B, relating to advanced broadband collocation, as follows:
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36-66B-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Advanced Broadband Collocation Act.' 'Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act.'
36-66B-2. (a) The General Assembly finds that the enactment of this chapter is necessary to:
(1) Ensure the safe and efficient integration of facilities necessary for the provision of broadband and other advanced wireless communication services throughout this state; (2) Ensure the ready availability of reliable wireless communication services to the public to support personal communications, economic development, and the general welfare; and (3) Encourage where feasible the modification or collocation of wireless facilities on existing wireless support structures over the construction of new wireless support structures in the deployment or expansion of commercial wireless networks; and (4) Allow the deployment of critical wireless infrastructure to ensure that first responders can provide for the health and safety of all residents of Georgia. (b) While recognizing and confirming the purview of local governments to exercise zoning, land use, and permitting authority within their territorial boundaries with regard to the location, construction, and modification of wireless communication facilities, it is the intent of this chapter to establish procedural standards for the exercise of such authority so as to streamline and facilitate the construction, collocation, or modification of such facilities, including the placement of new or additional wireless facilities on existing wireless support structures. It is not the intent of this chapter to limit or preempt the scope of a local government's review of zoning, land use, or permitting applications for the siting of wireless facilities or wireless support structures or to require a local government to exercise its zoning power.
36-66B-3. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Accessory equipment' means any equipment serving or being used in conjunction with a wireless facility or wireless support structure and includes, but is not limited to, utility or transmission equipment, power supplies, generators, batteries, cables, equipment buildings, cabinets, and storage sheds, shelters, or similar structures. (2) 'Antenna' means communications equipment that transmits, receives, or transmits and receives electromagnetic radio signals used in the provision of all types of wireless communication services. (3) 'Application' means a formal request submitted to the local governing authority to construct, collate collocate, or modify a wireless support structure or a wireless facility. An application shall be deemed complete when all documents, information, and fees specifically enumerated in the local governing authority's regulations, ordinances, and forms pertaining to the location, construction, collocation, modification, or operation of wireless facilities are submitted by the applicant to the authority.

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(4) 'Collocation' 'Collocate' or 'collocation' means the placement or installation of new wireless facilities on previously approved and constructed wireless support structures, including monopoles and towers, both self-supporting and guyed, in a manner that negates the need to construct a new freestanding wireless support structure. Such term includes the placement of accessory equipment within an existing equipment compound. (5) 'Complete application' means an application containing all documents, information, and fees specifically enumerated in or required by the local governing authority's regulations, ordinances, and forms pertaining to the location, construction, collocation, modification, or operation of wireless facilities. (5)(6) 'Equipment compound' means an area surrounding or adjacent to the base of a wireless support structure within which accessory equipment is located. (6)(7) 'Local governing authority' means a municipality or county that has adopted land use or zoning regulations for all or the majority of land uses within its jurisdiction or has adopted separate regulations pertaining to the location, construction, collocation, modification, or operation of wireless facilities. (7)(8) 'Modification' or 'modify' means the improvement, upgrade, expansion, or replacement of existing wireless facilities on an existing wireless support structure or within an existing equipment compound, provided such improvement, upgrade, expansion, or replacement does not increase the height of the wireless support structure or increase the dimensions of the equipment compound. (9) 'Registry' means any official list, record, or register maintained by a local governing authority of wireless facilities, equipment compounds, or wireless support structures. (10) 'Utility' means any person, corporation, municipality, county, or other entity, or department thereof or entity related or subordinate thereto, providing retail or wholesale electric, data, cable, or telecommunications services. (8)(11) 'Wireless facility' means the set of equipment and network components, exclusive of the underlying wireless support structure, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, base stations, power supplies, cabling, and accessory equipment, used to provide wireless data and wireless telecommunication services. (9)(12) 'Wireless support structure' means a freestanding structure, such as a monopole, tower, either guyed or self-supporting, or suitable existing or alternative structure designed to support or capable of supporting wireless facilities. Such term shall not include any telephone or electrical utility pole or any tower used for the distribution or transmission of electrical service.
36-66B-4. (a) Applications for collocation or modification of a wireless facility entitled to streamlined processing under this Code section shall be reviewed for conformance with applicable site plan and building permit requirements, including zoning and land use conformity, but shall not otherwise be subject to the issuance of additional zoning, land use, or special use permit approvals beyond the initial zoning, land use, or special

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permit approvals issued for such wireless support structure or wireless facility. The intent of this Code section is to allow previously approved wireless support structures and wireless facilities to be modified or accept collocations thereto to be accepted without additional zoning or land use review beyond that which is typically required by the local governing authority for the issuance of building or electrical permits. (b) The streamlined process set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to applications for all proposed modifications and to applications for all proposed collocations that meet the following requirements:
(1) The proposed modification or collocation shall not increase the overall height or width of the wireless support structure to which the wireless facilities are to be attached; (2) The proposed modification or collocation shall not increase the dimensions of the equipment compound initially approved by the local governing authority; (3) The proposed modification or collocation shall comply with applicable conditions of approval, if any, applied to the initial wireless facilities and wireless support structure, as well as any subsequently adopted amendments to such conditions of approval; and (4) The proposed modification or collocation shall not exceed the applicable weight limits for the wireless support structure, as demonstrated by a letter from a structural engineer licensed to practice in this state. (c) A local governing authority's review of an application to modify or collocate wireless facilities on an existing wireless support structure shall not include an evaluation of the technical, business, or service characteristics of such proposed wireless facilities. A local governing authority shall not require an applicant to submit radio frequency analyses or any other documentation intended to demonstrate the proposed service characteristics of the proposed wireless facilities, to illustrate the need for such wireless facilities, or to justify the business decision to collocate such wireless facilities; provided, however, that the local governing authority may require the applicant to provide a letter from a radio frequency engineer certifying the applicant's proposed wireless facilities will not interfere with public safety emergency communications. (d) Within 90 calendar days of the date an application for modification or collocation of wireless facilities is filed with the local governing authority, unless another date is specified in a written agreement between the local governing authority and the applicant, the local governing authority shall: (1) Make its final decision to approve or disapprove the application; and (2) Advise the applicant in writing of its final decision. (e) Within 30 calendar days of the date an application for modification or collocation is filed with the local governing authority, the local governing authority shall determine if it is a complete application and, if it determines the application is not a complete application, notify the applicant in writing of any information required to complete the such application. To the extent additional information is required to complete the application, the time required by the applicant to provide such information shall not be

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counted toward the 90 calendar day review period set forth in subsection (d) of this Code section. Information requested to complete the application may only include the documents, information, and fees specifically enumerated in the local governing authority's regulations, ordinances, and forms pertaining to the location, construction, collocation, modification, or operation of wireless facilities.
36-66B-5. (a) Within 150 calendar days of the date an application for a new wireless support structure is filed with the local governing authority, unless another date is specified in a written agreement between the local governing authority and the applicant, the local governing authority shall:
(1) Make its final decision to approve or disapprove the application; and (2) Advise the applicant in writing of its final decision. (b) Within 30 calendar days of the date an application for a new wireless support structure is filed with the local governing authority, the local governing authority shall determine if it is a complete application and, if it determines the application is not a complete application, notify the applicant in writing of any information required to complete such application. To the extent additional information is required to complete the application, the time required by the applicant to provide such information shall not be counted toward the calendar day review period set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section. Information requested to complete the application may only include the documents, information, and fees specifically enumerated in the local governing authority's existing regulations, ordinances, and forms pertaining to the location, construction, collocation, modification, or operation of wireless facilities.
36-66B-6. In the regulation of the placement or construction of any new wireless facility or wireless support structure, a local governing authority shall not:
(1) Condition the approval of any application for a new wireless support structure on a requirement that a modification or collocation to such structure be subject to a review that is inconsistent with the requirements of Code Section 36-66B-4; (2) Require the removal of existing wireless support structures or wireless facilities as a condition to approval of an application for a new wireless facility or wireless support structure unless such existing wireless support structure or wireless facility is abandoned and owned by the applicant; or (3) Require the applicant to place an antenna or other wireless communications equipment on publicly owned land or on a publicly or privately owned water tank, building, or electric transmission tower as an alternative to the location proposed by the applicant.
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(1) Charge an applicant a zoning, permitting, or other fee for review or inspection of a new or existing wireless facility or wireless support structure in an amount greater than the amount authorized by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-9; (2) Charge an applicant a zoning, permitting, or other fee for review or inspection of a collocation or modification in excess of $500.00; (3) Seek reimbursement from the applicant for any application fees, consultation fees, registry fees, or audit fees with respect to a wireless facility or wireless support structure that are based on a contingency fee arrangement; or (4) Charge a wireless service provider or wireless infrastructure provider any rental, license, or other fees in excess of the fair market value for rental or use of similarly situated property to renew or extend the term of a lease or other agreement for a wireless facility or wireless support structure on such local governing authority's property."

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 Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch

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E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper
Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 4.

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

HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper
Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Turner Vacant Vacant
Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 1.

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

SB 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; 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 Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
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E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper
Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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 Golick of the 40th asked unanimous consent that SB 297 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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 709. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Black Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson
Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows
Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris N Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper
Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 13.

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

HB 710. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson
Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows
Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper
Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 15.

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

HB 711. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan
Morris N Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 14.

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

HB 738. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson E Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris N Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B E Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 15.

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

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

HR 1197. By Representative Chandler of the 105th:

A RESOLUTION commending Katie Yount and Nathan Wright and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1202. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Carter of the 175th, Roberts of the 155th, Williams of the 119th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol and inviting the World Champions to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1166 Do Pass HR 1197 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1166. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th and Broadrick of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1197. By Representative Chandler of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION commending Katie Yount and Nathan Wright 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 1203. By Representative Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 8-15, 2014, as Moorish American Holy Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1204. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Ralston of the 7th, England of the 116th, Peake of the 141st, Frye of the 118th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Habitat for Humanity and recognizing February 4, 2014, as "Habitat for Humanity Day" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1205. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Mosby of the 83rd and Henson of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda and recognizing February 9-15, 2014, as National FBLA-PBL Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1206. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Mosby of the 83rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Johnny Cole for his civic engagement and community activism; and for other purposes.
HR 1207. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Rochelle Callender on her accomplishments within the DeKalb County community; and for other purposes.
HR 1208. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Kaiser of the 59th, Henson of the 86th, Abrams of the 89th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION designating January 29, 2014, as High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1209. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Dickson of the 6th, England of the 116th, Roberts of the 155th, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 11, 2014, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1210. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Williams of the 87th, Mosby of the 83rd, Kendrick of the 93rd, Drenner of the 85th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Oakhurst Medical Centers, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1211. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Casas of the 107th, Brockway of the 102nd and McClain of the 100th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Helen Morton Morriss; and for other purposes.
HR 1212. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Jones of the 53rd, Douglas of the 78th, Scott of the 76th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Shondia McFadden-Sabari and her work with BOLDANDBREASTLESS, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1213. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th and Tanner of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Leadership Dawson; and for other purposes.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 3, 2014, 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, February 3, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 3, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison E Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J

Clark, V Coleman Cooke E Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall

McClain Meadows Mitchell E Morgan Morris Mosby E Nimmer Nix O'Neal E Pak Parrish Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper E Shaw Sims, B E Sims, C

Smith, E Smith, L E Smith, M Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Caldwell of the 131st, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Dukes of the 154th, Epps of the 132nd, Gregory of the 34th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Knight of the 130th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Parsons of the 44th, Randall of the 142nd, Smyre of the 135th, and Stover of the 71st.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Rebecca Holmes, Pastor, Cartecay United Methodist Church, Ellijay, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 887. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the licensing of persons engaged in tobacco business, initial and annual fees, suspension and revocation, registration and inspection of vending machines, bond by distributor, jurisdiction, and licensing of promotional activities, so as to remove certain bonding requirements pertaining to manufacturers and importers of tobacco products; 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 Regulated Industries.
HB 888. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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 889. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Welch of the 110th, Caldwell of the 131st, Rutledge of the 109th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of the practice of law, so as to provide for a civil action for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 890. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees for sheriff's services, so as to provide for the sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 891. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Brockway of the 102nd, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; 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.

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HR 1198. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Kelley of the 16th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1199. By Representatives Kidd of the 145th, Parrish of the 158th, Harbin of the 122nd, Greene of the 151st, Epps of the 144th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1200. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Talton of the 147th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper James David Young and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1201. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 165th and Bryant of the 162nd:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the City Council of the City of Savannah to adopt a local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending; 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 870 HB 872 HB 874 HB 876 HB 878 HB 880 HB 882

HB 871 HB 873 HB 875 HB 877 HB 879 HB 881 HB 883

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HB 884 HB 886 HR 1184 HR 1186

HB 885 HR 1183 HR 1185 SB 298

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 822 HB 850 HB 857 HB 865 HB 867

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 836 HB 856 HB 858 HB 866

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014
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 774

Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions (Trans-Watson-172nd)

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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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 822. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, 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 836. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Rynders of the 152nd:
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 repeal specific former Acts; 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 direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; to provide for related matters; 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 850. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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 856. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; 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 857. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; 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 858. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; 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 865. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of 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 866. By Representatives Powell of the 171st and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; 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 867. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to

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institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete 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.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague
Bell E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B E Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 664. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; 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:
Representatives Thomas of the 56th and Williams of the 168th.
Pursuant to HR 1214, the House commended Ann R. Purcell and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1166, the House recognized and commended the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
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 774. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal;

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to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B E Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 157, nays 7.

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

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

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HR 1214. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ann R. Purcell and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1164 Do Pass HR 1202 Do Pass HR 1214 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1164. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, Jasperse of the 11th, Bentley of the 139th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, 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 1202. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Carter of the 175th, Roberts of the 155th, Williams of the 119th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol and inviting the World Champions to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1214. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ann R. Purcell 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 1217. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seven and Under Tucker Lions football team; and for other purposes.

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HR 1218. By Representatives Chapman of the 167th, Yates of the 73rd and Dutton of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David and Gloria Ritter for their outstanding and selfless service in support of a deployed US Army soldier, who was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1219. By Representatives Chapman of the 167th, Jones of the 47th and Dutton of the 157th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kennison Grace Blackerby; and for other purposes.
HR 1220. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th, Benton of the 31st and Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sammy H. Sanders; and for other purposes.
HR 1221. By Representative Parsons of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending George "Bill" Wissing and Dolores Bischof Wissing on their 60th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1222. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Dempsey of the 13th, Sims of the 123rd, Turner of the 21st and Morris of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ava Bullard and recognizing February 4, 2014, as Ava's Law Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Morris of the 156th 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 824 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted,

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/s/ Morris of the 156th Chairman
Representative Benton of the 31st 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 290 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman
Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 737 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 784 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
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

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

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:

E Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles
E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J E Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell E Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw Sims, B

E Sims, C Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R
E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Floyd of the 99th, Frazier of the 126th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Oliver of the 82nd, and Parsons of the 44th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Tim Millwood, Director of Missions/Associational, Missionary at Rehoboth Baptist Association, Warner Robins, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 892. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 893. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who own homestead property with a fair market value of $85,000.00 or less and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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 894. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 895. By Representatives Hightower of the 68th, Weldon of the 3rd, Rogers of the 10th, Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; to provide that no court, arbitration panel, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Georgia Constitution; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to change provisions relating to forum non conveniens; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relating to venue, so as to provide for a cross-

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reference; 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 896. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority," approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 898. By Representative Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-1110 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 899. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 900. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; 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 901. By Representative Dickerson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale," approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision 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 902. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and Duncan of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; 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 Judiciary.
HB 903. By Representatives Jones of the 62nd, Quick of the 117th, Fludd of the 64th, Braddock of the 19th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reversion of conveyances to secure debt and bills of sale, and Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to foreclosure generally, so as to require notice of the withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings; to provide for the right of a debtor to remain on foreclosed property until the deed under power has been recorded; to provide that a holder of a deed to secure debt after a foreclosure sale is responsible for fees and fines incurred upon the property; to require notice of the completion or cancellation of a foreclosure sale; to provide for penalties for failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 904. By Representative McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 905. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; 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 Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 906. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; 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 907. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Rice of the 95th, Pruett of the 149th, Stephens of the 164th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the Department of Public Safety by intergovernmental agreement to regulate taxicabs in certain circumstances; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for local enforcement of laws regarding limousine carriers; to authorize the Department of Public Safety to enforce ordinances against staging by limousine carriers; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide an exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1215. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Allison of the 8th, Cooke of the 18th, Dutton of the 157th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HR 1216. By Representatives Channell of the 120th, Holt of the 112th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper John Dixon Morris and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1223. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; 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 887 HB 889 HB 891 HR 1199 HR 1201

HB 888 HB 890 HR 1198 HR 1200

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 791 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Vice-Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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:

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HB 851 HB 871 HB 879

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 862 HB 873 HB 880

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014

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

None

Modified Open Rule

HB 829

Certified process servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions (Judy-Willard-51st)

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

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 851. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; 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 862. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Dollar of the 45th, Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st and others:
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, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; 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 871. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; 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 873. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; 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 879. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; 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 880. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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.

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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:

E Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J E Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B E Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

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

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

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 291. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 296. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Henson of the 41st and Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-- State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 291. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
SB 296. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Henson of the 41st and Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Cheokas of the 138th, Williams of the 87th, Smith of the 70th, Smyre of the 135th, Morris of the 156th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, and Powell of the 32nd.
Pursuant to HR 1062, the House commended the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
Pursuant to HR 1202, the House recognized February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth Day at the state capitol and invited the World Champions to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1164, the House recognized February 4, 2014, 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.
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 Transportation:
HB 775. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Roberts of the 155th, Tankersley of the 160th, Efstration of the 104th, Dudgeon of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 829. By Representatives Willard of the 51st and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certified process servers, so as to

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change the sunset and legislative review provisions; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J E Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

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

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House of Representatives 401-E State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 4, 2014
Bill Reilly, Clerk Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
To Mr. Reilly and To Others Whom It May Concern,
Please consider this correspondence as notice that I would like to register a YES vote on HB 829.
Thank you for your help with this matter. Please call me if you have any questions.
Yours in service,
/s/ Barbara Sims
BS/jb
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1224. By Representatives Riley of the 50th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and inviting its staff to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1227. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 40th, Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University, recognizing February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia State University delegation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1228. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as the 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and inviting the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership, Colette Edmisten, Mario Evans, Mike Mathews, Blake Swafford, and Jim Galloway, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1229. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Yates of the 73rd, Meadows of the 5th, Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jim Chavers and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1230. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and inviting Dr. Brooks A. Keel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1231. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brooke Rucker and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1224 Do Pass HR 1227 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1224. By Representatives Riley of the 50th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and inviting its staff to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1227. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Golick of the 40th, Coleman of the 97th, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University, recognizing February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia State University delegation to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1232. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Dickerson of the 113th, Welch of the 110th and Rutledge of the 109th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward R. Needham; and for other purposes.
HR 1233. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Parrish of the 158th, England of the 116th, Dempsey of the 13th and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 3, 2014, as Georgia CORE (Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1234. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zesta Yancey Hilliard and for other purposes.
Representative Knight of the 130th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs:
HB 409. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Roberts of the 155th, Burns of the 159th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to prohibit local governments from adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; to amend Code Section 4-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to intent of chapter regulating dogs, so as to limit authority of local governments to establish dog control regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Welch of the 110th.
Representative Morris of the 156th 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 750 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 809 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 156th
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th 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 740 Do Pass HB 786 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burns of the 159th
Chairman
Representative Tankersley of the 160th District, Chairman of the Committee on IntraGovernmental Coordination, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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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 800 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 654 HB 758 HB 794

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd 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 773 HB 837 HB 869

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
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 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 5, 2014

Seventeenth 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas

Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Glanton

Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Howard Hugley Jackson E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin

Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Mitchell Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Clark of the 98th, Geisinger of the 48th, Hatchett of the 150th, Houston of the 170th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Meadows of the 5th, O`Neal of the 146th, Oliver of the 82nd, Randall of the 142nd, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 134th, and Willard of the 51st.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Tray Tankersley, Care Pastor, North Metro Church, Marietta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 908. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to extend the sunset date for tire fees; to provide for related matters; 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 909. By Representatives England of the 116th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 910. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Cooper of the 43rd and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend 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, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; 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 911. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Golick of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Quick of the 117th and others:
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 assault and battery, so as to add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 912. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 913. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, England of the 116th, Powell of the 171st, Gravley of the 67th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, so as to prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 914. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 915. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

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HB 916. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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.
HB 917. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Gasaway of the 28th, Welch of the 110th, Braddock of the 19th 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 foreclosure in general, so as to modify the procedure for confirmation of foreclosure sales; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 918. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 919. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Harrell of the 106th, Peake of the 141st, Williamson of the 115th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alternative ad valorem tax on motor vehicles, so as to provide for the rate of taxation for certain vehicles purchased or donated by charitable organizations; 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 Ways & Means.

HB 920. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 1225. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Barr of the 103rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Rogers of the 29th, Rogers of the 10th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1226. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th, Hitchens of the 161st, Talton of the 147th and Powell of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Deputy David W. Gilstrap and dedicating a road 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 892 HB 894 HB 896 HB 898 HB 900 HB 902 HB 904 HB 906 HR 1215

HB 893 HB 895 HB 897 HB 899 HB 901 HB 903 HB 905 HB 907 HR 1216

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HR 1223 SB 292

SB 291 SB 296

Representative Smith of the 134th District, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Insurance 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 610 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 840 Do Pass HR 1055 Do Pass

HB 645 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 849 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 17th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 737 HB 784

Alcoholic beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; allow (Substitute)(RegI-Harrell-106th) Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; allow (RegI-Stephens-164th)

Structured Rule

HB 824

Banking and finance; term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties; clarify (B&B-Smith-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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the Senate and House:

SB 240. By Senator Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 273. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd 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, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 399. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hamilton of the 24th, Stephens of the 165th, Kaiser of the 59th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aviation and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 736. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; 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 240. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic

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beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; 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.
SB 273. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd 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, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SR 736. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Williams of the 87th, Coomer of the 14th, Dukes of the 154th, and Bentley of the 139th.

Pursuant to HR 1227, the House commended Georgia State University, recognized February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, and invited the Georgia State University delegation to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Representative McCall of the 33rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 209 SB 213

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

The Speaker called the House to order.

The hour of convening the Joint Session pursuant to HR 1042 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 Hugh P. Thompson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle.

The Resolution calling for the Joint Session was read.

The Honorable Hugh P. Thompson appeared upon the floor of the House and addressed the Joint Session.

Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.

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The President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, 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 824. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:

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 interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan E Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon

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E Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B
Sims, C

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

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

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

HB 784. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th 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 local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 138th was excused from voting on HB 784.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan E Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Taylor, D

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman
Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

Y Efstration Ehrhart
Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon
Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 8.

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

HB 737. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; 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 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relative to the regulation of alcoholic beverages; to repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and a penalty; to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-

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brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; 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 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and penalty, as follows:
"3-3-24.1. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'business establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages' means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other business entity which derives from its retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages at least 75 percent of its total annual gross income. (b) Reserved. (c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, except that the violation of this Code section by a person under 17 years of age shall constitute a delinquent act under Chapter 11 of Title 15 and not a misdemeanor Reserved."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 3-5-4, relating to production of malt beverages in private residences, consumption, and home-brew special events, as follows:
"3-5-4. (a)(1) Malt beverages may be produced by a person in his or her private residence subject to the limitations provided in this Code section. (2) The total quantity of malt beverages that may be produced in any private residence shall be as follows: (A) Not more than 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one person of legal drinking age living in such residence; or (B) Not more than 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more persons of legal drinking age living in such residence; provided, however, that no more than 50 gallons shall be produced in a 90 day period.
(b) Except as provided for in subsection subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section, malt beverages produced in compliance with this Code section may only be consumed at the residence where produced. and Such malt beverages may only be consumed by persons of legal drinking age. (c) Malt beverages produced under the provisions of this Code section may be removed from the residence where produced for transportation and delivery by the producer for use at home-brew special events in a quantity not to exceed 25 gallons, provided that such malt beverages are securely sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the following information:

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(1) The name of the producer; (2) The address of the residence at which it was produced; (3) The name and address of the home-brew special event to which it is being transported; and (4) The permit number under which the home-brew special event is being held. If transported in a motor vehicle, the securely sealed containers shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk. (d) Malt beverages produced under the provisions of this Code section may be removed from the residence where produced for transportation and delivery by the producer to a location not licensed under this title; provided, however, that the purpose of removal of such malt beverages from the residence where produced shall be limited to consumption by the producer, a member of the producer's family, or any owner of or guest of any owner at such location in a quantity not to exceed 128 ounces; and provided, further, that such malt beverages shall be securely sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the following information: (1) The name of the producer; and (2) The address of the residence at which it was produced. If transported in a motor vehicle, the securely sealed containers shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk. (d)(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, in all counties and municipalities in which the sale of malt beverages is lawful, the local governing authority may issue a home-brew special event permit for the holding of home-brew special events, including contests, tastings, and judgings. at locations not otherwise licensed under this title. The local governing authority shall specify by ordinance or resolution Any governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be held within its jurisdiction shall provide by resolution or ordinance for the issuance of home-brew special event permits and shall specify the events that shall qualify as home-brew special events. A home-brew special event permit shall cost $50.00 and shall be valid for not more than six events per calendar year. (2) Home-brew special events shall not be held at any location licensed under this title. (2)(3) Consumption of malt beverages at home-brew special events shall be limited solely to malt beverages produced pursuant to this Code section, and such malt beverages shall only be consumed by the participants in and judges of the home-brew special events. (3) Any local governing authority that issues home-brew special event permits shall adopt ordinances or resolutions governing home-brew special events. (e)(f) Malt beverages produced pursuant to this Code section shall not be sold, offered for sale, or made available for consumption by the general public."

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

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 138th was excused from voting on HB 737.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman E Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan E Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon
Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 3.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1241. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and inviting the Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford of the United Kingdom to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1242. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st, Lindsey of the 54th, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Robin Zorn, recognizing the week of February 3-7, 2014, as National School Counseling Week, and inviting Robin Zorn to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1243. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Baseball Team on its numerous accomplishments and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1244. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Bobby Cox for his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and inviting Mr. Cox to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1245. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Houston of the 170th, Caldwell of the 131st, Watson of the 172nd, Randall of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association, recognizing March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, and inviting GRHA members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1246. By Representatives England of the 116th, McCall of the 33rd, Dickson of the 6th, Burns of the 159th, Roberts of the 155th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the FFA Organization, recognizing February 18, 2014, as FFA Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia FFA association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1247. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael "Tom" Glavine, recognizing him for being inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1248. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Greg Maddux, recognizing him for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1249. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Teresa Davis and inviting the members of her family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1250. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Randall Whiddon and inviting the members of his family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1230 Do Pass HR 1241 Do Pass HR 1242 Do Pass

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The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1230. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and inviting Dr. Brooks A. Keel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1241. By Representative Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and inviting the Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford of the United Kingdom to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1242. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st, Lindsey of the 54th, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Robin Zorn, recognizing the week of February 3-7, 2014, as National School Counseling Week, and inviting Robin Zorn to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1251. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Braddock of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th, Powell of the 32nd, Powell of the 171st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2014, as Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day at the state capitol and commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1252. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Braddock of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION commending the participants of the annual Paulding County Civics Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1253. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Douglas of the 78th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and Taylor of the 79th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marquis Deon Grissom; and for other purposes.
HR 1254. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Anna Moraitakis Cheokas on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1255. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Braddock of the 19th, Gravley of the 67th and Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION commending Leadership Paulding 24; and for other purposes.
HR 1256. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Strickland of the 111th, Welch of the 110th, Knight of the 130th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team on an outstanding 2013 season; and for other purposes.
HR 1257. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kurt Gelfand and recognizing February 6, 2014, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1258. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th, Anderson of the 92nd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the National Foundation for Women Legislators, the National Association of Attorneys General, and Liz Claiborne's "Love Is Not Abuse" campaign; and for other purposes.
HR 1259. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Ralston of the 7th, Quick of the 117th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Holmes of the 129th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1260. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Ralston of the 7th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2014, as the 42nd annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1261. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Brooks of the 55th, Scott of the 76th, Anderson of the 92nd and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Virginia Taylor; and for other purposes.
HR 1262. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and recognizing Tuesday, February 25, 2014, as Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Representative Dudgeon of the 25th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 902. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and Duncan of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Rogers of the 10th 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 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 766 HR 486 HR 689

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 835 Do Pass SB 207 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman

Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 128 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

Representative Battles of the 15th 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 460 HB 516 HB 646

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 477 Do Pass HB 580 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Battles of the 15th
Chairman

Representative Ramsey of the 72nd 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 6, 2014

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

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Bell Bennett Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer

Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gasaway Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Hamilton

Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S E Jordan E Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Morgan Morris Nimmer Nix O'Neal Parrish E Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Bruce of the 61st, Bryant of the 162nd, Floyd of the 99th, Geisinger of the 48th, Gregory of the 34th, Mosby of the 83rd, Oliver of the

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82nd, Pak of the 108th, Powell of the 32nd, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 41st, and Willard of the 51st.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Doyle E. Allen, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 921. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Golick of the 40th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Parsons of the 44th, Roberts of the 155th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of directors and officers of development authorities, so as to provide for a short title; to provide for communication and reporting to local governments; to provide

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for related matters; 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 922. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Peake of the 141st, Sims of the 123rd, Stephens of the 164th and Howard of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; 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 923. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Riley of the 50th, Strickland of the 111th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 924. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Smyre of the 135th, Jones of the 53rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Marin of the 96th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 39-5-2, relating to notification to subscribers of products that limit, restrict, or monitor a minor's use of the Internet, so as to provide that an operator of an Internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application that has actual or constructive knowledge that a minor is using its services shall permit the minor to remove posted information; to provide for notices; to provide for instructions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 925. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Brockway of the 102nd and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-664.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restrictions on the ownership, operation, or control of motor vehicle dealerships by manufacturers and franchisors, so as to provide an exemption for the sale of zero emission vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 926. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments from requiring transfer of the ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 927. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 88 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to enterprise zones, so as to provide certain criteria for a qualifying business enterprise; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HB 928. By Representatives Knight of the 130th and Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-7-53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the issuance of a writ of possession, trial of issues, and possession pending trial in dispossessory proceedings, so as to provide for summary dispossessory judgments in dispossessory proceedings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 929. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
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 regarding state government, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the method of selecting delegates and alternate delegates to an Article V convention; to provide for the qualifications of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for the recall of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for oaths; to provide for expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 931. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Thomas of the 56th, Jordan of the 77th, Jones of the 62nd, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-3-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense, so as to provide that persons who provoke a use of force cannot claim the benefit of the Code section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 932. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Prince of the 127th, Abrams of the 89th, Hugley of the 136th, Fludd of the 64th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to provide that any service contract such entities enter into shall contain a termination clause; to provide that poor performance or cost overrun shall constitute cause for termination of the contract; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1235. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1236. By Representative Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Special Agent Larry Paul Collins and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1237. By Representative Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1238. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1239. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Golick of the 40th, Setzler of the 35th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Development Authority Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.

HR 1240. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION dedicating a road in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; 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 908 HB 910 HB 912 HB 914 HB 916 HB 918 HB 920 HR 1226 SB 273 SR 736

HB 909 HB 911 HB 913 HB 915 HB 917 HB 919 HR 1225 SB 240 SB 283

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 888 HB 896 HB 905

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 893 HB 901 HB 906

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Smith of the 70th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Natural Resources and Environment 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 741 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014

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 800

Lanier County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections (IGC-Shaw176th)

Modified Open Rule

HB 740
HB 786 HB 791 HB 809

Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide (GF&P-Tanner-9th) Game and fish; Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; add (GF&P-Knight-130th) Taxation; redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area; provide (ED&T-Stephens-164th) Commerce and trade; bad faith assertions of patent infringement; prohibit (Substitute)(B&B-Williamson-115th)

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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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 888. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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 893. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who own homestead property with a fair market value of $85,000.00 or less and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 896. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority," approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers 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.
HB 901. By Representative Dickerson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale," approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision 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 905. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; 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.

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HB 906. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Sims, B Sims, C

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 155, nays 0.

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

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

Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Burns of the 159th, Morgan of the 39th, Benton of the 31st, Sharper of the 177th, Buckner of the 137th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, and Williams of the 119th.

Pursuant to HR 1230, the House commended Georgia Southern University and invited Dr. Brooks A. Keel to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1242, the House commended Robin Zorn, recognized the week of February 3-7, 2014, as National School Counseling Week, and invited Robin Zorn to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1241, the House expressed cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and invited the Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford of the United Kingdom 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 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B
Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 809. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:

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 prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a

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bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 27A
10-1-770. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Claims in the patent' means the extent of protection conferred by a patent. (2) 'Demand letter' means a letter, e-mail, or other written communication asserting or claiming that the target has engaged in patent infringement. (3) 'Target' means a person:
(A) Who has received a demand letter or against whom an assertion or allegation of patent infringement has been made; (B) Who has been threatened with litigation or against whom a lawsuit has been filed alleging patent infringement; or (C) Whose customers have received a demand letter asserting that use of such person's product, service, or technology infringes a patent.
10-1-771. (a) A person shall not make a bad faith assertion of patent infringement. (b) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement:
(1) The demand letter does not contain the following information:

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(A) The patent number; (B) The name and address of the patent owner or owners and assignee or assignees, if any; and (C) Factual allegations concerning the specific areas in which the target's products, services, and technology infringe the patent or are covered by the claims in the patent; (2) Prior to sending the demand letter, the person fails to conduct an analysis comparing the claims in the patent to the target's products, services, and technology, or such an analysis was done but does not identify specific areas in which the products, services, and technology are covered by the claims in the patent; (3) The demand letter lacks the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the target requests such information, and the author of the demand letter fails to provide such information within a reasonable period of time; (4) The demand letter demands payment of a license fee or response within an unreasonably short period of time; (5) The person offers to license the patent for an amount that is not based on a reasonable estimate of the value of the patent; (6) The claim or assertion of patent infringement is meritless, and the person knew, or should have known, that the claim or assertion is meritless; (7) The claim or assertion of patent infringement is deceptive; (8) The person or its subsidiaries or affiliates have previously filed or threatened to file one or more lawsuits based on the same or similar claim of patent infringement and: (A) Those threats or lawsuits lacked the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) The person attempted to enforce the claim of patent infringement in litigation, and a court found the claim to be meritless; or (9) Any other factor the court finds relevant. (c) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has not made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement: (1) The demand letter contains the information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) Where the demand letter lacks the information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section and the target requests the information, the author of the demand letter provides the information within a reasonable period of time; (3) The author of the demand letter engages in a good faith effort to establish that the target has infringed the patent and to negotiate an appropriate remedy; (4) The author of the demand letter makes a substantial investment in the use of the patent or in the production or sale of a product or item covered by the patent; (5) The author of the demand letter is: (A) The inventor or joint inventor of the patent or, in the case of a patent filed by and awarded to an assignee of the original inventor or joint inventor, is the original assignee; or

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(B) An institution of higher education or a technology transfer organization owned or affiliated with an institution of higher education; (6) The author of the demand letter has: (A) Demonstrated good faith business practices in previous efforts to enforce the patent, or a substantially similar patent; or (B) Successfully enforced the patent, or a substantially similar patent, through litigation; or (7) Any other factor the court finds relevant.
10-1-772. If proceedings are initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction by the author of a demand letter or the author's agent, principal, client, or employee, a target may move that a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made in violation of this article and request that a protective order be issued as described in this Code section. Upon such motion and a finding by the court that a target has established a reasonable likelihood that an author of a demand letter has made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement, the court shall require the author of the demand letter to post a bond in an amount equal to a good faith estimate of the target's expenses of litigation, including an estimate of reasonable attorney's fees, conditioned upon payment of any amounts finally determined to be due to the target. A hearing shall be held if either party so requests. A bond ordered pursuant to this Code section shall not exceed $250,000.00. The court may waive the bond requirement if it finds the author of the demand letter has available assets equal to the amount of the proposed bond or for other good cause shown.
10-1-773. (a) A violation of this article shall constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the conduct of consumer transactions under Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter, the 'Fair Business Practices Act,' and the enforcement against any such violation shall be by public enforcement by the administrator and shall be enforceable through private action. (b) Whenever it may appear to the administrator that any person is using or has used any method, act, or practice declared by this article to be unlawful and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the administrator may bring action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon a showing by the administrator that a person has violated this article, the court may enter or grant any or all of the relief provided for in Code Section 10-1-397. (c) Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this article may bring an action individually against the person or persons engaged in such violation under the rules of civil procedure to seek equitable injunctive relief and to recover his or her general and exemplary damages sustained as a consequence thereof in any court having jurisdiction over the defendant. Such relief may include:

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(1) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's actions in violation of this article; (2) Punitive damages in an amount equal to $50,000.00 or three times the combined total of damages, costs, and fees, whichever is greater; (3) Expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees; and (4) Other relief as the court deems just and equitable. (d) Except as otherwise provided, this article is cumulative with other laws and is not exclusive."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall
Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 791. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Watson of the 166th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall
Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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 800. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns

E Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming

Y Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L
Jones, S E Jordan

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall

N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Floyd Fludd
N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton
Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders N Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 108, nays 56.

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

HB 740. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

Representative Meadows of the 5th moved that the following Bill of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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

HR 1266. By Representative Barr of the 103rd:

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State Defense Force and inviting John S. Derucki, Melanie Dallas, Anthony Rollins, Raymond Slocumb, Jr.,

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and Rodney D. Akers to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1267. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Ralston of the 7th, Houston of the 170th, Powell of the 171st, Carter of the 175th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Senator Saxby Chambliss and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1231 Do Pass HR 1266 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1231. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending Brooke Rucker and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1266. By Representative Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia State Defense Force and inviting John S. Derucki, Melanie Dallas, Anthony Rollins, Raymond Slocumb, Jr., and Rodney D. Akers to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1268. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd, Williams of the 168th, Bell of the 58th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Karen Yvonne Fountain and Knorthstar Outreach, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1269. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Jones of the 47th, Abrams of the 89th, Hugley of the 136th, Sims of the 123rd and others:

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A RESOLUTION acknowledging the struggle that women with heart disease face every day and recognizing February 7, 2014, as National Wear Red Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1270. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Kaiser of the 59th, Peake of the 141st and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA) on a century of service and recognizing February 25, 2014, as BOMA Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1271. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Willard of the 51st, Dollar of the 45th, Jacobs of the 80th and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 30th anniversary of Heritage Sandy Springs; and for other purposes.
HR 1272. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th, Welch of the 110th, Yates of the 73rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1273. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Douglas of the 78th and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Bertha Mae Swann on her birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1274. By Representatives Epps of the 132nd and Nix of the 69th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie James "Bubba" Easter; and for other purposes.
HR 1275. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th, McCall of the 33rd, Watson of the 172nd and Tankersley of the 160th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Oconee County Quiz Bowl team on becoming the 2013 National Champions; and for other purposes.

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HR 1276. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Grant Burnett; and for other purposes.
HR 1277. By Representative Mitchell of the 88th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church W.N. Griffin, Jr. Gospel Choir on the occasion of their 70th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1278. By Representatives Brooks of the 55th, Thomas of the 56th, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Evelyn Gibson Lowery; and for other purposes.
Representative Hamilton of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 714 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 24th
Chairman
Representative Dollar of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1158 Do Pass HR 1159 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dollar of the 45th
Chairman
Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 820 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1161 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman
Representative Rice of the 95th 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 762 Do Pass HB 877 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 95th
Chairman
Representative Channell of the 120th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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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 683 HB 719 HB 788

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
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 9:00 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 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, February 7, 2014

Nineteenth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell E Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks E Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J

Clark, V Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas Drenner Dudgeon E Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick E Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory

Harbin Harden Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Hugley Jackson E Jacobs Jasperse Jones, L Jones, S E Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall

McClain Meadows E Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parsons E Peake Pezold Powell, A E Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott E Setzler Sharper Shaw Sims, B E Sims, C

E Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Spencer
E Stephens, M Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley
E Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard
E Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Coleman of the 97th, Cooke of the 18th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Dollar of the 45th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Epps of the 132nd, Gardner of the 57th, Hamilton of the 24th, Harrell of the 106th, Howard of the 124th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Marin of the 96th, Mitchell of the 88th, Morris of the 156th,

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Oliver of the 82nd, Parrish of the 158th, Randall of the 142nd, Stephens of the 164th, and Stovall of the 74th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Mr. Darrel Chaney; National Motivational, Inspirational & Spiritual Speaker; Sautee, Nacoochee, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 933. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of

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certain 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 934. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 exempt aviation gasoline used by air ambulance services from certain taxes; 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 Ways & Means.
HB 935. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
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 exemption from the disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; to provide for a biennial actuarial investigation of local retirement systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 936. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Howard of the 124th, Abrams of the 89th and Fludd of the 64th:
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 for state government, so as to provide that information pertaining to certain contracts with state agencies be open for inspection; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 937. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the return of member

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contribution when a member not in good standing dies; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 938. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 939. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 940. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Smith of the 134th and Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 941. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, McClain of the 100th, Hugley of the 136th, Prince of the 127th, Dickerson of the 113th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-5-67 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competitive bidding procedures for state purchasing, so as to require a cost comparison prior to entering into certain private service contracts; to prohibit the state from entering into

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private service contracts unless financially advantageous compared to performance of the contract by public employees; 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 State Properties.
HB 942. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Smith of the 125th, Abrams of the 89th, Stephens of the 165th, Scott of the 76th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for online voter registration; to provide for online updating of voter registration information; to provide for procedures and requirements; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 944. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 945. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Frazier of the 126th and Abrams of the 89th:
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 portable voter registration in this state; to provide for name changes and eligibility for voting under such new name; to provide for voting after moving to new address; to provide for certain maintenance of the statewide voter registration list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 946. By Representative Mosby of the 83rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide exceptions to certain requirements for students who graduated from high school or received a general educational development diploma prior to 1993; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 948. By Representatives Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:

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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, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by local law for mandatory attendance until age 17 within a local school system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 949. By Representatives Gregory of the 34th, Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st and Caldwell of the 20th:
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 regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.
HB 950. By Representatives Gregory of the 34th, Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st and Caldwell of the 20th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to following too closely, so as to provide that such action shall be a punishable offense only if such activity results in contact with another vehicle; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 951. By Representatives Gregory of the 34th, Spencer of the 180th and Stover of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct and argument of counsel relative to trial, so as to permit a certain argument to the jury; to provide for a short title; 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.

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HR 1263. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1264. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Olief Wainwright and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1265. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Setzler of the 35th and Dudgeon of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
HR 1279. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Rogers of the 10th, Watson of the 166th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the development of a water management plan for the Savannah River Basin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 1280. By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Stephens of the 164th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Executive Branch and the United States Congress to support the successful negotiation of a mutually beneficial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the United States and European Union; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

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HR 1281. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis 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 were read the second time:

HB 921 HB 923 HB 925 HB 927 HB 929 HB 931 HR 1235 HR 1237 HR 1239

HB 922 HB 924 HB 926 HB 928 HB 930 HB 932 HR 1236 HR 1238 HR 1240

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 892 HB 909 HB 916

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 902 Do Pass HB 912 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 1

Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

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

HB 654 HB 766 HB 837

Guardian; change provisions relating to appointment of a testamentary guardian (Substitute)(Judy-Oliver-82nd) Work Based Learning Act; enact (Substitute)(Ed-Lumsden-12th) Probation services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions (Substitute)(PS&HS-Hamilton-24th)

Modified Structured Rule

None

Structured Rule

None

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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 892. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; 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 902. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and Duncan of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; 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 909. By Representatives England of the 116th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L.

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1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such 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 912. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition 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 916. By Representative Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Spencer E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Stephenson

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce E Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Cooke

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B E Sims, C

Y Stovall Stover
Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 152, nays 0.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; to provide for

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related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 307. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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 Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 735. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Millar of the 40th, Fort of the 39th, Gooch of the 51st and Carter of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION urging metropolitan Atlanta transit authorities to join forces to establish a website; 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 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the

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maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; 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.
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
SB 307. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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.
SR 735. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Millar of the 40th, Fort of the 39th, Gooch of the 51st and Carter of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION urging metropolitan Atlanta transit authorities to join forces to establish a website; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Drenner of the 85th, Stovall of the 74th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Kaiser of the 59th et al., and Sims of the 123rd.
Pursuant to HR 1266, the House commended the Georgia State Defense Force and invited John S. Derucki, Melanie Dallas, Anthony Rollins, Raymond Slocumb, Jr., and Rodney D. Akers to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1231, the House commended Brooke Rucker and invited her 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 766. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th 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 provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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 "Work Based Learning Act."

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SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-161.2, relating to the Youth Apprenticeship Program, as follows:
"20-2-161.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that it would be beneficial to students, employers, and the economic health of the state to assist in providing highly trained, technologically sophisticated, and career oriented students which will aid in the development of a successful twenty-first century work force. By opening their doors to work based learning opportunities, employers can play an active role in shaping the quality of their future work force, by preparing potential leaders for their company and their community, and by helping shape future curriculum to create an educated work force for their industry as a whole. Work based learning programs can provide students the opportunity to work and learn in a real-world environment and prepare them for future career opportunities. Such work based learning opportunities can be accomplished by developing partnerships between and among the business community, industry, students, parents, school systems, and postsecondary education institutions. (a)(b) Any eleventh or twelfth grade pupil or pupil student aged 16 or over in any public school in this state may enroll in a Youth Apprenticeship Program work based learning program which is offered at that public school and which is approved for secondary credit by the department. Such pupil student shall be granted release time from the public school to work as an apprentice a student learner for any business enterprise which is approved by the department local work based learning coordinator as a qualified employer under the educational apprenticeship program pursuant to this Code section and work based learning program guidelines established by the department. A pupil student shall receive secondary credit for such apprenticeship work based learning only under the conditions established by the department. The department is authorized to establish a Youth Apprenticeship Program work based learning programs and guidelines to assist local school systems in operating such programs and to promulgate such policies, standards, procedures, criteria, and administrative requirements as may be necessary to implement the program by rules and regulations. The work based learning programs established pursuant to this Code section may include, but not be limited to, employability skill development, cooperative education, internships, and youth apprenticeships. The department shall consult collaborate with the Department of Labor and the Technical College System of Georgia in developing such policies and procedures. The department's certified educational apprenticeship plan work based learning programs shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) A detailed training agreement and training plan between employer and apprentice student that identifies specific work tasks that will develop workplace competency; (2) A minimum of 144 classroom hours of related academic instruction and training one unit of credit in a career pathway course related to the work based learning placement;

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(3) A minimum of 2,000 number of hours of on-the-job training as required in the department's guidelines for awarding secondary credit; (4) A progressive wage schedule established by the participating employer; (5)(4) On-site evaluation of the pupil's student's performance; (6)(5) Training remediation as necessary at the school site; (7)(6) A broad range of skills but shall be focused on manufacturing and engineering technology, administration and office technology, and health care skills related to the student's career pathway; (8)(7) Development of materials by the business, industry, and labor community in conjunction with the department to promote the awareness of apprenticeships work based learning opportunities for high school students and encourage recruitment; and (9)(8) Structural linkage between secondary and postsecondary components of the program leading to the awarding of a high school diploma and, in the case of youth apprenticeships, a postsecondary certification of occupational skills credential related to the student's career pathway. (c) Local school systems may designate one or more local work based learning coordinators to coordinate and oversee work based learning programs for the school system. (d) A college and career academy established in accordance with Code Section 20-4-37 which participates in work based learning programs pursuant to this Code section and its charter shall be eligible for any funding or assistance available for the implementation of this Code section. The apprenticeship program shall include on-site training only in positions that have been certified by the Department of Labor as highly skilled jobs in business and industry. (b) The department shall develop pilot projects for the fiscal year 1994 and fiscal year 1995 school years and shall implement and direct a comprehensive apprenticeship program for all school systems by fiscal year 1996."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-159.5, relating to dual credit courses, as follows:
"(g) Students enrolled in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program a work based learning program under Code Section 20-2-161.2 shall may be eligible to earn dual credit upon completing a planned training experience under guidelines developed by the State Board of Education and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia provided students meet postsecondary readiness established in reading and writing and mathematics for the particular advanced training program or associate's degree."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327, relating to recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses, and counseling and development of individual graduation plans, as follows:
"(5) Include experience based, career oriented learning experiences which may include, but not be limited to, participation in work based learning programs such as internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, co-op cooperative education, and service learning employability skill development;"

SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, as follows:
"(3) Provide students in the ninth through twelfth grades information on educational programs offered in high school, in technical and community colleges, in colleges and universities, and through apprenticeship work based learning programs and how these programs can lead to a variety of career fields. Local school systems shall provide career awareness and exploratory opportunities for such as field trips, speakers, educational and career information centers, job shadowing, and classroom centers to assist students and their parents or guardians, with guidance from school counselors and teacher advisers, in revising, if appropriate, the individual graduation plan developed pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327;"

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold

E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce E Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick E Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; 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 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and

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intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; 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. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The authorization for county and municipal probation offices and private probation services was enacted to provide cost savings to the state by using state probation services for felony offenders and utilizing county and municipal probation offices and private probation entities which contract with courts for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders; (2) In enacting such legislation, the General Assembly intended to authorize judges to use county and municipal probation offices and private probation services providers to supervise misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders in the same manner as the judges of the superior courts use state probation services as a means of supervising felony offenders; (3) The General Assembly did not intend to restrict the powers of judges to impose, suspend, toll, revoke, or otherwise manage the probation of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders sentenced in such courts when utilizing county and municipal probation offices and private probation services providers; (4) The General Assembly intended that county and municipal probation officers and private probation officers, when acting in performance of their official duties in supervising probationers in accordance with law and the orders of a court, would have the same rights, authority, and protections as state probation supervisors; (5) This Act is being enacted in response to the decision of the Superior Court of Richmond County in a series of cases in which the court found limitations on the use of such probation officers by courts that the General Assembly did not intend to exist; and (6) This Act is enacted to clarify the intent of the General Assembly with regard to the use and provision of probation services by courts for misdemeanor and ordinance violations.
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, is amended by revising Code Section 42-8-100, relating to jurisdiction of probation matters in ordinance violation cases, costs, and

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agreements between chief judges of county courts or judges of municipal courts and corporations, enterprises, or agencies for probation services, as follows:
"42-8-100. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Council' means the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council created under Code Section 42-8-101. (2) 'Private probation officer' means a probation officer employed by a private corporation, private enterprise, private agency, or other private entity that provides probation services. (3) 'Probation officer' means a person employed to supervise defendants placed on probation by a county or municipal court for committing an ordinance violation or misdemeanor. (b) Any county or municipal court which has original jurisdiction of ordinance violations or misdemeanors and in which the defendant in such a case has been found guilty upon verdict or any plea has pled guilty or nolo contendere may, at a time to be determined by the court, hear and determine the question of the probation of such defendant. (c) If it appears to the court upon a hearing of the matter that the defendant is not likely to engage in an unlawful course of conduct and that the ends of justice and the welfare of society do not require that the defendant shall presently suffer the penalty imposed by law, the court in its discretion shall impose sentence upon the defendant but may stay and suspend the execution of the sentence or any portion thereof or may place him or her on probation under the supervision and control of a probation officer for the duration of such probation, subject to the provisions of this Code section. The period of probation or suspension shall not exceed the maximum sentence of confinement which could be imposed on the defendant; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability of a court to toll a sentence as provided in this article. (d) The court may, in its discretion, require the payment of a fine or costs, or both, as a condition precedent to probation or as a condition of probation, including the costs of probation supervision and the costs of electronic monitoring as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-100.1. (e) The sentencing judge shall not lose jurisdiction over any person placed on probation during the term of his or her probated sentence. The judge is empowered to revoke any or all of the probated sentence, rescind any or all of the sentence, or, in any manner deemed advisable by the judge, modify or change the probated sentence, including tolling the sentence as provided in this article, at any time during the period of time originally prescribed for the probated sentence to run. (f) If a defendant is placed on probation pursuant to this Code section by a county or municipal court other than one for the county or municipality in which he or she resides for committing any ordinance violation or misdemeanor, such defendant may, when specifically ordered by the court, have his or her probation supervision transferred to the county or municipality in which he or she resides.

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(g)(1) The chief judge of any court within the county, with the approval of the governing authority of that county, is authorized to enter into written contracts with corporations, enterprises, or agencies to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in that court and placed on probation in the county. In no case shall a private probation corporation or enterprise be charged with the responsibility for supervising a felony sentence. The final contract negotiated by the chief judge with the private probation entity shall be attached to the approval by the governing authority of the county to privatize probation services as an exhibit thereto. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection entered into on or after July 1, 2001, shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the county which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection in existence on July 1, 2001, and which contains no provisions relating to termination of such contract shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the county which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. (2) The chief judge of any court within the county, with the approval of the governing authority of that county, is authorized to establish a county probation system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in that court and placed on probation in the county. (h)(1) The judge of the municipal court of any municipality or consolidated government of a municipality and county of this state, with the approval of the governing authority of that municipality or consolidated government, is authorized to enter into written contracts with private corporations, enterprises, or agencies to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed and on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in such court and placed on probation. The final contract negotiated by the judge with the private probation entity shall be attached to the approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government to privatize probation services as an exhibit thereto. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection entered into on or after July 1, 2001, shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated

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government which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection in existence on July 1, 2001, and which contains no provisions relating to termination of such contract shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. (2) The judge of the municipal court of any municipality or consolidated government of a municipality and county of this state, with the approval of the governing authority of that municipality or consolidated government, is authorized to establish a probation system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed and on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in such court and placed on probation."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-8-100.1. (a) A court which utilizes the services of a probation officer or private probation officer shall determine the terms and conditions of probation under this article and may provide such terms and conditions of probation as the court deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, providing that the probationer shall:
(1) Avoid injurious and vicious habits; (2) Avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character; (3) Report to the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed; (4) Permit the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, to visit the probationer at the probationer's home or elsewhere; (5) Work faithfully at suitable employment insofar as may be possible; (6) Remain within a specified location; provided, however, that the court shall not banish a probationer to any area within the state:
(A) That does not consist of at least one entire judicial circuit as described by Code Section 15-6-1; or (B) In which any service or program in which the probationer must participate as a condition of probation is not available; (7) Make reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense, in an amount to be determined by the court in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17. Unless otherwise provided by law, no reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense shall be made if the amount is in

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dispute unless the same has been determined as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17; (8) Make reparation or restitution as reimbursement to a municipality or county for the payment for medical care furnished the person while incarcerated pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of this title. No reparation or restitution to a local governmental unit for the provision of medical care shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been determined as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17; (9) Repay the costs incurred by any municipality or county for wrongful actions by an inmate covered under the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-4-71; (10) Support the probationer's legal dependents to the best of the probationer's ability; (11) Violate no local, state, or federal laws and be of general good behavior; (12) If permitted to move or travel to another state, agree to waive extradition from any jurisdiction where the probationer may be found and not contest any effort by any jurisdiction to return the probationer to this state; (13) Submit to evaluations and testing relating to rehabilitation and participate in and successfully complete rehabilitative programming as directed by the court, including periodic screening for drugs and alcohol as ordered by the court and mental health evaluations as ordered by the court. The court may assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall be authorized to collect the costs or a portion of the costs, as determined by the court, of such evaluations, testing, rehabilitation programs, and screenings from the probationer; (14) Wear a device capable of tracking the location of the probationer by means including electronic surveillance or global positioning satellite systems. The court shall assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring; (15) Wear a device capable of detecting drug or alcohol use by the probationer. The court shall assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring; (16) Complete a residential or nonresidential program for substance abuse or mental health treatment as indicated by a risk and needs assessment for which the court may assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall be authorized to collect the costs of or a portion of the costs, as determined by the court, of such program from the probationer; (17) Pay for the cost of any drug and alcohol screening ordered by the court; and (18) Pay for the cost of probation supervision services as ordered by the court as a precedent to probation. (b)(1) It shall be the duty of a probationer, as a condition of probation, to keep his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, informed as to his or her residence. The court may also require, as a condition of probation and under such terms as the court deems advisable, that the probationer keep his or her

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probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, informed as to his or her whereabouts. (2) The running of a probated sentence shall be tolled upon:
(A) The failure of a probationer to report to his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed or failure to appear in court for a probation revocation hearing; either of such failures may be evidenced by an affidavit from the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, setting forth such failure; or (B) The filing of a return of non est inventus or other return to a warrant, for the violation of the terms and conditions of probation, that the probationer cannot be found in the county that appears from the records of the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, to be the probationer's county of residence. Any officer authorized by law to issue or serve warrants may return the warrant for the absconded probationer showing non est inventus. (3) The effective date of the tolling of the sentence shall be the date the court enters a tolling order and shall continue until the probationer shall personally report to the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be; is taken into custody in this state; or is otherwise available to the court. (4) Any tolled period of time shall not be included in computing creditable time served on probation or as any part of the time that the probationer was sentenced to serve. (5) Any unpaid fines, restitution, or any other moneys owed as a condition of probation shall be due when the probationer is arrested; provided, however, that if the entire balance of his or her probation is revoked, all the conditions of probation, including moneys owed, shall be negated by his or her imprisonment. If only part of the balance of the probation is revoked, the probationer shall still be responsible for the full amount of the unpaid fines, restitution, and other moneys upon his or her return to probation after release from imprisonment. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a court in appropriate circumstances from imposing additional special conditions of probation unless otherwise prohibited by law. (d) Probation officers and private probation officers shall be authorized to participate in and conduct pretrial diversion programs as directed by the prosecuting agency."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The Speaker ordered that further consideration of HB 837 be postponed until the next legislative day.

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HB 654. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Fleming of the 121st, McCall of the 33rd, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; 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 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; to amend Code Section 53-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for probating a will in solemn form, so as to provide for conforming a cross-reference; 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 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Unless the minor has another living parent, upon probate of the minor's parent's will, letters of guardianship shall be issued to the individual nominated in the will who shall serve as testamentary guardian without notice or a hearing provided that the individual is willing to serve and no objection is filed. If a timely objection is filed, letters of guardianship shall only be issued after a hearing held pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. (2) At the time such will is offered for probate, notice of the testamentary guardianship shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the minor child's adult siblings. If such child does not have any adult siblings, such notice shall be served on his or her grandparents. If such child does not have adult siblings or grandparents, such notice shall be served on such child's great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts, or great uncles, insofar as any such relative exists. (3) Any person who receives a notice pursuant to this subsection and objects to the appointment of the nominated testamentary guardian shall file an objection with the

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court within ten days of being served with notice. Such objection shall include allegations and facts with reasonable specificity stating why the nominated testamentary guardian is unfit to serve. (4) If a timely objection is filed, the court shall conduct an expedited hearing within 30 days of the date of the filing of the last objection. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 29-2-14. The court shall award the letters of guardianship to the nominated testamentary guardian unless the objecting party establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the nominated testamentary guardian is unfit to serve as testamentary guardian. (5) Any proceeding relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian shall not affect or delay the probating of a will."
SECTION 2. Code Section 53-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for probating a will in solemn form, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The petition to probate a will in solemn form shall set forth the full name, the place of domicile, and the date of death of the testator; the mailing address of the petitioner; the names, ages or majority status, and addresses of the surviving spouse and of all the other heirs, stating their relationship to the testator; and whether, to the knowledge of the petitioner, any other proceedings with respect to the probate of another purported will of the testator are pending in this state and, if so, the names and addresses of the propounders and the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries under the other purported will. If a testamentary guardian is being appointed in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-4, the names and mailing addresses of any persons required to be served with notice pursuant to such Code section shall be provided by the petitioner. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any omission. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for issuance of letters testamentary. If all of the heirs acknowledge service of the petition and notice and shall in their acknowledgment assent thereto, and if there are no other proceedings pending in this state with respect to the probate of another purported will of the decedent, the will may be probated and letters testamentary thereupon may issue without further delay; provided, however, that letters of guardianship shall only be issued in accordance with Code Section 29-2-4."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
SECTION 4. 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce E Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes E Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick E Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson
Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

Representative Roberts of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 775 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 155th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1284. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Pezold of the 133rd and Kaiser of the 59th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Ford Fry on being named Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1285. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Smyre of the 135th, Prince of the 127th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Fort Valley State University, recognizing February 12, 2014, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives from Fort Valley State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1286. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Troy Peco and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1287. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dukes of the 154th and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION commending AAmir Greene and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1288. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Roberts of the 155th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1289. By Representatives Epps of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2014, as the sixth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol and inviting the brothers and thereby the fraternity to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1249 Do Pass HR 1250 Do Pass HR 1267 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1249. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Teresa Davis and inviting the members of her family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1250. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Randall Whiddon and inviting the members of his family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1267. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Ralston of the 7th, Houston of the 170th, Powell of the 171st, Carter of the 175th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Senator Saxby Chambliss 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 1290. By Representatives Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Floyd Adams, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1291. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Doctor Marshell Stenson, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1292. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend W. Ron Sailor, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1293. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th, Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chief of Police Thomas Michael "Mike" Burns; and for other purposes.
HR 1294. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Fleming of the 121st and Sims of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Martinez Evans Little League 10-11 All-Star baseball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1295. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Fleming of the 121st and Sims of the 123rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Martinez Evans Senior League baseball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1296. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Blackwell Popham; and for other purposes.
HR 1297. By Representative Rice of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Peachtree Symphonic Winds and its conductor, G. Allen Barbee; and for other purposes.

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HR 1298. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Ranger First Class David Brady with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1299. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deputy Sheriff Justin Juliano and Deputy Sheriff Brian Faulk on their arrest of Aubrey Lee Price; and for other purposes.
HR 1300. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Ralston of the 7th, Rynders of the 152nd, Pruett of the 149th, Dempsey of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Tom Cooper; and for other purposes.
HR 1301. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the General Daniel Stewart Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the 100th anniversary of its establishment; and for other purposes.
Representative Bruce of the 61st moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:
HB 704. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.

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Representative Powell of the 32nd 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 875 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 10, 2014, 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, February 10, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 10, 2014

Twentieth 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Bell E Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns E Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McCall McClain Meadows Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B Sims, C

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T E Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Floyd of the 99th, Gardner of the 57th, Gregory of the 34th, Howard of the 124th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Morris of the 156th, O`Neal of the 146th, Stephenson of the 90th, and Weldon of the 3rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Jim Gaines, First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, Dawsonville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 512
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 7, 2014
Mr. Bill Reilly, Clerk House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Clerk:
This morning during the vote on Local Legislation, my machine malfunctioned. I was at my desk and pushed the button to vote "green" for yea but my vote was not recorded.
Please record my vote as yea on the Local Legislation for February 7, 2014.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michelle Henson Representative, District 86
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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 952. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Watson of the 166th, McCall of the 33rd, Cooke of the 18th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fireworks, so as to provide for the sale of consumer fireworks; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensing and fees; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 953. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Chandler of the 105th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 954. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

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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 change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 955. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
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 state sales and use tax, so as to dedicate local sales and use taxes on motor fuels to be used for maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges; 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 956. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Harrell of the 106th, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-5.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to joint development authorities, so as to allow a job tax credit to be applied against the taxpayer's withholding tax payment; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income taxes, so as to allow certain job tax credits to be applied to a taxpayer's withholding tax payment; 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 957. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 70th, Harden of the 148th and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 958. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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 959. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Roberts of the 155th, Nimmer of the 178th and Watson of the 172nd:
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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for forestry equipment; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 960. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Abrams of the 89th, Gardner of the 57th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for

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surface transportation projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 961. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 962. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 963. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Pezold of the 133rd, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling and other offenses, so as to define certain terms; to provide that certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; to transfer the responsibility for regulation of bingo games and issuance of bingo licenses from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to the Department of Revenue; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to veterans benefits, so as to provide for certain bingo for veterans; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; 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 964. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Ehrhart of the 36th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state charter schools, so as to provide for charter-schools-in-the-workplace and charter-schools-ina-municipality; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for enrollment priorities for state charter schools; to provide for petitions for charterschools-in-the workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 965. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; 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 Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 966. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; 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 Health & Human Services.

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HB 967. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under the name "City of McRaeHelena, Georgia"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 968. By Representatives Martin of the 49th and Lindsey of the 54th:
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 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 969. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 123rd and Smyre of the 135th:
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 a new 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 a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect 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.
HR 1282. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1283. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Frazier of the 126th, Fleming of the 121st, Sims of the 123rd, Prince of the 127th and others:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge; 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 974. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Coleman of the 97th, Battles of the 15th, Brooks of the 55th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of dues, deadline and minimum period for payments, dues required for credit service after March 1, 1951, and dues required for prior service, so as to change the required contribution to receive service credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 983. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 984. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
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

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Development, so as to create the Sports Marketing Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for the Sports Marketing Board; to provide for members, powers and duties, and election of a chairperson; to provide for funding to sports commissions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for 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 933 HB 935 HB 937 HB 939 HB 941 HB 943 HB 945 HB 947 HB 949 HB 951 HR 1264 HR 1279 HR 1281 SB 288 SR 735

HB 934 HB 936 HB 938 HB 940 HB 942 HB 944 HB 946 HB 948 HB 950 HR 1263 HR 1265 HR 1280 SB 286 SB 307

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014

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

HB 645

Insurance; electronic transmissions of notices and documents from an insurers to a party to an insurance transaction; provisions (Substitute)(InsDollar-45th)

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Modified Open Rule

HB 646 HB 714 HB 835 HB 877

Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; provide (Ret-Fleming-121st) Labor; determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain people performing certain services; provide changes (Substitute)(I&LHamilton-24th) Controlled substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions (JudyNC-Broadrick-4th) Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide (MotV-Roberts-155th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 741

Water resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements (Substitute)(NR&E-Tanner-9th)

Structured Rule

HB 719

Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county municipal tax; provide (W&M-Tanner-9th)

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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 814. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th and Black of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph

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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 Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Kidd of the 145th, Maxwell of the 17th, Stovall of the 74th, Williamson of the 115th, Kelley of the 16th et al., Smyre of the 135th, Carter of the 175th, O'Neal of the 146th, and Rutledge of the 109th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1249, the House honored the life and memory of Teresa Davis and invited the members of her family and EMS personnel to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1250, the House honored the life and memory of Randall Whiddon and invited the members of his family and EMS personnel 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 646. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Harbin of the 122nd, Sims of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; to provided for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall McClain
Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 645. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shaw of the 176th, Rogers of the 29th, Murphy of the 127th 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 relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the electronic transmission of notices and documents from an insurer to a party to an insurance transaction; to provide for consent; to provide for applicability; to provide for verification and acknowledgment of receipt; to provide for notarized, acknowledged, verified documents and documents made under oath; to provide for oral statements; to provide for related maters; 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 that Chapter 12 of Title 10, the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act," shall be applicable to such title; to provide that the Commissioner of Insurance shall not penalize an insurer for complying with such Act; to define a certain term; to provide for the delivery of policies of insurance electronically; to provide for requirements; to provide that any mailing required by a provision of such title may be transmitted electronically if certain conditions are met; to provide that certain notices may be transmitted pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 10, the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act"; 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 in Code Section 33-2-24, relating to enforcement of title and rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) The Commissioner may not institute any action or impose any penalty against an insurer because an insurer engages in transactions consistent with the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' or Code Section 3324-14."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-22-13, relating to mandatory notice of cancellation, by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c)(1) After expiration of such ten-day period, the premium finance company may thereafter in the name of the insured cancel such insurance contract or contracts by mailing or delivering to the insurer a notice of cancellation; and the insurance contract shall be canceled as if the notice of cancellation had been submitted by the insured, but without requiring the return of the insurance contract or contracts. The premium finance company, when mailing or delivering notice to the insurance company to cancel the policy, shall mail notice to the insured notifying him or her of the action taken. Such notice to the insured shall contain the date and time the policy is to be canceled, which date shall be after the date of mailing of such notice, and shall inform the insured that any payment received after the mailing or delivery of notice to the insurance company to cancel the policy will not reinstate the policy. The notice may contain information to the effect that the premium finance company will make a request to the insurance company to reinstate the policy. Language sufficiently clear and specific so that a person of average intelligence can understand the action being taken by the premium finance company shall be used. The notice to the insured required by this subsection shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 or mailed to the last address of record of the insured and shall be dispatched by at least first-class mail and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-24-1, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3) 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act' means Chapter 12 of Title 10."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-14, relating to delivery of policies, as follows:
"33-24-14. (a)(1) Subject to the insurer's requirement as to payment of premiums, every policy shall be mailed or delivered to the insured or to the person entitled to the policy within a reasonable period of time after its issuance except where a condition required by the insurer has not been met by the insured. (2) A policy required to be delivered under this subsection may be delivered by electronic transmittal in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' or by electronic posting if that policy is posted electronically, provided that: (A) The insured has agreed to accept delivery by electronic posting; (B) The insurer makes the policy accessible as long as the policy is in force;

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(C) After the expiration of the policy, the insurer archives its expired policies for a

period of five years and makes them available upon request;

(D) The insurer provides the following information in or simultaneously with each

declarations page provided at the time of issuance of the initial policy and any

renewals of that policy:

(i) A description of the exact policy and endorsement forms purchased by the

insured;

(ii) A method by which the insured may obtain, upon request and without charge,

a paper copy of such insured's policy; and

(iii) The Internet address where the insured's policy and endorsement are posted;

and

(E) The insurer provides notice, in the manner in which the insurer customarily

communicates with the insured, of any changes to the forms or endorsements, the

insured's right to obtain, upon request and without charge, a paper copy of such

forms or endorsements, and the Internet address where such forms or endorsements

are posted.

(b) In the event the original policy is delivered or is required to be delivered to or for

deposit with any vendor, mortgagee, or pledgee of any motor vehicle or aircraft, in

which policy any interest of the vendee, mortgagor, or pledgor in or with reference to

the vehicle or aircraft is insured, a duplicate of the policy setting forth the name and

address of the insurer, the insurance classification of the vehicle or aircraft, the type of

coverage, the limits of liability, the premiums for the respective coverages, and the

duration of the policy or memorandum of the policy containing the same information

shall be delivered by the vendor, mortgagee, or pledgee to each vendee, mortgagor, or

pledgor named in the policy or coming within the group of persons designated in the

policy to be so included. If the policy does not provide coverage of legal liability for

injury to persons or damage to the property of third parties, a statement of such fact

shall be printed, written, or stamped conspicuously on the face of the duplicate policy

or memorandum.

(c) The provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,'

applies to this title, and nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit its

applicability.

(d) In addition to any mailing which may be legally accomplished pursuant to Chapter

12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' any other required mailing

may be performed electronically if the following conditions are met:

(1) The Code section which requires a mailing specifically notes that mailing may be

accomplished pursuant to this subsection;

(2) The insured agrees to receive mailings electronically by signing a statement

which reads:

'I AGREE TO RECEIVE ALL MAILINGS AND COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONICALLY.

SUCH ELECTRONIC MAILING OR

COMMUNICATIONS MAY EVEN INCLUDE CANCELLATION OR

NONRENEWAL NOTICES';

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provided, however, that the Commissioner may approve the use of substantially similar language; (3) If the statement in paragraph (2) of this subsection is physically signed by the insured, then the statement must be in a separate document and written in all capital letters in at least 12 point font, or on a substantially similar form approved by the Commissioner. If the statement is signed electronically, then it must be signed according to a procedure which has been approved by the Commissioner; provided, however, that the Commissioner shall approve a procedure for obtaining a signature only if that procedure is designed to ensure that the statement is not presented in a misleading or confusing manner; (4) If the insurer becomes aware that the insured's electronic mail address at which such party has consented to receive notices or documents is no longer valid, the insurer shall send the notice or document as required by other applicable law; (5) The insurer must retain a record pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' of the mailing, including proof of the date of mailing and the address to which the mailing was sent. Such record must be retrievable for a period of five years after the date of such mailing and, if requested, must be transmitted to the Commissioner in a reasonable time; (6) The insured may withdraw his or her consent to receive mailings electronically; (7) All conditions have been met under Chapter 12 of Title 10, the 'Uniform Electronic Transactions Act,' so that the mailing could be accomplished electronically, unless the law requiring the mailing imposes a specific type of delivery method; (8) All conditions have been met under the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001, et seq. This Code section shall not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of such Act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of such Act; and (9) No insurance company shall cancel, refuse to issue, or refuse to renew any policy because the applicant or insured refuses to agree to receive mailings electronically pursuant to this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-24-44, relating to cancellation of policies generally, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Written notice stating the time when the cancellation will be effective, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of mailing or delivery in person of such notice of cancellation or such other specific longer period as may be provided in the contract or by statute, shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mails to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of the insured and of any lienholder, where applicable, and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service. For the purposes of this subsection, notice to the lienholder shall be considered delivered or mailed if, with the lienholder's consent, it is delivered by

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electronic transmittal or facsimile. Any irregularity in the notice to the lienholder shall not invalidate an otherwise valid cancellation as to the insured."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-24-44.1, relating to procedure for cancellation by insured and notice, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Notices required by this Code section shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mail to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of the named insured, governmental agency, mortgagee, or other third party, where applicable, and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-24-45, relating to cancellation or nonrenewal of automobile or motorcycle policies and procedure for review by Commissioner, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1) No insurer shall refuse to renew a policy to which this Code section applies unless a written notice of nonrenewal is mailed or delivered in person to the named insured. Such notice stating the time when nonrenewal will be effective, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of mailing or delivery of such notice of nonrenewal or such longer period as may be provided in the contract or by statute, shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mails to be dispatched by at least firstclass mail to the last address of record of the insured and of the lienholder, where applicable, and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in such Code section by revising subsection (m) as follows:
"(m) Notice to the insured shall not be required by this Code section when a policy is canceled by an insurance premium finance company under a power of attorney contained in an insurance premium finance agreement if notification of the existence of the premium finance agreement has been given to the insurer in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22 of this title. However, the insurer shall comply with the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 33-22-13 pertaining to notice to a governmental agency, mortgagee, or other third party. Such notice shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mails to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of such governmental agency, mortgagee, or other third party and

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receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-24-46, relating to cancellation or nonrenewal of certain property insurance policies, by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) No insurer shall refuse to renew a policy to which this Code section applies unless a written notice of nonrenewal is mailed or delivered in person to the named insured. Such notice stating the time when nonrenewal will be effective, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of mailing or delivery of such notice of nonrenewal or such longer period as may be provided in the contract or by statute, shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mails to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of the insured and of the lienholder, where applicable, and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service. The insurer shall provide the reason or reasons for nonrenewal as required by Chapter 39 of this title."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in such Code section by revising subsection (h) as follows:
"(h) Notice to the insured shall not be required by this Code section when a policy is canceled by an insurance premium finance company under a power of attorney contained in an insurance premium finance agreement if notification of the existence of the premium finance agreement has been given to the insurer in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22 of this title. However, the insurer shall comply with the provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 33-22-13 pertaining to notice to a governmental agency, mortgagee, or other third party. Such notice shall be delivered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mails to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of such governmental agency, mortgagee, or other third party and receiving the receipt provided by the United States Postal Service or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended in Code Section 33-24-47, relating to notice required of termination or nonrenewal, increase in premium rates, or change restricting coverage and failure to comply, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) A notice of termination, including a notice of cancellation or nonrenewal, by the insurer, a notice of an increase in premiums, other than an increase in premiums due to a change in risk or exposure, including a change in experience modification or resulting from an audit of auditable coverages, which exceeds 15 percent of the current policy's premium, or a notice of change in any policy provision which limits or restricts coverage shall be delivered to the insured as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section

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33-24-14 in person or by depositing the notice in the United States mail, to be dispatched by at least first-class mail to the last address of record of the insured, at least 45 days prior to the termination date of such policy; provided, however, that a notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of a policy of workers' compensation insurance shall be controlled by the provisions of subsection (f) of this Code section. In those instances where an increase in premium exceeds 15 percent, the notice to the insured shall indicate the dollar amount of the increase. The insurer may obtain a receipt provided by the United States Postal Service as evidence of mailing such notice or such other evidence of mailing as prescribed or accepted by the United States Postal Service."

SECTION 12. Said title is further amended in such Code section by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) A notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of a policy of workers' compensation insurance shall be dispatched to the insured as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14 by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the last address of record of the insured at least 75 days prior to the termination date of such policy. The workers' compensation insurer shall retain the receipt of mailing provided by the United States Postal Service as evidence of mailing unless such mailing was accomplished as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 33-24-14."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell E Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

HB 877. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 835. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th, Gravley of the 67th and Weldon of the 3rd:

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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

Pursuant to HR 1267, the House commended Senator Saxby Chambliss and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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 714. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain

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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 Article 7 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; 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 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits relative to employment security, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-196, relating to determination of eligibility for benefits of aliens and other persons performing certain services, as follows:
"34-8-196. (a) Benefits based on service in educational institutions. Benefits based on service in employment as defined in subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 34-8-35 shall be payable in the same amount, on the same terms, and subject to the same conditions as compensation payable on the basis of other services subject to this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Code section:.
(b)(1) With respect to services performed in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity for any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a contract or a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring:
(A) Between two successive academic terms or years; (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; (C) During the time period covered by an agreement that provides instead for a similar period between two regular but not successive terms; or (D) During a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract.; and (2) With respect to services performed in any other capacity with any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of

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unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the educational institution following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring:
(A) Between two successive academic years or terms; or (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess.; and (3) Benefits shall not be paid as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection to any individual for any week of unemployment if the individual performs such services in an educational institution while in the employ of an educational service agency. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'educational service agency' means a governmental agency or governmental entity that is established and operated exclusively for the purpose of providing such services to one or more educational institutions. (4) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'educational institution' includes the voluntary programs established in paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-1A-4. Benefits shall not be paid as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection on the basis of services in any such capacities to any individual who performed those services for any employer holding a contractual relationship with the educational institution to provide services to, for, with, or on behalf of an educational institution or an institution of higher education during periods of unemployment if such services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the educational institution following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic years or terms; or (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess. (b)(c) Benefits based on services in professional sports. Benefits shall not be paid to an individual on the basis of any services substantially all of which consist of participating in professional sports or athletic events or of training or preparing to so participate for any week which begins during the period between two successive sport seasons or similar periods if such individual performed such services in the first of such seasons or similar periods and there is a reasonable assurance that such individual will perform such services in the later latter of such seasons or similar periods. (c)(d) Benefits based on services performed by aliens.

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(1) Benefits shall not be paid to an individual based on services performed by an alien unless such alien was lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time such services were performed, was lawfully present for purposes of performing such services, or was permanently residing in the United States under color of law at the time such services were performed. (2) Any data or information required of individuals applying for benefits to determine whether benefits are payable because of their alien status shall be uniformly required from all applicants for benefits. (3) In the case of an individual whose application for benefits would otherwise be approved, no determination that benefits to such individual are not payable because of the individual's alien status shall be made except upon a preponderance of the evidence. (d)(e) As used in this Code section, the term 'reasonable assurance' means a written, verbal, or implied agreement between an employer and its employee that such employee will be returned to employment following the period of unemployment."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince

N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M.

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N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B N Sims, C

Y Turner Vacant Vacant
N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 111, nays 60.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1306. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th, Holmes of the 129th, Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 134th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Extension on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1307. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Cole Simmons and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1308. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A RESOLUTION commending Conservation Corporal Michael Crawley for his dedication and service to the citizens of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1309. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1310. By Representatives Kidd of the 145th, Sharper of the 177th, Douglas of the 78th, Hatchett of the 150th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bert Williams on being selected as the 2013 American Community College Football Coaches Association's (ACCFCA) Coach of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1311. By Representative Kidd of the 145th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Baldwin County Bar Association and inviting members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1312. By Representative Talton of the 147th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton for his service to the State of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1187 Do Pass HR 1306 Do Pass

HR 1243 Do Pass HR 1307 Do Pass

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 1187. By Representatives Sims of the 123rd, Howard of the 124th, Frazier of the 126th, Prince of the 127th, Smith of the 125th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, this state's only public medical school and the founding college of Georgia Regents University, and inviting the representatives of the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1243. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Baseball Team on its numerous accomplishments and inviting the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1306. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th, Holmes of the 129th, Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 134th and others:

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A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Extension on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1307. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th and Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Cole Simmons 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 1313. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1314. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION commending Nettie Mae Fletcher McLeod; and for other purposes.
HR 1315. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, England of the 116th, Harrell of the 106th and Chandler of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Oates Ranel and Drew Ridgley; and for other purposes.
HR 1316. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Quick of the 117th, Holmes of the 129th, Frye of the 118th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.
HR 1317. By Representative Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Jamaal Ja'Corrie Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1318. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Chandler of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Archer High School wrestling team on winning the state championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1319. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd, Morris of the 156th, Gasaway of the 28th, Talton of the 147th and others:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the year 2014 as the 60th anniversary of the addition of the phrase "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance; and for other purposes.
HR 1320. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Willard of the 51st, Gardner of the 57th, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1321. By Representatives Williams of the 87th, Abrams of the 89th, Mayo of the 84th, Frazier of the 126th, Williams of the 168th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Freddie and Mary Young; and for other purposes.
HR 1322. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Thomas M. Lowe, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1323. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Miley Mae Hemphill; and for other purposes.
HR 1324. By Representative Hawkins of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of oral health as a part of overall health, supporting efforts to improve the oral health of all in Georgia, and recognizing February as Oral Health Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1325. By Representatives Greene of the 151st and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie Beatrice Lang Miller; and for other purposes.

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HR 1326. By Representative Rogers of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Thomas N. Lumsden; and for other purposes.
HR 1327. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with Hungary and recognizing February 1, 2014, as Hungary Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1328. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barrow County on its 100th year anniversary; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 1304. 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, except as otherwise provided in this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates, legislative days, and dates of adjournment of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, February 10, 2014, through Tuesday, February 18, 2014, shall be as follows:
Monday, February 10 ................................................................in session for legislative day 20 Tuesday, February 11 ................................................................in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, February 12...........................................................in session for legislative day 22 Thursday, February 13 ..............................................................in session for legislative day 23 Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17 ............................................ in adjournment Tuesday, February 18 ................................................................in session for legislative day 24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the foregoing schedule of meeting dates, legislative days, and dates of adjournment, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may by concurrent agreement specify and jointly declare a revised schedule or schedules of meeting dates, legislative days, and dates of adjournment for the General Assembly during the period of Monday, February 10, 2014, through Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in which event such schedule or

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schedules shall stand fixed accordingly for purposes of this resolution. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate need not be physically present at the capitol to make such joint declaration; however, in any event, notice of any such joint declaration shall be provided to members of the General Assembly as soon as practicable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 18, 2014, the periods of adjournment of the 2014 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hawkins Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E

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Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative O`Neal of the 146th asked unanimous consent that HR 1304 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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 719. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

The following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute was previously read.

The following amendment was read:

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Representative Abrams of the 89th offers the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to HB 837 (LC 41 0173S) by deleting "as a precedent to probation" on lines 199 through 200 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
at the rate not to exceed the amount charged for felony probation supervision services by the Department of Corrections

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock
Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler N Channell Y Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans E Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight E Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak
Parrish Y Parsons N Peake Y Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett Y Quick N Ramsey Y Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 84, nays 81.

The amendment was adopted.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Abrams of the 89th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 837 by replacing line 206 with the following: (2) The running of a probated sentence may be tolled upon:

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger Y Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas Y Chandler N Channell Y Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan Y Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans E Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin N Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight E Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak
Parrish Y Parsons N Peake N Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick N Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 98, nays 69.

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton N Tankersley Y Tanner N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner
Vacant Vacant Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

The amendment was adopted.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Abrams of the 89th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 837 by replacing lines 207 through 211 with the following: (A) The failure of a probationer to report to his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed or failure to appear in court for a probation revocation hearing; either of such failures may be evidenced by an affidavit from the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, setting forth such failure and stating efforts made by the probation officer to contact the probationer.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Abrams 89th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 837 by replacing lines 212 through 217 with the following: (B) Before any probated misdemeanor sentence may be tolled, the court shall issue a rule nisi requiring the probationer to appear in court for a hearing on whether the probated sentence will be tolled. Said rule nisi may be served by certified mail or by personal service. Should the probationer fail to appear at the hearing, the court may, in its discretion, toll the probated sentence.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly N Black Y Braddock
Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo N Duncan Y Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans

Y Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin N Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parrish Y Parsons N Peake Y Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett Y Quick N Ramsey

Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover N Strickland Y Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Taylor, D N Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner
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N Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

E Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight E Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall Y Rice N Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 97, nays 72.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that HB 837 be placed upon the table.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson
Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans E Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders

N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 108, nays 60.

The motion prevailed.

HB 741. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for 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 Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for 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:

SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, is amended by revising Code Section 12-5-30.3, relating to sludge land application systems, as follows:
"12-5-30.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Sludge' means the solid or semisolid residue generated at a waste-water treatment or pretreatment plant. Such term specifically excludes treated effluent, septage, and sludge that has been treated to further reduce pathogens by such processes as composting, heat drying, or heat treating. (2) 'Sludge land application' means the placement of sludge on or under the ground surface for the purpose of sludge disposal, soil conditioning, or agricultural enhancement. Such term specifically excludes the disposal of sludge in a permitted landfill. (b)(1) No person shall operate a sludge land application system without first securing the approval of the director. The director may include this approval and approval requirements in a permit issued under Code Section 12-5-30. (2) Prior to the issuance of any permit for a sludge land application system, the director shall require written verification to be furnished by the applicant that the proposed facility complies with applicable local zoning or land use ordinances, if any. (c) The Board of Natural Resources shall adopt technical regulations governing sludge land application and procedural regulations for approval of sludge land application systems, including public notice and public hearing requirements. All public hearings shall be conducted by the division and the applicant for the permit within the jurisdiction of the local governing authority where the proposed sludge land application site is located. (d) The local governing authority in which a sludge land application site is located may assess upon the generator of the sludge and the owner of the sludge land application site reasonable fees for environmental monitoring of the site and may hire persons to monitor the site. Payment of the assessed fee shall be made prior to the application of sludge. Failure to pay such fees, if assessed, shall be grounds for the local governing authority to seek an injunction to stop the land application of sludge. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the land application of sludge which is generated by the treatment of industrial process waste water only. (e) Any person who violates this Code section, regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources pursuant to this Code section, or any permit or approval requirements of the director issued pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the civil penalties and the criminal penalties contained in Code Sections 12-5-52 and 12-553."
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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns E Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton
Efstration Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans E Fleming Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B Y Sims, C

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Vacant Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

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

The following communications were received:
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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February 4, 2014

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 6TH 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 6th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on February 12, 2014, at 2:00 P.M.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 6th 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 6th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

WRA:dd

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 4, 2014

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

CAUCUS TO ELECT 12TH 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

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hereby called for the purpose of electing the member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on February 12, 2014, at 3:00 P.M.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 12th 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 12th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

WRA:dd

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 one page lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on the 4th day of February, 2014, in District 2 State Representative in Catoosa, Walker and Whitfield Counties to fill the vacancy.

Having received the majority of the votes cast, Thomas S. Tarvin, 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 10th day of February, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Fourteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Eighth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

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Georgia Secretary of State Election Report

Special Election Official Results

February 4, 2014 Special Election Runoff

State Contest State Representative, District 2

County CATOOSA
WALKER
WHITFIELD
Total:

Choice NEAL FLORENCE (R) STEVE TARVIN (R)
Votes For Seat In County: NEAL FLORENCE (R) STEVE TARVIN (R)
Votes For Seat In County: NEAL FLORENCE (R) STEVE TARVIN (R)
Votes For Seat In County: NEAL FLORENCE (R) STEVE TARVIN (R)
Total Votes For Seat:

Votes 166 355 521
1,397 1,262 2,659
86 308 394 1,649 1,925 3,574

Votes % 31.86% 68.14%
52.54% 47.46%
21.83% 78.17%
46.14% 53.86%

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 one page lists the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on the 4th day of February, 2014, in District 22 State Representative in Cherokee, Forsyth and Fulton Counties to fill the vacancy.

Having received the majority of the votes cast, Samuel Keller Moore, 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 10th day of February, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Fourteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Eighth.

(SEAL)

/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

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Georgia Secretary of State Election Report

Special Election Official Results

February 4, 2014 Special Election Runoff

State Contest

County

State Representative, District 22 CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

FULTON

Total:

Choice MEAGAN BIELLO (R) SAM MOORE (R)
Votes For Seat In County: MEAGAN BIELLO (R) SAM MOORE (R)
Votes For Seat In County: MEAGAN BIELLO (R) SAM MOORE (R)
Votes For Seat In County: MEAGAN BIELLO (R) SAM MOORE (R)
Total Votes For Seat:

Votes 1,026 1,285 2,311 73 209 282 14 26 40 1,113 1,520 2,633

Votes % 44.40% 55.60%
25.89% 74.11%
35.00% 65.00%
42.27% 57.73%

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
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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.
The following communication was received:
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 22 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/ Samuel K. Moore STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me,

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This 11th day of February, 2014.

/s/ Michael P. Boggs Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia

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

E Abrams Alexander
E Allison Atwood
E Ballinger Barr
E Battles E Beasley-Teague
Bell Bennett Bentley E Benton Beverly E Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M E Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke E Coomer

E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo
E Duncan Dutton Efstration England
E Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming
E Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye
E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory

Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts E Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Black of the 174th, Bruce of the 61st, Cooper of the 43rd, Dollar of the 45th, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Peake of the 141st, Randall of the 142nd, Stephenson of the 90th, and Weldon of the 3rd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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Prayer was offered by Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis, III, Destiny World Church, Austell, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 970. By Representatives Gregory of the 34th and Stover of the 71st:
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 all laws relating to traffic-control signal monitoring devices; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 971. By Representative Rogers of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to provide certain notice by health care practitioners to patients with regard to their license; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to require that advertisements identify a health care practitioner's license; to require identifiers and signage; to provide for violations; 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 972. By Representative Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to child custody proceedings, so as to make legislative findings; to provide for a limitation on the definition of the term "actual harm"; to provide for certain requirements for parenting plans; to provide requirements for a finding of actual harm to a child; to provide for the burden of proof; to prohibit certain restrictions on parents in parenting plans; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 973. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 975. By Representatives Carson of the 46th and Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible person liability for trust

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fund taxes, so as to revise the provisions regarding personal liability of persons responsible for tax collection and remittance; 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 976. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Yates of the 73rd and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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 977. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 51st, Evans of the 42nd, Fleming of the 121st, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.

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HB 979. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such 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 Governmental Affairs.
HB 980. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and Bruce of the 61st:
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 definition; 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 981. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Mayo of the 84th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, so as to provide for the appointment of a temporary replacement officer 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 Governmental Affairs.

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HB 982. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.
HB 985. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Teasley of the 37th 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 change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 986. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 987. By Representative Gregory of the 34th:
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 provide that public schools shall permit home study students to take the Scholastic Assessment Test without additional fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1302. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt and dedicating a bridge in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1303. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1305. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION creating the CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HR 1329. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Williamson of the 115th, Dickerson of the 113th, Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th and others:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the Stanton Springs Parkway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1330. By Representatives Mosby of the 83rd, Henson of the 86th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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 992. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Roberts of the 155th, Rice of the 95th, Black of the 174th and Powell of the 32nd:

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 regarding the uniform rules of the road, so as to require the securing or containing of live animals in the back of motor vehicles operated on certain roads; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a fine; to specify the basis for probable cause; to provide for related matters; 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 were read the second time:

HB 952 HB 954 HB 956 HB 958 HB 960 HB 962 HB 964 HB 966 HB 968 HB 974 HB 984 HR 1283

HB 953 HB 955 HB 957 HB 959 HB 961 HB 963 HB 965 HB 967 HB 969 HB 983 HR 1282

Representative England of the 116th 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 697 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 744 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 116th
Chairman
Representative Carter of the 175th 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 436 Do Pass HB 739 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carter of the 175th
Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
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

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Modified Open Rule

HB 477 HB 516
HB 758 HB 840 HB 849

Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit (Ret-Powell-171st) Retirement and pensions; election to participate in Regents Retirement Plan in lieu of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall be revocable at will; provide (Substitute)(Ret-Coomer-14th) Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court (Judy-Coomer-14th) Insurance; persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; clarify (Ins-Golick-40th) Insurance; excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; provide (Ins-Maxwell-17th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 773

Crimes and offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions (Substitute)(PS&HS-Dickey-140th)

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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to

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require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 305. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 4th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stop-work order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 322. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 329. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th and Tippins of the 37th:
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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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 House:
HR 1304. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 305. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 4th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stop-work order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; 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 Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 322. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

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SB 329. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th and Tippins of the 37th:
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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; 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 Education.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Williams of the 168th and Holt of the 112th.
Pursuant to HR 1307, the House commended Cole Simmons and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
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 610. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; to provide for penalties; 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to

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change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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 Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11-103, relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street, as follows:
"16-11-103. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, or shotgun. (2) 'Public highway' means every public street, road, and highway in this state. (3) 'Sport shooting range' means an area designated and operated by a person or entity for the sport shooting of firearms, target practice, trapshooting, skeet shooting, or shooting sporting clays and not available for such use by the general public without payment of a fee, membership contribution, or dues or without the invitation of an authorized person, or any area so designated and operated by a unit of government, regardless of the terms of admission thereto. (4 ) 'Unit of government' means any of the departments, agencies, authorities, or political subdivisions of the state, cities, municipal corporations, townships, or villages and any of their respective departments, agencies, or authorities. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) or (d) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when, without legal justification, he discharges a gun or pistol to discharge a firearm on or within 50 yards of a public highway or street. (c) This Code section shall not apply to a discharge of a firearm which occurs within 50 yards of a public highway if such discharge occurs at:

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(1) An indoor or outdoor sport shooting range; (2) Facilities used for firearm or hunting safety courses sponsored by a unit of government, nonprofit corporation, or commercial enterprise; or (3) The business location of any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, or corporation licensed as a firearm dealer pursuant to Chapter 16 of Title 43. (d) This Code section shall not apply to any person engaged in legal hunting which occurs within 50 yards of a public highway; provided, however, that such exception shall not apply to legal hunting within an incorporated municipality of this state. (e) Any person who violates subsection (b) of the Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

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:

E Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood E Ballinger Y Barr E Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black E Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 2.

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

HB 840. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; 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 Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood E Ballinger Y Barr E Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

N Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Pak Y Parrish

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton

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Y Black E Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Parsons Peake
Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey
Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 2.

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

HB 477. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Maxwell of the 17th, Lindsey of the 54th and Golick of the 40th:

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 the payment for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date 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.

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

E Abrams Y Alexander E Allison

E Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L

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Y Anderson Y Atwood E Ballinger Y Barr E Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black E Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D
Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 2.

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

HB 849. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Shaw of the 176th and Rogers of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 63 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to provide that excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; to provide excess wear and use waivers exemption from insurance laws; to provide for definitions; to provide for the offer and sale of waivers to borrowers; to provide for changes to reimbursement to creditor, assignee coverage, and continuation of coverage; to provide for changes to written disclosure provisions; to provide for cancellation of agreement changes; to provide for cross-references; to provide for revisions to the authority of the

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Commissioner and 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 Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood E Ballinger Y Barr E Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black E Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were postponed until the next legislative day:

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HB 516. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:

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 transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 758. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to provide 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 1334. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Atwood of the 179th, Lumsden of the 12th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Stan Phillips and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1335. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Stover of the 71st, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2013-2014 McIntosh High School cheerleading squad and inviting the team and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1285 Do Pass HR 1309 Do Pass

HR 1286 Do Pass HR 1312 Do Pass

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The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1285. By Representatives Bentley of the 139th, Smyre of the 135th, Prince of the 127th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending Fort Valley State University, recognizing February 12, 2014, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol, and inviting representatives from Fort Valley State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1286. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Troy Peco and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1309. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1312. By Representative Talton of the 147th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton for his service to the State of Georgia 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 1336. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 98th, Kirby of the 114th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Joan Zellner; and for other purposes.
HR 1337. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Rutledge of the 109th, Kirby of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2014, as the 160th anniversary of the founding of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HR 1338. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION congratulating T. Eric Ponder and Tammy Massengale Ponder on their marriage; and for other purposes.
HR 1339. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th, Sims of the 123rd, Clark of the 98th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; and for other purposes.
HR 1340. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 101st, Sims of the 123rd, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1341. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Acworth Police Department for its involvement in the Covering the Bases Event; and for other purposes.
HR 1342. By Representative Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Brandon Keith Huff Bennings; and for other purposes.
HR 1343. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Southwestern Judicial Circuit Bar Association and recognizing Superior Court Judge Rucker Smith, Patrick Calcutt, Esquire, Kevin Kwashnak, Esquire, and Alicia Page, Esquire; and for other purposes.
HR 1344. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Dudgeon of the 25th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-29, 2014, as Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolution of the House was read:
HR 1333. 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 of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Tuesday, February 11, 2014, through Thursday, March 20, 2014, shall be as follows:
Tuesday, February 11 ...............................................................in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, February 12 .................................... through Sunday, February 16 in adjournment Monday, February 17 ............................................................... in session for legislative day 22 Tuesday, February 18 ..............................................................in session for legislative day 23 Wednesday, February 19 ..........................................................in session for legislative day 24 Thursday, February 20 ..............................................................in session for legislative day 25 Friday, February 21 ...................................................................in session for legislative day 26 Saturday, February 22 through Sunday, February 23 ......................................... in adjournment Monday, February 24 ............................................................... in session for legislative day 27 Tuesday, February 25 ...............................................................in session for legislative day 28 Wednesday, February 26 ..........................................................in session for legislative day 29 Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2 ............................................... in adjournment Monday, March 3 .....................................................................in session for legislative day 30 Tuesday, March 4 ......................................................................in session for legislative day 31 Wednesday, March 5.................................................................in session for legislative day 32 Thursday, March 6 .....................................................................in session for legislative day 33 Friday, March 7 ........................................................................in session for legislative day 34 Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9 ..................................................... in adjournment Monday, March 10 ...................................................................in session for legislative day 35 Tuesday, March 11 ...................................................................in session for legislative day 36 Wednesday, March ..............................................................12 in session for legislative day 37 Thursday, March ..................................................................13 in session for legislative day 38 Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17 .................................................... in adjournment Tuesday, March 18 ....................................................................in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, March 19 ........................................................................................ in adjournment Thursday, March 20 ..................................................................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:

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E Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood E Ballinger Y Barr E Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black E Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton
Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Vacant Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0.

The Resolution was adopted.

Representative O`Neal of the 146th asked unanimous consent that HR 1333 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 17, 2014, and the motion prevailed.

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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, February 17, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, February 17, 2014
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 following communication was received:
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
HOUSE DISTRICT 2 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/ Thomas S. Tarvin STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me,

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This 11th day of February, 2014.

/s/ Billy E. Mullinax Judge, State Court of Walker County

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

Abrams Alexander Allison E Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler E Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming E Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston E Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake E Pezold Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw E Sims, B Sims, C

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Dukes of the 154th, Jacobs of the 80th, Mosby of the 83rd, Powell of the 32nd, Rice of the 95th, and Stephenson of the 90th.

They wished to be recorded as present.

Prayer was offered by Pastor Adam Godbold, Faith Methodist Church, Marietta, Georgia.

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The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 245 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 17, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
I was absent from the House of Representatives on Monday, February 10, and Tuesday, February 11, 2014 due to weather related issues.
I could not be present for these two legislative days.
Sincerely,
/s/ Earl Ehrhart House District 36
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 988. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th and Smyre of the 135th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Claims Advisory Board, so as to provide for compensation of persons wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for recommendations by the board as to payment of compensation; to provide for procedural rules; to provide for claims for compensation; to provide for uniform standards for compensation; to provide when compensation may be recommended and the factors to be considered; to provide for limitations of claims; to provide for reports on claims being transmitted to the General Assembly; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 989. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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 990. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Nimmer of the 178th and Ramsey of the 72nd:
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 the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 991. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia creating within Fulton County the Fulton County Industrial District and prohibiting the governing authority of Fulton County from levying any tax for educational purposes within such district; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 993. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Jones of the 62nd and Randall of the 142nd:
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 postconviction relief; to provide for compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 994. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Buckner of the 137th, Harbin of the 122nd and Jordan of the 77th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates to promote beneficial causes or identify certain individuals, so as to provide for a special emblem or logo in lieu of the requirement that the words "alternative fueled vehicle" be imprinted upon the license plate for certain types of vehicles utilizing alternative fuel; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 995. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia," approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 996. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Lumsden of the 12th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Efstration of the 104th:
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 for insurance compliance self-evaluative privilege; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for an insurance compliance self-evaluative audit document as privileged information; to provide for inadmissibility in certain legal actions; to provide for applications and exceptions; to provide for the burden of proof; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HR 1331. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Epps of the 144th and Pruett of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Laurens County Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers and dedicating an intersection in their memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1332. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Talton of the 147th, Smyre of the 135th and England of the 116th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1345. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Kaiser of the 59th, Evans of the 42nd, Fludd of the 64th, Glanton of the 75th and others:
A RESOLUTION affirming Georgia's adoption of the Common Core Standards; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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

HB 970 HB 972 HB 975 HB 977 HB 979 HB 981 HB 985 HB 987 HR 1302 HR 1305 HR 1330 SB 305 SB 329

HB 971 HB 973 HB 976 HB 978 HB 980 HB 982 HB 986 HB 992 HR 1303 HR 1329 SB 290 SB 322

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 22nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:
DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 762 HR 1158
HR 1159

Motor vehicles and traffic; procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; provide (MotV-Harrell-106th) Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage (IntCMartin-49th) Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage (IntCMartin-49th)

Modified Open Rule

HB 744

General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 (Substitute)(App-Ralston-7th)

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HB 820 HB 842 HR 1055

Condominium associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Powell-171st) Appeal and error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions (Judy-Willard-51st) Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; repeal or amend; encourage (Ins-Atwood-179th)

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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate and House:

SB 294. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Crane of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, lowvoltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class II may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LVA, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to change certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 301. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th and Crane of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 862. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Dollar of the 45th, Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st and others:
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, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; 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 494. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Cheokas of the 138th and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to provide for the installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide for adequate visual warning in the use of private airstrips; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers, authority, and duties of the Department of Transportation; to provide for a schedule of installation fees; to impose a penalty; to provide an appeal process; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; 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 1333. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 294. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Crane of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class II may perform lowvoltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to change certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
SB 301. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th and Crane of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Frazier of the 126th et al., Sims of the 169th, Hugley of the 136th, Jordan of the 77th, Taylor of the 79th et al., Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Mabra of the 63rd, and Rogers of the 10th.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 820. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Evans of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation 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 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation 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. Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, is amended by revising subsection (h) and adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(h) The association shall have the capacity, power, and standing to institute, intervene in, prosecute, represent in, or defend, in its own name, litigation, administrative or other proceedings of any kind concerning claims or other matters relating to any portions of the units or common elements which the association has the responsibility to administer, repair, or maintain; and such capacity, power, and standing shall not be waived, abridged, modified, or removed by any provision of any contract or document, including the condominium instruments, that were recorded, entered into, or established prior to the expiration of the period of the declarant's right to control the association as set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 44-3-101. (i) This Code section shall not alter, modify, or remove the association's obligation to comply with Part 2A of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8."
SECTION 2. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

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

HB 762. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rutledge of the 109th, Chapman of the 167th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th and others:

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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 provide for procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler E Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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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 516. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
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 transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
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 transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement and pensions, is amended by revising Code Section 47-3-68, relating to membership of eligible university system employees in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, as follows: "47-3-68. (a)(1) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply to persons employed prior to July 1, 2008. As used in this Code section, the term 'eligible university system employee' means faculty and principal administrators employed by the University System of Georgia, as designated by regulations of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, who are: (A) Employed on or after July 1, 1990, and are eligible for membership in the retirement system provided for in this chapter as of the date of employment; or

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(B) Members of the retirement system provided for in this chapter on July 1, 1990, with less than ten years of creditable service on that date. (2) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply to persons first or again employed on or after July 1, 2008. As used in this Code section, the term 'eligible university system employee' means faculty members or exempt employees within the meaning of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 201, et seq., who are eligible for membership in the retirement system provided for in this chapter as of the date of such employment. (b) Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any eligible university system employee may withdraw from or decline membership in the retirement system provided for in this chapter and participate in the optional retirement plan provided for in Chapter 21 of this title as provided in this Code section. (c) Members of the retirement system provided for in this chapter who were eligible university system employees on July 1, 1990, shall have the option to withdraw from this retirement system and participate in the optional retirement plan provided for in Chapter 21 of this title. Members exercising said option, which shall be irrevocable except for the revocation provided in subsection (g) of this Code section, shall forfeit all rights under this retirement system except that they shall have the right to have their accumulated contributions under this retirement system transferred to the optional retirement plan. Upon such election's becoming effective, the board of trustees shall transfer the member's accumulated contributions directly to the optional retirement plan to purchase benefits thereunder and the funds so transferred will not be made available to the member except as a participant in the optional retirement plan. The option provided for in this Code section shall be exercised by filing a written notification thereof with the board of trustees and with the employer by not later than July 31, 1991. The effective date of the option and transfer for each member who elects to become a new participant in the optional retirement plan shall be August 1, 1991. The failure to exercise the option by July 31, 1991, shall be an irrevocable election to remain a member of this retirement system; provided, however, that such irrevocable decision may revoked as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (d) Eligible university system employees employed on or after July 1, 1990, shall, within 30 days immediately following the effective date of their employment, make an irrevocable decision to be a member of this retirement system or participate in the optional retirement plan provided for in Chapter 21 of this title; provided, however, that such employees employed on or after July 1, 1995, shall make such irrevocable decision within 60 days immediately following the effective date of their employment; provided, however, that such irrevocable decision may revoked as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. A written statement of the decision shall be filed with the employer and with the board of trustees and shall be effective from the date of employment. If an eligible university system employee fails to file a statement of decision provided for in this subsection, such failure shall be an irrevocable election to become a member of the retirement system provided for in this chapter; provided, however, that such irrevocable decision may be revoked as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section.

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(e) Any former member of this retirement system who is presently a participant in the optional retirement plan provided for in Chapter 21 of this title shall have the right to have the former member's accumulated contributions to this retirement system transferred to said optional retirement plan. Such right shall be exercised by filing a written notification thereof with the board of trustees by not later than July 31, 1991. After receiving such notification, the board of trustees shall, by not later than October 1, 1991, transfer the former member's accumulated contributions directly to the optional retirement plan to purchase benefits thereunder and the funds so transferred will not be made available to the former member except as a participant in the optional retirement plan. (f) Any member of this retirement system who was employed on July 1, 2004, as an assistant coach by the athletic department of a state university may make an irrevocable decision to participate in the optional retirement plan provided by Chapter 21 of this title; provided, however, that such decision may be revoked as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. Such election shall be made to the employer and the board of trustees not later than August 31, 2004. The board of trustees shall transfer to such member's account in such optional retirement plan all employer and employee contributions made by or on behalf of such member together with regular interest thereon. (g)(1) Any eligible university system employee who made an irrevocable decision to decline membership in this retirement system and participate in the regents retirement plan created by Chapter 21 of this title may nevertheless revoke such election and become or again become a member of this retirement system as provided in this subsection. (2) Any person desiring to revoke his or her participation in the regents retirement plan as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall notify the board of trustees of this retirement system in such manner as the board deems appropriate, and such person shall become an active member of this retirement system on the first day of the month following the month in which such notification is received by the board. (3) Any person who becomes a member of this retirement system pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection may obtain creditable service for prior service while he or she was participating in the regents retirement plan; provided, however, that such creditable service must be obtained in a one-time application and upon payment of the full amount owing in one payment. The member may obtain credit for all or any portion of such prior service. In order to obtain such creditable service, the member shall pay to the board of trustees such sum as the member desires. Such payment may be made by instrument or by a direct rollover from another eligible retirement plan including, without limitation, the regents retirement plan, but only if such rollover is authorized by the federal Internal Revenue Code. Upon receipt of such funds, the board of trustees shall credit the member with only so much creditable service as such amount will warrant without creating any actuarial accrued unfunded liability as to this retirement system, up to the actual number of years of eligible prior service as calculated by the board of trustees.

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(4) Any person desiring to exercise the election provided in this subsection shall submit his or her application, together with any sum he or she desires to pay or transfer to this retirement system pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection, as follows: (A) For any person who is in employment on July 1, 2014, who has at least five years of employment as an eligible university system employee, not later than December 31, 2014; (B) For any person who is in employment on July 1, 2014, who has less than five years of employment as an eligible university system employee, any time during the sixth year of his or her employment as an eligible university system employee; and (C) For any person who first or again becomes employed as an eligible university system employee after July 1, 2014, any time during the sixth year of his or her employment as an eligible university system employee."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2014, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

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

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Coomer of the 14th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Retirement substitute to HB 516 by inserting "be" between "may" and "revoked" on lines 49 and 57.

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger

Y Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh
Dempsey Y Dickerson

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett

N McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre

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N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black
Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M N Carson Y Carter N Casas N Chandler E Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman N Cooke

N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins N Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby N Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake E Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice
Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler N Sharper N Shaw E Sims, B

N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner
Waites Y Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 92, nays 70.

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

HB 842. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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 758. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Coomer of the 14th offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 758 by replacing line 11 with the following: This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

HR 1158. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th, Geisinger of the 48th and Smith of the 70th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier N Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. E Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw E Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 163, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 1159. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th, Geisinger of the 48th and Smith of the 70th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar
Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier N Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. E Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 6.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 12:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1348. By Representative Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1349. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Tanner of the 9th, Peake of the 141st, Efstration of the 104th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Shaw and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1350. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Pak of the 108th, Bell of the 58th, Carter of the 175th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2014, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol and inviting the Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1351. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Peake of the 141st, Epps of the 144th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2014, as Macon-Bibb County Day at the state capitol and inviting citizens and public officials from MaconBibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1133 Do Pass HR 1246 Do Pass HR 1348 Do Pass

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The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1133. By Representatives Epps of the 144th and Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION commending Fred Bright and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1246. By Representatives England of the 116th, McCall of the 33rd, Dickson of the 6th, Burns of the 159th, Roberts of the 155th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the FFA Organization, recognizing February 18, 2014, as FFA Day at the state capitol, and inviting the Georgia FFA association to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1348. By Representative Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV 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 1352. By Representative Dollar of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colin Humble; and for other purposes.
HR 1353. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Julia Gamble, Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1354. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zachary Chatham, Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1355. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Kimmel, Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 1356. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Sanford Freeman, Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1357. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kris Plummer, Jefferson High School's Teacher of the Year and Jefferson City School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1358. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Marin of the 96th, Hamilton of the 24th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2014, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1359. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dukes of the 154th and Rynders of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff Sinyard for his years of service; and for other purposes.
HR 1360. By Representatives Greene of the 151st, Dukes of the 154th, Rynders of the 152nd and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Flint RiverQuarium Environmental Education Center; and for other purposes.
HR 1361. By Representatives Kidd of the 145th, Harbin of the 122nd, Sharper of the 177th, Douglas of the 78th, McClain of the 100th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jovon Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 1362. By Representative Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Military College Junior College Football Program; and for other purposes.
HR 1363. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Channell of the 120th and Fleming of the 121st:

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A RESOLUTION commending Stevie Harrison, Brandon Priest, Alex Moore, and Muhammed Abdellatif; and for other purposes.

HR 1364. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Coleman of the 97th, Morgan of the 39th, Chandler of the 105th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-29, 2014, as Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1365. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Brockway of the 102nd, Caldwell of the 131st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Michael C. Clark; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 1055. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Stephens of the 164th, Spencer of the 180th, Burns of the 159th, Williams of the 168th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the repeal or amendment of the BiggertWaters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Waites of the 60th was excused from voting on HR 1055.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows
Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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Y Benton Beverly
Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Kidd Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake E Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 147, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:
PART I
The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds

$42,357,959,940

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,114,901,213

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$97,386,835

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$102,841,170

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$14,163,709

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,302,803

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA $1,143,641,430

20.205)

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$75,782,283

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,906,108

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$20,411,154

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,379,817,872

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$47,733,582

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$1,957,150

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$88,297,423

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$330,521,006

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$346,086,058

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,382,501,030

Federal Recovery Funds

$63,242,433

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,242,433

Other Funds

$5,615,625,853

Agency Funds

$3,079,731,888

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities

$139,386,524

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$291,484,134

Prior Year Funds - Other

$580,253

Records Center Storage Fee

$592,381

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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

597
$2,103,850,673 $20,836,744,620
$1,784,064 $264,217,234 $947,948,052 $1,005,757,534 $167,756,401 $18,306,819,505 $142,461,830 $3,727,445,821 $3,170,009,742 $280,857,262 $62,643,777 $52,199,835 $161,735,205

Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

1.3. Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

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

$1,009,608

State Funds

$1,009,608

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

598 State General Funds

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE $1,009,608

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$18,705,323

State Funds

$18,705,323

State General Funds

$18,705,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $18,416,477

$18,416,477

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$122,197 $166,649

$122,197 $166,649

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,705,323

$18,705,323

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$5,734,042

State Funds

$5,734,042

State General Funds

$5,734,042

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,637,002

$4,637,002

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,826

$15,826

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$30,469

$30,469

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Transfer funds from the Fiscal Office program based on projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,050,745 $5,734,042

$1,050,745 $5,734,042

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

$1,273,514

State Funds

$1,273,514

State General Funds

$1,273,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,296,176

$2,296,176

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$8,346

$8,346

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$16,060

$16,060

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,677

$3,677

Transfer funds to the Ancillary Activities program based ($1,050,745)

($1,050,745)

on projected expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

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

$3,036,309

State Funds

$3,036,309

State General Funds

$3,036,309

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$26,662 $57,152

$26,662 $57,152

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds

$33,090,200

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$550,000 $550,000 $32,450,200 $32,450,200
$90,000 $90,000

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

$28,881,479

Other Funds

$550,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$550,000

State Funds

$28,241,479

State General Funds

$28,241,479

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $26,563,929

$27,245,929

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$156,250

$156,250

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$521,300

$521,300

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Eliminate other funds for audit services of the American

$0

($42,000)

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

retention initiatives.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,241,479

$28,881,479

4.2. Departmental Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

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Total Funds

$1,742,089

State Funds

$1,742,089

State General Funds

$1,742,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,669,749

$1,669,749

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$25,000

$25,000

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$45,700

$45,700

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,640

$1,640

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,742,089

$1,742,089

4.3. Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the

Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in connection

with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public

agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to

the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

Total Funds

$20,000

State Funds

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

4.4. 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

$251,872

State Funds

$251,872

State General Funds

$251,872

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$248,987

$248,987

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,885

$2,885

Amount appropriated in this Act

$251,872

$251,872

4.5. 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

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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

$2,194,760

State Funds

$2,194,760

State General Funds

$2,194,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,000

$35,000

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$56,100

$56,100

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$15,246,204 $150,000 $150,000
$15,096,204 $15,096,204

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

$15,246,204

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$15,096,204

State General Funds

$15,096,204

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,441,605

$14,591,605

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$68,714

$68,714

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

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July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Increase funds for one documents clerk position. Increase funds for two staff attorney positions. Eliminate one-time funds for e-voting software.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$292,312
$14,788 $52,159 $256,626 ($30,000) $15,096,204

$292,312
$14,788 $52,159 $256,626 ($30,000) $15,246,204

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

$17,746,909 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$1,144,998 $876,093 $268,905
$14,048,976 $14,048,976

6.1. Accountability Courts

Purpose: 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 Accountability Court

Committee. 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 Funds

$437,718

State Funds

$437,718

State General Funds

$437,718

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$353,015

$353,015

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,483

$1,483

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,414

$4,414

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for one certification program officer

$78,806

$78,806

position.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$437,718

$437,718

6.2. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to oversee the state's court-

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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

$176,852

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

State Funds

$3,962

State General Funds

$3,962

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$172,890

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,962

$3,962

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,962

$176,852

6.4. 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

$1,174,992

Other Funds

$703,203

Agency Funds

$703,203

State Funds

$471,789

State General Funds

$471,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$471,789

$1,174,992

Increase funds for one educational event coordinator

$0

$0

position for the training of judges. (H:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$471,789

$1,174,992

6.5. Judicial Council
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

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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 Funds

$14,630,148

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

$11,808,308

State General Funds

$11,808,308

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for a Family Law Information Center in the Pataula Circuit. (H:No)
Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence. (H:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence; administrative costs shall not exceed 2%.)
Increase funds for one executive director position for the Council of Probate Court Judges. (H:No)
Increase funds for operating expenses for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

$10,178,804 $42,385
$147,851 ($9,750) $0
$772,502
$0 $66,320

$13,000,644 $42,385
$147,851 ($9,750) $0
$772,502
$0 $66,320

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

$395,867

$395,867

Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing portal for all courts.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in real estate rentals.

$208,000 $6,329

$208,000 $6,329

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,808,308

$14,630,148

6.6. 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

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Judicial Conduct; and investigate allegations of unethical campaign practices.

Total Funds

$527,199

State Funds

$527,199

State General Funds

$527,199

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$518,504

$518,504

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,187 $6,508

$2,187 $6,508

Amount appropriated in this Act

$527,199

$527,199

6.7. 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

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,941,262

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,493,806

State General Funds

$1,493,806

$7,476,720 $447,456 $447,456
$7,029,264 $7,029,264

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,483,391

$1,930,847

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,415

$10,415

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,493,806

$1,941,262

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

$5,535,458

State Funds

$5,535,458

State General Funds

$5,535,458

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.
Increase funds for Juvenile Judges' Grants to counties.

$7,505 $223,558

$7,505 $223,558

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

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

$185,580

State Funds

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

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

$67,773,493 $65,971,366 $65,971,366 $1,802,127 $1,802,127

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courts per Ga. Const., Art. VI, Sec. VIII. Para I and OCGA 15-18.

Total Funds

$61,245,299

State Funds

$59,443,172

State General Funds

$59,443,172

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,802,127

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,802,127

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $56,952,881

$58,755,008

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$434,039

$434,039

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$882,309

$882,309

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Annualize funds for two Assistant District Attorneys to

$104,522

$104,522

reflect the new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and

Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013

Session).

Increase funds for 35 additional assistant district

$0

$0

attorneys. (H:No)

Increase funds for personal services to reflect

$867,160

$867,160

promotional increases for experienced assistant district

attorneys.

Increase funds for travel and training for district

$150,000

$150,000

attorneys.

Provide funds for two Assistant District Attorneys to

$52,261

$52,261

reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross

Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$59,443,172

$61,245,299

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

$6,342,614

State Funds

$6,342,614

State General Funds

$6,342,614

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,920,071

$5,920,071

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$34,941
$275,601 $15,158

$34,941
$275,601 $15,158

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in risk premiums.
Increase funds for personal services to reflect promotional increases for experienced attorneys. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$96,843 $0
$6,342,614

$96,843 $0
$6,342,614

Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$64,752,116 $64,752,116 $64,752,116

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

$1,353,844

State Funds

$1,353,844

State General Funds

$1,353,844

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for operating expenses. (H:No)
Increase funds for personal services for a project coordinator position. (H:No)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (H:No)

$11,602
$25,111 $0 $0 $0

$11,602
$25,111 $0 $0 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

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

$2,518,217

State Funds

$2,518,217

State General Funds

$2,518,217

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for operating expenses.
Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (H:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $2,383,335
$20,602
$46,229 $50,000 $18,051
$0 $2,518,217

Total Funds $2,383,335
$20,602
$46,229 $50,000 $18,051
$0 $2,518,217

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

$60,880,055

State Funds

$60,880,055

State General Funds

$60,880,055

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$58,555,362

$58,555,362

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$422,572

$422,572

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$310,583

$310,583

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,423

$5,423

Increase funds for personal services for salary increases

$133,674

$133,674

for secretaries.

Increase funds for personal services for two law clerk

$122,472

$122,472

positions.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

$691,149

$691,149

Annualize funds for two new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).

$350,207

$350,207

Increase funds for personal services eliminated in

$168,558

$168,558

previous budget reductions.

Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for

($60,500)

($60,500)

new judgeships in Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth circuits

created in SB 356 (2012 Session).

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

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share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (H:No) Provide funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$180,555 $60,880,055

$180,555 $60,880,055

Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$12,219,427 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $10,359,604 $10,359,604

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

$12,219,427

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$10,359,604

State General Funds

$10,359,604

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,392,560

$11,252,383

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$62,158

$62,158

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$175,267

$175,267

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$967

$967

Increase funds for contractual services for document

$27,408

$27,408

destruction.

Increase funds for contractual services to reflect an

$1,344

$1,344

adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

Increase funds for dues to the National Center for State

$27,414

$27,414

Courts.

Increase funds for a one-time purchase of computer

$306,785

$306,785

software.

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Increase funds for personal services for two staff attorney positions. Increase funds for personal services for one financial services position. Annualize funds for one staff attorney position. Reduce funds to digitize paper records.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$256,626
$64,156
$62,357 ($17,438) $10,359,604

$256,626
$64,156
$62,357 ($17,438) $12,219,427

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$22,236,130 $5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

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

$20,885,868

State Funds

$3,743,499

State General Funds

$3,743,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,142,369

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,142,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,626,413

$20,038,915

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$27,540

$27,540

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$89,546

$89,546

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase billings for TeamWorks Financials to reflect

$0

$729,867

statewide adjustments.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,743,499

$20,885,868

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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11.2. Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance 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

$1,350,262

State Funds

$1,350,262

State General Funds

$1,350,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$6,832 $18,694

$6,832 $18,694

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

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 Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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.

$199,816,433 $24,528,630 $16,318,336 $8,210,294
$4,898,113 $4,898,113
$170,389,690 $8,654,485
$161,735,205

12.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,729,732

12.2. Fleet Management Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide and manage a fuel

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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

12.3. Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services

for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel

Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job

descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation

practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

Total Funds

$8,654,485

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,654,485

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,654,485

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

$162,735,205

State Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$161,735,205

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$161,735,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,000,000

$162,735,205

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the General Liability Trust Fund premium.
Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium.

$0

$5,500,000

$0

($5,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,000,000

$162,735,205

12.5. State Purchasing Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to publicize government contract

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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

$10,912,634

Other Funds

$10,912,634

Agency Funds

$10,912,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$10,719,374

amended

The Department is authorized to retain only

$0

$193,260

$10,912,634 for Purchasing and $2,125,974 for

Departmental Administration, and shall provide a

payment of at least $1,006,740 to the Office of the State

Treasurer. All additional funds collected by the program

shall be remitted to the Office of the State Treasurer by

the end of the fiscal year.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$10,912,634

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

$1,460,421

Other Funds

$1,460,421

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,460,421

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

$39,506

State Funds

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

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

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agencies, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial

court with concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of Georgia which

will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$4,300,552

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,999,747

State General Funds

$2,999,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,890,660

$4,191,465

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for operating expenses.

$19,547
$52,622 $36,918

$19,547
$52,622 $36,918

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,999,747

$4,300,552

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

$4,104,897

Other Funds

$4,104,897

Agency Funds

$4,104,897

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

$858,860

State Funds

$858,860

State General Funds

$858,860

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$959,926

$959,926

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,792

$1,792

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,142
($106,000) $858,860

$3,142
($106,000) $858,860

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

$53,415,068 $7,346,873 $7,346,873 $1,920,794 $1,920,794 $44,147,401 $44,147,401

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

$2,910,273

State Funds

$2,910,273

State General Funds

$2,910,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,436) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

$18,900 $13,635 $22,368

$18,900 $13,635 $22,368

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

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;

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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

$32,152,569

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,837,012

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,837,012

Other Funds

$225,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$225,000

State Funds

$25,090,557

State General Funds

$25,090,557

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $23,607,081

$30,324,952

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$157,962

$157,962

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$414,615

$414,615

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$18,024

$18,024

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds for personal services to reflect Food

$892,875

$1,237,016

Safety Inspector salary adjustments ($388,702) and to

fill eight vacancies ($336,134). (H:Increase funds for

personal services to reflect Consumer Protection

inspector salary adjustments ($556,741) and to fill eight

vacancies ($336,134).)

Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of

$0

$0

Revenue to audit GATE program compliance. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,090,557

$32,152,569

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$4,599,816

State Funds

$4,599,816

State General Funds

$4,599,816

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$30,565

$30,565

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$73,835

$73,835

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,167

$2,167

Transfer funds to consolidate administrative functions

$75,000

$75,000

associated with the transfer of the Soil and Water

Conservation Commission.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,599,816

$4,599,816

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 the Market Bulletin.

Total Funds

$6,286,403

Other Funds

$411,171

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$411,171

State Funds

$5,875,232

State General Funds

$5,875,232

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,624,365

$6,035,536

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$30,087

$30,087

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$68,156

$68,156

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,624

$2,624

Provide marketing funds for the Georgia Grown

$150,000

$150,000

program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,875,232

$6,286,403

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the

Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and

monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,680,399

State Funds

$2,680,399

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State General Funds

$2,680,399

13.6. Soil and Water Conservation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and

improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the

uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing

grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source

pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and

teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to

landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation

control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing

assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing

funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and

sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$3,819,331

Federal Funds and Grants

$509,861

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$509,861

Other Funds

$1,284,623

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,284,623

State Funds

$2,024,847

State General Funds

$2,024,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$15,224

$15,224

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$41,020

$41,020

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,292

$1,292

Transfer funds and 28 positions from the Soil and Water $1,967,311

$3,761,795

Conservation Commission to consolidate operations

with the Department of Agriculture. (H:Transfer funds

and 26 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation

Commission to consolidate operations with the

Department of Agriculture.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,024,847

$3,819,331

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

13.7. 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

$966,277

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State Funds

$966,277

State General Funds

$966,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$954,918

$954,918

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$11,359

$11,359

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$966,277

$966,277

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$11,576,808 $11,576,808 $11,576,808

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

$227,776

State Funds

$227,776

State General Funds

$227,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$222,101

$222,101

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,406

$1,406

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,269

$4,269

Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,776

$227,776

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,047,883

State Funds

$2,047,883

State General Funds

$2,047,883

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,999,605

$1,999,605

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$12,991

$12,991

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,539
$1,748 $2,047,883

$33,539
$1,748 $2,047,883

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

$7,317,106

State Funds

$7,317,106

State General Funds

$7,317,106

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and retention of financial examiners.

$48,817
$127,043 $92,250

$48,817
$127,043 $92,250

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,317,106

$7,317,106

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and

enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible

application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,984,043

State Funds

$1,984,043

State General Funds

$1,984,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,512
$38,418 $1,984,043

$12,512
$38,418 $1,984,043

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds
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) 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

$1,165,222,811
$143,319,528 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $8,616,517
$47,525,299 $42,370,292 $5,155,007
$971,958,274 $961,703,136
$10,255,138
$2,419,710 $2,419,710

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,

have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive

gambling.

Total Funds

$88,964,683

Federal Funds and Grants

$43,876,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Other Funds

$11,568,720 $435,203

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300

State Funds

$44,653,249

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State General Funds

$44,653,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $44,056,612

$88,368,046

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$415,784

$415,784

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$180,853 $0

$180,853 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,653,249

$88,964,683

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

$345,999,004

Federal Funds and Grants

$38,480,753

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$12,336,582 $26,144,171

Other Funds

$26,931,226

Agency Funds

$26,931,226

State Funds

$280,587,025

State General Funds

$270,331,887

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $271,822,197

$337,234,176

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$572,819

$572,819

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Annualize the cost of 250 FY 2014 NOW and COMP

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet

the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($4,807,810)

($4,807,810)

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares.

($50,000)

($50,000)

Increase funds for developmental disabilities consumers

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

in community settings to comply with the requirements

of the DOJ Settlement Agreement (excludes waivers).

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Increase funds for 75 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 175 additional NOW and COMP for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Provide a 1/2% increase for developmental disabilities providers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,620,512
$0 $874,000 $280,587,025

$1,620,512
$0 $874,000 $345,999,004

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.

Total Funds

$88,730,414

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$88,703,914

State General Funds

$88,703,914

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $79,605,380

$79,631,880

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$528,754

$528,754

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$1,169,780 $7,400,000

$1,169,780 $7,400,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,703,914

$88,730,414

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$363,058,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,735,491

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,726,178 $2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,938,893

Other Funds

$2,220,095

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Agency Funds

$1,130,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$346,102,519

State General Funds

$346,102,519

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $306,451,600 amended

$323,407,186

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%.
Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$1,579,464
$1,578,851 ($762,618) $1,250,000

$1,579,464
$1,578,851 ($762,618) $1,250,000

Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.
Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$24,083,910
$3,944,626 $7,976,686

$24,083,910
$3,944,626 $7,976,686

Amount appropriated in this Act

$346,102,519

$363,058,105

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgian's with mental illness, mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,976,686

$14,306,755

amended

Reduce funds to reflect elimination of program

$0

($6,330,069)

activities.

Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services

($7,976,686)

($7,976,686)

program to properly align budget to expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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.

Total Funds

$11,391,581

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Federal Funds and Grants

$8,114,223

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
State Funds

$236,074 $7,878,149 $3,277,358

State General Funds

$3,277,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,271,577

$11,385,800

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$5,781

$5,781

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,277,358

$11,391,581

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

$12,221,610

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,398,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,398,692

State Funds

$8,822,918

State General Funds

$8,822,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,612,164

$12,010,856

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,820

$10,820

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,934

$9,934

Provide funds to Emory University School of Medicine for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment.

$190,000

$190,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,822,918

$12,221,610

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,193,233

State Funds

$5,193,233

State General Funds

$5,193,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,146,102
$13,443
$33,688 $5,193,233

Total Funds $5,146,102
$13,443
$33,688 $5,193,233

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

$62,226,055

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Other Funds

$7,437,531
$2,886,984 $2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$49,231,759

State General Funds

$49,231,759

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $74,968,576

$87,962,872

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,290

$35,290

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$108,136

$108,136

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health ($24,819,209)

($24,819,209)

(DCH) for foster care and adoption assistance members

who will be served through a care management

organization (CMO).

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($1,061,034)

($1,061,034)

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,231,759

$62,226,055

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 department.

Total Funds

$48,920,969

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Federal Funds and Grants

$11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$4,378,613 $7,336,971

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$37,183,252

State General Funds

$37,183,252

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $36,747,126

$48,484,843

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$172,581

$172,581

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$303,699

$303,699

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($40,154)

($40,154)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,183,252

$48,920,969

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$124,553,583

Other Funds

$15,220,361

Agency Funds

$13,767,030

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$106,913,512

State General Funds

$106,913,512

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds to the Adult Forensic Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$116,294,777 $740,882
$1,722,479 ($7,400,000) ($3,944,626)

$133,934,848 $740,882
$1,722,479 ($7,400,000) ($3,944,626)

Reduce contract funds for technical assistance, training and monitoring in state hospitals.

($500,000)

($500,000)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$106,913,512

$124,553,583

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and wellbeing of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use

and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Total Funds

$10,230,543

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
State Funds

$9,996,415 $234,128

State General Funds

$234,128

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$233,552

$10,229,967

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$193

$193

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$383

$383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$234,128

$10,230,543

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

$3,071,777

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,677,624

State Funds

$394,153

State General Funds

$394,153

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$144,153

$2,821,777

amended

Provide funds to Unlock the Waiting List for 64

$250,000

$250,000

additional supported employment slots for people with

developmental disabilities.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$394,153

$3,071,777

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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

$661,254

State Funds

$661,254

State General Funds

$661,254

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$645,407

$645,407

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,484

$3,484

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,363

$12,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$661,254

$661,254

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

$250,452,286 $172,892,464 $172,892,464
$13,180,869 $55,284
$13,125,585
$64,378,953 $64,378,953

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.

Total Funds

$573,714

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$75,116

Other Funds

$257,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$257,804

State Funds

$240,794

State General Funds

$240,794

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$230,652

$563,572

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,938

$1,938

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$8,204

$8,204

Amount appropriated in this Act

$240,794

$573,714

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

$3,799,087

Other Funds

$126,906

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126,906

State Funds

$3,672,181

State General Funds

$3,672,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,630,756

$3,757,662

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$8,944

$8,944

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,481

$32,481

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,672,181

$3,799,087

16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,557,530

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,216,000

Other Funds

$2,224,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,224,681

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State Funds

$1,116,849

State General Funds

$1,116,849

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,099,912

$6,540,593

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$862

$862

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$17,725

$17,725

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($1,650)

($1,650)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,116,849

$6,557,530

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

$54,152,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$52,272,828

Other Funds

$305,415

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$305,415

State Funds

$1,574,507

State General Funds

$1,574,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,532,915 $10,121
$31,471

$54,111,158 $10,121
$31,471

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,574,507

$54,152,750

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.

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Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,247,652 $474,298 $474,298
$4,773,354 $4,773,354

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

$1,329,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$108,000

Other Funds

$188,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$188,650

State Funds

$1,032,544

State General Funds

$1,032,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$998,972

$1,295,622

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$7,175

$7,175

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$26,397

$26,397

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,032,544

$1,329,194

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental

housing to very 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

$118,940,343

Federal Funds and Grants

$114,948,262

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$114,948,262

Other Funds

$3,992,081

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,992,081

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

$388,430

State Funds

$388,430

State General Funds

$388,430

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$375,887

$375,887

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$2,730

$2,730

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,813

$9,813

Amount appropriated in this Act

$388,430

$388,430

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 assistance in the development and

implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special

housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$5,503,057

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,702,960

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,702,960

Other Funds

$837,205

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$837,205

State Funds

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

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

$805,597

Other Funds

$55,284

Agency Funds

$55,284

State Funds

$750,313

State General Funds

$750,313

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$731,223

$786,507

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,086

$4,086

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$15,004

$15,004

Amount appropriated in this Act

$750,313

$805,597

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

$21,424,696

Federal Funds and Grants

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$95,000

Other Funds

$240,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$240,587

State Funds

$21,089,109

State General Funds

$21,089,109

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $21,083,407

$21,418,994

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$554

$554

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,148

$5,148

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,089,109

$21,424,696

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

$298,495

State Funds

$298,495

State General Funds

$298,495

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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 Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$11,252,839

State Funds

$11,252,839

State General Funds

$11,252,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,165,413

$11,165,413

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$26,206 $61,220

$26,206 $61,220

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,252,839

$11,252,839

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$20,178,902

Other Funds

$178,902

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$178,902

State Funds

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds

$13,385,771,044
$6,647,717,866 $6,291,018,707
$330,521,006 $26,178,153
$218,956,347 $76,971,304
$139,386,524 $2,598,519
$3,068,229,827 $264,217,234 $167,756,401
$2,526,287,935

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Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$109,968,257
$3,450,867,004 $3,170,009,742
$280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$355,079,941

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,721,731

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$240,943,830 $23,856,668

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,921,233

Other Funds

$2,498,519

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,498,519

State Funds

$67,511,590

State General Funds

$67,511,590

Intra-State Government Transfers

$18,348,101

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $65,377,496

$351,118,534

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$101,581

$101,581

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$225,169

$225,169

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($19,969)

($19,969)

Provide funds for personal services to support the

$308,000

$616,000

transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members

to managed care.

Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information

$1,690,000

$3,380,000

System (MMIS) contractual services for new members

enrolled due to the Patient Protection and Affordable

Care Act of 2009 (PPACA).

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid

$0

$0

eligibility determination. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Eliminate funds for a completed managed care program

($170,687)

($341,374)

assessment contract.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$67,511,590

$355,079,941

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate

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disciplinary action when warranted.

Total Funds

$864,802

State Funds

$864,802

State General Funds

$864,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for Board operations.

$3,732
$11,606 $849,464

$3,732
$11,606 $849,464

Amount appropriated in this Act

$864,802

$864,802

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of

pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary

actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$806,403

State Funds

$806,403

State General Funds

$806,403

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,865

$3,865

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for Board operations.

$4,676 $797,862

$4,676 $797,862

Amount appropriated in this Act

$806,403

$806,403

17.4. 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

$23,824,541

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,446,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,030,301

State Funds

$7,377,990

State General Funds

$7,377,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,742,234

$23,188,785

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,474

$15,474

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$20,282

$20,282

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Eliminate one-time start-up funds for Federally Qualified Health Centers.

($500,000)

($500,000)

Provide Federally Qualified Health Center start-up grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and one community health center (Clay County).

$500,000

$500,000

Increase funding for Area Health Education Centers

$300,000

$300,000

(AHEC) housing resources for medical students in sixweek rural, primary care rotations.

Provide funds for Southeastern Firefighters' Burn

$50,000

$50,000

Foundation, Inc.

Increase contract funds for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver.

$250,000

$250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,377,990

$23,824,541

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$15,872,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,296,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,857,495 $5,439,405

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$7,475,244

State General Funds

$7,475,244

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,959,146

$15,356,046

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$46,703

$46,703

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

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July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds to initiate the Adult Day Center facility licensure program (O.C.G.A. 49-6-80, et. al.).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$148,395 $321,000 $7,475,244

$148,395 $321,000 $15,872,144

17.6. 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

$398,662,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Other Funds

$141,586,524

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities $139,386,524

17.7. Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

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

$5,200,347,181

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,276,345,364

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,273,558,150 $2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,594,370,197

Hospital Provider Payment

$28,620,148

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401

State General Funds

$1,397,993,648

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,588,229,982 $5,067,340,670

amended

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase

$566,000

$1,698,000

Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living

Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both

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elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (G:Yes)

(H:Utilize enhanced federal participation rate and

increase funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement

rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal

Support Services, and Case Managers by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).)

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 25

$0

additional Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP)

slots. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds to update nursing home reimbursement rates and fair rental value to reflect 2012 cost reports.

$13,568,322

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

$2,441,847

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.

($38,161,742)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to MMIS improvements allowing for successful monitoring of inconsistencies between units billed and appropriate dosages for physician injectable drugs.

($680,000)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

($2,000,000)

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$33,128,965

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

$2,870,000

Increase funds to reflect cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

$500,000

Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY2012 and FY2013.

($2,583,000)

Reduce funds to reflect savings through patient-centered outcome incentives for case care and disease management programs.

($3,510,177)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,594,370,197

$0 $40,733,479
$7,330,672 $0
($2,011,239)
($5,905,621)
$99,456,515 $8,488,613 $1,501,051 ($7,754,428)
($10,530,531) $5,200,347,181

17.8. Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,782,554,898

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,516,473,334

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,516,473,334

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,240,336,401

Hospital Provider Payment

$233,769,866

State General Funds

$896,598,278

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$109,968,257

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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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,124,912,513 $3,383,103,006

amended

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital

$19,945,049

$59,877,061

Provider Payment revenue.

Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice

$520,000

$520,000

(DJJ) for foster care and adoption assistance members

who will be served through a CMO.

Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral

$24,819,209

$24,819,209

Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for

foster care and adoption assistance members who will

be served through a Care Management Organization

(CMO).

Replace $56,000,000 in tobacco settlement funds with

$0

$0

state general funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($28,920,059)

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY

$1,960,000

$5,797,101

2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on

$8,612,150

$26,089,518

projected need. (H:Increase funds for growth in

Medicaid based on projected need and reflect the

Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver program as

a separate appropriation.)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased

($1,318,030)

($3,898,343)

utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible

members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration

(VA).

Increase funds to cover the remaining cost of fee-for-

$4,800,000

$14,196,983

service (FFS) claims for foster care and adoption

assistance members being transitioned to managed care.

Increase funds for the increased percentage of

$29,000,000

$85,773,440

Medicaid-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA

(also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

Increase funds for additional state insurance premium

$1,100,000

$3,253,475

tax liability of the care management organizations

(CMOs) caused by the PPACA's primary care

reimbursement rate increase.

Increase funds to account for transition to 12-month

$28,275,569

$84,886,128

eligibility reviews as required by the PPACA.

Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on $26,300,000

$77,787,637

the care management organizations (CMOs) by the

PPACA.

Provide funds for the extension of the Planning for

$3,600,000

$30,070,588

Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care

for Medicaid eligible members at risk of delivering low

birth weight babies.

Reduce funds to reflect savings from the revision of

($1,281,000)

($3,749,726)

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supplemental drug rebates to include Care Management Organization (CMO) claims.
Transfer tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).
Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY2012 and FY2013.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($225,000) ($1,764,000) $1,240,336,401

($675,472) ($5,295,707) $3,782,554,898

17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$400,431,950

Federal Funds and Grants

$306,358,017

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) State Funds

($306,321) $306,664,338 $93,922,150

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,827,220

State General Funds

$92,094,930

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$82,317,878

$342,783,343

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital

$155,897

$668,512

Provider Payment revenue.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the enhanced

($2,007,973)

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from

76.09% to 76.68%.

Reduce funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.

($1,315,682)

($5,641,861)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the VA.

($144,970)

($612,721)

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY

$170,000

$718,512

2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

Provide funds for the increased percentage of

$11,900,000

$50,295,858

PeachCare-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA

(also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on the CMOs by the PPACA.

$3,000,000

$12,679,628

Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY2012 and FY2013.

($153,000)

($459,321)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$93,922,150

$400,431,950

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a healthcare benefit

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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 Funds

$3,151,661,641

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,151,661,641

Health Insurance Payments

$3,151,661,641

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0 $3,232,435,211

Reduce the state agency employer contribution rate from 30.781% to 30.454% effective July 1, 2014.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds to provide coverage for hearing aids for

$0

$853,980

children effective January 1, 2015.

Increase funds to provide coverage for the treatment of

$0

$2,410,661

autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1, 2015.

Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and

$0

$0

Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

Increase funds due to the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the PPACA.

$0

$192,541

Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the PPACA.

$0

$3,173,996

Increase funds to account for limits imposed on cost

$0

$25,766,000

sharing by the PPACA beginning in Calendar Year

2015.

Increase funds to account for the projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and autoenrollment of new employees as required by the PPACA.

$0

$50,191,000

Increase funds due to the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the PPACA.

$0

$23,688,000

Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous

$0

($7,265,128)

projection.

Reduce funds to recognize plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.

$0

($44,583,000)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from the reprocurement of vendor services.

$0 ($212,480,000)

Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit and ER copays.

$0

$58,000,000

Use prior year reserved funds for budgeted expense.

$0

$19,278,380

The Board shall contract with multiple statewide and

$0

$0

regional vendors for any SHBP plan offered in Calendar

Year 2015. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $3,151,661,641

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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17.11. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$695,782

State Funds

$695,782

State General Funds

$695,782

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$678,277

$678,277

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$3,471

$3,471

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$7,668

$7,668

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for the Georgia Physician Careers

$6,366

$6,366

website.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$695,782

$695,782

17.12. 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

$8,915,246

State Funds

$8,915,246

State General Funds

$8,915,246

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,264,543

$8,264,543

amended

Utilize existing funds ($26,366) for five new family

$0

$0

medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Provide funds for five new family medicine residency

$63,243

$63,243

slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.

Provide funds for six additional family medicine

$123,924

$123,924

residency slots at Houston Medical Center.

Increase all Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

$463,536

$463,536

capitation residency grants by $333 in state funds.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,915,246

$8,915,246

17.13. 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

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partnership with the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$22,769,911

State Funds

$22,769,911

State General Funds

$22,769,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,969,911

$20,969,911

Provide funds to increase the operating grant for medical education.

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,769,911

$22,769,911

17.14. 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

$15,933,643

State Funds

$15,933,643

State General Funds

$15,933,643

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,933,643

$10,933,643

Provide funds to increase the operating grant for medical education.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,933,643

$15,933,643

17.15. 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

$1,130,000

State Funds

$1,130,000

State General Funds

$1,130,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$870,000

$870,000

Provide funds for one additional loan repayment awards.

$260,000

$260,000

(H:Provide funds for 13 additional loan repayment

awards.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,130,000

$1,130,000

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17.16. 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

$2,055,432

State Funds

$2,055,432

State General Funds

$2,055,432

17.17. 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

$2,254,014

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$2,154,014

State General Funds

$2,154,014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,993,168

$2,093,168

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$13,002

$13,002

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$32,735

$32,735

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds to implement Pain Management Clinic

$115,109

$115,109

licensure (HB 178, 2013 Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,154,014

$2,254,014

17.18. 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

$1,911,022

State Funds

$1,911,022

State General Funds

$1,911,022

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,750,681

$1,750,681

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for one additional inspector position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,008
$29,333 $120,000 $1,911,022

$11,008
$29,333 $120,000 $1,911,022

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

$1,163,580,006 $470,555 $470,555
$13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,149,527,802 $1,149,527,802

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles to the

($6,221,238)

($6,228,284)

Probation Supervision program to consolidate program

operations. (G:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$1,596,724

State Funds

$1,596,724

State General Funds

$1,596,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

amended

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Transfer anticipated savings as a result of Criminal Justice Reform to the State Prisons program to address recruitment and retention needs for correctional officers.
Increase reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $43.00 per day. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($8,000,000)
$0 $1,596,724

($8,000,000)
$0 $1,596,724

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

$37,494,629

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

State Funds

$37,424,074

State General Funds

$37,424,074

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $36,171,292

$36,241,847

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$170,767

$170,767

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$512,140

$512,140

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,875

$2,875

Increase funds for technical assistance from the

$50,000

$50,000

Department of Community Affairs for housing

initiatives for the Governor's Office of Transition,

Support and Reentry.

Increase funds for five housing coordinator positions to

$517,000

$517,000

support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support

and Reentry.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,424,074

$37,494,629

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

$30,136,825

Other Funds

$450,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$450,000

State Funds

$29,686,825

State General Funds

$29,686,825

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $28,908,861
$198,010
$576,158 $3,796
$29,686,825

Total Funds $29,358,861
$198,010
$576,158 $3,796
$30,136,825

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

$27,845,393

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$27,545,393

State General Funds

$27,545,393

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $27,510,613

$27,810,613

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,173

$9,173

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$25,607

$25,607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,545,393

$27,845,393

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

$200,382,975

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

State Funds

$199,992,975

State General Funds

$199,992,975

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $200,205,883

$200,595,883

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$67,304

$67,304

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reduce funds to reflect the savings from medically fragile inmates being paroled to private nursing homes.
Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B pharmaceutical pricing.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$217,660 $2,128
($1,500,000) $1,000,000
$199,992,975

$217,660 $2,128
($1,500,000) $1,000,000
$200,382,975

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

$42,521,807

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,491,807

State General Funds

$42,491,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$42,388,820

$42,418,820

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$25,591
$76,821 $575

$25,591
$76,821 $575

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,491,807

$42,521,807

18.8. 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

$134,908,024

State Funds

$134,908,024

State General Funds

$134,908,024

18.9. 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, as well as support the Georgia Commission

on Family Violence.

Total Funds

$108,227,722

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Other Funds

$17,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,046

State Funds

$108,210,676

State General Funds

$108,210,676

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$99,350,317

$99,360,317

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$703,641
$1,920,528 $14,952

$703,641
$1,920,528 $14,952

Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program.

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$108,210,676

$108,227,722

18.10. 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; and to

provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and

local communities.

Total Funds

$551,493,740

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Other Funds

$12,694,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,694,603

State Funds

$538,699,137

State General Funds

$538,699,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $518,302,270 amended

$531,096,873

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal

$3,349,465
$8,962,463 $84,939
$8,000,000

$3,349,465
$8,962,463 $84,939
$8,000,000

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Justice Reform from programs and utilize existing funds of $5,000,000 to increase the minimum salary of a Correctional Officer 2 to $27,472.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$538,699,137

$551,493,740

18.11. 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

$28,972,167

State Funds

$28,972,167

State General Funds

$28,972,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,275,869

$28,275,869

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$178,406

$178,406

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$512,141

$512,141

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,751

$5,751

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,972,167

$28,972,167

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

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

$1,787,658

Federal Funds and Grants

$672,334

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$672,334

State Funds

$1,115,324

State General Funds

$1,115,324

$91,464,804 $74,506,287 $74,506,287
$7,641,586 $1,475,680 $6,165,906 $9,316,931 $9,316,931

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,084,860

$1,757,194

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$7,683

$7,683

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$20,996

$20,996

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,785

$1,785

Increase funds for one legal counsel position. (H:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,115,324

$1,787,658

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

$76,341,941

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,865,953

Other Funds

$7,641,586

Agency Funds

$1,475,680

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,165,906

State Funds

$4,834,402

State General Funds

$4,834,402

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,756,995

$76,264,534

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$19,743

$19,743

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$56,924

$56,924

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$740

$740

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,834,402

$76,341,941

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

$13,335,205

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,968,000

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State Funds

$3,367,205

State General Funds

$3,367,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,299,462

$13,267,462

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$17,122

$17,122

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$48,792

$48,792

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,829

$1,829

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,367,205

$13,335,205

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$65,533,985 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $62,689,864 $62,689,864

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license

issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$9,866,580

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,365,723

State General Funds

$9,365,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,214,452 $35,495
$92,393 $23,383

$9,715,309 $35,495
$92,393 $23,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,365,723

$9,866,580

20.2. License Issuance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to issue and renew drivers'

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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

$54,266,128

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$52,438,293

State General Funds

$52,438,293

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$50,591,523

$52,419,358

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for personal services for the new Fort Benning Customer Service Center.
Replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.

$236,698
$579,794 $125,378 $704,900

$236,698
$579,794 $125,378 $704,900

Increase funds for rent for the Fulton Customer Service Center.

$300,000

$300,000

Provide funds for personal services for the new Bainbridge Customer Service Center.
Reduce one-time funds to convert DSL lines to T1 lines at 19 Customer Service Centers.

$100,000 ($200,000)

$100,000 ($200,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,438,293

$54,266,128

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; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

Total Funds

$1,401,277

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$885,848

State General Funds

$885,848

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$856,832

$1,372,261

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,838

$4,838

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,178 $885,848

$24,178 $1,401,277

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) 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 Lottery Funds State General Funds

$692,647,609 $321,867,751
$96,773,342 $102,632,009 $122,462,400
$846,338 $846,338
$140,000 $10,000
$130,000
$369,793,520 $314,300,032
$55,493,488

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

$230,913,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,405,351

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Other Funds

$96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$55,493,488

State General Funds

$55,493,488

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$55,451,852

$230,872,203

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,473

$10,473

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$31,163

$31,163

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,493,488

$230,913,839

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 summer.

Total Funds

$122,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: 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 Funds

$314,462,432

Federal Funds and Grants

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$162,400

State Funds

$314,300,032

Lottery Funds

$314,300,032

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $312,173,630

$312,336,030

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$79,508

$79,508

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,620

$3,620

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$314,300,032

$314,462,432

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

$25,271,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,300,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$24,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$846,338

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$846,338

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$125,000 $125,000

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$109,536,589 $74,021,318 $74,021,318 $35,515,271 $33,620,285 $1,894,986

22.1. 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

$4,143,943

State Funds

$4,143,943

State General Funds

$4,143,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$23,477

$23,477

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$64,157 $4,538

$64,157 $4,538

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

22.2. 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

$922,534

State Funds

$922,534

State General Funds

$922,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$905,693

$905,693

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,621

$4,621

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,220 $922,534

$12,220 $922,534

22.3. 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

$1,281,113

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$621,713

State General Funds

$621,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase matching funds for the National Endowment for the Arts federal grant.

$586,466 $2,609
$7,638 $25,000

$1,245,866 $2,609
$7,638 $25,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$621,713

$1,281,113

22.4. Global Commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state

that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia

through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop

international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by

providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,303,748

State Funds

$10,303,748

State General Funds

$10,303,748

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,145,635

$10,145,635

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,020
$116,093 $10,303,748

$42,020
$116,093 $10,303,748

22.5. Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and

marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$73,361,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,361,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,361,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Transfer the Governor's Office of Workforce

$0

$73,361,918

Development from the Office of the Governor to the

Department of Economic Development.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$73,361,918

22.6. 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.

Total Funds

$9,251,723

State Funds

$9,251,723

State General Funds

$7,356,737

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,894,986

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,533,628

$10,533,628

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,333

$4,333

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$10,693

$10,693

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and

($1,296,931)

($1,296,931)

Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS

obligations.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

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22.7. 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

$933,140

State Funds

$933,140

State General Funds

$933,140

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$912,002

$912,002

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,863 $15,275

$5,863 $15,275

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,140

$933,140

22.8. 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 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

$9,338,470

State Funds

$9,338,470

State General Funds

$9,338,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Eliminate one-time funding for a special education project.

$9,304,026 $30,012
$79,432 ($100,000)

$9,304,026 $30,012
$79,432 ($100,000)

Increase funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.

$5,000

$5,000

Increase funds for the Georgia Historical Society historical marker and historical library programs.

$10,000

$10,000

Increase funds for the Georgia Humanities Council.

$10,000

$10,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,338,470

$9,338,470

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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
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,443.99. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

$9,641,334,123 $1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
$44,117,550 $44,117,550 $5,395,610 $5,395,610 $7,947,913,492 $7,947,913,492

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 and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$8,791,365

Federal Funds and Grants

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$293,339

State Funds

$8,498,026

State General Funds

$8,498,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,005,227

$8,298,566

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,356

$2,356

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,697

$1,697

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$427

$427

Annualize Extended Day/Year funds.

$158,319

$158,319

Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural

$330,000

$330,000

Education programs in Murray County ($255,000) and

Thomas County ($75,000).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,498,026

$8,791,365

23.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$7,316,570

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Federal Funds and Grants

$36,212

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$36,212

State Funds

$7,280,358

State General Funds

$7,280,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,106,636

$7,142,848

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$42,777
$120,541 $1,355

$42,777
$120,541 $1,355

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,049

$9,049

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,280,358

$7,316,570

23.3. 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

$28,118,567

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,187,822

State Funds

$3,930,745

State General Funds

$3,930,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,818,439

$28,006,261

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$20,642

$20,642

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$78,692 $6,841
$6,131

$78,692 $6,841
$6,131

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,930,745

$28,118,567

23.4. 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,

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implementation, facilities, and operations of those entities.

Total Funds

$5,113,312

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,100,000

State Funds

$2,013,312

State General Funds

$2,013,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,001,290

$5,101,290

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,854

$1,854

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$9,656

$9,656

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$512

$512

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,013,312

$5,113,312

23.5. 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

$1,033,100

State Funds

$1,033,100

State General Funds

$1,033,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Increase funds for local affiliates.

$933,100 $100,000

$933,100 $100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

23.6. 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

$6,091,900

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,630,359

State Funds

$3,461,541

State General Funds

$3,461,541

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,401,648

$6,032,007

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,841

$15,841

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$37,749

$37,749

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,185

$3,185

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,118

$3,118

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,461,541

$6,091,900

23.7. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,013,433,450

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,549,849

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$970,549,849

Federal Recovery Funds

$42,883,601

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$42,883,601

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 on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$5,823,690

Other Funds

$2,406,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,406,200

State Funds

$3,417,490

State General Funds

$3,417,490

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,068,852

$5,475,052

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$38,768
$1,767 $23,567

$38,768
$1,767 $23,567

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Increase funds for course development.
Transfer funds for blended learning trainers from the Georgia Virtual School to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$600,000 ($315,464)
$3,417,490

$600,000 ($315,464)
$5,823,690

23.9. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$961,934

$961,934

amended

Reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 to

($961,934)

($961,934)

transfer the Governor's Honors Program to the

Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

23.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

Total Funds

$18,518,564

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,305,535

State Funds

$17,213,029

State General Funds

$17,213,029

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $16,027,384

$17,332,919

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$51,696

$51,696

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$136,239

$136,239

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,404

$4,404

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,066

$11,066

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds for application development and support

$982,240

$982,240

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and systems training for local school systems. Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,213,029

$18,518,564

23.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$10,929,673

State Funds

$10,929,673

State General Funds

$10,929,673

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,754,029

$6,754,029

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 34 newly qualified schools. (H:Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 22 newly qualified school systems ($2,516,320) and provide a one-time hold harmless for Sparsity Grants for the existing 21 school systems based on a provisional calculation methodology ($676,830).)
Increase funds for enrollment growth in Residential Treatment Centers. (H:Increase funds for enrollment growth and reflect a lower paraprofessional ratio for all Residential Treatment Centers.)

$43,088 $32,579 $3,193,150
$906,827

$43,088 $32,579 $3,193,150
$906,827

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,929,673

$10,929,673

23.12. 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

$602,797,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$579,943,528

State Funds

$22,854,133

State General Funds

$22,854,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $22,847,313

$602,790,841

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,847

$2,847

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,514 $1,118
$341 $22,854,133

$2,514 $1,118
$341 $602,797,661

23.13. 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

$30,051,758

State Funds

$30,051,758

State General Funds

$30,051,758

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $29,176,324

$29,176,324

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$245,367

$245,367

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$186,173

$186,173

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for training and experience.

$443,894

$443,894

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,051,758

$30,051,758

23.14. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial

assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide average of per

pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$480,086,381

State Funds

$480,086,381

State General Funds

$480,086,381

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $474,433,734

$474,433,734

amended

Increase funds for the Equalization Grant.

$5,652,647

$5,652,647

Amount appropriated in this Act

$480,086,381

$480,086,381

23.15. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share Purpose: The purpose of this program is to recognize the required local

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portion of the Quality Basic Education program as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-

164.

Total Funds

($1,673,940,124)

State Funds

($1,673,940,124)

State General Funds

($1,673,940,124)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)

amended

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.

$28,852,920

$28,852,920

Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

23.16. 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

$8,875,953,387

State Funds

$8,875,953,387

State General Funds

$8,875,953,387

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$57,409,965

$57,409,965

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and $100,806,240

$100,806,240

experience.

Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

math and science teachers.

Increase funds for charter systems grants.

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

Adjust funds for School Nurses.

$1,309,490

$1,309,490

Increase funds for Special Needs Scholarships to meet

$5,492,289

$5,492,289

projected need.

Increase funds for Move on When Ready.

$146,160

$146,160

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order $314,295,574

$314,295,574

to provide local educational authorities the flexibility to

eliminate teacher furlough days, increase instructional

days, and increase teacher salaries.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,875,953,387 $8,875,953,387

23.17. 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,

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technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$9,941,168

State Funds

$9,941,168

State General Funds

$9,941,168

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

Increase funds for Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) trainers.
Redirect funds ($720,000) for Education Technology Centers to RESA English/Language Arts Specialists. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds for technology support.

$560,000 $0
$640,000

$560,000 $0
$640,000

Transfer funds for blended learning trainers from the Georgia Virtual School to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).

$315,464

$315,464

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,941,168

$9,941,168

23.18. 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 improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$10,769,936

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,441,840

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,441,840

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,233,949

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,233,949

State Funds

$6,094,147

State General Funds

$6,094,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,957,474

$10,633,263

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$38,517

$38,517

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$90,837

$90,837

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,637

$6,637

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$682

$682

Increase funds to provide additional support for school

$0

$0

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improvement. (H:No) Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,094,147

$10,769,936

23.19. Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

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

$70,121,479

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,040,000

State Funds

$62,081,479

State General Funds

$62,081,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $60,103,747

$68,143,747

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect a change in the program name. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase funds for training and experience.

$526,102
$399,346
$0 $1,052,284

$526,102
$399,346
$0 $1,052,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,081,479

$70,121,479

23.20. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and

support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse

needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of

the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state

in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,031,821

23.21. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers' retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$22,721,078

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,623,115

State Funds

$8,097,963

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State General Funds

$8,097,963

23.22. State Schools

Purpose: 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 Funds

$26,772,970

Other Funds

$957,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$957,589

State Funds

$25,815,381

State General Funds

$25,815,381

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$24,979,573

$25,937,162

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$153,677
$315,672 $41,132

$153,677
$315,672 $41,132

Increase funds for training and experience.

$325,327

$325,327

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,815,381

$26,772,970

23.23. 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

$34,863,689

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,751,202

State Funds

$16,112,487

State General Funds

$16,112,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,326,811

$34,078,013

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,290

$10,290

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$19,681

$19,681

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$2,818

$2,818

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share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Annualize Extended Day/Year funds. Increase funds for vocational industry certification and technology.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,791 $158,319 $592,777
$16,112,487

$1,791 $158,319 $592,777
$34,863,689

23.24. 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

$42,440,782

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,004,670

State Funds

$25,436,112

State General Funds

$25,436,112

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,454,204

$32,458,874

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$13,127

$13,127

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$21,094

$21,094

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$5,216

$5,216

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,471

$2,471

Provide funds for PSAT administration.

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

Increase funds for test redevelopment for the Criterion-

$8,750,000

$8,750,000

Referenced Competency Tests and the End of Course

Tests.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,436,112

$42,440,782

23.25. 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

State General Funds

$1,551,946

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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
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 21.96% for New Plan employees and 17.21% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 18.87% 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 $736.31 per member for State Fiscal Year 2015.

$53,583,464 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $30,364,769 $30,364,769 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

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

$4,025,785

Other Funds

$4,025,785

Agency Funds

$4,025,785

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$3,857,127

amended

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the

$0

$168,658

employer share for the Employees' Retirement System

($5,658) and for contractual services ($163,000).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,025,785

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

$1,893,369

State Funds

$1,893,369

State General Funds

$1,893,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

amended

Increase funds for the annual required contribution in

$1,649

$1,649

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accordance with the most recent actuarial report. Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

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

$28,461,000

State Funds

$28,461,000

State General Funds

$28,461,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $27,160,000

$27,160,000

amended

Increase funds for the annual required contribution in

$1,301,000

$1,301,000

accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,461,000

$28,461,000

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

$19,203,310

State Funds

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

Intra-State Government Transfers

$19,192,910

Retirement Payments

$19,192,910

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$18,747,375

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement System

$0

$445,535

($178,479) and increases in contractual services

($267,056).

Provide funding for the state's social security

$10,400

$10,400

administration.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,400

$19,203,310

Section 25: Forestry Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$45,987,096 $5,982,769 $5,982,769

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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

$6,995,695 $428,645
$6,567,050
$32,958,632 $32,958,632
$50,000 $50,000

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs,

handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information

technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and

process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,526,653

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,800

Other Funds

$76,288

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$76,288

State Funds

$3,401,565

State General Funds

$3,401,565

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,340,579

$3,465,667

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$18,659

$18,659

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$39,601

$39,601

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,726

$2,726

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,401,565

$3,526,653

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.

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Total Funds

$6,993,139

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,553,571

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

State Funds

$2,299,836

State General Funds

$2,299,836

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,214,748

$6,908,051

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$12,306

$12,306

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$72,782

$72,782

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,299,836

$6,993,139

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 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

$34,260,224

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,681

Other Funds

$4,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,756,312

State Funds

$27,257,231

State General Funds

$27,257,231

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $24,901,192

$31,904,185

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$158,059

$158,059

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

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July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funding to begin the employee retention plan for rangers, chief rangers, foresters and forester inventory analysis personnel.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$355,216 $1,842,764
$27,257,231

$355,216 $1,842,764
$34,260,224

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

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 Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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.

$84,347,532 $30,183,850 $30,183,850 $1,576,045 $1,576,045 $52,587,637 $52,587,637

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

$11,332,015

State Funds

$11,332,015

State General Funds

$11,332,015

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,801,567

$15,801,567

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amended Reduce funds for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30, 2014.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,469,552) $11,332,015

($4,469,552) $11,332,015

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 O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be

$40,000.

Total Funds

$6,172,026

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,072,026

State General Funds

$6,072,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,939,333

$6,039,333

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$37,708

$37,708

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$94,985

$94,985

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,072,026

$6,172,026

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

$8,343,353

State Funds

$8,343,353

State General Funds

$8,343,353

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$46,285

$46,285

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$108,572

$108,572

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$13,503

$13,503

Increase funds for real estate rent.

$92,908

$92,908

Provide one-time funds for office relocation.

$200,000

$200,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Child Advocate, Office of the

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

$893,266

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$888,266

State General Funds

$888,266

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$822,742

$912,300

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds for Guardians ad Litem training activities to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC).

$5,979
$15,705 $0

$5,979
$15,705 ($5,000)

Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality review activities to the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS.
Increase funds to reflect projected personal services and operating expenditures.

($44,430) $0
$88,270

($49,430) ($74,558) $88,270

Amount appropriated in this Act

$888,266

$893,266

26.5. Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and

communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$1,493,383

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,738

State Funds

$1,429,645

State General Funds

$1,429,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities to the CJCC.
Transfer $260,545 and four positions to the CJCC for juvenile justice court/system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.
Transfer $279,000 and five positions for family violence activities to the CJCC.
Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities.
Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child advocacy centers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,144,229
$1,206
$3,439 $0
($260,545)
($279,000) ($1,179,684)
$0 $1,429,645

Total Funds $11,560,295
$1,206
$3,439 ($991,680)
($2,646,337)
($506,297) ($4,752,243)
($1,175,000) $1,493,383

26.6. Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

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

$32,651,548

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

$2,140,510

State General Funds

$2,140,510

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,089,213

$32,600,251

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$14,544

$14,544

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$36,753

$36,753

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,140,510

$32,651,548

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26.7. 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

$670,414

State Funds

$670,414

State General Funds

$670,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$653,584

$653,584

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,720

$4,720

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,110

$12,110

Amount appropriated in this Act

$670,414

$670,414

26.8. 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

$6,686,770

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$6,274,340

State General Funds

$6,274,340

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,122,763

$6,535,193

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Redirect $250,000 in one-time funds to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) and for HB 283 (2013 Session) implementation. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$35,408 $115,351
$818 $0

$35,408 $115,351
$818 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,274,340

$6,686,770

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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

$5,342,964

Other Funds

$667,689

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$667,689

State Funds

$4,675,275

State General Funds

$4,675,275

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,105,826

$6,520,579

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$33,893

$33,893

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$87,732

$87,732

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Eliminate funds and three filled positions for call-center

($433,033)

($433,033)

outreach services.

Reduce funds to reflect savings as a result of the transfer

($119,143)

($866,207)

of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology

Authority.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,675,275

$5,342,964

26.10. Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$73,361,918

amended

Transfer funds and 28 positions to the Department of

$0

($73,361,918)

Economic Development for administering the

Governor's Office of Workforce Development program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$632,807

State Funds

$632,807

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State General Funds

$632,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$565,991

$565,991

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,048

$4,048

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for one investigator position.

$10,723 $52,045

$10,723 $52,045

Amount appropriated in this Act

$632,807

$632,807

26.12. Student Achievement, Office of

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

$10,128,986

State Funds

$10,128,986

State General Funds

$10,128,986

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,857,149

$2,857,149

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$17,375

$17,375

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$77,290

$77,290

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,060

$6,060

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Provide funds to create a Georgia Innovation Fund to

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

award grants for the implementation and dissemination

of innovative programs in public education.

Increase state funds for five positions and operating

$1,039,178

$1,039,178

expenses for Georgia's Academic and Workforce

Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

Reflect an Executive Order to transfer funds for the

$1,131,934

$1,131,934

Governor's Honors Program from the Department of

Education ($961,934) and increase funds for additional

program costs ($170,000).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,128,986

$10,128,986

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Section 27: Human Services, Department of

Total Funds

$1,612,967,568

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,070,039

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$613,493

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,302,803

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$74,251,057

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,906,108

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$61,484,542

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$52,316,281

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$324,112,809

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$423,322,185

Other Funds

$64,574,258

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$61,267,472

Prior Year Funds - Other

$465,286

State Funds

$523,714,437

State General Funds

$517,522,631

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,608,834

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,608,834

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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496.

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For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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

$89,470,664

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,349,593

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,400,000 $38,949,593

Other Funds

$46,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$46,500

State Funds

$34,074,571

State General Funds

$34,074,571

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $34,230,598

$89,450,520

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$8,456

$8,456

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$11,688

$11,688

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($176,171)

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,074,571

$89,470,664

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

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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

$2,208,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) State Funds

$619,263 $1,589,350

State General Funds

$1,589,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,542,554

$2,161,817

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$14,749

$14,749

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,047

$32,047

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,589,350

$2,208,613

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

$9,777,346

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,777,346

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,777,346

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

$107,966,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$76,405,754

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$76,285,754

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$28,323,847

State General Funds

$28,323,847

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 appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to prevent the loss of 235 child support agents.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $24,384,404
$148,914
$457,362 $3,333,167 $28,323,847

Total Funds $97,557,142
$148,914
$457,362 $9,803,443 $107,966,861

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

$270,090,936

Federal Funds and Grants

$147,503,529

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$200,835 $28,250,142
$279,728 $7,634,795

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,600,000 $26,538,029

Other Funds

$8,500,001

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,500,001

State Funds

$113,974,917

State General Funds

$113,974,917

Intra-State Government Transfers

$112,489

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$112,489

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $93,972,766

$248,471,613

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$583,255

$583,255

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,701,888

$1,701,888

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for 16 new positions in the Child

$911,872

$911,872

Protective Services Intake Communication Center

(CICC).

Provide funds for 175 additional child protective

$7,367,120

$8,984,292

services workers.

Replace the loss of Medicaid earnings resulting from the $8,777,200

$8,777,200

transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members

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to managed care.
Provide funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100.
Provide additional funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to expand capacity.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$460,816 $200,000 $113,974,917

$460,816 $200,000 $270,090,936

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

Total Funds

$6,254,063

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,072,117

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,072,670 $1,999,447

State Funds

$1,181,946

State General Funds

$1,181,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$250,000

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$587

$587

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,675

$1,675

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities

$0

$74,558

from the Office of the Child Advocate.

Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children

$0

$1,175,000

and Families for the child advocacy centers.

Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions from the

$1,179,684

$4,752,243

Governor's Office for Children and Families for child

abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting

activities.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,181,946

$6,254,063

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

$16,110,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,110,137

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,110,137

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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

$96,527,058

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,754,029

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$412,658 $209,161 $102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,772,224 $2,539,375
$11,195,249
$21,510,102

Other Funds

$11,187,482

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,187,482

State Funds

$34,484,962

State General Funds

$34,484,962

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $31,679,621

$93,716,717

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$278,664

$278,664

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$414,483

$414,483

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$67,764

$67,764

Increase funds for telecommunications.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality

$44,430

$49,430

review activities from the Office of the Child Advocate.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,484,962

$96,527,058

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

$19,073,179

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,573,433

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$500,000

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Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,279,539

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$793,894

State Funds

$15,499,746

State General Funds

$15,499,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,218,149

$17,791,582

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$101,285

$101,285

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$260,179

$260,179

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for 11 additional adult protective services

$693,333

$693,333

workers to manage an increasing number of cases.

Provide funds for temporary emergency respite

$226,800

$226,800

placement of abused, neglected, or exploited at-risk

adults.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,499,746

$19,073,179

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

$111,702,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,416,802

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,761,430 $23,890,113

State Funds

$70,285,342

State General Funds

$64,093,536

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $71,477,874

$112,894,676

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,999

$4,999

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$12,512

$12,512

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from

($1,210,043)

($1,210,043)

65.84% to 66.69%.

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 100

$0

$0

additional Community Care Services Program (CCSP)

slots. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase

$0

$0

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Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,285,342

$111,702,144

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

$9,481,775

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

State Funds

$3,615,507

State General Funds

$3,615,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,854,249

$8,720,517

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$3,807

$3,807

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$7,451

$7,451

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide additional funds for Meals on Wheels and

$750,000

$750,000

senior center nutrition programs.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,615,507

$9,481,775

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

$55,320,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,320,027

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,320,027

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

$11,802,450

State Funds

$11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450

27.15. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to verify eligibility and provide

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support services for Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Temporary Assistance for

Needy Families (TANF).

Total Funds

$243,406,203

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,476,467

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$40,994,512

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,628,860 $62,605,452

Other Funds

$10,221,755

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,221,755

State Funds

$106,707,981

State General Funds

$106,707,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $104,285,965

$240,821,687

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$640,844

$640,844

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for the development of a Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to enroll foster care members in managed care.

$16,175 $162,500

$16,175 $325,000

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid

$0

$0

eligibility determination. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$106,707,981

$243,406,203

27.16. 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

$61,768,742

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,768,742

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$35,981,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$25,787,600

27.17. 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.

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Total Funds

$198,458,876

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,638,575

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$36,707,274

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$89,734,359 $196,942

State Funds

$71,820,301

State General Funds

$71,820,301

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $72,347,849

$198,986,424

amended

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from

($527,548)

($527,548)

65.84% to 66.69%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$71,820,301

$198,458,876

27.18. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$9,303,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,303,613

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,303,613

27.19. 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

$49,482,361

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,382,361

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
State Funds

$39,830,761 $100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian

families in achieving 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

$18,422,270

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,422,270

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$18,363,310

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,960

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.21. 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

$217,322

State Funds

$217,322

State General Funds

$217,322

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$211,226

$211,226

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,310

$2,310

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,786

$3,786

Amount appropriated in this Act

$217,322

$217,322

27.22. Family Connection

Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to

improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,677,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,172,819

State Funds

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

27.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$3,064,176

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,786,962

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,090,222 $696,740

State Funds

$277,214

State General Funds

$277,214

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $270,955 $1,686
$4,573 $277,214

Total Funds $3,057,917
$1,686
$4,573 $3,064,176

27.24. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental 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

$7,580,431

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,689

State Funds

$1,426,742

State General Funds

$1,426,742

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,316,074

$7,469,763

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$28,596

$28,596

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$82,072

$82,072

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,426,742

$7,580,431

27.25. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$70,333,617

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,333,617

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,333,617

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$70,333,617

Reflect a change in the program name. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$70,333,617

27.26. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$10,042,616

Other Funds

$10,042,616

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,577,330

Prior Year Funds - Other

$465,286

27.27. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and

medical care for individuals to return to the most independent lifestyle

possible.

Total Funds

$20,588,965

Other Funds

$18,519,922

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,519,922

State Funds

$2,069,043

State General Funds

$2,069,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Reflect a change in the program name. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Transfer funds to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to align vocational rehabilitation services.

$5,108,931
$0 $0
($3,508,931)

$39,491,652
$0 $0
($19,371,730)

Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

$469,043

$469,043

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,069,043

$20,588,965

27.28. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities

so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$89,335,156

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,362,626

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$68,362,626

Other Funds

$3,214,482

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,214,482

State Funds

$17,758,048

State General Funds

$17,758,048

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $13,465,977

$69,180,286

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$220,312

$220,312

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$552,379

$552,379

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$10,449

$10,449

Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs

$3,508,931

$19,371,730

Medical Hospitals program to align vocational

rehabilitation services.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,758,048

$89,335,156

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

$22,063,390 $2,126,966 $2,126,966
$97,232 $81,806 $15,426
$19,839,192 $19,839,192

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

$1,812,192

State Funds

$1,812,192

State General Funds

$1,812,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$12,554

$12,554

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$32,624

$32,624

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$20,106

$20,106

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

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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

$774,303

State Funds

$774,303

State General Funds

$774,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$756,822

$756,822

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,284

$5,284

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,197

$12,197

Amount appropriated in this Act

$774,303

$774,303

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

$8,310,119

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,123,107

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$7,089,780

State General Funds

$7,089,780

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,906,358

$8,126,697

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$48,167

$48,167

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$135,255

$135,255

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,089,780

$8,310,119

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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

$670,948

State Funds

$670,948

State General Funds

$670,948

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$656,703

$656,703

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,457

$4,457

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,788

$9,788

Amount appropriated in this Act

$670,948

$670,948

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

$6,281,463

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,003,859

State Funds

$5,277,604

State General Funds

$5,277,604

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,144,676

$6,148,535

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,217

$35,217

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$97,711

$97,711

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,277,604

$6,281,463

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$4,214,365

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State Funds

$4,214,365

State General Funds

$4,214,365

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$30,416

$30,416

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$69,855

$69,855

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

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

$153,694,068 $30,583,872 $30,583,872 $23,088,236 $23,088,236
$100,021,960 $100,021,960

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

$7,696,537

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

State Funds

$7,683,937

State General Funds

$7,683,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,554,792

$7,567,392

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$30,604
$73,158 $25,383

$30,604
$73,158 $25,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,683,937

$7,696,537

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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

$10,653,762

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,685

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$4,221,183

State General Funds

$4,221,183

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,927,593

$10,360,172

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$24,223

$24,223

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$119,367

$119,367

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for a Metal Theft Database contract per

$150,000

$150,000

HB 872 (2012 Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,221,183

$10,653,762

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

$31,983,863

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,131

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$31,759,867

State General Funds

$31,759,867

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,959,586

$29,183,582

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for one medical examiner and one death investigator.
Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Forensic Scientific Services program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$180,998
$431,563 $263,641 $1,924,079
$31,759,867

$180,998
$431,563 $263,641 $1,924,079
$31,983,863

29.4. 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

$34,884,760

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,157,065

Other Funds

$71,199

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$71,199

State Funds

$33,656,496

State General Funds

$33,656,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $31,048,935

$32,277,199

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$206,556

$206,556

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$567,543

$567,543

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the

$1,833,462

$1,833,462

law enforcement career ladder in the Regional

Investigative Services program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,656,496

$34,884,760

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.5. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate

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criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

Total Funds

$68,475,146

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,224,391

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,224,391

Other Funds

$16,550,278

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,550,278

State Funds

$22,700,477

State General Funds

$22,700,477

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$17,135,387

$59,300,287

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,022

$5,022

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$13,835

$13,835

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer federal funds for Guardian ad Litem training from the Office of the Child Advocate.

$0

$5,000

Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual exploitation prevention activities from the Governor's Office of Children and Families.

$0

$991,680

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of the nine newly

$384,502

$384,502

established family dependent drug courts implemented

through the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

Justice Reform to expand existing adult felony drug and mental health accountability courts implemented by the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of community based Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

implemented in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant

Program Funding Committee.

Transfer funds and four positions for juvenile

$260,545

$2,646,337

justice/court system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.

Transfer funds and five positions for family violence activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.

$279,000

$506,297

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,700,477

$68,475,146

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Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$315,102,609 $6,345,626 $1,531,226 $4,814,400
$351,282 $351,282
$308,405,701 $308,405,701

30.1. Community Services

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: non-secure detention shelters, housebound

detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement, tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth

directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-

wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$86,890,807

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,373,480

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$1,373,480

Other Funds

$351,158

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$351,158

State Funds

$85,166,169

State General Funds

$85,166,169

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $82,216,387

$83,941,025

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$368,744

$368,744

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$947,734

$947,734

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,104

$9,104

Replace funds. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health

($520,000)

($520,000)

for foster care and adoption assistance members who

will be served through a care management organization.

Provide funds for the expansion of community based

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

juvenile incentive funding to dependent and small

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independent court communities to create and utilize evidence based programs for juvenile offenders in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.
Annualize funds to reflect a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$544,200 $85,166,169

$544,200 $86,890,807

30.2. Departmental 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

$23,759,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$507,921

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$157,746

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$350,175

Other Funds

$15,299

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,299

State Funds

$23,236,761

State General Funds

$23,236,761

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $27,150,997

$27,674,217

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$111,878

$111,878

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$236,934

$236,934

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,926

$2,926

Replace funds. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center

($1,719,838)

($1,719,838)

(RYDC) program staff to the Secure Detention

(RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) ($2,546,136)

($2,546,136)

program staff to the Secure Commitment (YDCs)

program to align budget with expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,236,761

$23,759,981

30.3. 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$93,489,294

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Federal Funds and Grants

$2,667,967

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,667,967

Other Funds

$23,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,589

State Funds

$90,797,738

State General Funds

$90,797,738

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $83,897,460

$86,589,016

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$461,350

$461,350

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,184,668

$1,184,668

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,104

$9,104

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Replace funds. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operating expenses and 77 positions

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus

opening January 1, 2015.

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC)

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

program staff from the Departmental Administration

program to align budget with expenditures.

Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO)

$702,546

$702,546

market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary

of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$90,797,738

$93,489,294

30.4. 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Total Funds

$110,962,527

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,796,258

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,796,258

Other Funds

($38,764)

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

($38,764)

State Funds

$109,205,033

State General Funds

$109,205,033

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $107,983,796 amended

$109,995,401

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$609,483

$609,483

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,380

$11,380

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Replace funds. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operating expenses and 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC.

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

Increase funds for operating expenses for the Rockdale RYDC.

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

Reduce funds for contractual services for the Paulding RYDC.

($6,256,353)

($6,429,503)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and 81 positions for the Gwinnett RYDC closing June 30, 2014.

($3,551,721)

($3,632,682)

Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

$1,055,138

$1,055,138

Increase funds to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).

$1,926,497

$1,926,497

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with expenditures.

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,205,033

$110,962,527

Section 31: Labor, 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
31.1. Department of Labor Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to work with public and private

$138,251,298 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $14,117,495 $14,117,495
$140,273 $140,273

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partners in building a world-class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity.

Total Funds

$33,053,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,312,292

State Funds

$1,600,435

State General Funds

$1,600,435

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,586,498

$33,039,063

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$7,018

$7,018

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,919

$6,919

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,600,435

$33,053,000

31.2. 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

31.3. 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

$40,388,877

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,599,186

State Funds

$5,789,691

State General Funds

$5,789,691

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,789,691

$40,388,877

amended

Utilize state funds of $5,789,691 for the Unemployment

$0

$0

Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30,

2014. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,789,691

$40,388,877

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31.4. Workforce Solutions

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

$62,559,548

Federal Funds and Grants

$54,762,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$54,762,513

Other Funds

$1,069,666

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,666

State Funds

$6,727,369

State General Funds

$6,727,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,663,235

$62,495,414

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$15,258 $48,876

$15,258 $48,876

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,727,369

$62,559,548

Section 32: Law, 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

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

$56,545,540

Other Funds

$36,587,014

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$36,587,014

State Funds

$19,958,526

State General Funds

$19,958,526

$61,429,477 $3,597,990 $3,597,990 $36,589,125 $36,589,125 $21,242,362 $21,242,362

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $18,079,990

$54,667,004

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$181,090

$181,090

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$436,735

$436,735

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,397

$1,397

Increase funds for retention of attorney positions to

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General

expenses.

Retain two time-limited attorney positions (HB 742,

$0

$0

2012 Session) to address professional licensing

investigations. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,958,526

$56,545,540

32.2. 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

$4,883,937

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,597,990

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,283,836

State General Funds

$1,283,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,147,261

$4,747,362

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$6,846

$6,846

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$17,015

$17,015

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for five positions to maximize civil

$112,714

$112,714

recovery of fraudulent Medicaid claims.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,283,836

$4,883,937

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of Total Funds

$248,052,677

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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 State General Funds
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.

$50,293,306
$11,607
$50,281,699 $97,290,448 $24,259,164 $73,031,284 $100,468,923 $100,468,923

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 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

$7,044,676

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,838,671

Other Funds

$105,094

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$105,094

State Funds

$2,100,911

State General Funds

$2,100,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,053,557

$6,997,322

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,749

$9,749

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$37,605

$37,605

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,100,911

$7,044,676

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33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,797,867

Federal Funds and Grants

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,648,802

State General Funds

$11,648,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,445,718

$11,594,783

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$48,728

$48,728

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$137,887

$137,887

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$16,469

$16,469

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,648,802

$11,797,867

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

$115,164,243

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,835,422

Other Funds

$56,778,515

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Agency Funds

$24,259,164

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,519,351

State Funds

$29,550,306

State General Funds

$29,550,306

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$25,897,906

$111,511,843

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide one-time funds for water related studies and updates to Regional Water Plans.

$176,205
$426,195 $3,050,000

$176,205
$426,195 $3,050,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,550,306

$115,164,243

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

$4,027,423

State Funds

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

amended

Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities.

$630,000

$630,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

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

$2,624,665

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning

$11,607

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and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,009,180

State Funds

$1,603,878

State General Funds

$1,603,878

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,580,815

$2,601,602

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,528

$10,528

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,535

$12,535

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,603,878

$2,624,665

33.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal

laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife,

natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety,

and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to

assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety

for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$19,742,141

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,248,458

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,248,458

Other Funds

$3,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

State Funds

$17,490,026

State General Funds

$17,490,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$83,492

$83,492

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Create a new Law Enforcement program and transfer 221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program.
Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Law Enforcement program.

$388,589 $15,919,247
$1,098,698

$388,589 $18,171,362
$1,098,698

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,490,026

$19,742,141

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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

$47,486,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$31,619,991

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,619,991

State Funds

$14,162,117

State General Funds

$14,162,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$13,615,630

$46,939,650

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Parks, Recreation and Historic Parks program.

$89,314
$50,141 $407,032

$89,314
$50,141 $407,032

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,162,117

$47,486,137

33.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,720,775

State Funds

$2,720,775

State General Funds

$2,720,775

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

Increase funds for two positions and operating expenses

$120,000

$120,000

to increase solid waste inspection activities.

Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities.

$735,000

$735,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

33.9. Wildlife Resources Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to regulate hunting, fishing, and

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the operation of watercraft in Georgia; to provide hunter and boating

education; to protect non-game and endangered wildlife; to promulgate

statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing

regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license

hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$37,444,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,535,939

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,535,939

Other Funds

$8,744,126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,744,126

State Funds

$17,164,685

State General Funds

$17,164,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $32,637,208

$55,169,388

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Wildlife Resources program.
Transfer 221 positions to the new Law Enforcement program.

$80,074 $200,562 $166,088 ($15,919,247)

$80,074 $200,562 $166,088 ($18,171,362)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,164,685

$37,444,750

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,085,089

State Funds

$5,085,089

State General Funds

$5,085,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

$54,977,595 $806,050 $806,050
$54,171,545 $54,171,545

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,011,671
$24,651
$56,613 ($7,846) $5,085,089

Total Funds $5,011,671
$24,651
$56,613 ($7,846) $5,085,089

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

$12,179,555

State Funds

$12,179,555

State General Funds

$12,179,555

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,946,790

$11,946,790

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$87,445

$87,445

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Eliminate one-time funds for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

$245,320 ($100,000)

$245,320 ($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,179,555

$12,179,555

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

$37,240,455

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$36,434,405

State General Funds

$36,434,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $35,567,816
$234,417
$632,172 $36,434,405

Total Funds $36,373,866
$234,417
$632,172 $37,240,455

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 for

victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$472,496

State Funds

$472,496

State General Funds

$472,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$460,331

$460,331

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,730

$2,730

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,435

$9,435

Amount appropriated in this Act

$472,496

$472,496

Section 35: Properties Commission, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other

35.1. 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

$820,201

Other Funds

$820,201

$820,201
$820,201 $705,234 $114,967

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other

$705,234 $114,967

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

35.2. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer

$0

$0

by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (G:Yes)

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$42,976,576 $340,000 $340,000
$42,636,576 $42,636,576

36.1. 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

$6,904,859

Other Funds

$340,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$340,000

State Funds

$6,564,859

State General Funds

$6,564,859

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,082,218

$6,422,218

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,810

$35,810

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$106,831

$106,831

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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Increase funds for personal services to eliminate furlough days.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$340,000 $6,564,859

$340,000 $6,904,859

36.2. 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

$36,071,717

State Funds

$36,071,717

State General Funds

$36,071,717

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$35,135,808

$35,135,808

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Annualize funds for two Assistant Public Defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).

$223,973
$605,374 $70,474

$223,973
$605,374 $70,474

Provide funds for two Assistant Public Defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015.

$36,088

$36,088

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,071,717

$36,071,717

Section 37: Public 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) 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 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$661,526,522
$427,085,823 $20,411,154 $1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529
$392,505,732
$2,847,221 $692,524
$2,154,697
$231,575,878 $1,784,064

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State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$216,073,954 $13,717,860
$17,600 $17,600

37.1. 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

$36,979,808

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,692,357

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $14,638,828

Other Funds

$745,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$745,000

State Funds

$10,542,451

State General Funds

$3,685,272

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,280,863 $11,050

$36,718,220 $11,050

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

$25,538 $225,000

$25,538 $225,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,542,451

$36,979,808

37.2. 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

$6,913,249

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$300,000

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State Funds

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,616,420

$6,916,420

amended

Reduce funds for operations.

($3,171)

($3,171)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,613,249

$6,913,249

37.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$29,915,620

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,654,298

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,807,258

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$471,900 $5,375,140

Other Funds

$445,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$445,000

State Funds

$21,816,322

State General Funds

$21,684,527

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$20,887,885 $173,557

$28,987,183 $173,557

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$706,394 $48,486

$706,394 $48,486

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,816,322

$29,915,620

37.4. 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

$37,739,187

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,035,447

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$280,000 $34,755,447

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Other Funds

$171,976

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$171,976

State Funds

$2,531,764

State General Funds

$2,531,764

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,451,132

$37,658,555

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$17,646 $62,986

$17,646 $62,986

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,531,764

$37,739,187

37.5. 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

$10,604,070

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,373,324

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$196,750 $6,176,574

Other Funds

$25,156

Agency Funds

$25,156

State Funds

$4,187,990

State General Funds

$4,072,353

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,141,841

$10,557,921

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$9,671

$9,671

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$36,478

$36,478

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,187,990

$10,604,070

37.6. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization,

consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$13,663,830

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Federal Funds and Grants

$10,425,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,000 $9,925,482

Other Funds

$717,721

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$717,721

State Funds

$2,520,627

State General Funds

$2,520,627

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,507,264

$13,650,467

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,420

$2,420

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$10,943

$10,943

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,520,627

$13,663,830

37.7. 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

$43,948,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,123,436

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,733,918 $116,500
$14,273,018

Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

State Funds

$20,750,225

State General Funds

$20,750,225

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $20,694,891

$43,893,327

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,843

$10,843

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$44,491

$44,491

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,750,225

$43,948,661

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37.8. 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

$268,044,403

Federal Funds and Grants

$255,725,203

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,612,537 $245,112,666

Other Funds

$49,137

Agency Funds

$49,137

State Funds

$12,270,063

State General Funds

$12,270,063

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,192,738

$267,967,078

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$15,652

$15,652

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$61,673

$61,673

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,270,063

$268,044,403

37.9. 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

$92,682,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,172,002

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,489 $61,087,513

State Funds

$31,510,791

State General Funds

$31,510,791

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $31,228,127

$92,400,129

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$56,301

$56,301

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$226,363

$226,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,510,791

$92,682,793

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37.10. 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

$5,386,763

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,053,594

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,210 $223,000 $630,384

Other Funds

$618,231

Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,714,938

State General Funds

$3,714,938

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,620,859

$5,292,684

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,315

$18,315

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$75,764

$75,764

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,714,938

$5,386,763

37.11. 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

$93,242,955

State Funds

$93,242,955

State General Funds

$93,242,955

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$87,317,646

$87,317,646

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,585,309

$4,585,309

Increase funds for the fourth year phase-in of the new grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all counties.

$1,340,000

$1,340,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$93,242,955

$93,242,955

37.12. Vital Records Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to register, enter, archive and

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provide to the public in a timely manner vital records and associated

documents.

Total Funds

$4,260,651

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$3,729,971

State General Funds

$3,729,971

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,641,696 $17,354
$70,921

$4,172,376 $17,354
$70,921

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,729,971

$4,260,651

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

37.13. 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

$1,784,064

State Funds

$1,784,064

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,784,064

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

amended

Reduce funds to reflect FY 2013 collections.

($204,438)

($204,438)

Utilize prior year funds of $204,438 to maintain budget

$0

$0

at current level. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

37.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

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Total Funds

$16,360,468

State Funds

$16,360,468

State General Funds

$16,360,468

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,345,972

$15,345,972

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$3,728

$3,728

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$10,768

$10,768

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds to reflect enhanced collections from the

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Super Speeder penalty and driver's license reinstatement

fees.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,360,468

$16,360,468

Section 38: Public Safety, 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

$205,436,629 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $16,807,855 $146,700 $16,661,155
$130,656,876 $130,656,876
$25,598,146 $25,598,146

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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Total Funds

$8,421,833

Federal Funds and Grants

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$243,034

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

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State Funds

$5,398,799

State General Funds

$5,398,799

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,680,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,680,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,157,775

$6,180,809

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$15,624
$44,627 $323

$15,624
$44,627 $323

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Provide funds for operating expenses for Life Flight helicopters.

$0 $2,180,450

$0 $2,180,450

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,398,799

$8,421,833

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

$7,372,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,372,499

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,372,499

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

$8,629,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$8,483,941

State General Funds

$8,483,941

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,312,606

$8,457,687

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,090
$119,624 $2,621
$8,483,941

$49,090
$119,624 $2,621
$8,629,022

38.4. 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

$111,897,803

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,848,347

Other Funds

$10,726,046

Agency Funds

$146,700

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,579,346

State Funds

$88,381,107

State General Funds

$88,381,107

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,942,303

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,942,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$83,751,094

$107,267,790

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Replace federal and other funds with state funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network.

$561,635
$1,627,428 $21,510 $868,787

$561,635
$1,627,428 $21,510 $868,787

Provide funds for operating expenses for Post 52 in Hart County.

$1,202,304

$1,202,304

Increase funds for operating expenses for Post 3 in Bartow County.

$348,349

$348,349

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,381,107

$111,897,803

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38.5. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection,

regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as

traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-

consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large

passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High

Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$24,556,336

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,827,142

Other Funds

$2,761,146

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,761,146

State Funds

$9,913,578

State General Funds

$9,913,578

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,054,470

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,054,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,797,945

$21,749,717

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$60,816

$60,816

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$47,519

$47,519

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$7,298

$7,298

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the

$0

$2,690,986

Department of Public Safety for the administration of

the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,913,578

$24,556,336

38.6. 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

$1,568,965

State Funds

$1,568,965

State General Funds

$1,568,965

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$0

$0

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

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July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,057
$323 $1,568,965

$33,057
$323 $1,568,965

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.7. Firefighter 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

$679,657

State Funds

$679,657

State General Funds

$679,657

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$663,757

$663,757

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,537

$4,537

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$11,363

$11,363

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$679,657

$679,657

38.8. 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

$21,266,402

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,327,181

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,327,181

Other Funds

$337,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$337,102

State Funds

$3,483,719

State General Funds

$3,483,719

Intra-State Government Transfers

$118,400

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$118,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for driver education and training to reflect intent of SB 231 (2013 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $560,135 $2,871
$6,818 $2,913,895 $3,483,719

Total Funds $18,342,818
$2,871
$6,818 $2,913,895 $21,266,402

38.9. Peace Officer 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

$2,418,273

Other Funds

$558,051

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$558,051

State Funds

$1,860,222

State General Funds

$1,860,222

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,973,232

$2,381,283

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$11,784

$11,784

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Replace state funds with other funds for operations.

$25,206 ($150,000)

$25,206 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,860,222

$2,418,273

38.10. 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

$18,625,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$986,477

Other Funds

$2,322,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,322,000

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State Funds

$10,886,888

State General Funds

$10,886,888

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,430,474

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,430,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,668,571

$18,407,522

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$64,824
$150,409 $3,084

$64,824
$150,409 $3,084

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,886,888

$18,625,839

Section 39: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,250,557

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,167,057

State General Funds

$1,167,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,136,759

$1,220,259

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,669

$12,669

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$17,629

$17,629

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,167,057

$1,250,557

$9,357,242 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $8,056,996 $8,056,996

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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

$2,197,134

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,188,246

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,188,246

State Funds

$1,008,888

State General Funds

$1,008,888

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$958,627

$2,146,873

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$9,128

$9,128

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$41,133

$41,133

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,008,888

$2,197,134

39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service

standards of electric, 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 natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$5,909,551

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$5,881,051

State General Funds

$5,881,051

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,640,102

$5,668,602

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for one specialist for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight.

$62,806
$88,143 $90,000

$62,806
$88,143 $90,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,881,051

$5,909,551

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Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds
State Funds State General Funds

$6,613,163,696
$4,672,727,417 $2,563,170,298
$5,114,065 $592,381
$2,103,850,673
$1,940,436,279 $1,940,436,279

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

$74,411,855

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$36,858,936

State General Funds

$36,858,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $35,233,027

$72,785,946

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$236,381

$236,381

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$177,205

$177,205

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$367,323

$367,323

insurance ($182,991) and retiree health benefits

($184,332).

Provide funds for a wheat breeder specialist ($180,000)

$247,500

$247,500

and the Food Product Innovation and

Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).

Provide funds for a poultry nutrition specialist

$597,500

$597,500

($160,000), a poultry researcher ($210,000), a beef

specialist located in Tifton ($160,000), and the Food

Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC)

Director ($67,500).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,858,936

$74,411,855

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

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ensure the safety of Georgia's food supply and the health of Georgia's

production, equine, and companion animals.

Total Funds

$5,258,000

Other Funds

$5,258,000

Agency Funds

$5,000,000

Research Funds

$258,000

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

$55,499,017

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$20,856,177

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$477,752

Research Funds

$3,750,000

State Funds

$30,415,088

State General Funds

$30,415,088

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $29,365,384

$54,449,313

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$237,813

$237,813

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($227,969) and retiree health benefits ($364,176).

$219,746 $592,145

$219,746 $592,145

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,415,088

$55,499,017

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

$17,749,703

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,274,703

State General Funds

$7,274,703

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,187,612

$17,662,612

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$56,479

$56,479

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$14,470

$14,470

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$16,142

$16,142

insurance ($13,707) and retiree health benefits ($2,435).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,274,703

$17,749,703

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.

Total Funds

$1,078,929

Other Funds

$575,988

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$502,941

State General Funds

$502,941

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$495,191

$1,071,179

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$3,445

$3,445

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,137

$1,137

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$3,168

$3,168

insurance.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$502,941

$1,078,929

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

$12,902,173

Other Funds

$10,250,426

Agency Funds

$590,634

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$659,792

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$2,651,747

State General Funds

$2,651,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,562,254

$12,812,680

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($18,469) and retiree health benefits ($40,584).

$18,170 $12,270 $59,053

$18,170 $12,270 $59,053

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,651,747

$12,902,173

40.7. Georgia Archives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$5,340,265

Other Funds

$689,281

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$592,381

State Funds

$4,650,984

State General Funds

$4,650,984

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,151,428

$4,840,709

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,492

$10,492

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,266

$4,266

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$1,283

$1,283

insurance.

Increase funds to allow for the Georgia Archives to be

$460,000

$460,000

open to the public five days per week.

Recognize the transfer of one-time donations held in

$23,515

$23,515

reserve after Fiscal Year 2013 for Georgia Archives.

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,650,984

$5,340,265

40.8. 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

$3,779,621

Other Funds

$3,779,621

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,779,621

40.9. 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

$319,641,909

Other Funds

$314,011,962

Research Funds

$314,011,962

State Funds

$5,629,947

State General Funds

$5,629,947

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,588,520

$319,600,482

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$27,495

$27,495

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,356

$3,356

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$10,576

$10,576

insurance ($7,097) and retiree health benefits ($3,479).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,629,947

$319,641,909

40.10. 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

$1,214,913

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$728,632

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State General Funds

$728,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$714,567

$1,200,848

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,676

$4,676

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($3,756) and retiree health benefits ($2,940).

$2,693 $6,696

$2,693 $6,696

Amount appropriated in this Act

$728,632

$1,214,913

40.11. 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

$2,560,040

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,214,511

State General Funds

$1,214,511

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,179,252

$2,524,781

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$9,970

$9,970

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$7,337

$7,337

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$17,952

$17,952

insurance ($6,060) and retiree health benefits ($11,892).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,214,511

$2,560,040

40.12. 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

$28,569,119

State Funds

$28,569,119

State General Funds

$28,569,119

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$28,297,463

$28,297,463

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$271,656

$271,656

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,569,119

$28,569,119

40.13. 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

$37,532,484

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$32,310,084

State General Funds

$32,310,084

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $31,497,624

$36,720,024

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$194,660 $199,484 $312,238

$194,660 $199,484 $312,238

Increase funds for state grants to public libraries based on an increase in state population.

$106,078

$106,078

Delay implementation of the new fund distribution formula until Fiscal Year 2016. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,310,084

$37,532,484

40.14. 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

$26,851,120

State Funds

$26,851,120

State General Funds

$26,851,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds for the Health Professions Initiative to address graduate medical education.
Increase funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus. (H:Transfer funds for
Georgia Regents University expansion of the Rome
clinical campus to the Teaching program.)
Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college.
Transfer existing funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus to the Teaching Program.
Provide funds for the development of a concentrated university and technical college curriculum in Fayette County for workforce development related to the growing film, television, and digital media industries in Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $25,303,326
$155,643 $2,225,000
$0
$1,250,000
($2,482,849) $400,000
$26,851,120

Total Funds $25,303,326
$155,643 $2,225,000
$0
$1,250,000
($2,482,849) $400,000
$26,851,120

40.15. 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

$11,474,268

State Funds

$11,474,268

State General Funds

$11,474,268

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$41,754

$41,754

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2015 dues and contract amounts.

$39,252 $20,927
$28,210

$39,252 $20,927
$28,210

Provide funds for enhancements to GALILEO.

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Increase funds for four positions to provide E-Rate training and technical assistance to public schools and

$415,000

$415,000

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libraries in Georgia.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,209) and retiree health benefits ($16,128).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,337 $11,474,268

$27,337 $11,474,268

40.16. Research Consortium

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and

development activities at Georgia's research universities and other universitybased initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to

Georgia's strategic industries.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Transfer funds for Kennesaw State University to the Teaching program and fund faculty through normal formula mechanism.
Transfer funds for Georgia Institute of Technology to the Teaching program to better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure.

$6,104,447 ($207,896)
($5,896,551)

$6,104,447 ($207,896)
($5,896,551)

Eliminate the Research Consortium program. (G:Yes)

$0

$0

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

40.17. 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

$5,190,787

Other Funds

$3,950,620

Agency Funds

$1,200,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$1,240,167

State General Funds

$1,240,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,214,869

$5,165,489

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$8,098

$8,098

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$7,216

$7,216

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

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Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,984 $1,240,167

$9,984 $5,190,787

40.18. 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 learning.

Total Funds

$5,973,990,136

Other Funds

$4,243,957,206

Agency Funds

$2,493,320,751

Research Funds

$1,750,636,455

State Funds

$1,730,032,930

State General Funds

$1,730,032,930

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,676,074,685 amended

$5,920,031,891

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$173,877

$173,877

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$11,862,751

$11,862,751

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Provide funds for recruitment and retention initiatives

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

for University System faculty.

Fund activities related to Georgia's Academic and

$0

$0

Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA

AWARDS) through formula funds. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program.

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to

($1,375,000)

($1,375,000)

reflect year one of the plan to eliminate the GGC

Special Funding Initiative over a seven year period.

Adjust the debt service payback amount for a project constructed at Georgia Southern University.

$1,014,809

$1,014,809

Increase funds to reflect the change in square footage at University System of Georgia institutions.

$9,019,889

$9,019,889

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,414,940) and retiree health benefits ($5,574,962).

$12,989,902

$12,989,902

Provide funds for Competitive EDGE program for small

$900,000

$900,000

business incubators.

Transfer existing funds for Georgia Regents University's $3,267,570

$3,267,570

Rome clinical campus to the Teaching Program, and

increase funds ($784,721) for expansion.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,730,032,930 $5,973,990,136

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40.19. 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

$2,618,043

State Funds

$2,618,043

State General Funds

$2,618,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$21,887

$21,887

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$9,779

$9,779

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$16,536

$16,536

insurance ($5,604) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

40.20. 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

$10,481,372

Other Funds

$10,088,255

Agency Funds

$10,088,255

State Funds

$393,117

State General Funds

$393,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$386,135

$10,474,390

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$1,889 $2,801 $2,292

$1,889 $2,801 $2,292

Amount appropriated in this Act

$393,117

$10,481,372

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The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.21. 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

$2,329,780

State Funds

$2,329,780

State General Funds

$2,329,780

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$22,883

$22,883

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,619

$3,619

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$14,969

$14,969

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

40.22. 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

$14,690,162

State Funds

$14,690,162

State General Funds

$14,690,162

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,513,070

$14,513,070

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$45,375

$45,375

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$130,340

$130,340

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,893

$1,893

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($516)

($516)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,690,162

$14,690,162

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Section 41: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$179,552,482 $819,087 $251,507 $567,580
$178,733,395 $178,299,612
$433,783

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

$14,623,778

Federal Funds and Grants

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$225,580

State Funds

$14,398,198

State General Funds

$14,398,198

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,207,028

$14,432,608

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$51,048 $140,122

$51,048 $140,122

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,398,198

$14,623,778

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

$7,916,507

State Funds

$7,916,507

State General Funds

$7,916,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,194,033

$7,194,033

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$44,664

$44,664

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds for personal services from the Industry Regulation ($111,480) and Tax Compliance ($309,932) programs to meet projected expenditures.
Increase funds for personal services for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$118,358 $14,760 $421,412
$123,280 $7,916,507

$118,358 $14,760 $421,412
$123,280 $7,916,507

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

$14,072,351

State Funds

$14,072,351

State General Funds

$14,072,351

41.4. Fraud Detection and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use of fraud analytical tools.

Total Funds

$1,250,000

State Funds

$1,250,000

State General Funds

$1,250,000

41.5. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,314,719

Federal Funds and Grants

$371,507

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$251,507 $120,000

State Funds

$5,943,212

State General Funds

$5,509,429

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,947,414

$6,418,917

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected expenditures.
Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,279
$74,999 $0
($111,480) $0
$5,943,212

$32,279
$74,999 $0
($111,480) ($99,996)
$6,314,719

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

$6,184,126

State Funds

$6,184,126

State General Funds

$6,184,126

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$26,943

$26,943

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$72,990

$72,990

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

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

$12,859,059

State Funds

$12,859,059

State General Funds

$12,859,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,066,592

$11,066,592

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement

$1,614,621 $177,846

$1,614,621 $177,846

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benefits to meet projected expenditures. Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,859,059

$12,859,059

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

$18,380,959

State Funds

$18,380,959

State General Funds

$18,380,959

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $18,225,386

$20,716,376

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$42,237

$42,237

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$113,336

$113,336

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the

$0

($2,490,990)

Department of Public Safety for the administration of

the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,380,959

$18,380,959

41.9. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent

taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

Total Funds

$3,892,721

State Funds

$3,892,721

State General Funds

$3,892,721

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$18,277
$50,725 $0

$18,277
$50,725 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

41.10. 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

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and the law, and to ensure that all tax returns are reviewed and recorded to

accurately update taxpayer information.

Total Funds

$13,398,047

State Funds

$13,398,047

State General Funds

$13,398,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $13,261,024

$13,261,024

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$36,577

$36,577

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$100,446

$100,446

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,398,047

$13,398,047

41.11. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$52,885,327

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$222,000

State Funds

$52,663,327

State General Funds

$52,663,327

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $51,996,488

$52,218,488

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$262,436

$262,436

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$714,335

$714,335

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental

($309,932)

($309,932)

Administration program to meet projected expenditures.

Provide contract services with the Department of

$0

$0

Agriculture to audit GATE program compliance.

(H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,663,327

$52,885,327

41.12. Tax 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.

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Total Funds

$3,064,001

State Funds

$3,064,001

State General Funds

$3,064,001

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,001,861

$3,101,861

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$16,605

$16,605

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$45,535

$45,535

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the

$0

($100,000)

Department of Public Safety for the administration of

the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

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

$24,710,887

State Funds

$24,710,887

State General Funds

$24,710,887

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $24,379,387

$24,379,387

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$88,254

$88,254

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$243,246

$243,246

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,710,887

$24,710,887

Section 42: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$22,690,647 $85,000 $85,000
$1,024,512 $1,024,512 $21,581,135 $21,581,135

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42.1. 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

$780,026

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$40,514

State General Funds

$40,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,266,805

$2,006,317

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$9,270

$9,270

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$30,842

$30,842

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$402

$402

Recognize $3,316,372 in reserves as of June 30, 2013

($1,266,805)

($1,266,805)

and utilize for operating expenses.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,514

$780,026

42.2. 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

$5,361,157

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

$5,226,157

State General Funds

$5,226,157

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,168,394

$5,303,394

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$12,158

$12,158

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$45,308

$45,308

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share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Amount appropriated in this Act

$297 $5,226,157

$297 $5,361,157

42.3. 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

$5,760,700

Other Funds

$15,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,000

State Funds

$5,745,700

State General Funds

$5,745,700

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,856,691

$5,871,691

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$40,939

$40,939

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$131,654

$131,654

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,421

$1,421

Utilize $261,490 in existing reserves as of June 30, 2014

($285,005)

($285,005)

for operating expenses and transfer $23,515 in prior

year reserved donations to Georgia Archives.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,745,700

$5,760,700

42.4. 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

$6,907,016

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,757,016

State General Funds

$6,757,016

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,192,564

$7,342,564

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$39,666

$39,666

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$117,141

$117,141

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,391

$1,391

Recognize $1,095,192 in reserves as of June 30, 2013

($593,746)

($593,746)

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and utilize to fill authorized positions and begin implementation of HB 315 (2013 Session).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,757,016

$6,907,016

42.5. 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

$654,458

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$604,458

State General Funds

$604,458

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$769,185

$819,185

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,501

$5,501

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$15,302

$15,302

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$209

$209

Utilize existing reserves for operating expenses.

($185,739)

($185,739)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$604,458

$654,458

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

42.6. 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

$278,600

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$258,600

State General Funds

$258,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$250,728

$270,728

amended

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,084
$5,788 $258,600

$2,084
$5,788 $278,600

42.7. 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

$2,948,690

State Funds

$2,948,690

State General Funds

$2,948,690

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$16,036

$16,036

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$43,618

$43,618

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission

Total Funds

$0

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$756,103

$756,103

Transfer remaining funds and one position to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

($385,665)

($385,665)

Eliminate two vacant and five filled positions.

($370,438)

($370,438)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$235,272

$1,314,771

amended

Transfer funds and six positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (H:Reduce funds ($144,310) and transfer remaining funds ($90,962) to the Department of
Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation
activities.)

($235,272)

($1,314,771)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,390,739

$2,105,724

amended

Transfer remaining funds and 21 positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.
Eliminate 10 vacant and two filled positions.

($1,260,262) ($130,477)

($1,975,247) ($130,477)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$0

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$98,502

$98,502

Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

($98,502)

($98,502)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$131,920

$131,920

amended

Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to

($131,920)

($131,920)

consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$682,957,219 $713,673 $713,673
$682,243,546 $633,648,020
$48,595,526

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

$10,322,241

State Funds

$10,322,241

State General Funds

$10,322,241

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,550,000

$8,550,000

amended

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$1,772,241

$1,772,241

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,322,241

$10,322,241

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44.2. 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

$701,750

State Funds

$701,750

State General Funds

$701,750

44.3. 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

44.4. 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

44.5. 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

$8,374,069

Other Funds

$230,950

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$230,950

State Funds

$8,143,119

Lottery Funds

$8,143,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,958,844

$8,189,794

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$44,193

$44,193

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$63,328

$63,328

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for one Educational Policy Analyst and associated costs for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,009 $75,745 $8,143,119

$1,009 $75,745 $8,374,069

44.6. 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

$1,930,296

State Funds

$1,930,296

Lottery Funds

$1,930,296

44.7. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students

seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary institution.

Total Funds

$109,059,989

State Funds

$109,059,989

Lottery Funds

$109,059,989

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $96,793,442

$96,793,442

amended

Increase the HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103%

$0

$0

Factor Rate). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Development Grant.

Establish the Zell Miller Grant to provide full tuition

$7,266,547

$7,266,547

assistance for technical college students maintaining a

3.5 or higher grade point average.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,059,989

$109,059,989

44.8. 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

$47,916,330

State Funds

$47,916,330

Lottery Funds

$47,916,330

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $47,617,925

$47,617,925

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amended
Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships Private Schools by 3% (103% Factor Rate). (G:Yes) (H:Yes)
Increase the award amount by 5.5% for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $746,248.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $298,405 $47,916,330

$0 $298,405 $47,916,330

44.9. 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

$446,598,286

State Funds

$446,598,286

Lottery Funds

$446,598,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $424,345,076

$424,345,076

amended

Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships -

$9,436,956

$9,436,956

Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet the

projected need (103% Factor Rate).

Increase funds for Zell Miller Scholarships for students $12,816,254

$12,816,254

attending public postsecondary institutions to meet the

total projected need of $32,278,579.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$446,598,286

$446,598,286

44.10. Low Interest Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan

program to assist with the affordability of a college education, encourage

timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to

incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable

for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of

this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A.

20-3-400.2(e.1).

Total Funds

$19,000,000

State Funds

$19,000,000

Lottery Funds

$19,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Adjust funds based on projected expenditures and anticipated revenue.

($1,000,000)

($1,000,000)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,000,000

$19,000,000

44.11. Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

Lottery Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$9,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Replace funds. (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

44.12. North Ga. 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

$2,000,000

Other Funds

$482,723

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$482,723

State Funds

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,444,576

$1,927,299

amended

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$72,701

$72,701

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,517,277

$2,000,000

44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: 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 Funds

$875,000

State Funds

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

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44.14. Public Memorial Safety Grant

Purpose: 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 postsecondary

institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$376,761

State Funds

$376,761

State General Funds

$376,761

44.15. REACH Georgia Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based

scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports

academically promising middle and high school students in their educational

pursuits.

Total Funds

$2,000,000

State Funds

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$2,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for REACH Georgia scholarship.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

44.16. 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

$21,119,952

State Funds

$21,119,952

State General Funds

$21,119,952

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.17. 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

$787,683

State Funds

$787,683

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State General Funds

$787,683

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$767,988

$767,988

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,364

$5,364

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$13,842 $489

$13,842 $489

Amount appropriated in this Act

$787,683

$787,683

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
Total Funds
State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Retirement Payments
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 13.15% for State Fiscal Year 2015.

$33,418,925 $412,000 $412,000
$33,006,925 $33,006,925

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

$412,000

State Funds

$412,000

State General Funds

$412,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$513,000

$513,000

amended

Reduce funds due to the declining population of

($101,000)

($101,000)

teachers who qualify for this benefit.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$412,000

$412,000

45.2. System Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing

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retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and

inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.

Total Funds

$33,006,925

Intra-State Government Transfers

$33,006,925

Retirement Payments

$33,006,925

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$32,044,844

amended

Increase other funds for equipment.

$0

$372,100

Reduce other funds for contractual services.

$0

($24,400)

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer rate for the Employees' Retirement System.

$0

$614,381

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$33,006,925

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 Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$730,541,413 $64,520,708 $64,520,708 $595,084 $595,084
$334,610,717 $334,513,947
$96,770
$329,454,904 $329,454,904
$1,360,000 $1,360,000

46.1. Adult Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$39,182,675

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,390,824

Other Funds

$5,480,000

Agency Funds

$5,480,000

State Funds

$14,311,851

State General Funds

$14,311,851

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $13,172,053

$38,042,877

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$116,629

$116,629

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$78,236

$78,236

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$38,468

$38,468

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect a change in the program name. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(G:Yes) (H:Yes)

Increase funds for 15 positions to address full-time faculty ratios at TCSG institutions.

$906,465

$906,465

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,311,851

$39,182,675

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

$9,283,175

Federal Recovery Funds

$595,084

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$595,084

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$8,478,091

State General Funds

$8,478,091

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,847,632

$8,652,716

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$68,532

$68,532

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$122,661 $8,257
($631)

$122,661 $8,257
($631)

Increase state funds to continue work on Georgia's

$431,640

$431,640

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Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,478,091

$9,283,175

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

$22,773,082

Federal Funds and Grants

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$130,884

Other Funds

$9,799,116

Agency Funds

$9,799,116

State Funds

$12,843,082

State General Funds

$12,843,082

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,678,077

$22,608,077

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$72,437
$71,654 $20,998

$72,437
$71,654 $20,998

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($84)

($84)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,843,082

$22,773,082

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 postsecondary education

or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$659,302,481

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$44,999,000

Other Funds

$319,231,601

Agency Funds

$319,134,831

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$293,821,880

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State General Funds

$293,821,880

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,250,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,250,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $280,168,941 amended

$645,649,542

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,840,847

$2,840,847

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,006,940

$2,006,940

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$960,996

$960,996

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($13,987)

($13,987)

Provide funding for personal services and operating expenses for precision manufacturing designation at Savannah Technical College.

$500,000

$500,000

Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students. (H:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for 25 positions and data infrastructure

$2,590,000

$2,590,000

enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student

support system.

Provide funding for formula growth based on a 2.9%

$4,518,143

$4,518,143

increase in square footage.

Provide funds for soft skills employability training at Career Academies.

$250,000

$250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$293,821,880

$659,302,481

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
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

$2,077,538,281 $1,210,491,192
$1,143,629,823
$66,861,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308
$6,350 $860,556,198 $849,077,721
$11,478,477 $760,233 $760,233

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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.

47.1. 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

$888,646,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$675,252,699

State Funds

$213,393,476

Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476

47.2. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital

outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$188,778,535

Federal Funds and Grants

$128,218,385

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$128,218,385

State Funds

$60,560,150

Motor Fuel Funds

$60,560,150

47.3. Construction Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and expand the

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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

$150,373,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,642,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$68,642,990

State Funds

$81,565,819

Motor Fuel Funds

$81,565,819

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $79,507,484

$144,565,474

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$558,335

$558,335

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Transfer 19 filled positions from the Local Road Assistance Administration program.

$1,500,000

$5,250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$81,565,819

$150,373,809

47.4. 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

$11,147,574

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

$2,815,060

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,815,060

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,804,774

$11,137,288

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,286

$10,286

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,815,060

$11,147,574

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47.5. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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, airports, railroads and

waterways.

Total Funds

$67,219,569

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

$55,480,776

Motor Fuel Funds

$55,480,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $55,201,024

$66,939,817

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$279,752

$279,752

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,480,776

$67,219,569

47.6. Intermodal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

Total Funds

$78,440,435

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,861,369

Other Funds

$100,589

Agency Funds

$94,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$11,478,477

State General Funds

$11,478,477

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,971,533

$73,933,491

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$11,940

$11,940

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$45,004

$45,004

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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Provide additional state general funds for Airport Aid to match local and federal funds for regional airport projects. Utilize remaining funds for Airport Aid projects. (H:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,450,000
$0 $11,478,477

$4,450,000
$0 $78,440,435

47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: 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.

Total Funds

$122,470,000

State Funds

$122,470,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$33,950,364

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,008,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$29,008,670

State Funds

$4,346,461

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $12,354,565

$45,708,468

amended

Transfer 19 filled positions to the Construction Administration program.

($1,500,000)

($5,250,000)

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program ($5,755,906)

($5,755,906)

for additional service agreements.

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($752,198)

($752,198)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,346,461

$33,950,364

47.9. Planning

Purpose: 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 Funds

$16,947,030

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Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds

$14,683,804 $2,263,226

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,263,226

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,756,074

$18,439,878

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$7,152

$7,152

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,263,226

$16,947,030

47.10. 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

$220,109,163

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

$194,580,109

Motor Fuel Funds

$194,580,109

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $176,823,016

$202,352,070

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$734,872

$734,872

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds for additional service agreements.

$9,766,315

$9,766,315

Redistribute funds from the Planning and Local Road

$7,255,906

$7,255,906

Assistance Administration programs for additional

service agreements.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$194,580,109

$220,109,163

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47.11. 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

$59,453,013

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

$19,756,231

Motor Fuel Funds

$19,756,231

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $19,640,861

$59,337,643

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$115,370

$115,370

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,756,231

$59,453,013

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.12. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: 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 Funds

$240,002,614

Federal Funds and Grants

$148,156,201

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds

$148,156,201 $91,846,413

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,846,413

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $82,447,358

$230,603,559

amended

Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation

$9,399,055

$9,399,055

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Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation projects.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,846,413

$240,002,614

Section 48: Veterans Service, 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

$41,164,039 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $2,402,269 $2,000,000 $20,501,201 $20,501,201

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

$1,758,956

State Funds

$1,758,956

State General Funds

$1,758,956

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$9,379

$9,379

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$27,172

$27,172

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$84

$84

Transfer two positions from the Veterans Benefits

$152,176

$152,176

program to align position function.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

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.

Total Funds

$732,701

Federal Funds and Grants

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$178,004

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State Funds

$554,697

State General Funds

$554,697

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$498,935

$676,939

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,796

$5,796

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$14,966

$14,966

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing

$35,000

$35,000

Home program to cover one-time pre-design expenses

for cemetery expansion.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$554,697

$732,701

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care

to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$27,791,149

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,459,125

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,459,125

Other Funds

$2,402,269

Agency Funds

$2,402,269

State Funds

$11,929,755

State General Funds

$11,929,755

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$49,231

$49,231

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Transfer funds from Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

$35,515 $11,813,565

$35,515 $27,674,959

Transfer funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to cover one-time expenses for predesign for cemetery expansion.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($22,944) and retiree health benefits ($43,500).

($35,000) $66,444

($35,000) $66,444

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,929,755

$27,791,149

48.4. 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 to serve as a teaching facility for

the Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,625,143

$10,923,006

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

($4,625,143)

($10,923,006)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

48.5. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,188,422

$16,751,953

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing ($7,188,422)

($16,751,953)

Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans

Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish

the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

48.6. 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

$10,881,233

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,623,440

Other Funds

$2,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,000,000

State Funds

$6,257,793

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State General Funds

$6,257,793

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,253,353

$10,876,793

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$40,876

$40,876

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer two positions to the Administration program to align position function to the proper program.

$115,740 ($152,176)

$115,740 ($152,176)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,257,793

$10,881,233

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$23,053,548 $523,832 $523,832
$22,529,716 $22,529,716

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

$12,444,175

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$11,985,822

State General Funds

$11,985,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,445,635

$11,903,988

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$91,333

$91,333

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$248,854

$248,854

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds from the Board Administration program

$200,000

$200,000

to properly align budget to expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,985,822

$12,444,175

49.2. Board Administration Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide superior access to the

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Georgia Workers' Compensation program for injured workers and employers

in a manner that is sensitive, responsive, and effective.

Total Funds

$10,609,373

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,543,894

State General Funds

$10,543,894

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,255,611 $17,510
$44,314 $1,886

$11,321,090 $17,510
$44,314 $1,886

Transfer funds to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to properly align budget to expenditures.

($200,000)

($200,000)

Reduce payment to the Office of the State Treasurer from $5,303,747 to $4,728,320. (G:Yes) (H:Yes)

($575,427)

($575,427)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,543,894

$10,609,373

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,133,338,689 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,115,655,228 $156,679,813 $958,975,415

50.1. GO Bonds Issued

Total Funds

$1,042,987,174

Federal Recovery Funds

$17,683,461

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,683,461

State Funds

$1,025,303,713

Motor Fuel Funds

$156,679,813

State General Funds

$868,623,900

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,083,933,144 $1,101,616,605

amended

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Increase motor fuel funds for debt service.

$9,741,487

Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

($159,091,624)

Increase funds for debt service.

$5,175,410

Repeal the authorization of $2,200,000 in 20-year bonds

($219,340)

from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.303) for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital

Outlay Program - Regular Advance, statewide.

Repeal the authorization of $10,490,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.302) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth, statewide.

($1,045,853)

Repeal the authorization of $240,000 in 20-year bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.301) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital

($23,928)

Outlay Program - Regular, statewide.

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds

$86,834,417

Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

Redirect $1,155,000 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

from FY 2014 (HB106, Bond #362.309) for building and construction at the FFA/FCCLA camp to authorize the funds for planning and design for FFA/FCCLA dining hall and leadership facility. (H:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,025,303,713

$9,741,487 ($159,091,624)
$5,175,410 ($219,340)
($1,045,853)
($23,928)
$86,834,417 $0
$1,042,987,174

50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$90,351,515

State Funds

$90,351,515

State General Funds

$90,351,515

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

Increase debt service for new bonds.

$90,351,515

$90,351,515

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds

($86,834,417)

($86,834,417)

Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

Amount appropriated in this Act
Bond Financing Appropriated:

$90,351,515

$90,351,515

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $16,067,548 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 $187,705,000 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, $1,395,280 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education (Department of

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Education) through the issuance of not more than $16,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $2,374,544 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 $27,740,000 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, $154,080 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 $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 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, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 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, $64,200 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 $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 # 8] From State General Funds, $3,239,600 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 $14,000,000 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, $252,948 is specifically appropriated for

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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 $2,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $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, $671,060 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 $2,900,000 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, $1,157,000 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 # 13] From State General Funds, $5,136,000 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 # 14] From State General Funds, $323,960 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

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not more than $1,400,000 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, $3,826,320 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 $44,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $813,200 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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $393,380 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 $1,700,000 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, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $462,800 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public

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library facilities by grant to board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, 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 # 21] From State General Funds, $24,824 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 $290,000 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, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 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, $423,720 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 $4,950,000 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, $331,700 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 $3,875,000 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, $423,720 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 $4,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 26] From State General Funds, $385,200 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 $4,500,000 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, $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 # 28] From State General Funds, $231,120 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 $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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 # 30] 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 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

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forty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 32] 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 # 33] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 34] From State General Funds, $247,598 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 $1,070,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 # 36] From State General Funds, $477,841 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,

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buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,065,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $571,558 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 $2,470,000 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, $342,472 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 $1,480,000 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, $893,204 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 $3,860,000 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, $531,063 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 $2,295,000 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, $200,161 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 $865,000 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, $166,608 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College

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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 $720,000 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, $150,410 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 $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 44] From State General Funds, $466,271 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 $2,015,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 45] From State General Funds, $131,898 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 $570,000 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, $599,200 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 $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 # 47] From State General Funds, $283,465 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 $1,225,000 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, $393,380 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $50,504 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 $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 # 50] From State General Funds, $184,040 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 $2,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 51] From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $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 # 52] From State General Funds, $47,936 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 $560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 53] From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary

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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 # 54] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 55] From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 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, $847,440 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 $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $261,080 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 $3,050,000 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, $1,093,365 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 $4,725,000 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, $856,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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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 $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 # 60] From State General Funds, $309,872 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 $3,620,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 61] From State General Funds, $23,540 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 $275,000 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, $22,256 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 $260,000 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, $115,700 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 $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, $43,966 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $101,864 is specifically appropriated

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for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $1,190,000 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, $80,990 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 $350,000 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, $273,052 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 $1,180,000 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, $193,219 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 $835,000 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, $1,050,312 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 $12,270,000 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, $1,062,296 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 $12,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

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of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $127,270 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 $550,000 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, $1,249,560 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 $5,400,000 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, $517,880 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 $6,050,000 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, $1,249,560 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 $5,400,000 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, $59,920 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 $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 # 76] From State General Funds, $188,591 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary

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or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $815,000 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, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 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, $1,464,762 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 $6,330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $124,956 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 $540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 80] From State General Funds, $92,560 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 81] From State General Funds, $205,946 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 $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 82] From State General Funds, $146,804 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,

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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 $1,715,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 83] From State General Funds, $20,972 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 $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 84] From State General Funds, $108,712 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 $1,270,000 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, $113,386 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 87] From State General Funds, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Properties 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 $12,500,000 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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for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Properties 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 89] From State General Funds, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Properties 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 $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 90] From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $275,578 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 $3,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 93] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $5,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

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have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 94] From State General Funds, $127,270 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 $550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 95] From State General Funds, $4,131,400 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 $45,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 96] From State General Funds, $99,880 is specifically appropriated for 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 $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $517,179 is specifically appropriated for 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 $2,235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $181,600 is specifically appropriated for 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 $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 # 99] From State General Funds, $817,384 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Forestry

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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 $6,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 100] From State General Funds, $96,300 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 101] From State General Funds, $1,767,640 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $20,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 102] From State General Funds, $736,160 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $8,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $1,884,100 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 104] From State General Funds, $46,280 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 $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 105] From State General Funds, $773,616 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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$8,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 106] From State General Funds, $246,976 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 $2,720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 107] From State General Funds, $913,448 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 $10,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 108] From State General Funds, $2,996,000 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 $35,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 109] From State General Funds, $136,200 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 $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 # 110] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 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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Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $43,880,000 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, $4,374,836 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 $43,880,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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)

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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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $11,330,000 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 $11,330,000 in 20-year bonds) From State General Funds, $1,129,601 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 $11,330,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $116,450,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school construction.

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From State General Funds, $11,610,065 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 $116,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) An amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources and Prosecuting Attorneys. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program for the purpose of reducing or eliminating furlough days, increasing instructional days, and providing salary increases to teachers in local education authorities. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.

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5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.

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Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific 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 shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be 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 broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.
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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be

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reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
PART II
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART III
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 744, 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 744 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston E Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J E Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler E Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 4.

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

Representative Maxwell of the 17th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Retirement:

HB 974. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Coleman of the 97th, Battles of the 15th, Brooks of the 55th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of dues, deadline and minimum period for payments, dues required for credit service after March 1, 1951, and dues required for prior service, so as to change the required contribution to receive service credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Black of the 174th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

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HB 986. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Duncan of the 26th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 516. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
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

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Georgia; to provide for creditable service; to provide for application and transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following communication was received:

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 11, 2014

TO:

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

FROM THE 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

RE:

RESCHEDULED

CAUCUS TO ELECT 12TH 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 12th Congressional District. Such caucus will be held in the Senate Chamber, State Capitol Building, Atlanta, Georgia, on February 19, 2014, at 3:00 P.M.

Members of the Senate from those senatorial districts embraced or partly embraced within the 12th 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 12th Congressional District are eligible to participate in said caucus.

Sincerely,

/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

WRA: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 18, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler E Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J

Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton

Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley E Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Lindsey Lumsden Mabra

Martin Maxwell Mayo McClain Meadows E Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler

Sharper Shaw E Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Waites of the 60th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Knight of the 130th, Marin of the 96th, McCall of the 33rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Randall of the 142nd, Sims of the 169th, Smyre of the 135th, and Stovall of the 74th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Minister Taylor Cole, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Cumming, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 997. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 998. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 999. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; 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 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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.

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HB 1001. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 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 1002. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1003. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; 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 1004. By Representative Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales of alcoholic beverages at publicly owned airports and regulation and taxation of such alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relating to imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes on alcoholic beverages at an airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; 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 1005. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Mabra of the 63rd and Jones of the 62nd:

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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 change the date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1006. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Nix of the 69th, Stovall of the 74th, Fludd of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-168 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the minimum school year and other matters, so as to provide for seat-time waivers for high school students who complete online course work prior to the end of a semester or quarter; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1007. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Watson of the 166th, Rogers of the 29th, Evans of the 42nd and Williams of the 119th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to change the distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; to establish nonprofit corporations for the distribution of such funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1008. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Watson of the 166th, Rogers of the 29th, Evans of the 42nd and Williams of the 119th:
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 the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to revise the functions and composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to revise the composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to revise the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th 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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1010. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Willard of the 51st, Meadows of the 5th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 33 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability of municipal corporations for acts or omissions, so as to revise provisions relating to immunity of municipal corporations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1011. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Morgan of the 39th, Pezold of the 133rd, Teasley of the 37th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to posting model notice with human trafficking hotline information in businesses and on the Internet, so as to provide for approval of notices created by businesses and establishments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1346. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th and Holmes of the 129th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating an interchange in their honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1347. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing United States military veterans and dedicating a highway in their honor; 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 1023. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Jackson of the 128th, Welch of the 110th, Bryant of the 162nd 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 the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for the granting of relief; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1024. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Dickey of the 140th, Peake of the 141st and Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1025. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Houston of the 170th, Roberts of the 155th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise minimum standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business Development.

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

HB 988 HB 990 HB 993 HB 995 HR 1331 HR 1345 SB 301

HB 989 HB 991 HB 994 HB 996 HR 1332 SB 294

Representative Carter of the 175th 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 704 HB 834 HB 979

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 833 Do Pass HB 891 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carter of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 43rd 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 899 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 910 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

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Representative Benton of the 31st 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 Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 291 SB 292

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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 749 HB 804 HB 911

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 770 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 838 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 23rd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

HB 875

Safe Carry Protection Act; enact (Substitute)(PS&HS-Jasperse-11th) (AM# 28 1296)

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to no more than 2 hours on HB 875. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

SB 125

Liability of Owners/Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm (Substitute)(Judy-Weldon-3rd) Stone-23rd

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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

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SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; 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:
SR 746. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 806. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Williams of the 168th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 836. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Rynders of the 152nd:
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 repeal specific former Acts; 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

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vice chairperson; to provide for compensation; to provide for appointment of the school superintendent; to direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 866. By Representatives Powell of the 171st and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SR 746. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
Representative Duncan of the 26th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 516. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
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

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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 transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; 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 placed upon the table:
HB 516. By Representative Coomer of the 14th:
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 transfer of funds; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Hatchett of the 150th et al., Fludd of the 64th, Efstration of the 104th, Shaw of the 176th, Hightower of the 68th et al., Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd, Mabra of the 63rd, Dollar of the 45th, Williams of the 168th, Cooper of the 43rd, Anderson of the 92nd, Waites of the 60th, and Dickerson of the 113th.
Pursuant to HR 1246, the House commended the FFA Organization, recognized February 18, 2014, as FFA Day at the state capitol, and invited the Georgia FFA association to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1133, the House commended Fred Bright and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th assumed the chair.

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

HR 1371. By Representative Stovall of the 74th:

A RESOLUTION commending the E.W. Oliver Stock Market team and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1372. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Chamber President and CEO Mike Gaymon, and Chamber Board Chairman Alan Rothschild to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1228 Do Pass HR 1247 Do Pass

HR 1229 Do Pass HR 1371 Do Pass

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 1228. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as the 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and inviting the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership, Colette Edmisten, Mario Evans, Mike Mathews, Blake Swafford, and Jim Galloway, to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1229. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Yates of the 73rd, Meadows of the 5th, Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jim Chavers and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1247. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael "Tom" Glavine, recognizing him for being inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1371. By Representative Stovall of the 74th:
A RESOLUTION commending the E.W. Oliver Stock Market team 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 1373. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Khadijah Abdur-Rahman on the occasion of her 50th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1374. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tayler R. Adams of Bainbridge State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1375. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caroline L. Daigle of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1376. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Gasaway of the 28th, Mabra of the 63rd and Williams of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gautam Choudhury Goel of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1377. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Tankersley of the 160th, Parrish of the 158th and Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James Zachary Akins of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1378. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd and Stephens of the 165th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Asia Monae Stinson of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1379. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Smyre of the 135th, Bentley of the 139th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rena E. Ingram of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1380. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George Calvin Dobbs, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1381. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deshaun Watson; and for other purposes.
HR 1382. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Susan Ward Jordan; and for other purposes.
HR 1383. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. John Brent Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 1384. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Jimmie Douglas "J.D." Gibbs; and for other purposes.
HR 1385. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Natalie Michelle Love of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1386. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Cheokas of the 138th and Rynders of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Susanna Jane Turner of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1387. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Paige Kimberlee Smith of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1388. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar William R. Nettles of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1389. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Greene of the 151st and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Taylar Martin of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1390. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Roberts of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and Watson of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jordan N. Gill of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1391. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th, Black of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Ellinburg of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1392. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Greene of the 151st and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Darby Oliver of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1393. By Representative Fludd of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Martin O. Olagbegia; and for other purposes.
HR 1394. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Dickerson of the 113th, Kirby of the 114th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cleveland Stroud; and for other purposes.
HR 1395. By Representatives Hightower of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th, Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of West Georgia and recognizing February 18, 2014, as University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1396. By Representatives Hightower of the 68th, Cooke of the 18th, Nix of the 69th and Smith of the 70th:

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A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the University of West Georgia coed cheerleading squad and coaches; and for other purposes.
HR 1397. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 14th Annual Hasan Shriners Barbeque Cook-off, Music Festival, and Car Show competition; and for other purposes.
HR 1398. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Kaiser of the 59th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Ford Fry on being named Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1399. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Pruett of the 149th, Roberts of the 155th and Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 24, 2014, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1400. By Representative Jones of the 62nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Stonewall Tell Manor kickball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1401. By Representative Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lady Trojans Softball Team of Gordon Lee High School for winning the 2013 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1402. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Barry Lurey; and for other purposes.
HR 1403. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Riley Preston; and for other purposes.

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HR 1404. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Cassie Young; and for other purposes.
HR 1405. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Britney Tyler; and for other purposes.
HR 1406. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Cheyenne Martin; and for other purposes.
HR 1407. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Morgan Weaver; and for other purposes.
HR 1408. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dillion Studdard and recognizing February 4, 2014, as Annual Georgia Youth Equine Championship Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1409. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th and Hightower of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John W. Morris; and for other purposes.
HR 1410. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Dollar of the 45th, Roberts of the 155th, Hamilton of the 24th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 18, 2014, as Concrete Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1411. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jiexi Liao of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1412. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Howard of the 124th, Smith of the 125th, Williams of the 87th, McClain of the 100th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon John Edward Lowery; and for other purposes.

HR 1413. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Howard of the 124th, Smith of the 125th, Williams of the 87th, McClain of the 100th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Willie Mae Cooper's commitment to the Head Start program and Burke County community; and for other purposes.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Pursuant to HR 1348, the House commended Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HB 670 HB 776 HB 890

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 701 HB 790 SR 371

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 125. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; 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 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a lawful possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; to provide for legislative findings; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify and preserve Georgia common law regarding the duties owed by possessors of land to trespassers as of January 1, 2014. The General Assembly finds that the provisions of the American Law Institute's Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Physical and Emotional Harm, 50-52 (2012), which seek to impose broad new duties on those who own, occupy, or control premises, including the duty to exercise reasonable care to all trespassers, do not reflect the public policy of the State of Georgia. It is also the intent of the General Assembly to preserve the attractive nuisance doctrine and Georgia common law as it relates to the attractive nuisance doctrine.
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-3-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'possessor of land' means the landowner, occupant of the land, holder of any easement to the land, or lessee of the land. (b) A lawful possessor of land owes no duty of care to a trespasser except to refrain from causing a willful or wanton injury. (c) Georgia common law as it exists and is applied to the doctrine of attractive nuisance, in effect as of January 1, 2014, shall not be construed to be altered by this Code section. (d) This Code section shall not affect any immunities from or defenses to civil liability to which a lawful possessor of land may be entitled."

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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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell
Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw E Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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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House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 18, 2014
Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 307 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Reilly,
Please be advised that due to a malfunction with my voting machine, I was unable to cast my favorable vote for SB 125. I am requesting the record show my vote "yes" for SB 125.
Respectfully,
/s/ Sam Moore Representative Sam Moore
HB 875. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Meadows of the 5th, Powell of the 32nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hightower of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; 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 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, and Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, justification and excuse, dangerous instrumentalities and practices, transportation passenger safety, and disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and

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provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for a short title; to provide that persons who use threats, force, or deadly force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to provide for and change definitions; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to change provisions relating to exemptions for carrying weapons within school safety zones; to remove fingerprinting requirements for renewal licenses; to allow persons who have had their weapons carry licenses revoked to be eligible to be license holders under certain circumstances; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of weapons carry licenses; to provide for local boards of education to authorize personnel to carry weapons within school safety zones under certain circumstances; to provide for the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into a secure airport area; to provide for weapons carry licenses to be carried and exhibited on demand; to provide that defense of self or others is an absolute defense to any violation under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16; to change legislative findings; to change provisions relating to preemption of local regulations; to provide for the collection and dissemination of information pertinent to issuing weapons carry licenses; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal state laws regarding firearms dealers; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to prohibit certain limitations regarding firearms during a declared state of emergency; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to emergency powers of the Governor; to amend Code Sections 16-5-21, 16-5-24, 16-12-1, 20-2-1180, 20-2-1185, and 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, aggravated battery, contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, school safety plans, and private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Carry Protection Act."

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SECTION 1-2. Code Section 8-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, is amended in subsection (a) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(6)(C), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(7)(D), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation."
SECTION 1-3. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, is amended by revising Code Section 16-3-24.2, relating to immunity from prosecution and exception, as follows:
"16-3-24.2. A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly force, such person utilizes a weapon the carrying or possession of which is unlawful by such person under Part 2 or 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-4. Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-11-126, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, as follows:
"(d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135."
SECTION 1-5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, as follows:
"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bar' means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets.

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(2)(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (3)(2) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity. (4)(3) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (5)(4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) In a courthouse; (3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship; (5)(4) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (7)(5) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (8)(6) Within 150 feet of any polling place, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413. (c) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided,

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however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply:
(1) To the use of weapons or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided such weapons or long guns are secured and handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon or long gun possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility. (e) A license holder shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel during the hours the government building is open for business. A person who is not a license holder and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license holder who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that: (1) A license holder who immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; and (2) A license holder shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section if no member of the security personnel restricting or screening ingress is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35 and the license holder immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon request by the security personnel due to the carrying of the weapon."
SECTION 1-6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a), paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), and subsections (c) through (f) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

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(1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone and is for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (1)(3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to:
(A) Any any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education; and in or on the campus of any (B) Any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education. (2)(4) 'Weapon' means and includes any pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. This paragraph excludes any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry to or to possess or have under such person's control while within a school safety zone or at a school building, school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2)(A) Any license holder who violates this subsection in or on any real property owned by or leased to any public or private elementary or secondary school or school board and used for elementary or secondary education or in or on the campus of any private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (B) Any license holder who violates this subsection in or on the campus of any public technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education shall not be arrested but shall be fined not more than $100.00. Such fine shall be remitted to the local jurisdiction where the offense occurred. (C) Any person who is not a license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more

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than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both." "(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Baseball bats, hockey sticks, or other sports equipment possessed by competitors for legitimate athletic purposes; (2) Participants in organized sport shooting events or firearm training courses; (3) Persons participating in military training programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed forces of the United States or the Georgia Department of Defense; (4) Persons participating in law enforcement training conducted by a police academy certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council or by a law enforcement agency of the state or the United States or any political subdivision thereof; (5) The following persons, when acting in the performance of their official duties or when en route to or from their official duties: (A) A peace officer as defined by Code Section 35-8-2; (B) A law enforcement officer of the United States government; (C) A prosecuting attorney of this state or of the United States; (D) An employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections or a correctional facility operated by a political subdivision of this state or the United States who is authorized by the head of such correctional agency or facility to carry a firearm; (E) A person employed as a campus police officer or school security officer who is authorized to carry a weapon in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title 20; and (F) Medical examiners, coroners, and their investigators who are employed by the state or any political subdivision thereof; (6) A person who has been authorized in writing by a duly authorized official of the school a public or private elementary or secondary school or a public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education or a local board of education as provided in Code Section 16-11-130.1 to have in such person's possession or use as part of any activity being conducted at a school building, school property, or within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school a weapon which would otherwise be prohibited by this Code section. Such authorization shall specify the weapon or weapons which have been authorized and the time period during which the authorization is valid; (7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, when such person carries or picks up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 when he or she has any weapon legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked at such school property within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone;

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(8) A weapon possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted on school property within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official of the school or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending such a public or private elementary or secondary school; (9) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the government of the United States or agencies thereof when possession of the weapon is necessary for manufacture, transport, installation, and testing under the requirements of such contract; (10) Those employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to carry a weapon; (11) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon; (12) Probation supervisors employed by and under the authority of the Department of Corrections pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, known as the 'State-wide Probation Act,' when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the director of the Division of Probation; (13) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (14) State and federal trial and appellate judges; (15) United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys; (16) Clerks of the superior courts; (17) Teachers and other school personnel who are otherwise authorized to possess or carry weapons, provided that any such weapon is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle; or (18) Constables of any county of this state. (d)(1) This Code section shall not prohibit any person who resides or works in a business or is in the ordinary course transacting lawful business or any person who is a visitor of such resident located within a school safety zone from carrying, possessing, or having under such person's control a weapon within a school safety zone; provided, however, that it shall be unlawful for any such person to carry, possess, or have under such person's control while at a school building or school function or on school property, a school bus, a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25.

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(2) Any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the penalties specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to waive or alter any legal requirement for possession of weapons or firearms otherwise required by law. (e) It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this Code section that: (1) School was or was not in session at the time of the offense; (2) The real property was being used for other purposes besides school purposes at the time of the offense; or (3) The offense took place on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school vehicle. (f) In a prosecution under this Code section, a map produced or reproduced by any municipal or county agency or department for the purpose of depicting the location and boundaries of the area of the real property of a school board or a private or public elementary or secondary school that is used for school purposes or the area of any campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education, or a true copy of the map, shall, if certified as a true copy by the custodian of the record, be admissible and shall constitute prima-facie evidence of the location and boundaries of the area, if the governing body of the municipality or county has approved the map as an official record of the location and boundaries of the area. A map approved under this Code section may be revised from time to time by the governing body of the municipality or county. The original of every map approved or revised under this subsection or a true copy of such original map shall be filed with the municipality or county and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county. This subsection shall not preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense. This subsection shall not preclude the use or admissibility of a map or diagram other than the one which has been approved by the municipality or county."
SECTION 1-7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-129, relating to license to carry weapons, as follows:
"16-11-129. (a) Application for weapons carry license or renewal license; term. The judge of the probate court of each county may, on application under oath and on payment of a fee of $30.00, issue a weapons carry license or renewal license valid for a period of five years to any person whose domicile is in that county or who is on active duty with the United States armed forces and who is not a domiciliary of this state but who either resides in that county or on a military reservation located in whole or in part in that county at the time of such application. Such license or renewal license shall authorize that person to carry any weapon in any county of this state notwithstanding any change in that person's county of residence or state of domicile. Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate

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court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license. An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant, such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within the this state at no cost. (b) Licensing exceptions.
(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Controlled substance' means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. (B) 'Convicted' means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere, irrespective of the pendency or availability of an appeal or an application for collateral relief an adjudication of guilt. Such term shall not include an order of discharge and exoneration pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42. (C) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug defined as such in Code Section 16-13-71.
(2) No weapons carry license shall be issued to: (A) Any person under younger than 21 years of age unless he or she: (i) Is at least 18 years of age; (ii) Provides proof that he or she has completed basic training in the armed forces of the United States; and (iii) Provides proof that he or she is actively serving in the armed forces of the United States or has been honorably discharged from such service; (B) Any person who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; by a court of the United States, including its territories, possessions, and dominions; or by a court of any foreign nation and has not been pardoned for such felony by the President of the United States, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or the person or agency empowered to grant pardons under the constitution or laws of such state or nation; (C) Any person against whom proceedings are pending for any felony; (D) Any person who is a fugitive from justice; (E) Any person who is prohibited from possessing or shipping a firearm in interstate commerce pursuant to subsections (g) and (n) of 18 U.S.C. Section 922;

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(F) Any person who has been convicted of an offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance or other dangerous drug; (G) Any person who has had his or her weapons carry license revoked pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within three years of the date of his or her application; (H) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following:
(i) Pointing a gun or a pistol at another in violation of Code Section 16-11-102; (ii) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (iii)(ii) Carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; (I) Any person who has been convicted of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith or free of: (i) A second conviction of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance; or (ii) Any conviction under subparagraphs (E) through (G) of this paragraph for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; or (J) Any person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient in any mental hospital or alcohol or drug treatment center within the five years immediately preceding the application. The judge of the probate court may require any applicant to sign a waiver authorizing any mental hospital or treatment center to inform the judge whether or not the applicant has been an inpatient in any such facility in the last five years and authorizing the superintendent of such facility to make to the judge a recommendation regarding whether the applicant is a threat to the safety of others and whether a license to carry a weapon should be issued. When such a waiver is required by the judge, the applicant shall pay a fee of $3.00 for reimbursement of the cost of making such a report by the mental health hospital, alcohol or drug treatment center, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, which the judge shall remit to the hospital, center, or department. The judge shall keep any such hospitalization or treatment information confidential. It shall be at the discretion of the judge, considering the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization and the recommendation of the superintendent of the hospital or treatment center where the individual was a patient, to issue the weapons carry license or renewal license; (K) Any person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial; or (L) Any person who has been adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime pursuant to Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17. (3) If first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt for a conviction contained in subparagraph (F) or (I) of paragraph (2) of this subsection was entered and such

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sentence was successfully completed and such person has not had any other conviction since the completion of such sentence and for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application, he or she shall be eligible for a weapons carry license provided that no other license exception applies. (c) Fingerprinting. Following completion of the application for a weapons carry license or the renewal of a license, the judge of the probate court shall require the applicant to proceed to an appropriate law enforcement agency in the county or to any vendor approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for fingerprint submission services with the completed application. The appropriate local law enforcement agency in each county shall then so that such agency or vendor can capture the fingerprints of the applicant for a weapons carry license or renewal license and place the name of the applicant on the blank license form. The appropriate local law enforcement agency shall place the fingerprint on a blank license form which has been furnished to the law enforcement agency by the judge of the probate court if a fingerprint is required to be furnished by subsection (f) of this Code section. The law enforcement agency shall be entitled to a fee of $5.00 from the applicant for its services in connection with the fingerprinting and processing of an application. Fingerprinting shall not be required for applicants seeking temporary renewal licenses or renewal licenses. (d) Investigation of applicant; issuance of weapons carry license; renewal. (1) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business days following the receipt of the application or request direct the law enforcement agency to request a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of determining the suitability of the applicant and return an appropriate report to the judge of the probate court. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the Georgia Crime Information Center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation may charge such fee as is necessary to cover the cost of the records search. (2) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business days following the receipt of the application or request also direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a background check using the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System and return an appropriate report to the probate judge. (3) When a person who is not a United States citizen applies for a weapons carry license or renewal of a license under this Code section, the judge of the probate court shall direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a search of the records maintained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and return an appropriate report to the probate judge. As a condition to the issuance of a license or the renewal of a license, an applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y).

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(4) The law enforcement agency shall report to the judge of the probate court within 30 days, by telephone and in writing, of any findings relating to the applicant which may bear on his or her eligibility for a weapons carry license or renewal license under the terms of this Code section. When no derogatory information is found on the applicant bearing on his or her eligibility to obtain a license or renewal license, a report shall not be required. The law enforcement agency shall return the application and the blank license form with the fingerprint thereon directly to the judge of the probate court within such time period. Not later than ten days after the judge of the probate court receives the report from the law enforcement agency concerning the suitability of the applicant for a license, the judge of the probate court shall issue such applicant a license or renewal license to carry any weapon unless facts establishing ineligibility have been reported or unless the judge determines such applicant has not met all the qualifications, is not of good moral character, or has failed to comply with any of the requirements contained in this Code section. The judge of the probate court shall date stamp the report from the law enforcement agency to show the date on which the report was received by the judge of the probate court. (e) Revocation, loss, or damage to license. If, at any time during the period for which the weapons carry license was issued, the judge of the probate court of the county in which the license was issued shall learn or have brought to his or her attention in any manner any reasonable ground to believe the licensee is not eligible to retain the license, the judge may, after notice and hearing, revoke the license of the person upon a finding that such person is not eligible for a weapons carry license pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section or an adjudication of falsification of application, mental incompetency, or chronic alcohol or narcotic usage. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a license which has been revoked, and any person found in possession of any such revoked license, except in the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be required that any license holder under this Code section have in his or her possession his or her valid license whenever he or she is carrying a weapon under the authority granted by this Code section, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of Code Section 16-11-126. Loss of any license issued in accordance with this Code section or damage to the license in any manner which shall render it illegible shall be reported to the judge of the probate court of the county in which it was issued within 48 hours of the time the loss or damage becomes known to the license holder. The judge of the probate court shall thereupon issue a replacement for and shall take custody of and destroy a damaged license; and in any case in which a license has been lost, he or she shall issue a cancellation order and notify by telephone and in writing each of the law enforcement agencies whose records were checked before issuance of the original license. The judge shall charge the fee specified in subsection (k) of Code Section 15-9-60 for such services. (f)(1) Weapons carry license specifications. Weapons carry licenses issued as prescribed in this Code section shall be printed on durable but lightweight card stock, and the completed card shall be laminated in plastic to improve its wearing qualities

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and to inhibit alterations. Measurements shall be 3 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Each shall be serially numbered within the county of issuance and shall bear the full name, residential address, birth date, weight, height, color of eyes, and sex of the licensee. The license shall show the date of issuance, the expiration date, and the probate court in which issued and shall be signed by the licensee and bear the signature or facsimile thereof of the judge. The seal of the court shall be placed on the face before the license is laminated. Licenses issued on and before December 31, 2011, shall bear a clear print of the licensee's right index finger; however, if the right index fingerprint cannot be secured for any reason, the print of another finger may be used but such print shall be marked to identify the finger from which the print is taken prior to January 1, 2012, shall be in the format specified by the former provisions of this paragraph as they existed on June 30, 2013. (2)(A) On and after January 1, 2012, newly issued or renewal weapons carry licenses shall incorporate overt and covert security features which shall be blended with the personal data printed on the license to form a significant barrier to imitation, replication, and duplication. There shall be a minimum of three different ultraviolet colors used to enhance the security of the license incorporating variable data, color shifting characteristics, and front edge only perimeter visibility. The weapons carry license shall have a color photograph viewable under ambient light on both the front and back of the license. The license shall incorporate custom optical variable devices featuring the great seal of the State of Georgia as well as matching demetalized optical variable devices viewable under ambient light from the front and back of the license incorporating microtext and unique alphanumeric serialization specific to the license holder. The license shall be of similar material, size, and thickness of a credit card and have a holographic laminate to secure and protect the license for the duration of the license period. (B)(3) Using the physical characteristics of the license set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph (2) of this subsection, The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia shall create specifications for the probate courts so that all weapons carry licenses in this state shall be uniform and so that probate courts can petition the Department of Administrative Services to purchase the equipment and supplies necessary for producing such licenses. The department shall follow the competitive bidding procedure set forth in Code Section 50-5-102. (g) Alteration or counterfeiting of license; penalty. A person who deliberately alters or counterfeits a weapons carry license or who possesses an altered or counterfeit weapons carry license with the intent to misrepresent any information contained in such license shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than one nor more than five years. (h) Licenses for former law enforcement officers. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-11-130, any person who has served as a law enforcement officer for at least ten of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer shall be entitled to be issued a weapons carry license as provided for in this Code section without the payment of any of the fees provided for in this

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Code section. Such person shall comply with all the other provisions of this Code section relative to the issuance of such licenses. As used in this subsection, the term 'law enforcement officer' means any peace officer who is employed by the United States government or by the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give his or her full time to the preservation of public order or the protection of life and property or the prevention of crime. Such term shall include conservation rangers. (i) Temporary renewal licenses.
(1) Any person who holds a weapons carry license under this Code section may, at the time he or she applies for a renewal of the license, also apply for a temporary renewal license if less than 90 days remain before expiration of the license he or she then holds or if the previous license has expired within the last 30 days. (2) Unless the judge of the probate court knows or is made aware of any fact which would make the applicant ineligible for a five-year renewal license, the judge shall at the time of application issue a temporary renewal license to the applicant. (3) Such a temporary renewal license shall be in the form of a paper receipt indicating the date on which the court received the renewal application and shall show the name, address, sex, age, and race of the applicant and that the temporary renewal license expires 90 days from the date of issue. (4) During its period of validity the temporary renewal permit license, if carried on or about the holder's person together with the holder's previous license, shall be valid in the same manner and for the same purposes as a five-year license. (5) A $1.00 fee shall be charged by the probate court for issuance of a temporary renewal license. (6) A temporary renewal license may be revoked in the same manner as a five-year license. (j) Applicant may seek relief. When an eligible applicant fails to receive a license, temporary permit renewal license, or renewal license within the time period required by this Code section and the application or request has been properly filed, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license. When an applicant is otherwise denied a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license and contends that he or she is qualified to be issued a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain such license. Additionally, the applicant may request a hearing before the judge of the probate court relative to the applicant's fitness to be issued such license. Upon the issuance of a denial, the judge of the probate court shall inform the applicant of his or her rights pursuant to this subsection. If such applicant is the prevailing party, he or she shall be entitled to recover his or her costs in such action, including reasonable attorney's fees.

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(k) Data base prohibition. A person or entity shall not create or maintain a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses. (l) Verification of license. The judge of a probate court or his or her designee shall be authorized to verify the legitimacy and validity of a weapons carry license to a license holder, pursuant to a subpoena or court order, or for public safety purposes, but shall not be authorized to provide any further information regarding license holders."
SECTION 1-8. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-130.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary or secondary school or local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education. (4) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to require or otherwise mandate that any local board of education or school administrator adopt or implement a practice or program for the approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school nor shall this Code section create any liability for adopting or declining to adopt such practice or program. Such decision shall rest with each individual local board of education. If a local board of education adopts a policy to allow certain personnel to possess or carry weapons as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, such policy shall include approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons and provide for: (1) Training of approved personnel prior to authorizing such personnel to carry weapons. The training shall at a minimum include training on judgment pistol shooting, marksmanship, and a review of current laws relating to the use of force for the defense of self and others; provided, however, that the local board of education training policy may substitute for certain training requirements the personnel's prior military or law enforcement service if the approved personnel has previously served as a certified law enforcement officer or has had military service which involved similar weapons training; (2) An approved list of the types of weapons and ammunition and the quantity of weapons and ammunition authorized to be possessed or carried; (3) The exclusion from approval of any personnel who has had an employment or other history indicating any type of mental or emotional instability as determined by the local board of education; and

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(4) A mandatory method of securing weapons which shall include at a minimum a requirement that the weapon, if permitted to be carried concealed by personnel, shall be carried on the person and not in a purse, briefcase, bag, or similar other accessory which is not secured on the body of the person and, if maintained separate from the person, shall be maintained in a secured lock safe or similar lock box that cannot be easily accessed by students. (c) Any personnel selected to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be a license holder, and the local board of education shall be responsible for conducting a criminal history background check of such personnel annually to determine whether such personnel remains qualified to be a license holder. (d) The selection of approved personnel to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be done strictly on a voluntary basis. No personnel shall be required to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school and shall not be terminated or otherwise retaliated against for refusing to possess or carry a weapon. (e) The local board of education shall be responsible for any costs associated with approving personnel to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit any approved personnel from paying for part or all of such costs or using any other funding mechanism available, including donations or grants from private persons or entities. (f) Documents and meetings pertaining to personnel approved to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be considered employment and public safety security records and shall be exempt from disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
16-11-130.2. (a) No person shall enter the restricted access area of a commercial service airport, in or beyond the airport security screening checkpoint, knowingly possessing or knowingly having under his or her control a weapon or long gun. Such area shall not include an airport drive, general parking area, walkway, or shops and areas of the terminal that are outside the screening checkpoint and that are normally open to unscreened passengers or visitors to the airport. Any restricted access area shall be clearly indicated by prominent signs indicating that weapons are prohibited in such area. (b) A person who is not a license holder and who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license holder who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a license holder who immediately leaves the restricted access area upon notification that he or she is in possession of a weapon or long gun shall not be guilty of violating this Code section.

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(c) Any person who violates this Code section with the intent to commit a separate felony offense shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, or both. (d) Any ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state which is in conflict with this Code section shall be null, void, and of no force and effect, and this Code section shall preempt any such ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy."
SECTION 1-9. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption. 16-11-138. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."
SECTION 1-10. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-173, relating to legislative findings and preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, as follows:
"16-11-173. (a)(1) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms and other weapons is properly an issue of general, state-wide concern. (2) The General Assembly further declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, and sale of firearms and ammunition and other weapons to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance per se. (b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no No county or municipal corporation, by zoning or by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, nor any agency, board, department, commission, or authority of this state, other than the General Assembly, by rule or regulation shall regulate in any manner: (A) Gun gun shows;

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(B) The the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms or other weapons or components of firearms or other weapons; (C) Firearms dealers or dealers of other weapons firearms dealers; or (D) Dealers in dealers in firearms components of firearms or other weapons. (2) The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer by or on behalf of any governmental unit created by or pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly or the Constitution, or any department, agency, or authority thereof, for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of weapons, firearms, or ammunition to the public shall be reserved exclusively to the state. This paragraph shall not prohibit a political subdivision or local government authority from bringing an action against a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or express warranty as to weapons, firearms, or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local government authority. (c)(1) A county or municipal corporation may regulate the transport, carrying, or possession of firearms by employees of the local unit of government in the course of their employment with such local unit of government; provided, however, that the sheriff or chief of police shall be solely responsible for regulating and determining the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her respective supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (2) The commanding officer of any law enforcement agency shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (3) The district attorney, and the solicitor-general in counties where there is a state court, shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by county employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from requiring the ownership of guns by heads of households within the political subdivision. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from reasonably limiting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the municipal corporation or county. (f) As used in this Code section, the term 'weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (g) Any person may bring an action to enforce the provisions of this Code section, or any person aggrieved as a result of a violation of this Code section may bring an action against the person who caused such aggrievement. The aggrieved person shall be

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entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation and may recover or obtain against the person who caused such damages any of the following:
(1) Actual damages or $100.00, whichever is greater; (2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money and property; and (3) Any other relief which the court deems proper."
SECTION 1-11. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-129. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."
SECTION 1-12. Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, is amended in subsection (e) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3)(A) The records of the center shall include information as to whether a person has been involuntarily hospitalized. In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided such information and no other mental health information from the records of the probate and superior courts ordering persons to be involuntarily hospitalized. With respect to probate court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by the Probate Judges Training Council and the bureau. With respect to superior court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the bureau. Such records shall be provided in a manner so as to preserve the confidentiality of patients' rights in all other respects. (B) In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided information as to whether a person has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. The clerk of court shall report such information to the center immediately but in no case later than ten days after such adjudication of mental incompetence or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity."
SECTION 1-13. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by repealing Chapter 16, relating to firearms dealers, and designating said chapter as reserved.

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PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known to be in honor of Representative Bobby Franklin.
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"38-3-37. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (2) 'License holder' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11125.1. (3) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (b) No official or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, member of the National Guard in the service of the state, or any person operating pursuant to or under color of state law, while acting during or pursuant to a declared state of emergency, shall: (1) Temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize the seizure of, any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof the possession of which was not prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency, other than as provided by the criminal or forfeiture laws of this state; (2) Prohibit possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof if such possession was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; (3) Prohibit any license holder from carrying any weapon or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting such carrying if such carrying was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; or (4) Require the registration of any firearm."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, as follows:
"(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and or combustibles; provided, however, that any limitation on firearms under this Code section shall not include an individual firearm owned by a private citizen which was legal and owned by that citizen prior to the declaration of state of emergency or disaster or thereafter acquired in compliance with all applicable

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laws of this state and the United States for purposes of this paragraph, the terms 'explosives' and 'combustibles' shall not include firearms or ammunition or any component thereof; and"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 16-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, is amended by revising subsection (i) as follows:
"(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a firearm upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-2. Code Section 16-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-3. Code Section 16-12-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(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"
SECTION 3-4. Code Section 20-2-1180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain upon the premises or within the school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11127.1 of any public or private school in this state or to remain upon such premises or within such school safety zone when that person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school

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in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone."
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 20-2-1185 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school safety plans, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 1611-127.1. School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours."
SECTION 3-6. Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The board may grant a permit to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm to any person who is at least 21 years of age and is a license holder as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, who is licensed or registered in accordance with this chapter, and who meets the qualifications and training requirements set forth in this Code section and such other qualifications and training requirements as the board by rule may establish. The board shall have the authority to establish limits on type and caliber of such weapons by rule. Application for such permit and for renewal thereof shall be made on forms provided by the division director. No weapons permit issued under this Code section shall be transferable to another individual."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Gregory of the 34th asked unanimous consent that the Rules be suspended to allow an amendment to be offered.
The Speaker ruled the motion out of order.
Representative Gregory of the 34th moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair.

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

N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler N Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer N Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart N England N Epps, C N Epps, J N Evans N Fleming
Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner N Gasaway N Geisinger N Glanton N Golick N Gordon N Gravley N Greene

Y Gregory N Hamilton N Harbin N Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson N Hightower N Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Houston N Howard N Hugley E Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby N Knight N Lindsey N Lumsden N Mabra N Marin N Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 2, nays 172.

N McCall N McClain N Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey N Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders N Scott N Setzler N Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Powell of the 32nd offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security substitute to HB 875 (LC 41 0185S) by striking lines 646 through 650 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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(b) A person who is not a license holder and who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license holder who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a license holder who is notified at the screening checkpoint for the restricted access area that he or she is in possession of a weapon or long gun and who immediately leaves the restricted access area following such notification shall not be guilty of violating this Code section.

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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming
Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 119, nays 56.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1414. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th, Stephens of the 165th, Morgan of the 39th, Hugley of the 136th, Randall of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1415. By Representatives Prince of the 127th, Howard of the 124th, McClain of the 100th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Neal Archie McQueen; and for other purposes.
HR 1416. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Knight of the 130th, Caldwell of the 131st and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer N. Parker of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1417. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jensen Faith O'Neal of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1418. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kayla Brown of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1419. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristen Smith of University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1420. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dempsey of the 13th, Coomer of the 14th, Lumsden of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerri Owen of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1421. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 98th, Coleman of the 97th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jessica A. Wilkinson of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1422. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Pruett of the 149th, Epps of the 144th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Angie R. Dubree of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1423. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Atwood of the 179th, Chapman of the 167th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Anna Makova of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1424. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Howard of the 124th, Taylor of the 79th, Bruce of the 61st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Watson Burroughs; and for other purposes.
HR 1425. By Representatives Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th, Douglas of the 78th, Mabra of the 63rd and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Arthur Jones; and for other purposes.

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HR 1426. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Kelley of the 16th, Hightower of the 68th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Joanna K. Denton of University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1427. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Kelley of the 16th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Cassandra Allen of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1428. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Harbin of the 122nd, Kelley of the 16th, Howard of the 124th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittany R. Cipollone of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1429. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew J. Tate of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1430. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lakeshia A. Marshall of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1431. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Kelley of the 16th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mohammad F. Tariq of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1432. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Kelley of the 16th, Quick of the 117th, Frye of the 118th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Smitha Ganeshan of University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1433. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Joseph Douglas "Buddy" Ralston; and for other purposes.
HR 1434. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert "Bob" William Braff; and for other purposes.
HR 1435. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Roger Henry Brown, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1436. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Jennings; and for other purposes.
HR 1437. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Michael "Mike" Banks; and for other purposes.
HR 1438. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Rogers of the 10th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Carter Daniel; and for other purposes.

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HR 1439. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Mansfield Jennings; and for other purposes.
HR 1440. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Carl Lawson; and for other purposes.
HR 1441. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Cheryl Bruce Hinderscheid; and for other purposes.
HR 1442. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ira Underwood Peck; and for other purposes.
HR 1443. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ms. Janet Michelle Pierce; and for other purposes.
HR 1444. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Parrish of the 158th, Kelley of the 16th and Bryant of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Thomas Smith Reams of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1445. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Angela Clay, Commerce High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1446. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Golick of the 40th, Hightower of the 68th, Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jennifer Greene Ammons for her outstanding public service; and for other purposes.
Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 973. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Pak of the 108th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 953. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Chandler of the 105th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Glanton of the 75th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Transportation:

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HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th 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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Stephens of the 164th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways & Means and recommitted to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism:
HB 984. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
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 Sports Marketing Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for the Sports Marketing Board; to provide for members, powers and duties, and election of a chairperson; to provide for funding to sports commissions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1038 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Vice-Chairman

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Representative Burns of the 159th 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 423 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 783 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burns of the 159th
Chairman
Representative Rogers of the 29th 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 490 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 763 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rogers of the 29th
Chairman
Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary 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 1215 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman
Representative Channell of the 120th 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 153 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 816 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
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, February 19, 2014

Twenty-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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J

Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway

Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley E Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight

Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore E Morris Mosby Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Pezold Powell, J E Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper

Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Marin of the 96th, Morgan of the 39th, Nimmer of the 178th, Parsons of the 44th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 32nd, Randall of the 142nd, Rice of the 95th, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 41st, and Weldon of the 3rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Chris Anderson, Killian Hill Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1012. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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 1013. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a short title; to define a certain term; to provide that no public officer shall be authorized to prevent any citizen from recording in a public place or at a public meeting; to provide that a public officer may only confiscate photographic or video devices at the time of arrest if such devices are intentionally used to cause physical harm; to provide for a civil cause of action and damages; to provide for a criminal penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1014. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to make legislative findings; to amend Code Section 31-1-11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to no legal compulsion to participate in health care system, so as to define certain terms; to nullify the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to prohibit any federal or state entity from complying with such Act of Congress; to repeal Article 3 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to provisions relative to the licensure of insurance navigators; 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 the expansion of Medicaid benefits for the indigent; 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 1015. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to remove the cap on the annual millage rate; 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 1016. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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 for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1017. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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 1018. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1019. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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 1020. By Representative Harbin of the 122nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-21-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the payment of fines and forfeitures into the county treasury, so as to provide that the fines from arrests and citations by the uniformed division of the Department of Public Safety shall be paid into the state treasury; to provide for legislative intent; to provide that fines resulting from checkpoints which are part of a joint operation for license and safety checks shall be divided equally among the counties from which the law enforcement officers participating in the checkpoint are employed; 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 1021. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Jacobs of the 80th, Hitchens of the 161st, Tanner of the 9th, Lumsden of the 12th 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 criminal offenses of resisting, obstructing, hindering, or opposing a code enforcement officer; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1022. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1026. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Broadrick of the 4th and Harden of the 148th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to define certain terms; to impose certain requirements for the use of maximum allowable cost pricing by pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for enforcement of such requirements; to

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provide for requirements relating to in-person pharmacy; to amend Code Section 26-4-118 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights, so as to provide for applicability to certain entities licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance; 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.
HB 1027. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Hamilton of the 24th, Bryant of the 162nd and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry and Labor.
HB 1028. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Golick of the 40th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1029. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Dooly County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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.

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HB 1030. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 1031. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 1032. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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.
HR 1366. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1367. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1368. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Mitchell of the 88th, Morgan of the 39th, Bennett of the 94th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HR 1369. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1370. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Brooks of the 55th, Abrams of the 89th, Harbin of the 122nd, Howard of the 124th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mayor Emma Gresham and dedicating a road in her memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1447. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Mark Allen Page 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 Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1038. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Smith of the 134th, Taylor of the 173rd, Rogers of the 29th, Atwood of the 179th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance, so as to extensively revise the Standard Valuation Law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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

HB 997 HB 999 HB 1001 HB 1003 HB 1005 HB 1007 HB 1009 HB 1011 HB 1024 HR 1346 SB 60

HB 998 HB 1000 HB 1002 HB 1004 HB 1006 HB 1008 HB 1010 HB 1023 HB 1025 HR 1347 SR 746

Representative McCall of the 33rd 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 778 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 944 HB 978 HB 989 SB 307

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 976 HB 986 HB 995

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014

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 775

Highways, bridges and ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision (Substitute)(Trans-Carson46th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 697 HB 788

HOPE; revise amount of grants; equal student's cost of tuition (Substitute)(App-Evans-42nd) Ad valorem tax; property owned by University System of Georgia operated by third party; provide exemption (Substitute)(W&M-Riley-50th)

Structured Rule

HB 683

Income tax; certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Carson-46th)

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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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 986. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; 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 944. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; 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 976. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Yates of the 73rd and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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.

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HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; 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 989. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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 995. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia," approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; 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 307. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide

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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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J E Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

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

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 337. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th 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 the fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 344. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 346. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health, so as to provide that at least one member of the board is also a member of the state health benefit plan; to provide that current members carry out their respective terms; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 349. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Jackson of the 24th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 359. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Crane of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 366. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 25th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; 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 850. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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 905. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 906. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; 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 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; 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 Regulated Industries.
SB 337. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:

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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 the fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; 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 Regulated Industries.
SB 344. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 346. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health, so as to provide that at least one member of the board is also a member of the state health benefit plan; to provide that current members carry out their respective terms; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 349. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Jackson of the 24th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental; 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 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 359. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Crane of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 366. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 25th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; to provide for related matters; 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 Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 98th, Howard of the 124th, DawkinsHaigler of the 91st, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Caldwell of the 131st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Rogers of the 10th et al., and Marin of the 96th.
Pursuant to HR 1229, the House honored Mr. Jim Chavers and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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Pursuant to HR 1228, the House recognized February 19, 2014, as the 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol and invited the Georgia Airports Association and its leadership, Colette Edmisten, Mario Evans, Mike Mathews, Blake Swafford, and Jim Galloway, to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Representative Smith of the 134th 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 610 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 920 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 828 Do Pass HB 943 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 449 HB 889 HB 973

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, 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 95. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; 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 775. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Roberts of the 155th, Tankersley of the 160th, Efstration of the 104th, Dudgeon of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; 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 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; to provide for the establishment of intergovernmental agreements prior to the operation of service by a transit authority when it is being created in a geographical area where a transit service is already provided by an authority or county government; 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. Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, is amended by repealing subsection (c) and by enacting new subsections (c) and (e) to read as follows:
"(c) As used in this Code section, the term 'metropolitan area' means the area of any city within this state, together with the area suburban to such city as each such suburban area shall be more specifically delimited by special Act of the General Assembly." "(e) When a transit authority or a county public transit provider is in operation within the territory delimited by the General Assembly of a new transit authority established under this Code section, an intergovernmental agreement shall be entered into between the transit authority or county public transit provider currently in operation and the new transit authority in order for the new transit authority to commence and continue operations."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dickson Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J E Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton
Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Ramsey
Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 697. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; 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 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to provide for Zell Miller Grant Scholars; to provide for eligibility criteria to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar; to revise terminology relating to Zell Miller Scholarship Scholars; 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 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, is amended in Code Section 20-3-519, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph and revising paragraph (27) as follows:

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"(26.1) 'Zell Miller Grant Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE grant in accordance with Code Section 203-519.5 and earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of any quarter or semester in which the student has attended courses toward a diploma or certificate." (27) 'Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.2 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 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 Scholarship Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholarship 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 part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholarship Scholars shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award amount as follows:

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(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."

SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.5, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d.1) For each semester or quarter following a semester or quarter that it is determined that a student is a Zell Miller Grant Scholar, a student shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award 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 or the exceptional tuition rate amount in effect on January 1, 2014, for programs with exceptional tuition rates in effect on January 1, 2014. Eligibility to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar shall be determined on a semester or quarter basis and paid for the next semester or quarter in which a student is enrolled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Zell Miller Grant Scholar shall also receive one semester or quarter of retroactive payment if the student was not eligible to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar because he or she had no cumulative grade point average."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J E Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 172, nays 2.

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

HB 683. By Representative Carson of the 46th:

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 from state income taxes, so as to provide that certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; 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 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to clarify that certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income taxes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-29.6, relating to a tax credit for a qualified low-income building, as follows:
"(5) The allocation provided by paragraph (4) of this subsection shall be valid so long as the person receiving the allocation from the entity owning the project is admitted as a partner, member, or shareholder of such entity under the laws of Georgia at any time within the applicable year regardless of the federal income tax treatment of such person, interest, or allocation and the federal income tax classification of the entity making the allocation."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J E Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M
Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 5.

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

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until tomorrow:

HB 788. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:

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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 1450. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as Apple Day at the Capitol and inviting members of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, local elected officials, apple growers, representatives of agritourism attractions, apple queens, and others to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1451. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd, Black of the 174th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Martitia "Marty" Martin Jones and inviting members of her family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1452. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Bentley of the 139th, Greene of the 151st and O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1453. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Harden of the 148th and Abrams of the 89th:
A RESOLUTION commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement and inviting members of the State YMCA of Georgia to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1454. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Golick of the 40th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Pace Academy girls cross-country team for winning the State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1455. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Golick of the 40th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Ford Fry on being named Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1456. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Golick of the 40th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Lovett School Lions football team for winning the Class AA State Championship and inviting its players and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1457. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Ralston of the 7th, Ehrhart of the 36th, England of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1458. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Rutledge of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James F. Risher, Jr., for his service in the United States Armed Forces and for the book he wrote and inviting James F. Risher III to be recognized by the House of Representatives and to hand out his father's book to all its members; and for other purposes.
HR 1459. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Henson of the 86th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and inviting Honorable Consul General Opher Aviran to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1188 Do Pass HR 1450 Do Pass HR 1451 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1188. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Frazier of the 126th, Williams of the 119th, Lindsey of the 54th, Channell of the 120th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross of Georgia and inviting its representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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HR 1450. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as Apple Day at the Capitol and inviting members of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, local elected officials, apple growers, representatives of agritourism attractions, apple queens, and others to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1451. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Taylor of the 173rd, Watson of the 172nd, Black of the 174th and Powell of the 171st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Martitia "Marty" Martin Jones and inviting members of her family to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1460. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Alex Hill; and for other purposes.
HR 1461. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Brianna Gloster; and for other purposes.
HR 1462. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Casey Mason; and for other purposes.
HR 1463. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ciara Winfield; and for other purposes.
HR 1464. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Courtney Cunningham; and for other purposes.

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HR 1465. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante D'Lawren Hicks; and for other purposes.
HR 1466. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ericka Young; and for other purposes.
HR 1467. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Taylor Green; and for other purposes.
HR 1468. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Tyra Seals; and for other purposes.
HR 1469. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Yasmine McGruder; and for other purposes.
HR 1470. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Yolanda "Daisy" Chapman; and for other purposes.
HR 1471. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Brianna Gomes; and for other purposes.
HR 1472. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Imani Bailey; and for other purposes.

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HR 1473. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jada Hyland; and for other purposes.
HR 1474. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Asia Karriem; and for other purposes.
HR 1475. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Ashley Gloster; and for other purposes.
HR 1476. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jaida Franklin; and for other purposes.
HR 1477. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jaden Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1478. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Shelbi Arnold; and for other purposes.
HR 1479. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Sydney Bell; and for other purposes.
HR 1480. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jaelan Sanon; and for other purposes.

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HR 1481. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jasmine Willingham; and for other purposes.
HR 1482. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jasmir Spearman; and for other purposes.
HR 1483. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Jordan Logan; and for other purposes.
HR 1484. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Kaysi Mitchell; and for other purposes.
HR 1485. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Kiah Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 1486. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Malaysia Brown; and for other purposes.
HR 1487. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Naomi Killian; and for other purposes.
HR 1488. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Niah Humphrey; and for other purposes.

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HR 1489. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Rachel Raspberry; and for other purposes.
HR 1490. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Rebecca Tucker; and for other purposes.
HR 1491. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Sha'Naiya Addison; and for other purposes.
HR 1492. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debutante Raiven Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1493. By Representative Fludd of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Melvin Ware on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1494. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, England of the 116th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Powell of the 32nd, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Iris Lee Gay Jordan; and for other purposes.
HR 1495. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Alexander of the 66th, Stovall of the 74th, Jones of the 53rd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Mable Frances Liggins Strong; and for other purposes.
HR 1496. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Fleming of the 121st, Kidd of the 145th, Sims of the 123rd and Howard of the 124th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing James "Jimmy" Luther Lester; and for other purposes.

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HR 1497. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Hightower of the 68th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Holy Ground Baptist Academy football team for winning the 2013 ICSGA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1498. By Representatives Dunahoo of the 30th, Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Barr of the 103rd, Rogers of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ryan Nicholas Jackson; and for other purposes.
Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Higher Education and recommitted to the Committee on Health & Human Services:
HB 998. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Carter of the 175th.
Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight 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 1239 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Hamilton of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 947 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 24th
Chairman
Representative Golick of the 40th 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 863 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 965 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman
Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 825 Do Pass HB 887 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

Representative Battles of the 15th 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 292 HB 761 HB 843

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 601 HB 764 HB 974

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Battles of the 15th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Properties 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 91 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 495 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 123rd
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 20, 2014

Twenty-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:

Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter E Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Hamilton E Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Beverly of the 143rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Dollar of the 45th, Gregory of the 34th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mosby of the 83rd,

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Oliver of the 82nd, Parsons of the 44th, Peake of the 141st, Randall of the 142nd, Smith of the 41st, Smyre of the 135th, Stephens of the 164th, and Willard of the 51st.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Minister Butch Jones, Ellijay Church of Christ, Ellijay, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1033. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
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 repeal the offense of loitering; to provide that no local governing authority shall adopt an ordinance prohibiting loitering; to provide that under no circumstances shall a citizen be required to identify himself or

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herself to a law enforcement officer; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to penal institutions, so as to repeal certain prohibitions against sexual offenders loitering in certain locations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1034. By Representative Weldon of the 3rd:
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 increase the percentage of the investment portfolio of the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund allowed for alternative investments; to repeal a certain provision relating to such fund that historical cost of alternative investments shall include contractually committed, unpaid amounts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 1035. By Representative Weldon of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-20-83 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certificated or uncertificated forms of investments and real estate investments, so as to authorize public retirement systems to invest in publicly traded limited partnerships which derive 90 percent of their cash flows from real estate, natural resources, and commodities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 1036. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1037. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th and Tanner of the 9th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1039. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Rice of the 95th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Student Finance Authority, so as to provide a short title; to provide for the establishment and administration of the Pay As You Earn student loan program; to provide for the calculation and repayment of such loans; to provide for eligibility and disqualifications; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to provide for a deduction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1040. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Scott of the 76th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Gordon of the 163rd, Thomas of the 56th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for scholarships or grants, so as to provide for the residency of students who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice so that such students may qualify for HOPE scholarships or grants without waiting 12 additional months; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1041. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1043. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1044. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Mayo of the 84th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Dickerson of the 113th, Dukes of the 154th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to provide a short title; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; 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 1045. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Maxwell of the 17th, Welch of the 110th, Braddock of the 19th and Gravley of the 67th:
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 state sales and use taxes, so as to change the exemption from such taxes for certain jet fuel; 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.
HR 1448. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th, Bentley of the 139th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the Georgia Grown Trail: 41; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1449. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Mayo of the 84th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Dickerson of the 113th, Dukes of the 154th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HR 1499. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Robert K. Ballew 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 and Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1053. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Golick of the 40th, Welch of the 110th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of organizations providing services to runaway and homeless youth, so as to change a definition; to clarify that registered organizations are not exempt from the regulation of early care and education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
HB 1054. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Mosby of the 83rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and others:
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), an Act approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5507), and an Act approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5509), so as to reconstitute the board of education of DeKalb County; to provide for currently serving members; to provide for new district descriptions; to provide for elections and terms of office; to describe certain terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1055. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Clark of the 101st, Abrams of the 89th, Kaiser of the 59th, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide requirements for safety plans in early care and education programs; to provide a short title; to revise the requirements for school safety plans at public elementary and secondary schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1522. By Representatives Stover of the 71st, Benton of the 31st, Clark of the 101st and Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the members of the State Board of Education are elected; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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

HB 1012 HB 1014 HB 1016 HB 1018 HB 1020 HB 1022 HB 1027 HB 1029 HB 1031 HB 1038 HR 1367 HR 1369 HR 1447 SB 337 SB 346 SB 350 SB 366

HB 1013 HB 1015 HB 1017 HB 1019 HB 1021 HB 1026 HB 1028 HB 1030 HB 1032 HR 1366 HR 1368 HR 1370 SB 336 SB 344 SB 349 SB 359

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 405 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 886 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1109 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 802 HB 897 HR 1186

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 938 Do Pass HB 939 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 904 HB 908 HB 957

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 25th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HB 704 HB 749 HB 770 HB 838
HB 911

South Fulton, City of; incorporate; provide charter (GAff-Bruce-61st) Crimes and offenses; crime of cargo theft; provide (Substitute)(JudyNCDuncan-26th) Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion; create (Substitute)(JudyNCEfstration-104th) Invasions of privacy; transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; prohibit (Substitute)(JudyNC-Tanner-9th) Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions (JudyNC-Ballinger-23rd)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 790 HB 890 HB 979
HR 1215 SB 206

Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions (Substitute)(JudyWilliams-119th) Courts; sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; provide (Judy-Atwood179th) Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions (Substitute)(GAff-Jacobs-80th) Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply (Judy-Brockway-102nd) Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions (IntC-Welch-110th) Cowsert-46th

Structured Rule

HB 794 SR 371

Compact for a Balanced Budget; adopt (Judy-Braddock-19th) U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention for purpose of proposing an amendment to U.S. Constitution (Judy-Golick40th) Cowsert-46th

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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
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its amendment to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County,

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Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 868. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Hill of the 6th and Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, 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 the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 752. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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.
HB 901. By Representative Dickerson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale," approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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SB 95.

By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.

SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

SR 868. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Hill of the 6th and Dugan of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities, utilities, and ingress and egress in, on, over, under, upon, across, or through property owned by

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the State of Georgia in the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

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

Representatives Epps of the 144th et al., Jordan of the 77th, Willard of the 51st, Williamson of the 115th, Williams of the 119th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Benton of the 31st, Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th, Wilkinson of the 52nd et al., Morgan of the 39th, and Holt of the 112th.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

Pursuant to HR 1188, the House commended the American Red Cross of Georgia and invited its representatives to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Representative Weldon of the 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice 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 251 HB 674 HB 898

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 524 HB 826 HB 923

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Weldon of the 3rd
Chairman

Representative Rice of the 95th 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 88 HB 566 HB 827

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 180 HB 753 HB 878

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 95th
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 979. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; 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 Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, is amended by revising subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a) On and after January 1, 2015, 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 separate 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 separate single-member districts of approximately equal population." "(d) In the event that a local law is not enacted prior to the qualifying period for the 2014 elections to conform the provisions of law regarding boards of education subject to this Code section to the size requirements of this Code section and if the election structure of such local board of education contains a plan for seven members from separate single-member districts encompassing all of the school district in addition to any other election provisions, then on January 1, 2015, the board of education shall consist only of seven members elected from such separate single-member districts and all other positions in excess of those seven shall be eliminated. In such case, those persons serving from even-numbered districts shall serve for an initial term of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Those persons serving from odd-numbered districts shall serve for an initial term of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such members shall be elected at the general election immediately prior to the end of their respective terms of office to take office on January 1 immediately following such election for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. After January 1, 2015, the composition of such districts, number of districts, and staggering of terms may be changed by local law consistent with the provisions of 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.

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Representative Mosby of the 83rd moved that HB 979 be placed upon the table.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter E Casas N Chandler
Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway N Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory N Hamilton E Harbin N Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight N Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

N Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M N Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 61, nays 112.

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.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott
Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M.
Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 111, nays 60.

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

Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that HB 979 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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

N Abrams N Alexander

Y Coomer Y Cooper

Y Gregory Y Hamilton

McCall N McClain

Y Sims, C N Smith, E

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Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 113, nays 57.

The motion prevailed.

Pursuant to HR 1450, the House recognized February 20, 2014, as Apple Day at the Capitol and invited members of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, local elected officials, apple growers, representatives of agritourism attractions, apple queens, and others to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1451, the House honored the life of Martitia "Marty" Martin Jones and invited members of her family 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:

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HB 838. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; 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 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; 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. Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 3
16-11-90. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harassment' means engaging in conduct directed at a depicted person that is intended to cause substantial emotional harm to the depicted person. (2) 'Nudity' means:
(A) The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks without any covering or with less than a full opaque covering; (B) The showing of the female breasts without any covering or with less than a full opaque covering; or (C) The depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. (3) 'Sexually explicit conduct' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12-100.

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(b) A person violates this Code section if he or she knowingly and without the consent of the depicted person:
(1) Electronically transmits or posts, in one or more transmissions or posts, a photograph or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult when the transmission or post is harassment or causes financial loss to the depicted person and serves no legitimate purpose to the depicted person; or (2) Causes the electronic transmission or posting, in one or more transmissions or posts, of a photograph or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult when the transmission or post is harassment or causes financial loss to the depicted person and serves no legitimate purpose to the depicted person. (c) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; provided, however, that upon a second or subsequent violation of this Code section, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. (d) A person shall be subject to prosecution in this state pursuant to Code Section 17-21 for any conduct made unlawful by this Code section which the person engages in while: (1) Either within or outside of this state if, by such conduct, the person commits a violation of this Code section which involves an individual who resides in this state; or (2) Within this state if, by such conduct, the person commits a violation of this Code section which involves an individual who resides within or outside this state. (e) The provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) The activities of law enforcement and prosecution agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses; (2) Legitimate medical, scientific, or educational activities; (3) Any person who transmits or posts a photograph or video depicting only himself or herself engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct; (4) The transmission or posting of a photograph or video that was originally made for commercial purposes; or (5) Any person who transmits or posts a photograph or video depicting a person voluntarily engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct in a public setting. (f) Any violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 3.

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

HB 770. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a

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definition; to provide for penalties; 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 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crimes of home invasion in the first degree and home invasion in the second degree; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1A
16-7-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'dwelling' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-1. (b) A person commits the offense of home invasion in the first degree when, without authority and with intent to commit a forcible felony therein and while in possession of a firearm, deadly weapon, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury, he or she enters the dwelling house of another while such dwelling house is occupied by any person with authority to be present therein. (c) A person commits the offense of home invasion in the second degree when, without authority and with intent to commit a forcible misdemeanor therein and while in possession of a firearm, deadly weapon, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury, he or she enters the dwelling house of another while such dwelling house is occupied by any person with authority to be present therein. (d) A person convicted of the offense of home invasion in the first degree or home invasion in the second degree shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for life or imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years and by a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00. (e) Adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for home invasion in the first degree shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld. Adjudication of guilt or

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imposition of sentence for home invasion in the second degree may be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld at the discretion of the judge. (f) A sentence imposed under this Code section may be imposed separately from and consecutive to a sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing the offense under 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:

N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold
Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson E Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 109, nays 61.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1500. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Carly Mathis, Miss Georgia 2013, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1501. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Thomas of the 56th, Smyre of the 135th and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending the work of Grace Towns Hamilton and inviting the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1502. By Representatives Smith of the 125th, Dukes of the 154th, Epps of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th, Dickerson of the 113th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 103rd birthday and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1503. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Smith of the 70th, Randall of the 142nd, Braddock of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending First Lady Sandra Deal and inviting her 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 1287 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 1287. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Williams of the 119th, Dukes of the 154th and Greene of the 151st:

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A RESOLUTION commending AAmir Greene 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 1504. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Loganville Christian Academy varsity wrestler, Cole Kendall; and for other purposes.
HR 1505. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Allison of the 8th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16-22, 2014, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1506. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (GA-APPNA) and its members and recognizing February 19, 2014, as GA-APPNA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1507. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Chandler of the 105th, Mayo of the 84th, Broadrick of the 4th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the citizenship and contributions of Sikh Americans in Georgia and recognizing March, 4, 2014, as Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1508. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Roger Wise, Jr., and recognizing March 13, 2014, as Roger Wise, Jr., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1509. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Loganville Christian Academy rodeo team on its World Championship performance at the Pinto Horse Association World Show; and for other purposes.

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HR 1510. By Representatives Jones of the 53rd, Fludd of the 64th, McClain of the 100th, Williams of the 168th, Brooks of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending CVS Caremark's decision to stop selling tobacco products; and for other purposes.
HR 1511. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Bridwell, Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1512. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zach Bloomquist, Jefferson County Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1513. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Miguel Guisasola, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1514. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION commending Chris Cooley, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1515. By Representatives Benton of the 31st and Quick of the 117th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. David Farmer, South Jackson Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1516. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Anderson of the 92nd, Brooks of the 55th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Minister Murphy Oswald Green, Sr., for his years of faithful service to the Lord; and for other purposes.
HR 1517. By Representative Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Arthur James Nance, Mr. Jamie Fernandez, Mr. Ray

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Hughes, Ms. Bridget Milani, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.
HR 1518. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Bennett of the 94th, Jones of the 53rd and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Hope Sims Sutton; and for other purposes.
HR 1519. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Moore, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1520. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Watson of the 172nd, Black of the 174th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jake Carter; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 749. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th 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 provide for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; 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

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; 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 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-8-22. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'vehicle' includes, without limitation, any railcar. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, a person commits the offense of cargo theft when he or she unlawfully takes or, being in lawful possession thereof, unlawfully appropriates:
(1) Any vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo or any appurtenance thereto, including, without limitation, any trailer, semitrailer, container, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is the property of another with the intention of depriving such other person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken or appropriated; or (2) Any trailer, semitrailer, container, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is deployed by or used by a law enforcement agency, which is the property of another with the intention of depriving such other person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken or appropriated. (c) The value of a vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo and any appurtenance thereto and the cargo being transported which is taken or unlawfully appropriated shall be based on the fair market value of such vehicle, appurtenances, and cargo taken or unlawfully appropriated. (d)(1) If the property taken is one or more controlled substances as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 with a collective value of less than $10,000.00, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both. (2) If the property taken is one or more controlled substances as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 with a collective value of at least $10,000.00 but less than $1 million, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by

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imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 25 years, a fine of not less than $50,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both. (3) If the property taken is one or more controlled substances as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 with a collective value of $1 million or more, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years, a fine of not less than $100,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both. (e)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of $1,500.00 or less, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of more than $1,500.00 but less than $10,000.00, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both. (3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of at least $10,000.00 but less than $1 million, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years, a fine of not less than $50,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both. (4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of $1 million or more, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years, a fine of not less than $100,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both. (f) Notwithstanding subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section, if the property taken is a trailer, semitrailer, container, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is deployed by or used by a law enforcement agency, regardless of its value, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both. (e) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section may also be punished by, if applicable, the revocation of the defendant's commercial driver's license in accordance with Code Section 40-5-151.
16-8-23. (a) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'fifth wheel' means a device mounted on a truck tractor or similar towing vehicle, including, but not limited to, a converter dolly, which interfaces with and couples to the upper coupler assembly of a semitrailer. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to modify, alter, attempt to alter, and, if altered, sell, possess, offer for sale, move, or cause to be moved on the highways of this state a device known as a fifth wheel or the antitheft locking device attached to the fifth wheel

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with the intent to use the fifth wheel to commit or attempt to commit cargo theft as defined in Code Section 16-8-22. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both."

SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-8-12, relating to penalties for theft in violation of Code Sections 16-8-2 through 16-8-9, as follows:
"(8) If the property that was the subject of the theft was a vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo or any appurtenance thereto, including, without limitation, any such trailer, semitrailer, container, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, by imprisonment for not less than three years nor more than ten years, a fine not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $50,000.00, and, if applicable, the revocation of the defendant's commercial driver's license in accordance with Code Section 40-5-151, or any combination of such penalties. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'vehicle' includes, without limitation, any railcar Reserved; or".

SECTION 3. Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, is amended by revising subsection (a) to add a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(11.1) Identify and investigate violations of Code Sections 16-8-22 and 16-8-23;".

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all offenses committed on or after such date. The enactment of Code Sections 16-8-22 and 16-8-23 shall not affect any prosecutions for acts occurring before the effective date of Code Sections 16-8-22 and 16-8-23 and shall not act as an abatement of any such prosecutions.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L

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Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E 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 911. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Golick of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Quick of the 117th and others:

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 assault and battery, so as to add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; 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 Ballinger of the 23rd offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 911 (LC 34 4012ER) by replacing "(1) or (3) (4)" with "(1), or (3), or (4)" on line 86.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
HB 790. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; 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 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Forestry Commission, so as to provide additional enforcement authority to commission investigators; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, so as to require purchasers to provide the proper tickets to sellers of timber within 20 days; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to change provisions relating to the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber; to provide that a certain right of action shall not be applicable in certain cases; to provide a defense to tort liability for timber sellers who establish property boundaries; to provide for measures of damages for converted timber; 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 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, is amended by revising Code Section 9-3-32, relating to damages for conversion or destruction, as follows:
"9-3-32. Actions for the recovery of personal property, or for damages for the conversion or destruction of the same, shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues, and actions involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another shall be brought within four years after the cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Forestry Commission, is amended by revising Code Section 12-6-20, relating to forestry investigators, as follows:
"12-6-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'forestry laws' means laws relating to forestry or timber resources and the protection, security, conservation, or sale of such resources. (a.1) The director, with the approval of the commission, may appoint investigators to enforce the forestry laws and regulations of this state. (b) The investigators so appointed and any fire-fighting crews under their direction may enter upon any land for the purpose of preventing and suppressing fires and enforcing the fire and other forestry laws and regulations of this state. (c) Investigators who have been so appointed and who have been shall be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as after having successfully completed the course of training required by Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and thereafter shall be authorized and empowered to:
(1) Make summary arrests for violations of the fire and other forestry laws and regulations of this state; and, in case of such arrests, the investigator shall as soon as possible deliver the arrested person or persons to the custody of the sheriff of the county wherein the offense was committed; (2) Arrest persons accused of violating any law or regulation which such investigators are empowered to enforce by the issuance of a citation, provided that the offense is committed in the presence of the investigator or information concerning the offense constituting a basis for arrest was received by the arresting investigator from a law enforcement officer or commission firefighter or forester who observed the offense being committed. The arresting investigator may issue to the accused person a citation which shall enumerate the specific charges against such person and the date upon which such person is to appear and answer such charges. Whenever an arrest is made by the arresting investigator on the basis of information received from another law enforcement officer or commission firefighter or forester who observed the offense being committed, such citation shall list the name of each officer, firefighter,

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or forester and each officer, firefighter, or forester shall be present when the charges against the offender are heard; and (3) Execute search warrants and arrest warrants for criminal violations relating to the forestry laws of this state and to arrest, upon probable cause and without warrant, any person found violating any criminal law of this state; and (3)(4) Carry weapons in order to enforce the forestry laws and regulations of this state execute their enforcement authority under this Code section. (d) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section notwithstanding, no arrest shall be made of any person for an offense described in subsection (e) of Code Section 12-6-90 unless on two previous occasions such person was issued warnings by a forestry investigator, other law enforcement officer, or State Forestry Commission firefighter for such an offense. (e)(d) If any person charged by citation as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall fail to appear in court as specified in the citation, the judge having jurisdiction of the offense may issue a warrant ordering the apprehension of such person and commanding that he or she be brought before the court to answer the charge contained within such citation and the charge of his or her failure to appear as required. Such person shall then be allowed to make a reasonable bond to appear on a given date before the court."
SECTION 3. Code Section 12-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Any person, company, corporation, or others purchasing trees or timber directly from the landowner from lands in Georgia shall be required to, within 20 days of removal of such timber, furnish the owner of said lands seller of timber a wood load scale ticket for each and every load of wood removed from said property, when such load is sold by weight, cord, or measure of board feet. A wood load scale ticket shall include, but not be limited to, information clearly understandable to the landowner seller as follows:
(1) Ticket number; (2) Name and location of the person or company and its facility where the load of wood is received and weighed or measured; (3) Date wood was received at said such facility; (4) Tract name; (5) County and state of origin; (6) Dealer name (if any); (7) Producer or logging company name; (8) Species of wood; (9) Weight or scale information. If the load is measured by weight, the gross, tare, and net weights shall be shown. If the load is measured by scale, the total volume shall be shown;

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(10) Weight, scale, or amount of wood deducted and the deduction classification (cull, undersize, metal, knots, etc.); and (11) Name of the person receiving, weighing, or scaling the wood."
SECTION 4. Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate boundary determinations, is amended by repealing Article 1, relating to processioning, and designating such article as reserved.
SECTION 5. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended in Code Section 51-10-6, relating to owner's right of action for damage to or theft of personal property, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) The measure of damages provided for in this Code section shall not be applicable in cases involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another. In such cases, damages shall be awarded in accordance with Code Section 51-12-50."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 11, relating to defenses to tort actions generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-11-10. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a property owner selling timber from his or her land and acting in good faith shall not be liable to adjoining landowners for any trespass or conversion of property caused by a third party timber harvester who is not subject to the control and direction of the property owner selling timber if, prior to the harvesting of such timber:
(1) A land surveyor possessing a certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has surveyed the property from which the timber is to be harvested and plainly established and clearly marked the metes and bounds of the property such that a reasonable person would know or should have known of the existence of such markings when harvesting the timber and has provided a copy of that survey to the third-party timber harvester; (2) The boundaries of the property from which timber is sold have been completely and accurately indicated using physical markers that are clearly visible such that a reasonable person would know or should have known of the existence of such physical markers; or (3) The property owner has obtained a document indicating where the boundaries are and signed by adjoining landowners indicating that they agree on the location of such boundaries and has provided a copy of such document to the third-party timber harvester; provided, however, that such document shall only create a presumption in favor of the property owner with regard to those landowners who have signed such document."

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SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 51-12-50, relating to measure of damages for converted timber, as follows:
"51-12-50. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 51-12-51, where when a plaintiff recovers for timber cut or cut and carried away, the measure of damage: damages shall be:
(1) Treble the fair market value of the trees cut as they stood; (2) Treble the diminished fair market value of any trees incidentally harmed; (3) Costs of reasonable reforestation activities related to the plaintiff's injury; and (4) Attorney fees and expenses of litigation. (b) When the (1) Where defendant is a willful trespasser, is the full value of the property at the time and place of demand or when an action is brought without deduction for his labor or expense; the plaintiff may also recover punitive damages. (2) Where defendant is an unintentional or innocent trespasser or an innocent purchaser from such trespasser, is the value at the time of conversion less the value he or his vender added to the property; and (3) Where defendant is a purchaser without notice from a willful trespasser, is the value at the time of his purchase. (c) When the boundary lines of the property have been clearly and accurately marked, it shall be presumed that the defendant was a willful trespasser."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

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

HB 890. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees for sheriff's services, so as to provide for the sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland

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Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate was limited to 60 minutes on SR 371, SB 206, HR 1215, and HB 794.

SR 371. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 14th and others:

A RESOLUTION making renewed application to the Congress of the United States to call for a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin

E McCall N McClain Y Meadows

E Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L

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N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott N Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 108, nays 63.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 206. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 14th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interstate cooperation, so as to provide for delegations from the State of Georgia to certain conventions called by the Congress of the United States for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Article V of said constitution; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

E McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre
Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 68.

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

HR 1215. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Allison of the 8th, Cooke of the 18th, Dutton of the 157th, Williamson of the 115th and others:

A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

E McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott N Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall
Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 100, nays 65.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 794. By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Clark of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th 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 adopt the Compact

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for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming
Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin
Maxwell N Mayo

E McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott N Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 103, nays 63.

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

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HB 704. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

E McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C
Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott

E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

Representative Lindsey of the 54th asked unanimous consent that HB 704 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

Representative Riley of the 50th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 788. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:

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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 438 Do Pass HB 854 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Channell of the 120th 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 412 HB 755 HB 782 HB 918

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 658 HB 757 HB 900

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
Chairman

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 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 6:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, February 21, 2014

Twenty-Sixth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton E Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson E Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration England Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton E Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons E Peake Pezold Powell, A E Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders E Scott Setzler Sharper E Shaw

Sims, B E Sims, C
Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Spencer Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Holt of the 112th, Jacobs of the 80th, Morris of the 156th, Oliver of the 82nd, Smith of the 134th, and Weldon of the 3rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend James Dickson, Pastor, Christ Church PCA, Trussville, Alabama.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1046. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to provide that a person has the right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into such person's home without first knocking and announcing their identity and purpose; 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 change provisions relating to issuance of search warrants by judicial officers; to provide that no-knock

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warrants shall not be issued in this state except under limited 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 Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1047. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
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 special provisions for motorcycles relative to uniform rules of the road, so as to provide that motorcycles may overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1048. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; 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 1049. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-96 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxation of property in consolidated governments and change in tax rates, so as to provide for a certain exemption for increased sales and use tax; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1050. By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd and Dudgeon of the 25th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-15-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications for certificates relative to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to provide that references for an applicant for the professional engineer's examination designating the specialty of software need not have personal knowledge of the applicant's experience; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.
HB 1051. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; 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 1052. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 40th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th, Pak of the 108th 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 create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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 1056. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Dickson of the 6th, Cooper of the 43rd, Gardner of the 57th, Coleman of the 97th 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 enact the "Jason Flatt ActGeorgia"; to provide for legislative findings; to require annual suicide prevention education training for school system personnel; to provide that no cause of action is created; to provide that no duty of care is created; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1521. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1523. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Holcomb of the 81st, Willard of the 51st and Atwood of the 179th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolution of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HR 1528. By Representatives Kidd of the 145th and Channell of the 120th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; 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:

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HB 1033 HB 1035 HB 1037 HB 1040 HB 1042 HB 1044 HB 1053 HB 1055 HR 1449 HR 1522 SB 342 SR 868

HB 1034 HB 1036 HB 1039 HB 1041 HB 1043 HB 1045 HB 1054 HR 1448 HR 1499 SB 95 SR 788

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 Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 984 Do Pass HR 1280 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Greene of the 151st
Vice-Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 953 HB 997 HB 1001 HB 1003 HB 1015

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 986 HB 999 HB 1002 HB 1012 HB 1016

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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HB 1017 Do Pass HB 1019 Do Pass HB 1028 Do Pass

HB 1018 Do Pass HB 1022 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 504 HB 643 HB 977

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Transportation 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 960 Do Pass HB 1009 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 155th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014

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 423
HB 436 HB 610 HB 670 HB 834 HR 1161

Game and fish; live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; provide (Substitute)(GF&PAllison-8th) Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; authorize (GAff-Turner-21st) Insurance; licensing and regulation of public adjusters; provide (Substitute)(Ins-Williamson-115th) Trade names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Fleming-121st) Bonded debt; population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; repeal (Substitute)(GAff-Clark-101st) District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase - CA (Substitute)(Judy-Caldwell-131st)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 783 HB 943

Game and fish; provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; update (GF&P-Hitchens-161st) Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact (Substitute)(Ins-Hawkins-27th)

Structured Rule

None

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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 953. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Chandler of the 105th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; 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 986. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; 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

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To amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; 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 establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), is amended by revising Section 4 as follows:
"SECTION 4. There shall be two judges of the State Court of Lowndes County. The judge of the State Court of Lowndes County in office on January 1, 2014, shall continue to serve the term of office to which said judge was elected until the election and qualification of a successor as provided by law. The additional judge as provided by this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2014, and expiring December 31, 2016, and until a successor is elected and qualified. A successor to the additional judge shall be elected in a manner provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the O.C.G.A. for the election of judges of the state courts of this state in 2016 for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2017, and until the election and qualification of a successor. Future successors shall be elected each four years thereafter as provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the O.C.G.A. for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of a successor. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in a manner provided by law for the election of judges of the state courts of this state. The judge of the State Court of Lowndes County having the longest time in service as a judge of said court shall be the chief judge of the State Court of Lowndes County with such powers and responsibilities as provided by law."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 6 as follows:
"(a)(1) The judges of the State Court of Lowndes County shall be full-time judges within the meaning of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A. (2) The judges of the State Court of Lowndes County shall receive as salary compensation an amount equal to the base salary paid to a judge in the superior courts by the state. All of such compensation shall be paid from the funds of Lowndes

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County and in like intervals and installments as salaries are paid to employees of Lowndes County. In addition to the salary compensation provided for in this section, the governing authority of Lowndes County shall pay on behalf of each judge of the State Court of Lowndes County a sum equal to one-half of the employee contribution required for judges by the Georgia Judicial Retirement System created by Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A. In addition, the governing authority of Lowndes County shall pay on behalf of each judge a sum equal to one-half of the employee contribution required for judges by the Georgia Judicial Retirement System created by Chapter 23 of Title 47 of the O.C.G.A. and deduct such sum from each judge's salary compensation."
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.
HB 997. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; 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 999. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; 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 1001. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-

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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 1002. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; 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 1003. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; 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 1012. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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 1015. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to

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remove the cap on the annual millage rate; 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 1016. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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 for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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 1017. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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 1018. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; 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 1019. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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.

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

HB 1022. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; 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 1028. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Golick of the 40th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stovall Stover
Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 156, nays 5.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 325. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

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 change provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions,

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rules, regulations, or orders issued by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code 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, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; 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 666. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4903), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the submission of this Act 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 795. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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 880. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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 892. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 902. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and Duncan of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 909. By Representatives England of the 116th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L.

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1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; 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 325. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
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 change provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions, rules, regulations, or orders issued by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Code Revision.
SB 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code 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, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's

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authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Pursuant to HR 1286, the House recognized and commended Troy Peco 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 O`Neal of the 146th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hatchett of the 150th, Kelley of the 16th, Lindsey of the 54th, Hightower of the 68th, Turner of the 21st, Atwood of the 179th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Welch of the 110th, Fleming of the 121st, Spencer of the 180th, Jacobs of the 80th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Brockway of the 102nd, Weldon of the 3rd, and Gardner of the 57th et al.
Representative Casas of the 107th 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 731 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Casas of the 107th
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 610. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and

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regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; 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:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; to provide for penalties; 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 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, is amended by revising paragraph (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(13) 'Public adjuster' means any person who solicits, advertises for, or otherwise agrees to represent only a person who is insured under a policy covering fire, windstorm, water damage, and other physical damage to real and personal property other than vehicles licensed for the road, and any such representation shall be limited to the settlement of a claim or claims under the policy for damages to real and personal property, including related loss of income and living expense losses but excluding claims arising out of any motor vehicle accident, and who, for compensation on behalf of an insured:
(A) Acts or aids, solely in relation to first-party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract; (B) Advertises for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster of firstparty claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property; or (C) Directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first-party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of

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insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, by revising subsection (b) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) The definitions of agent, subagent, counselor, and adjuster and counselor in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed to include:
(1) An attorney at law admitted to practice in this state, when handling the collections of premiums or advising clients as to insurance as a function incidental to the practice of law or who, from time to time, adjusts losses which are incidental to the practice of his or her profession; (2) Any representative of ocean marine insurers; (3) Any representative of farmers' mutual fire insurance companies as defined in Chapter 16 of this title; (4) A salaried employee of a credit or character reporting firm or agency not engaged in the insurance business who may, however, report to an insurer; (5) A person acting for or as a collection agency; (6) A person who makes the salary deductions of premiums for employees or, under a group insurance plan, a person who serves the master policyholder of group insurance in administering the details of such insurance for the employees or debtors of the master policyholder or of a firm or corporation by which the person is employed and who does not receive insurance commissions for such service; provided, further, that an administration fee not exceeding 5 percent of the premiums collected paid by the insurer to the administration office shall not be construed to be an insurance commission; (7) Persons exempted from licensure as provided in subsection (h) of Code Section 33-23-4; or (8) An individual who collects claim information from, or furnishes claim information to, insureds or claimants, who conducts data entry, and who enters 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. (c) In addition to paragraphs (2) through (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the definitions of public adjuster, independent adjuster, and adjuster in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed to include an attorney admitted to practice law in this state."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-4, relating to license required, restrictions on payment or receipt of commissions, and

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positions indirectly related to sale, solicitation, or negotiation of insurance excluded from licensing requirements, as follows:
"(a)(1) A person shall not sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance in this state for any class or classes of insurance unless the person is licensed for that line of authority in accordance with this chapter and applicable regulations. (2) Any individual who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in this state must shall be licensed as an agent. (3) Any business entity that sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in this state must shall be licensed as an agency. (4) Any individual defined as an adjuster under paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-231 who for a fee, commission, salary, or other compensation investigates, settles, or adjusts claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of the insurer or the insured shall be licensed as either an independent adjuster or a public adjuster."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 33-23-43, relating to authority of adjusters and penalty for violation, as follows:
"(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 Misrepresent to an insured that he or she is required to hire an independent or public adjuster to help the insured meet his or her obligations under his or her policy; (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; (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: (A) granting Granting any allowance or offering any discount against the fees to be charged, including, but not limited to, an allowance or discount in return for displaying a sign or other advertisement at the insured's premises,; or (B) paying 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; (5) Misrepresent to a claimant that he or she is an adjuster representing an insurer in any capacity, including acting as an employee of the insurer or as an independent adjuster, unless appointed by an insurer in writing to act on the insurer's behalf for that specific claim or purpose. A licensed public adjuster shall not charge a claimant

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a fee for adjusting a claim when he or she is appointed by the insurer for that specific claim or purpose and the appointment is accepted by the public adjuster; (6) Solicit, or attempt to solicit, an insured during the progress of a loss-producing occurrence as defined in the insured's insurance contract; (7) Have a direct or indirect financial interest in any aspect of a claim other than the salary, fee, commission, or other consideration established in a written contract with the insured which shall incorporate all of the conditions and provisions set out in Code Section 33-23-43.1; (8) Charge to or collect from an insured any amount, other than reasonable compensation for services rendered based on time spent and expenses incurred, in any transaction where the insurer either pays or commits in writing to pay the policy limit or limits for all coverage under the insured's policy within three business days after the loss is reported to the insurer; (9) Misrepresent to an insured or insurer that he or she is an attorney authorized by law to provide legal advice and services or that a policy covers a loss or losses outside the scope of the coverage provided by the insurance contract; (10) Permit an unlicensed employee or representative of the adjuster to conduct business for which a license is required; or (11) Hire or procure another to do any act prohibited by this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-23-43.1. (a) Public adjusters shall ensure that all contracts for their services are in writing, prominently captioned and titled 'Public Adjuster Contract,' and contain the following:
(1) Legible full name of the public adjuster signing the contract, as specified on the license issued by the Department of Insurance, and attestation language that the public adjuster is fully bonded pursuant to state law; (2) Permanent home state business address and contact information of the public adjuster, including e-mail address; (3) The public adjuster's Department of Insurance license number and a statement that the license is valid and in full force and effect as of the date the contract is signed; (4) The insured's full name and street address; (5) A description of the loss and its location, if applicable; (6) A description of services to be provided to the insured; (7) Signatures of the public adjuster and the insured; (8) The date the contract was signed by the public adjuster, and the date the contract was signed by the insured; and (9) A statement of the fee, compensation, or other considerations that the public adjuster is to receive for services, including a listing of typical costs and expenses for which the public adjuster is to be reimbursed. (10) A statement prominently captioned in a minimum 12 point font that contains the following:

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(A) Any direct or indirect interest in or compensation by any construction firm, salvage firm, building appraisal firm, storage company, or any other firm or business entity that performs any work in conjunction with damages incident to any loss which the adjuster has been contracted to adjust; (B) Any direct or indirect participation in the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of damaged property that is the subject of a claim adjusted by the adjuster or disclosure of any other activities that may be reasonably construed as a conflict of interest, including a financial interest in any salvage, repair, construction, or restoration of any business entity that obtains business in connection with any claims that the public adjuster has a contract or agreement to adjust; and (C) Any direct or indirect compensation of value in connection with an insured's specific loss other than compensation from the insured for service as a public adjuster. (b) Public adjuster contracts may not contain a contract term that: (1) Restricts an insured's right to initiate and maintain direct communications with his or her attorney, the insurer, the insurer's adjuster, the insurer's attorney, or any other person regarding settlement of the insured's claim; (2) Vests the public adjuster with the right to initiate direct communications with the insured's insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney regarding settlement of the insured's claim without specific written authorization from the insured; (3) Allows the public adjuster's percentage fee to be collected when money is due from an insurance company but not paid or that allows a public adjuster to collect the entire fee from the first check issued by an insurance company rather than as a percentage of each check issued by an insurance company; (4) Requires the insured to authorize an insurance company to issue a check only in the name of the public adjuster; or (5) Precludes or restricts an insured from pursuing any civil remedies relating to his or her claim. (c) All public adjuster contracts shall be construed to contain, by operation of law: (1) A provision granting the insured a right to rescind the contract within three business days after the date the contract was signed, so long as the rescission is in writing and mailed or delivered to the public adjuster at the address stated in the contract within three business days. For purposes of this subsection, rescission of the contract shall be considered delivered or mailed if it is delivered by electronic transmittal to the e-mail address or facsimile specified in the contract for such communications; (2) A provision that if the insured exercises the right to rescind the contract, anything of value given by the insured under the contract will be returned to the insured within 15 business days following the receipt by the public adjuster of the cancellation notice; and (3) A provision requiring that, prior to initiating any contact with the insured's insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney regarding settlement of the insured's claim, a public adjuster must provide the insurer a notification letter signed

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by the insured confirming that the insured has authorized the public adjuster to communicate directly with the insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney on behalf of the insured. (d) All public adjuster contracts shall be executed in duplicate to provide an original contract to the public adjuster and an original contract to the insured. The public adjuster's original contract shall be available at all times for inspection without notice by the Commissioner of Insurance.

33-23-43.2. (a) A public adjuster is obligated, under his or her license, to serve with objectivity and complete loyalty to the interest of his or her client alone and to render to the insured such information, counsel, and service within the public adjuster's knowledge, understanding, and opinion that will best serve the insured's insurance claim needs and interest. (b) A public adjuster shall faithfully observe all of the terms and provisions of the public adjuster contract as prescribed in Code Section 33-23-43.1."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague
Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner
Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

House of Representatives 18 Capitol Square, SW Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Suite 612 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Clerk Of The House Via Hand Delivery

Re: HB 610 (substitute)(Ins-Williamson-115th)

Dear Mr. Clerk:

On Friday, February 21, 2014 I was detained and did not vote on HB 610. I wish to have a YES vote recorded on this measure.

Sincerely,

/s/ Dan Gasaway

HR 1161. By Representatives Caldwell of the 131st, Golick of the 40th and Fleming of the 121st:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article VI, Section VIII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (b) as follows:
"(b) No person shall be a district attorney unless such person shall have been an activestatus member of the State Bar of Georgia for three seven years immediately preceding such person's election; provided, however, that any district attorney holding such office on January 1, 2015, otherwise qualified to hold such office shall continue to hold such office under this subparagraph."
SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a person qualified to hold
( ) NO the office of district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia and provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice N Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw N Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 27.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 512
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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2/21/2014

Clerk of the House Via Hand Delivery

Re: HR 1161-(Caldwell)

Dear Mr. Clerk:

On Friday, February 21, 2014, I mistakenly hit the wrong button as I was returning to my seat from speaking to an invited guest. I would like to change my vote from "Yes" (green button) to "No" (red button). Please let the official record reflect that I voted "No" for HR 1161, as I am against this House Resolution.

Sincerely,

/s/ Ronnie Mabra

HB 783. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 670. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; 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 establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a crossreference; 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 Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; 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 establish a trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to correct a cross-reference; 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 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, is amended as follows:
"10-1-490. (a) Beginning on July 1, 2014, every Every person, firm, or partnership carrying on in this state any trade, or business, or profession under any trade name or partnership name or other name which does not disclose the individual ownership of the trade, business, or profession carried on under such name shall, within 30 days from March 29, 1937, or thereafter before commencing to do business, file in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the business is chiefly carried on or, in the case of a domestic corporation using any name other than its corporate name, in the county of its legal domicile, a registration statement, verified by affidavit, setting forth the name or names and addresses of the person, persons, firm, or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business and stating the nature of the business being carried on and the trade, partnership, or other name used and shall, upon any change of ownership, likewise file a new and amended statement of registration. Notice of such filing giving the names and addresses of each person, firm, or partnership to engage in business under such trade name or partnership name shall be delivered to and published in the paper in which the sheriff's advertisements are printed legal organ of the appropriate county once a week for two weeks. No person, firm, or partnership already registered shall be required to reregister except in the event of a change of ownership. For the purpose of including a trade or business name registered prior to July 1, 2014, but not included in the trade name registry provided for in Code Section 15-6-97, such trade or business name may be reregistered for inclusion in such registry. Such reregistration shall not adversely affect the date of filing of any previous registration. The total fee for reregistration shall be as provided in subparagraph (g)(10)(C) of Code Section 15-6-77, and the fees provided for by Code Sections 15-21A-6 and 15-21A-6.1 shall not apply. (b) Beginning on July 1, 2014, The clerk shall register the same by filing the verified statement in his office and shall keep an alphabetical index of all such registrations in a permanent record book to be kept in his office, the index to show the trade, partnership, or other name registered and in connection therewith the names of the owners. The applicant for registration shall accompany each registration statement with the fee

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prescribed by Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees of clerks of the superior courts, as amended shall be completed by the registrant and filed with the proper clerk of superior court. Upon payment by the registrant of the fee required in subparagraph (g)(10)(A) of Code Section 15-6-77, excluding costs for publication paid to the county legal organ, the clerk of such superior court shall file, process, and record the verified statement in an automated system. (c) A copy of the verified statement required by subsection (b) of this Code section shall be transmitted:
(1) Electronically by the clerk of superior court to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority pursuant to paragraph (15.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-61; and (2) By the registrant to the county or municipal governmental agency that issues business licenses within ten days before the registrant commences to do business. (d) When a person, firm, or partnership that has filed a trade name registration statement pursuant to this Code section and ceases to carry on in this state the trade, business, or profession under the registered trade name, such person, firm, or partnership may cancel the trade name by filing with the clerk of the superior court in which the trade name was registered a completed affidavit to be provided by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority. The total fee for cancellation shall be as provided in subparagraph (g)(10)(B) of Code Section 15-6-77, and the fees provided for by Code Sections 15-21A-6 and 15-21A-6.1 shall not apply."

SECTION 2. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, is amended in Code Section 15-6-61, relating to duties of clerks of superior courts, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(15.1) To participate in any network established by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority pursuant to Code Section 15-6-97 for the purposes of providing public electronic access to trade name registrations. Each clerk of superior court shall provide to the authority or its designated agent, in accordance with any applicable rules and regulations of the authority, such documents and other information necessary to evidence all trade name registrations, reregistrations, and cancellations filed in his or her office as required by Code Section 10-1-490."

SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees, by revising paragraph (10) of subsection (g) as follows:
"(10) Trade Names:

(A) Registering and filing trade names pursuant to Code Section 10-1-490 15.00 20.00

(B) Cancelling a trade name registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(C) Reregistering an existing trade name in the trade name registry. . . . . . 20.00"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-6-97, relating to the development and implementation of a state-wide uniform automated information system, as follows:
"15-6-97. (a)(1) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority or its designated agent shall develop and implement a state-wide uniform automated information system for real and personal property records, excluding filings made pursuant to Article 9 of Title 11. In furtherance of development and implementation of the system, the authority shall have the ability to contract with the clerks of superior courts and any other parties that the authority deems necessary. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall have authority to implement rules and regulations necessary to develop and implement the system described in this Code section. (2) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority or its designated agent shall develop and implement a uniform automated information system for trade names registered in the offices of the clerks of superior court of this state pursuant to Code Section 10-1-490. (b) In furtherance of development and implementation of the systems provided for in this Code section, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall have the ability to contract with the clerks of superior courts and any other parties that the authority deems necessary. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall have authority to implement rules and regulations necessary to develop and implement the systems described in this Code section. (b)(c) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall have the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise provided by law: (1) To provide for the collection of moneys; (2) To manage, control, and direct such funds and the expenditures made therefrom; (3) To distribute the moneys at the discretion of the authority in such manner and subject to such terms and limitations as the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority in its discretion shall determine will best further the public purpose of the authority; and (4) To exercise all other powers necessary for the development and implementation of the system systems provided for in this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-98, relating to collection of fees and remittance of real estate and personal property fees to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) From the fees enumerated in division (f)(1)(A)(i) and paragraph (10) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $5.00 from each fee collected."

SECTION 6. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-99, relating to the re-creation of grantor and grantee indexes, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority is authorized to recreate grantor and grantee indexes that exist prior to January 1, 1999, in each county for the purpose of providing information and history concerning real property records for the state-wide uniform automated information system provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-6-97. The number of prior year indexes to be recreated shall be determined by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority in cooperation with the clerks of the superior courts who shall provide copies of such county indexes or access to copies of such indexes for re-creating such indexes. A copy of the re-created index shall be furnished to each county but shall not replace or supersede the original county index."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 3.

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

HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for

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orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; 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:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cancer Treatment Fairness Act."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-56.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost sharing requirements' includes co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts paid by the covered person for a prescription dispensed by a licensed retail pharmacy. (2) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed by an insurer in this state on or after January 1, 2015. The term 'health benefit policy' does not include the following limited benefit insurance policies: accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, self-insured plans, and nonrenewable individual policies written for a period of less than six months. (3) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title. (b) A health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage for orally administered chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer on a basis no less favorable than the intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy regardless of the formulation or benefit category determination by the insurer. (c) An insurer providing a health benefit policy and any participating entity through which the insurer offers health services shall not: (1) Vary the terms of any health benefit policy in effect on December 30, 2014, to avoid compliance with this Code section; (2) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, or impose treatment limitations to encourage a covered person to accept less than the minimum protections available under this Code section; (3) Penalize a health care practitioner or reduce or limit the compensation of a health care practitioner for recommending or providing services or care to a covered person as required under this Code section;

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(4) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, to induce a health care practitioner to provide care or services that do not comply with this Code section; or (5) Change the classification of any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy treatment or increase the amount of cost sharing applicable to any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy in effect on January 1, 2015, in order to achieve compliance with this Code section. (d) An insurer that limits the total amount paid by a covered person through all cost sharing requirements to no more than $200.00 per filled prescription for any orally administered chemotherapy shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Code section."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 6.

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

House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 436 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 21, 2014

Mr. William Reilly, Clerk of the House Georgia House of Representatives Office of the Clerk 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Reilly,

This letter is to ask that it be recorded in the Legislative Record that I would like to be noted as a "yes" vote on HB 943 The Cancer Treatment Fairness Act.

I am one of the first signers on the bill, but unfortunately I was off the floor for that vote because I was involved in discussions on another bill.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

/s/ Sharon Cooper District 43

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HB 834. By Representatives Clark of the 101st and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; 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 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to population brackets and the census; 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 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, is amended by repealing subsection (b.1), which reads as follows:
"(b.1) In all counties 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, no county-wide bond election or school bond election in the unincorporated area of any such county shall be held on any date other than the date of the November general election; provided, however, that upon a determination by any superior court of competent jurisdiction that the holding of such election on the date of the November general election would cause irreparable harm to the electors of any such county, such election shall be held in the manner provided for in subsection (b) of 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley E Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y McCall N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott N Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Sims, C Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 32.

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

HB 436. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Hill of the 22nd, Sheldon of the 104th, Carson of the 46th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons ineligible to hold office, vacation of office, and validity of acts performed while in office, so as to

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authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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HB 423. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Jasperse of the 11th, Dutton of the 157th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to field and retriever trials, permits, and hunting licenses, so as to provide that live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions 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 Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses, permits, and stamps, so as to provide authorization for the Department of Natural Resources to issue game-holding permits for certain field events; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses, permits, and stamps, is amended by revising Code Section 27-2-11, relating to game-holding permits, as follows:
"27-2-11. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hold or possess any game animal or game bird for the purpose of propagation or to hold such animal or bird as a pet without first obtaining a valid game-holding permit as provided in Code Section 27-2-23. The department may grant such a permit when, in its discretion, it determines that the issuance of the permit is in the best interest of the game animal or game bird and in the best interest of the wildlife and the citizens of this state. If such a permit is issued, the department shall prescribe the term for each permit and may impose conditions as it determines necessary. Any game animal or game bird held under such permit may not be sold by the holder but must be retained, consumed, or disposed of without charge, in accordance with this title, provided that holders of valid commercial shooting preserve licenses may charge a fee to users of such preserves who take or attempt to take such species. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the holding or possession of the progeny of any game bird or game animal under the permit under which a parent is held or possessed, unless specifically so stated on the game-holding permit.

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(b) The department may issue a game-holding permit authorizing the holding of live raccoons solely for use in organized and sanctioned field trial events. The department may require documentation from the sanctioning organization prior to issuance of such a permit and may impose such conditions and requirements as it determines necessary. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person holding or possessing any game animal or game bird in captivity pursuant to a game-holding permit to release such game animal or game bird from captivity unless required as a condition of the permit or to house or maintain such game animal or game bird in such a manner as to pose a reasonable possibility of release or escape from captivity."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger

Y Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

Representative Powell of the 32nd 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 803 HB 872 HB 907

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the following Bill of the House be taken from the table:

HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:
HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Committee substitute was previously read.
Four amendments by Representative Abrams of the 89th were previously read and adopted.
Representative Golick of the 40th moved to reconsider the adoption of the Abrams amendment, AM 41 0008.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Abrams of the 89th moved to withdraw the Abrams amendment, AM 41 0008.
The motion prevailed.
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly E Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson E Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton E Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton E Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A E Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders E Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw N Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 152, nays 9.

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

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

HR 1529. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Abrams of the 89th, Brooks of the 55th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Xernona Clayton and inviting her 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 1288 Do Pass HR 1500 Do Pass HR 1529 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1288. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Jasperse of the 11th, Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Roberts of the 155th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and inviting Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1500. By Representative Rynders of the 152nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Carly Mathis, Miss Georgia 2013, and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1529. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Abrams of the 89th, Brooks of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Xernona Clayton 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 1530. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lorenzo Eugene Allgood; and for other purposes.
HR 1531. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. William Elonzo "Billy" Hood, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 1532. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Lenton Allen Carter; and for other purposes.
HR 1533. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Bill Kiser; and for other purposes.
HR 1534. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ralston of the 7th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Yancey Brothers Company on its 100th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1535. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Mary "Meg" Whiten Fulbright; and for other purposes.
HR 1536. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th anniversary of the City of Aragon; and for other purposes.
HR 1537. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Hugley of the 136th, Fludd of the 64th, Cheokas of the 138th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the contributions of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast and encouraging the creation of a Georgian-Turkish Friendship Task Force; and for other purposes.
HR 1538. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John C. "Chip" Matheson; and for other purposes.

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HR 1539. By Representative Morris of the 156th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William F. "Bill" Ledford; and for other purposes.

HR 1540. By Representatives Talton of the 147th and O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John "Jerry" Broxton; and for other purposes.

HR 1541. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Abrams of the 89th, Channell of the 120th, Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 26, 2014, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1542. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Abrams of the 89th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 47th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Representative Cooper of the 43rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 966 HB 998 SB 65

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Channell of the 120th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 295 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
Chairman
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 4:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, February 24, 2014.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:00 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. Monday, February 24, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, February 24, 2014

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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration E Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming E Floyd Fludd Frye E Fullerton Gardner Gasaway

Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Harbin Harden Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra

Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows E Mitchell Moore Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey E Randall Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper

Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Rutledge of the 109th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

Representatives Bell of the 58th, Bennett of the 94th, Beverly of the 143rd, Frazier of the 126th, Geisinger of the 48th, Hamilton of the 24th, Harrell of the 106th, Jacobs of the

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80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Morgan of the 39th, Morris of the 156th, Mosby of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Parsons of the 44th, Peake of the 141st, Rice of the 95th, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 41st, Stephenson of the 90th, Talton of the 147th, Weldon of the 3rd, and Willard of the 51st.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Steven L Kimmel, Senior Pastor, Smyrna First Baptist Church, Smyrna, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1057. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to

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provide that no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to the purification process; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1058. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1059. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1060. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Geisinger of the 48th, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; 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 1061. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Martin of the 49th, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1062. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Rockdale 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 1063. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Willard of the 51st, McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animals, so as to provide for liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; 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 Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1064. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Efstration of the 104th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Tanner of the 9th, Quick of the 117th and others:
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

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order, so as to change the offense of harassing phone calls to the offense of harassing communications; to provide for presumptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1065. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Mayo of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4636), as amended, so as to eliminate the time limitation on such exemption; 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 1066. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th and Meadows of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1067. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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.

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HB 1068. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 1069. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1524. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the leasing of certain improved real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1525. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. William Eugene Bone and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1526. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. J. Ran Cooper and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HR 1527. By Representative Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr., 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 and Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; 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 1079. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so

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as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
HR 1544. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1571. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. George Duke Beasley and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1572. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Charles Elvin Hickox and renaming a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1573. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1574. By Representatives Brooks of the 55th, Smyre of the 135th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Capitol Art Standards Commission to authorize the erection of a statue dedicated to the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.

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

HB 1046 HB 1048 HB 1050 HB 1052 HR 1521 HR 1528 SB 340

HB 1047 HB 1049 HB 1051 HB 1056 HR 1523 SB 325 SB 341

Representative Carter of the 175th 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 690 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 913 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1000 Do Pass

HB 876 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 991 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carter of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1029 Do Pass HB 1031 Do Pass

HB 1030 Do Pass HB 1032 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 961 HB 1024 HB 1037 HB 1043

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 962 HB 1036 HB 1041

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 27th Legislative Day as enumerated below:
DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

HB 763 HR 1186

Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise (Substitute)(HEdEpps-144th) State Board of Education and State Department of Education; successful completion of SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; impose requirement for high school graduation (Ed-Geisinger-48th)

Modified Open Rule

HB 292

Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; establish (Substitute)(RetBattles-15th)

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HB 490 HB 764 HB 778 HB 904 HB 920

Teacher health insurance plans; contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; expand board authorization (Substitute)(HEd-Barr-103rd) Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; certain employees make contributions at rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; provide (Ret-Maxwell-17th) Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt (Substitute)(A&CA-Pezold-133rd) Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish (NR&EMcCall-33rd) Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act; enact (Substitute)(Ins-Teasley37th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 251 HB 495
HB 753 HB 843 HB 863 HB 898 HB 910 HB 973

Tobacco; sale of alternative nicotine products or components to minors; prohibit (Substitute)(JuvJ-Powell-32nd) State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify provisions (Substitute)(SPropHill-22nd) Motor vehicles and traffic; federal regulatory requirements; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Powell-32nd) Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions (Ret-Riley-50th) Crimes and offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Golick-40th) Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact (JuvJ-Pak-108th) Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions (H&HS-Kelley-16th) Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Lindsey-54th)

Structured Rule HB 816 Sales and use tax; change a certain definition (W&M-Williamson-115th)

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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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 961. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; 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 an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), is amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 2 as follows:
"(a) On and after January 1, 2015, for purposes of electing members of the board of commissioners, Charlton County is divided into five commissioner districts. One member of the board shall be elected from each such district. The five commissioner districts shall be and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'Plan Name: Charltonccsb-2014 Plan Type: local Administrator: Charlton User: Gina'.
(b)(1) When used in such attachment, the term 'VTD' (voting tabulation district) 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. (2) The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD 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 Charlton County which is not included in any

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such district described in such 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. (3) Any part of Charlton County which is described in such 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 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. (4) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any school board 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 2010 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. It is the purpose of this Act to reapportion the districts from which members of the board of commissioners of Charlton County are to be elected in subsequent general elections, and this Act results from changes in population based on the United States decennial census of 2010. It is not the intention of the General Assembly to affect the membership of current members of the board, their terms of office, or the manner in which their successors shall be elected, and such matters shall remain as provided by law on the effective date of this Act until otherwise amended by law, except to the extent of reapportioning the districts represented by such members.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan: Charltonccsb-2014 Plan Type: local Administrator: Charlton User: Gina
District 001 Charlton County VTD: 0491 - FOLKSTON LIBRARY 010100: 2353 2354 2355 2394 2395 2396 2397 2398 2404 2413 2415 2416 2417 2420 3000 3001 3006 3007 3008 3012 3013 3014 3015 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3027 3028 3030 3031 3033 3035 3036 3037 3039 3040 3052 3053 3054 3059 3060 3061 3062 3065 3066 3074 3075 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3108 3109 3110 3111 3115 4010 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065

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4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4079 4080 4081 4092 4093 VTD: 0492 - FOLKSTON 010100: 3058 3067 3068 3069 4074 VTD: 0495F - FOLKSTON FIRE STATION 010100: 1316 1317 2356 2357 2359 2360 2362 2363 2364 2365 2366 2368 2369 2370 2376 2377 2378 2379 2392 2393 2399 2400 2401 2402 2403 2418 2421 2424 2438 2496 3004 3005 3009 3010 3016 3024 3025 3026 3032 3116 3117 4000 4001 4011 4012 4031 4033 4075
District 002 Charlton County VTD: 0491 - FOLKSTON LIBRARY 010100: 3020 3073 3078 VTD: 0492 - FOLKSTON 010100: 1159 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1322 1323 1326 3029 3034 3042 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3055 3056 3057 3063 3064 3070 3071 3072 3076 3077 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3106 3112 4017 4019 4020 4076 4077 4078 4085 4096 4097 4098 4099 4100 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4107 4108 4117 4118 4119 4120 4121 4122 4123 4124 4125 4127 4128 4136 4137 4138 4139 4142 4143 4144 4146 4147 4148 4149 4150 4151 VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010100: 3041 3043 3044 3107 3113 3114 4113 4114 4115 VTD: 0494 - HOMELAND 010100: 1067 1082 1083 1084 1085 1087 1156 1157 1158 1160 1161 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 4021 4029 VTD: 0495F - FOLKSTON FIRE STATION 010100: 4013 4032 4082 4083 4084 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4094 4095 4126 4129
District 003 Charlton County VTD: 0493B - BEND FIRE STATION VTD: 0493S - ST. GEORGE

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VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010200: 2194 2195 2196 2197 2198 2211 2212 2213 2214 2215 2216 2217 2218 2219 2220 2227 2228
District 004 Charlton County VTD: 0492 - FOLKSTON 010100: 4131 4133 4135 4140 4141 4145 4154 VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010100: 4109 4110 4111 4112 4116 4130 4132 4134 4152 4153 4155 010200: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2037 2038 2039 2040 2045 2047 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 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 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2175 2176 2177 2178 2179 2180 2181 2182 2183 2184 2185 2186 2187 2188 2189 2190 2191 2192 2193 2199 2200 2201 2202 2203 2402 2413 2418 2419 2420 2421 2422 2423 2424 2425 VTD: 0494 - HOMELAND 010100: 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1068 1069 1070 1071 1079 1080 1081 1086 1088 1098 1099 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1195 1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1214 1215 1216 1217 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 1229 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 1237 1238 1239 1240 1241 1242 1243 1244 1245 1246 1247 1248 1249 1250 1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 1259 1260 1261 1262 1263 1264 1265 1266 1267 1268 1269 1270 1271 1272 1273 1274 1275 1276 1277 1278 1279 1280 1281 1282 1283 1284 1285 1286 1287 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296 1297 1298 1299 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1318 1324 1325 2380 2387 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006

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District 005 Charlton County VTD: 0491 - FOLKSTON LIBRARY 010100: 3038 VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010200: 2002 2003 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2068 2084 2085 VTD: 0494 - HOMELAND 010100: 1072 1089 1091 1092 1123 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1184 1185 1218 1327 1330 VTD: 0495F - FOLKSTON FIRE STATION 010100: 2104 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2120 2126 2127 2128 2129 2208 2209 2210 2211 2212 2213 2214 2215 2216 2217 2218 2219 2220 2221 2222 2223 2224 2225 2226 2227 2228 2229 2230 2231 2232 2233 2234 2235 2236 2237 2238 2239 2240 2241 2242 2243 2244 2245 2246 2247 2248 2249 2250 2251 2252 2253 2254 2255 2256 2257 2258 2259 2260 2261 2262 2263 2264 2265 2266 2267 2268 2269 2270 2271 2272 2273 2274 2275 2276 2277 2278 2279 2280 2281 2282 2283 2284 2285 2286 2287 2288 2289 2290 2291 2292 2293 2294 2295 2296 2297 2298 2299 2300 2301 2302 2303 2304 2305 2306 2307 2308 2309 2310 2311 2312 2313 2314 2315 2316 2317 2318 2319 2320 2321 2322 2323 2324 2325 2326 2327 2328 2329 2330 2331 2332 2333 2334 2335 2336 2337 2338 2339 2340 2341 2342 2343 2344 2345 2346 2347 2348 2349 2350 2351 2352 2358 2361 2367 2371 2372 2373 2374 2375 2381 2382 2383 2384 2385 2386 2388 2389 2390 2391 2405 That portion of block 2406 that is not included inside the legal boundary of the D. Ray James Correctional Facility 2407 2408 2409 2410 2411 2412 2414 2419 2422 2423 2425 2426 2427 2428 2429 2430 2431 2432 2433 2434 2435 2436 2437 2439 2440 2441 2442 2443 2460 2461 2462 2463 2465 2466 2467 2468 2469

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 962. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; 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 an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), is amended by revising Section 2 as follows:
"SECTION 2. (a) For the purposes of electing members of the board of education, Charlton County shall be divided into and correspond to those five numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'Plan: Charltonccsb2014 Plan Type: local Administrator: Charlton User: Gina'.
(b)(1) When used in such attachment, the term 'VTD' (voting tabulation district) shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the

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Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (2) The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD 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 Charlton County which is not included in any such district described in such 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. (3) Any part of Charlton County which is described in such 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 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. (4) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any school board 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 2010 for the State of Georgia."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan: Charltonccsb-2014 Plan Type: local Administrator: Charlton User: Gina
District 001 Charlton County VTD: 0491 - FOLKSTON LIBRARY 010100: 2353 2354 2355 2394 2395 2396 2397 2398 2404 2413 2415 2416 2417 2420 3000 3001 3006 3007 3008 3012 3013 3014 3015 3017 3018 3019 3021 3022 3023 3027 3028 3030 3031 3033 3035 3036 3037 3039 3040 3052 3053 3054 3059 3060 3061 3062 3065 3066 3074 3075 3098 3099 3100 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 3108 3109 3110 3111 3115 4010 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042 4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070 4071 4072 4073 4079 4080 4081 4092 4093 VTD: 0492 - FOLKSTON 010100:

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3058 3067 3068 3069 4074 VTD: 0495F - FOLKSTON FIRE STATION 010100: 1316 1317 2356 2357 2359 2360 2362 2363 2364 2365 2366 2368 2369 2370 2376 2377 2378 2379 2392 2393 2399 2400 2401 2402 2403 2418 2421 2424 2438 2496 3004 3005 3009 3010 3016 3024 3025 3026 3032 3116 3117 4000 4001 4011 4012 4031 4033 4075
District 002 Charlton County VTD: 0491 - FOLKSTON LIBRARY 010100: 3020 3073 3078 VTD: 0492 - FOLKSTON 010100: 1159 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1322 1323 1326 3029 3034 3042 3045 3046 3047 3048 3049 3050 3051 3055 3056 3057 3063 3064 3070 3071 3072 3076 3077 3079 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085 3086 3087 3088 3089 3090 3091 3092 3093 3094 3095 3096 3097 3106 3112 4017 4019 4020 4076 4077 4078 4085 4096 4097 4098 4099 4100 4101 4102 4103 4104 4105 4106 4107 4108 4117 4118 4119 4120 4121 4122 4123 4124 4125 4127 4128 4136 4137 4138 4139 4142 4143 4144 4146 4147 4148 4149 4150 4151 VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010100: 3041 3043 3044 3107 3113 3114 4113 4114 4115 VTD: 0494 - HOMELAND 010100: 1067 1082 1083 1084 1085 1087 1156 1157 1158 1160 1161 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 4021 4029 VTD: 0495F - FOLKSTON FIRE STATION 010100: 4013 4032 4082 4083 4084 4086 4087 4088 4089 4090 4091 4094 4095 4126 4129
District 003 Charlton County VTD: 0493B - BEND FIRE STATION VTD: 0493S - ST. GEORGE VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010200: 2194 2195 2196 2197 2198 2211 2212 2213 2214 2215 2216 2217 2218 2219 2220 2227 2228

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District 004 Charlton County VTD: 0492 - FOLKSTON 010100: 4131 4133 4135 4140 4141 4145 4154 VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010100: 4109 4110 4111 4112 4116 4130 4132 4134 4152 4153 4155 010200: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2037 2038 2039 2040 2045 2047 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092 2093 2094 2095 2096 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 2142 2143 2144 2145 2146 2147 2148 2149 2150 2151 2152 2153 2154 2155 2156 2157 2158 2159 2160 2161 2162 2163 2164 2165 2166 2167 2168 2169 2170 2171 2172 2173 2174 2175 2176 2177 2178 2179 2180 2181 2182 2183 2184 2185 2186 2187 2188 2189 2190 2191 2192 2193 2199 2200 2201 2202 2203 2402 2413 2418 2419 2420 2421 2422 2423 2424 2425 VTD: 0494 - HOMELAND 010100: 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1068 1069 1070 1071 1079 1080 1081 1086 1088 1098 1099 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1195 1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1214 1215 1216 1217 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 1229 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235 1236 1237 1238 1239 1240 1241 1242 1243 1244 1245 1246 1247 1248 1249 1250 1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 1259 1260 1261 1262 1263 1264 1265 1266 1267 1268 1269 1270 1271 1272 1273 1274 1275 1276 1277 1278 1279 1280 1281 1282 1283 1284 1285 1286 1287 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296 1297 1298 1299 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1318 1324 1325 2380 2387 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4014 4015 4016 4018 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028 4030 010200: 2000 2001 2004 2011 2013 2014 2015 2033 2034 2035 2036 2041 2042 2043 2044 2046 2048 2426 2427 2432

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District 005 Charlton County VTD: 0491 - FOLKSTON LIBRARY 010100: 3038 VTD: 0493T - TRADERS HILL 010200: 2002 2003 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2068 2084 2085 VTD: 0494 - HOMELAND 010100: 1072 1089 1091 1092 1123 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1184 1185 1218 1327 1330 VTD: 0495F - FOLKSTON FIRE STATION 010100: 2104 2110 2111 2112 2113 2114 2115 2116 2117 2118 2120 2126 2127 2128 2129 2208 2209 2210 2211 2212 2213 2214 2215 2216 2217 2218 2219 2220 2221 2222 2223 2224 2225 2226 2227 2228 2229 2230 2231 2232 2233 2234 2235 2236 2237 2238 2239 2240 2241 2242 2243 2244 2245 2246 2247 2248 2249 2250 2251 2252 2253 2254 2255 2256 2257 2258 2259 2260 2261 2262 2263 2264 2265 2266 2267 2268 2269 2270 2271 2272 2273 2274 2275 2276 2277 2278 2279 2280 2281 2282 2283 2284 2285 2286 2287 2288 2289 2290 2291 2292 2293 2294 2295 2296 2297 2298 2299 2300 2301 2302 2303 2304 2305 2306 2307 2308 2309 2310 2311 2312 2313 2314 2315 2316 2317 2318 2319 2320 2321 2322 2323 2324 2325 2326 2327 2328 2329 2330 2331 2332 2333 2334 2335 2336 2337 2338 2339 2340 2341 2342 2343 2344 2345 2346 2347 2348 2349 2350 2351 2352 2358 2361 2367 2371 2372 2373 2374 2375 2381 2382 2383 2384 2385 2386 2388 2389 2390 2391 2405 That portion of block 2406 that is not included inside the legal boundary of the D. Ray James Correctional Facility 2407 2408 2409 2410 2411 2412 2414 2419 2422 2423 2425 2426 2427 2428 2429 2430 2431 2432 2433 2434 2435 2436 2437 2439 2440 2441 2442 2443 2460 2461 2462 2463 2465 2466 2467 2468 2469 2470 2471 2472 2473 2474 2475 2476 2477 2478 2479 2483 2488 2489 2497 3002 3003 3011 VTD: 0495R - RACEPOND VTD: 0495W - WINOKUR

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1024. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Dickey of the 140th, Peake of the 141st and Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Section 2 as follows:
"(2) For the purpose of electing members of the authority, Macon-Bibb County is divided into five electoral districts as follows:
(A) Districts 1 through 4 shall be and correspond to those numbered districts described in and attached to and made a part of this Act and further identified as 'Plan: MWA-p1-2014 Plan Type: Local Administrator: S026 User: Gina'; and (B) District 5 shall consist of all of Macon-Bibb County."
SECTION 2. (a) Those elected members of the Macon Water Authority who are serving as such on the effective date of this Act and any person selected to fill a vacancy in any such office shall continue to serve as such members until the regular expiration of their respective terms of office and upon the election and qualification of their respective successors. (b) Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as they exist immediately prior to the effective date of this Act, shall continue to be designated as Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, but as newly described under this Act, and on and after the effective date of this Act, such

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members of the board serving from those former districts shall be deemed to be serving from and representing their respective districts as newly described under this Act.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Plan: MWA-p1-2014 Plan Type: Local Administrator: S026 User: Gina
District 001 Bibb County VTD: 021EM1 - EAST MACON 1 VTD: 021EM2 - EAST MACON 2 VTD: 021EM3 - EAST MACON 3 VTD: 021EM5 - EAST MACON 5 VTD: 021EM6 - EAST MACON 6 VTD: 021GF1 - GODFREY 1 VTD: 021GF2 - GODFREY 2 VTD: 021GF4 - GODFREY 4 VTD: 021GF6 - GODFREY 6 012600: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3035 3036 3037 3042 3043 3044 3045 3046 3047 3049 012700: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2009 2011 2012 VTD: 021RU2 - RUTLAND 2
District 002 Bibb County VTD: 021EM4 - EAST MACON 4 VTD: 021GF3 - GODFREY 3 VTD: 021GF5 - GODFREY 5 VTD: 021GF6 - GODFREY 6 012500: 3020 3021 3022 3023

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District 003 Bibb County VTD: 021HA2 - HAZZARD 2 VTD: 021HA3 - HAZZARD 3 013201: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2008 2009 2011 2020 2021 2022 2028 2030 2031 2032 2034 2055 013410: 2022 2027 013605: 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 VTD: 021HO1 - HOWARD 1 VTD: 021HO2 - HOWARD 2 VTD: 021HO3 - HOWARD 3 VTD: 021HO4 - HOWARD 4 VTD: 021HO5 - HOWARD 5 VTD: 021HO6 - HOWARD 6 VTD: 021HO7 - HOWARD 7 VTD: 021HO8 - HOWARD 8 VTD: 021HO9 - HOWARD 9 VTD: 021VV6 - VINEVILLE 6
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VTD: 021HA1 - HAZZARD 1 VTD: 021HA3 - HAZZARD 3 013101: 1069 1070 013201: 2007 2010 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2029 2052 2053 2054 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4023 4024 4025 4032 4041 4042 4043 013603: 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 2031 2032 2033 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 013604: 2000 2001 2019 2020 2028 2029 2030 3000 3001 3002 3005 013606: 1010 1011 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 4015 4016 4017 4019 VTD: 021HA4 - HAZZARD 4 VTD: 021HA6 - HAZZARD 6 VTD: 021HA7 - HAZZARD 7 VTD: 021RU1 - RUTLAND 1 VTD: 021WA1 - WARRIOR 1 VTD: 021WA2 - WARRIOR 2
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
HB 1036. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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 1037. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so

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as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; 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 1041. By Representatives Morris of the 156th and Nimmer of the 178th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1043. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 158, nays 1.

Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland
Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 409 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMORANDUM

TO:

Bill Reilly

Clerk of the House

FROM: Rep. Brian Prince

DATE: February 24, 2014

SUBJECT: Vote Change

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In reference to the Local Legislation Calendar for February 24, 2014, I inadvertently voted no. Please change my vote to reflect a "yes" vote on the Local Legislation Calendar on February 24, 2014.
Thank you.
/s/ Brian Prince
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 235. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term "firefighter"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 299. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 332. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts, so as to increase the fine amount for contempt of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 376. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures of the authority; 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:
SR 847. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 709. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 710. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 711. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 738. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 792. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 879. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; 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 809. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:
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 prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a

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bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; 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 235. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term "firefighter"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior 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.
SB 299. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 332. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts, so as to increase the fine amount for contempt of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 376. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga.

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L. 1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SR 847. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
Pursuant to HR 1500, the House commended Carly Mathis, Miss Georgia 2013, and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1529, the House commended Ms. Xernona Clayton and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Carson of the 46th, Powell of the 32nd, Moore of the 22nd, Atwood of the 179th et al., Holmes of the 129th, Taylor of the 79th, Tanner of the 9th, Bentley of the 139th, Williams of the 168th, Nimmer of the 178th et al., Kidd of the 145th, Teasley of the 37th, and Smith of the 70th.
Pursuant to HR 1288, the House recognized the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and invited Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch D. Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
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 764. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Benton of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain

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employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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HB 251. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
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 prohibit the sale of alternative nicotine products or components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; 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 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 alternative nicotine products and vapor products; 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 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, is amended by revising Code Section 16-12-170, relating to definitions, as follows:
"16-12-170. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Alternative nicotine product' means any noncombustible product containing nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any other means. The term 'alternative nicotine product' shall not include any tobacco product, vapor product, or any product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (1)(2) 'Cigar wraps' means individual cigar wrappers, known as wraps, blunt wraps, or roll your own cigar wraps, that consist in whole or in part of reconstituted tobacco leaf or flavored tobacco leaf. (2)(3) 'Cigarette' means roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco when the cover of the roll is paper or any substance other than tobacco 'Cigarettes' means any type of tobacco or tobacco product.

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(3)(4) 'Community service' means a public service which a minor might appropriately be required to perform, as determined by the court, as punishment for certain offenses provided for in this article. (4)(5) 'Minor' means any person who is under the age of 18 years. (5)(6) 'Person' means any natural person or any firm, partnership, company, corporation, or other entity. (6)(7) 'Proper identification' means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, such person's photograph, or both, and giving such person's date of birth and includes, without being limited to, a passport, military identification card, driver's license, or an identification card authorized under Code Sections 40-5-100 through 40-5-104. 'Proper identification' shall not include a birth certificate. (8) 'Tobacco product' means any cigars, little cigars, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff or snuff powder; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine-cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco, prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or both for chewing and smoking. The term 'tobacco product' shall not include any alternative nicotine product, vapor product, or product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (7)(9) 'Tobacco related objects' means any papers, wrappers, or other products, devices, or substances, including cigar wraps, which are used for the purpose of making cigarettes or tobacco products in any form whatsoever. (10) 'Vapor product' means any noncombustible product containing nicotine that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means, regardless of shape or size, that can be used to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution or other form. The term 'vapor product' shall include any electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device and any vapor cartridge or other container of nicotine in a solution or other form that is intended to be used with or in an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or similar product or device. The term 'vapor product' shall not include any product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-171, relating to prohibited acts, as follows:
"16-12-171. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to: (A) Sell or barter, directly or indirectly, any cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to a minor;

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(B) Purchase any cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products for any minor unless the minor for whom the purchase is made is the child of the purchaser; or (C) Advise, counsel, or compel any minor to smoke, inhale, chew, or use cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (2)(A) The prohibition contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply with respect to sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products by a person when such person has been furnished with proper identification showing that the person to whom the cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold is 18 years of age or older. (B) In any case where a reasonable or prudent person could reasonably be in doubt as to whether or not the person to whom cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are to be sold or otherwise furnished is actually 18 years of age or older, it shall be the duty of the person selling or otherwise furnishing such cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to request to see and to be furnished with proper identification as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section in order to verify the age of such person. The failure to make such request and verification in any case where the person to whom the cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold or otherwise furnished is less than 18 years of age may be considered by the trier of fact in determining whether the person selling or otherwise furnishing such cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products did so knowingly. (3) Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any minor to: (A) Purchase, attempt to purchase, or possess for personal use any cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. This subparagraph shall not apply to possession of cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products by a minor when a parent or guardian of such minor gives the cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to the minor and possession is in the home of the parent or guardian and such parent or guardian is present; or (B) Misrepresent such minor's identity or age or use any false identification for the purpose of purchasing or procuring any cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products. (2) A minor who commits an offense provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be punished as follows: (A) By requiring the performance of community service not exceeding 20 hours;

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(B) By requiring attendance at a publicly or privately sponsored lecture or discussion on the health hazards of smoking or tobacco use, provided such lecture or discussion is offered without charge to the minor; or (C) By a combination of the punishments described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-172, relating to posting signs in places of business, as follows:
"(a) Any person owning or operating a place of business in which cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects are sold or offered for sale shall post in a conspicuous place a sign which shall contain the following statement:
'SALE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR VAPOR PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.' Such sign shall be printed in letters of at least one-half inch in height."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-12-173, relating to sales from vending machines, as follows:
"16-12-173. (a)(1) Any person who maintains in such person's place of business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall place or cause to be placed in a conspicuous place on such vending machine a sign containing the following statement: 'THE PURCHASE OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR TOBACCO RELATED OBJECTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR VAPOR PRODUCTS FROM THIS VENDING MACHINE BY ANY PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.' (2) Any person who maintains in such person's place of business a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products shall not dispense any nontobacco other type of product, other than matches, in such vending machine.
(b) Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, for a first offense, the sentence shall be a fine not to exceed $300.00. (c) It shall be a violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-171 for any person knowingly to allow a minor to operate a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.

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(d) The offenses provided for by paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 1612-171 shall apply to the operation by a minor of a vending machine which dispenses cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products.
(e)(1) The sale or offering for sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products from vending machines shall not be permitted except:
(A) In locations which are not readily accessible to minors, including but not limited to:
(i) Factories, businesses, offices, and other places which are not open to the general public; (ii) Places open to the general public which do not admit minors; and (iii) Places where alcoholic beverages are offered for sale; (B) In areas which are in the immediate vicinity, plain view, and under the continuous supervision of the proprietor of the establishment or an employee who will observe the purchase of cigarettes, tobacco products, and tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products from the vending machine; and (C) In rest areas adjacent to roads and highways of the state. (2) Violation of this subsection shall be punished as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section for violation of subsection (a) of this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 16-12-174, relating to distribution of tobacco product samples, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term 'tobacco product sample' means a cigarette, tobacco product, alternative nicotine product, or vapor product distributed to members of the general public at no cost for purposes of promoting the product."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-175, relating to enforcement actions, collection and report of fines, inspections by law enforcement agencies, and annual report, as follows:
"(b) The state revenue commissioner, acting through special agents or enforcement officers, shall annually conduct random, unannounced inspections at locations where cigarettes, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products are sold or distributed to ensure compliance with this article. Persons under the age of 18 years may be enlisted to test compliance with this article; provided, however, that such persons may be used to test compliance with this article only if the testing is conducted under the direct supervision of such special agents or enforcement officers and written parental consent has been provided. Any other use of persons under the age of 18 years to test compliance with this article or any other prohibition of like or similar import shall be unlawful and the person or persons responsible for such use shall be subject to

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the penalties prescribed in this article. The state revenue commissioner shall prepare annually for submission by the Governor to the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services the report required by section 1926 of subpart I of part B of Title XIX of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 300x-26."

SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson
Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 2.

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

HB 763. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; 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 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; 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 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, is amended by revising Code Section 20-3-560, relating to legislative intent, as follows:
"20-3-560. It is the intention of the General Assembly that the Georgia Military College be a statewide institution dedicated to providing a high-quality military education to the youth of this state, but not beyond the level of the second year of postsecondary study except for Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs which assist graduates of institutions under the Technical College System of Georgia in the attainment of a four-year

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bachelor's degree; provided, however, that no branch of the Georgia Military College shall offer any Bachelor of Applied Science degree program that is currently being offered by an institution of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia which is located in the same county as such branch; provided, however further, that the level of such educational programs shall be subject to the availability of funds appropriated by the General Assembly. The student enrollment of the college shall reflect as closely as possible the racial and demographic makeup of the 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 904. By Representative McCall of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 6.

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

Representative Kidd of the 145th moved that the following Bill of the House be immediately transmitted to the Senate:

HB 763. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th 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 relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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

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To amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, is amended by revising Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, as follows:
"16-12-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Adequate care' shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate food, adequate water, sanitary conditions, adequate ventilation, adequate shelter, and veterinary care consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of an animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition. (1)(2) 'Animal' shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or removed from a business, residence, or other structure. (2) 'Conviction' shall include pleas of guilty or nolo contendere or probation as a first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and any conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or probation as a first offender for an offense under the laws of the United States or any of the several states that would constitute a violation of this Code section if committed in this state. (3) 'Malice' means:
(A) An actual intent, which may be shown by the circumstances connected to the act, to cause the particular harm produced without justification or excuse; or (B) The wanton and willful doing of an act with an awareness of a plain and strong likelihood that a particular harm may result. (3) 'Willful neglect' means the intentional withholding of food and water required by an animal to prevent starvation or dehydration. (b) A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals when he or she causes death or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering to any animal by an act, an omission, or willful neglect: (1) Causes physical pain, suffering, or death to an animal by any unjustifiable act or omission; or (2) Having intentionally exercised care and control of an animal, fails to provide adequate care to such animal. (c) Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection the offense of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that:

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(1) Any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both; and (2) Any any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection which results in the death of an animal has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than 12 months, a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both, which punishment shall not be suspended, probated, or withheld. (c)(d) A person commits the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals when he or she knowingly and maliciously: (1) Maliciously causes the death or physical harm to of an animal; (2) Maliciously causes physical harm to an animal by depriving it of a member of its body, by rendering a part of such animal's body useless, or by seriously disfiguring such animal animal's body or a member thereof; (3) Maliciously tortures an animal by the infliction of or subjection to severe or prolonged physical pain; (4) Maliciously administers poison to an animal, or exposes an animal to any poisonous substance, with the intent that the substance be taken or swallowed by the animal; or (5) Having care and control of an animal, maliciously fails to provide adequate care to such animal to the extent that the death of such animal results, or a member of its body is rendered useless, or its body or a member thereof is seriously disfigured. (e) Any A person convicted of the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $15,000.00, or both,; provided, however, that any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of

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aggravated cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five ten years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8 $100,000.00, or both. (d)(f) Before sentencing a defendant for any conviction under this Code section, the sentencing judge may require psychological evaluation of the offender and shall consider the entire criminal record of the offender. (e)(g) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed as prohibiting conduct which is otherwise permitted under the laws of this state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, agricultural, animal husbandry, butchering, food processing, marketing, scientific, research, training, medical, zoological, exhibition, competitive, hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife management, or pest control practices or the authorized practice of veterinary medicine nor to limit in any way the authority or duty of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, any county board of health, any law enforcement officer, dog, animal, or rabies control officer, humane society, veterinarian, or private landowner protecting his or her property.
(f)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a person from: (A) Defending his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by an animal; or (B) Injuring or killing an animal reasonably believed to constitute a threat for injury or damage to any property, livestock, or poultry.
(h)(1) A person shall be justified in injuring or killing an animal when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such act is necessary to defend against an imminent threat of injury or damage to any person, other animal, or property. (2) A person shall not be justified in injuring or killing an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection when:
(A) The person being threatened is attempting to commit, committing, or fleeing after the commission or attempted commission of a felony; or (B) The person or other animal being threatened is attempting to commit or committing a trespass or other tortious interference with property. (2)(3) The method used to injure or kill such an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be designed to be as humane as is possible under the circumstances. A person who humanely injures or kills an animal under the circumstances indicated in this subsection shall incur no civil or criminal liability or criminal responsibility for such injury or death."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Golick of the 40th et al. offer the following amendment:

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Amend the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil substitute to HB 863 (LC 29 5947S) by inserting "or aggravated cruelty to animals" before the comma on line 45.

By inserting "or aggravated cruelty to animals" after "animals" on lines 48 and 52.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 1.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.
HB 973. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; 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 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; 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 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, is amended by revising Code Section 49-4-168.1, relating to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims, as follows:
"49-4-168.1. (a) Any person who:
(1) Knowingly presents or causes to be presented to the Georgia Medicaid program a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; (2) Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim; (3) Conspires to defraud the Georgia Medicaid program by getting a false or fraudulent claim allowed or paid commit a violation of paragraph (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), or (7) of this subsection; (4) Has possession, custody, or control of property or money used or to be used by the Georgia Medicaid program and knowingly delivers, or causes to be delivered, less than all of such property or money;

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(5) Is authorized to make or deliver a document certifying receipt of property used, or to be used, by the Georgia Medicaid program and, intending to defraud the Georgia Medicaid program, makes or delivers the receipt without completely knowing that the information on the receipt is true; (6) Knowingly buys, or receives as a pledge of an obligation or debt, public property from an officer or employee of the Georgia Medicaid program who lawfully may not sell or pledge the property; or (7) Knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false record or statement material to an obligation to pay or transmit property or money to the Georgia Medicaid program, or knowingly conceals or knowingly and improperly avoids or decreases an obligation to pay or transmit property or money to the Georgia Medicaid program, shall be liable to the State of Georgia for a civil penalty of not less than $5,500.00 and not more than $11,000.00 for each false or fraudulent claim, plus three times the amount of damages which the Georgia Medicaid program sustains because of the act of such person. (b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section notwithstanding, if the court finds that: (1) The person committing the violation of this subsection furnished officials of the Georgia Medicaid program with all information known to such person about the violation within 30 days after the date on which the defendant first obtained the information; (2) Such person fully cooperated with any government investigation of such violation; and (3) At the time such person furnished the Georgia Medicaid program with the information about the violation, no criminal prosecution, civil action, or administrative action had commenced under this article with respect to such violation, and the person did not have actual knowledge of the existence of an investigation into such violation, the court may assess not more than two times the amount of the actual damages which the Georgia Medicaid program sustained because of the act of such person. (c) A person violating any provision of subsection (a) of this Code section shall also be liable to this state for all costs of any civil action brought to recover the damages and penalties provided under this article. (d) As used in this Code section, the term 'Georgia Medicaid program' includes any contractor, subcontractor, or agent for the Georgia Medicaid program, including, but not limited to, a managed care program operated, funded, or reimbursed by the Georgia Medicaid program."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising in subsection (l) of Code Section 49-4-168.2, relating to the role of the Attorney General in pursuing cases, civil actions by private

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person, special procedures for civil actions by private person, limitation on participation, stay of discovery, and receipt of proceeds, as follows:
"(l)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'original source' means an individual who: (A) Prior to public disclosure, has voluntarily disclosed to the Attorney General the information on which allegations or transactions in a claim are based; or (B) Has knowledge that is independent of and materially adds to publicly disclosed allegations or transactions and who has voluntarily provided such information to the Attorney General before filing a civil action under this Code section.
(2) The court shall dismiss a civil action or claim under this Code section, unless opposed by the Attorney General, if substantially the same allegations or transactions as alleged in the action or claim were publicly disclosed:
(A) In any criminal, civil, or administrative hearing in which the State of Georgia or its employee, agent, or contractor is a party; (B) In a congressional, legislative, or other state or federal Georgia report, hearing, audit, or investigation; or (C) From the news media, unless the civil action is brought by the Attorney General or the person bringing the civil action is an original source of the information."

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton

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Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

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

Representative Lindsey of the 54th asked unanimous consent that HB 973 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

HR 1186. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Carter of the 175th, Glanton of the 75th, Dickson of the 6th, Chandler of the 105th and others:

A RESOLUTION requesting the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to impose as a requirement for high school graduation the successful completion of a SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; 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:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 149, nays 22.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 292. By Representative Battles of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; 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 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as provide for a certain retirement benefit; to change the membership dues; to provide for the calculation of dues and benefits for certain members; to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 47-25-21, relating to the secretary-treasurer, as follows:
"(b) The secretary-treasurer shall be paid retirement benefits upon retiring as secretarytreasurer as provided in Article 5 of this chapter for a full-time chief magistrate retiring with the highest benefit allowed by such article and shall be entitled to any retirement option allowed by such article in an amount equal to the minimum retirement benefit provided under Code Section 47-25-81."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 47-25-41, relating to member dues, as follows:
"47-25-41. Each member shall pay into the fund as dues the sum of $105.00 a sum equal to 3.42 percent of the member's maximum average final monthly compensation established by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-25-81 per month. Each month's dues shall be paid not later than the tenth day of that month."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"47-25-42. No compensation used to calculate a retirement benefit under the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia shall be used to calculate member dues or retirement benefits under this chapter."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 47-25-81, relating to amount of benefits, as follows:
"47-25-81.

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(a) Any member who is approved for retirement benefits as provided in Code Section 47-25-80 shall be paid a monthly sum equal to 4 percent of his or her average final monthly compensation for each year served by the member up to, but not exceeding, a total of 20 years; provided, however, that the final annual compensation used for calculating a benefit under this Code section shall not exceed $33,772.20; provided, further, that the $42,781.22 or the amount fixed in the following schedule according to county population, whichever amount is higher:

Population

Maximum Average Final Monthly Compensation

500,000 or more ....................................................................................... $ 7,247.87

400,000 - 499,999 ....................................................................................... 6,975.70

300,000 - 399,999 ....................................................................................... 6,703.53

250,000 - 299,999 ....................................................................................... 6,072.65

200,000 - 249,999 ....................................................................................... 5,594.17

150,000 - 199,999 ....................................................................................... 5,132.49

100,000 - 149,999 ....................................................................................... 4,797.70

75,000 - 99,999 ......................................................................................... 4,490.76

50,000 - 74,999 ......................................................................................... 4,183.47

39,000 - 49,999 ......................................................................................... 3,732.53

29,000 - 38,999 ......................................................................................... 3,512.80

20,000 - 28,999 ......................................................................................... 3,293.34

11,890 - 19,999 ......................................................................................... 3,073.88

6,000 - 11,889 ......................................................................................... 2,713.53

0 - 5,999 ........................................................................................... 1,975.98
(b) The board of commissioners is authorized to adopt from time to time a method or methods of providing for increases in the maximum final monthly compensation used for calculating a benefit as provided in this Code section. Such method or methods shall be based upon:
(1) The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners; (2) The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section 47-20-10 or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and

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(3) Such other factors as the board deems relevant; provided, however, that any such increase shall be uniform and shall apply equally to all members of this retirement system. No time for which dues have not been paid in accordance with Code Section 47-25-41 shall be considered in determining the number of years of service."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2014, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett N Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 15.

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

HB 778. By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; 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 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, is amended by revising paragraph (2) as follows:
"(2) 'Food service establishment' means establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products either for carry out or service within the establishment. The term includes restaurants; coffee shops; cafeterias; short order cafes; luncheonettes; taverns; lunchrooms; places which retail sandwiches or salads; soda fountains; institutions, both public and private; food carts; itinerant restaurants; industrial cafeterias; catering establishments; and similar facilities by whatever name called. Within a food service establishment, there may be a food sales component, not separately operated. This

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food sales component shall be considered as part of the food service establishment. This term shall not include a 'food sales establishment,' as defined in Code Section 262-21, except as stated in this definition. The food service component of any food sales establishment defined in Code Section 26-2-21 shall not be included in this definition. This term shall not include any outdoor recreation activity sponsored by the state, a county, a municipality, or any department or entity thereof, any outdoor or indoor (other than school cafeteria food service) public school function, or any outdoor private school function. Such term shall also not include any organization which is operating on its own property or on the property of a party that has provided written consent for the use of such property for such purpose and which is exempt from taxes under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-25 or under Section 501(d) or paragraphs (1) through (8) or paragraph (10) of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of operating a house or other residential structures where seriously ill or injured children and their families are provided temporary accommodations in proximity to their treatment hospitals and where food is prepared, served, transported, or stored by volunteer personnel. This term also shall not mean establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products if such preparation or serving is an authorized part of and occurs upon the site of an event which:
(A) Is sponsored by a political subdivision of this state or by an organization exempt from taxes under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-25 or under Section 501(d) or paragraphs (1) through (8) or paragraph (10) of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, as that code is defined in Code Section 48-1-2; (B) Is held on the property of such sponsor or on the property of a party that has provided written consent for use of such property for such event; (C) Lasts 120 hours or less; and (D) When sponsored by such an organization, is authorized to be conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the municipality or county in which it is conducted."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley E Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.

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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 549 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

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

HR 1545. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:

A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County High School cheerleading squad on their 2013-2014 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1124 Do Pass HR 1351 Do Pass

HR 1310 Do Pass HR 1452 Do Pass

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 1124. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Abrams of the 89th, Brockway of the 102nd, Stephens of the 164th, Jones of the 47th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. H. Allen Ecker and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1310. By Representatives Kidd of the 145th, Sharper of the 177th, Douglas of the 78th, Hatchett of the 150th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bert Williams on being selected as the 2013 American Community College Football Coaches Association's (ACCFCA) Coach of the Year and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1351. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Peake of the 141st, Epps of the 144th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2014, as Macon-Bibb County Day at the state capitol and inviting citizens and public officials from MaconBibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1452. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Bentley of the 139th, Greene of the 151st and O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens 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 1546. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Glanton of the 75th, Jordan of the 77th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Eubanks; and for other purposes.
HR 1547. By Representative Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Jennifer LeAnne Eadie, 2014 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.
HR 1548. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Sharper of the 177th, Kidd of the 145th, Smith of the 41st and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jerry G. Houston; and for other purposes.
HR 1549. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) for ten years of exemplary service to Georgia's children and their families; and for other purposes.
HR 1550. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Stephens of the 164th, Douglas of the 78th and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Raekwon McMillan; and for other purposes.
HR 1551. By Representative Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Ruby Nell Enola Gay Durden; and for other purposes.
HR 1552. By Representative Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Rita B. Maynard in honor of Black History Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1553. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Willard of the 51st, Dollar of the 45th, Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Eva Galambos; and for other purposes.
HR 1554. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Morgan of the 39th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle Cooper Kelly; and for other purposes.
HR 1555. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th and Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bridget Donaldson, M. D. Roberts Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1556. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Mabra of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th and Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sharonda Ancrum-Collins, Kemp Primary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1557. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Mabra of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Jordan of the 77th and Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Terrilyn Jones, Kemp Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1558. By Representatives Marin of the 96th, Coleman of the 97th and Rice of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION commending City of Duluth Chief of Police Randy Belcher; and for other purposes.
HR 1559. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 65th Infantry Regiment; and for other purposes.
HR 1560. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Virginia Military Institute on its 175th anniversary on November 11, 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1561. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Battle of New Market; and for other purposes.
HR 1562. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; and for other purposes.
HR 1563. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION commending Apu Inka; and for other purposes.

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HR 1564. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Glanton of the 75th, Jordan of the 77th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Khairat AnimashaunAjiboye; and for other purposes.
HR 1565. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Ralston of the 7th, Parsons of the 44th, Cooper of the 43rd, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edward "Kip" William Klein III; and for other purposes.
HR 1566. By Representatives England of the 116th, Benton of the 31st, Rogers of the 29th, Barr of the 103rd, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randall Pugh on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1567. By Representative Teasley of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jonathan Edward Sanders; and for other purposes.
HR 1568. By Representatives Stovall of the 74th, Scott of the 76th, Glanton of the 75th, Jordan of the 77th, Waites of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1569. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Gardner of the 57th, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 89th, Brooks of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Community Food Bank on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and for its contributions to the people of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1570. By Representative Teasley of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending David Andrew Sanders; 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:

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HB 843. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Maxwell of the 17th, Buckner of the 137th 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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner
Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway E Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 155, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; 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 32-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to closure of or limiting access to roads due to inclement weather and exceptions for certain vehicle operators, so to expand the classification of vehicles that require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for further restrictions on the use of controlled-access roadways; 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 32-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to closure of or limited access to roads due to inclement weather and exceptions for certain vehicle operators, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The department may close or limit access to any portion of road on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions that results in dangerous driving conditions. There shall be erected or posted signage of adequate size indicating that a portion of the state highway system has been closed or access has been limited. When the department determines a road shall have limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions, notice shall be given to motorists through posted signage that motor vehicles must be equipped with tire chains, four-wheel drive with adequate tires for existing conditions, or snow tires with a manufacturer's all weather rating in order to proceed. Such signage shall inform motorists that it shall be unlawful to proceed on such road without such equipment. With the exception of buses, operators of commercial motor vehicles as

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defined by Code Section 40-1-1 with four or more drive wheels traveling on a road declared as limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions shall affix tire chains to at least four of the drive wheel tires. Bus and motor coach operators shall affix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheel tires before proceeding on a road with limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'tire chains' means metal chains which consist of two circular metal loops, positioned on each side of a tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tire tread or any other traction devices capable of providing traction equal to or exceeding that of such metal chains under similar conditions as provided for by rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-1-8, relating to safe operations of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles, as follows:
"40-1-8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of public safety. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Public Safety. (3) 'Present regulations' means the regulations promulgated under 49 C.F.R. in force and effect on January 1, 2014. (b) The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the safe operation of motor carriers, the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Any such rules and regulations promulgated or deemed necessary by the commissioner shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Every commercial motor vehicle and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times; and the lights, brakes, and equipment, and all other parts or accessories shall meet such safety requirements as the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate designated by present regulations under Parts 393 and 396; (2) Every driver employed to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier shall:
(A) Be at least 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier intrastate and at least 21 years of age to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier interstate; (B) Meet the qualification requirements the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate; (C) Be of temperate habits and good moral character; (D) Possess a valid driver's license; (E) Not use or possess prohibited drugs or alcohol while on duty; and (F) Be fully competent and sufficiently rested to operate the motor vehicle under his or her charge;

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(3) Accidents arising from or in connection with the operation of commercial motor vehicles shall be reported to the commissioner of transportation in such detail and in such manner as the commissioner of transportation may require; (4) The commissioner shall require each commercial motor vehicle to have attached such distinctive markings as shall be adopted by the commissioner. Such identification requirements shall comply with the applicable provisions of the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; and (5) The commissioner shall provide distinctive rules for the transportation of unmanufactured forest products in intrastate commerce to be designated the 'Georgia Forest Products Trucking Rules.' (c)(1) Regulations governing the safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and the safe transportation of hazardous materials may be adopted by administrative order, including, but not limited to, by referencing compatible federal regulations or standards without compliance with the procedural requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' provided that such federal regulations or standards shall be maintained on file by the department and made available for inspection and copying by the public, by means including, but not limited to, posting on the department's Internet site. The commissioner may comply with the filing requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50 by filing with the office of the Secretary of State the name and designation of such rules, regulations, standards, and orders. The courts shall take judicial notice of rules, regulations, standards, or orders so adopted or published. (2) Rules, regulations, or orders previously adopted, issued, or promulgated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 or 11 of Title 46 in effect on June 30, 2011, shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commissioner of public safety adopts, issues, or promulgates new rules, regulations, or orders pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. (d)(1) The commissioner may, pursuant to rule or regulation, specify and impose civil monetary penalties for violations of laws, rules, and regulations relating to driver and motor carrier safety and transportation of hazardous materials. Except as may be hereafter authorized by law, the maximum amount of any such monetary penalty shall not exceed the maximum penalty authorized by law or rule or regulation for the same violation immediately prior to July 1, 2005. (2) A cause of action for the collection of a penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may be brought in the superior court of the county where the principal place of business of the penalized company is located or in the superior court of the county where the action giving rise to the penalty occurred. (e) The commissioner is authorized to adopt such rules and orders as he or she may deem necessary in the enforcement of this Code section. Such rules and orders shall have the same dignity and standing as if such rules and orders were specifically provided in this Code section. The commissioner is authorized to establish such exceptions or exemptions from the requirements of this Code section, as he or she shall

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deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements, and consistent with the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(f)(1) The commissioner may designate members of the department, pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35, to perform regulatory compliance inspections. Members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may be designated by the commissioner to perform regulatory compliance inspections only of vehicles, drivers, and cargo in operation, and may only enforce the provisions of rules and regulations promulgated under this Code section or Article 2 of this chapter subject to the provisions of a valid agreement between the commissioner and the county, municipal, campus, or other state agency. (2) Unless designated and authorized by the commissioner, no members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may perform regulatory compliance inspections. (g) No person shall drive or operate, or cause the operation of, a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. As used in this subsection, the term 'out-of-service order' means a temporary prohibition against operating as a motor carrier or driving or moving a vehicle, freight container or any cargo thereon, or any package containing a hazardous material. (h) Unless otherwise provided by law, a motor carrier or operator of a commercial motor vehicle shall comply with the present regulations as follows: (1) Motor carrier safety standards found in 49 C.F.R. Part 391; (2) Motor carrier safety standards found in 49 C.F.R. Part 392, including but not limited to the seatbelt Seatbelt usage requirements found in 49 C.F.R. Section 392.16; and (3) Hours of service and record of duty status requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 395. (i) A person failing to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of this Code section shall be guilty of the misdemeanor offense of failure to wear a seat safety belt while operating a commercial motor vehicle and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $50.00 but shall not be subject to imprisonment. The costs of such prosecution shall not be taxed nor shall any additional penalty, fee, or surcharge to a fine for such offense be assessed against a person for conviction thereof. No points shall be added pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57 and no additional fines or penalties shall be imposed. (j) Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every person who violates or fails to comply with this Code section or any order, rule, or regulation adopted pursuant to this Code section, or who procures, aids, or abets a violation of this Code section or such rule or regulation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor violations of this Code section may be prosecuted, handled, and disposed of in the manner provided for by Chapter 13 of this title."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-51, relating to further restrictions on use of controlled-access roadways, as follows:

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"40-6-51. (a)(1) Any motor vehicle with more than six wheels and commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section 40-1-1 shall not travel on any portions of Interstates 20, 75, or 85 that are located within the arc of Interstate 285 unless the driver of such motor vehicle is: (A) Engaging in a pick up or delivery to or from a shipper located inside the arc of Interstate 285; (B) Traveling to or from such motor vehicle's terminal facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285; (C) Traveling to or from a repair facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285 for service; or (D) Traveling to or from his or her residence which is located inside the arc of Interstate 285. (2) The Department of Transportation by order and local authorities by ordinance may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway within their respective jurisdictions by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.
(b) The Department of Transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlledaccess highway on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when such devices are in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated thereon. (c) For purposes of this Code section, roadways within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and roadways within the jurisdiction of local authorities shall be as set forth in Code Section 32-4-1. (d) A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined $150.00. A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section during a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined $1,000.00."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin
Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore
Morgan

Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, L Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes
Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway E Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins Henson
Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 2.

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

HB 490. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Casas of the 107th, Rogers of the 29th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Maxwell of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for teachers and other school personnel, so as to expand board authorization to contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for public school teachers, so as to revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for public school teachers, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 20-2-880, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(4) 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' mean any person employed not less than half time in a professionally certificated capacity or position in the public school systems of this state. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean librarians and other personnel employed not less than 30 hours per week by regional and county libraries. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean personnel employed by or the high school program of Georgia Military College. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean any professionally certificated person who has acquired ten years or more of creditable service and who is being paid retirement benefits by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, Chapter 3 of Title 47, or by any other public school teacher retirement system in this state. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' also mean any person employed not less than half time and compensated in a professionally certificated capacity or position in a charter school in this state established pursuant to Article 31 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 if such charter school elects upon initial approval of its charter or, if such charter school is an existing charter school, elects upon notice by the health insurance plan provided in this part or upon the expiration of its current health care plan or by no later than December 31, 2009, to participate in the health insurance plan established pursuant to this subpart. 'Public school teacher,' 'teacher,' and 'employee' shall not be deemed to include any emergency or temporary employee. Notwithstanding this definition or any other provision of this subpart, the board may, by regulation, make available to employees who work 17 1/2 hours or more per week such benefits as are required to be made available to such employees by regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service or any other federal authority."
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway E Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 920. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to

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provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; 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 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for 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. Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-25-14. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act.' (b) This Code section shall require recognition of the escheat or unclaimed property statutes of this state and require the complete and proper disclosure, transparency, and accountability relating to any method of payment for life insurance death benefits regulated by the Insurance Department; provided, however, that neither the Commissioner nor the State Treasurer shall promulgate regulations or issue bulletins that impose, or interpret this Code section to impose, additional duties and obligations on insurers, beyond those set forth in this Code section, or otherwise attempt to expand the requirements of this Code section. (c) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Account owner' means the owner of a retained asset account who is a resident of this state. (2) 'Annuity' means an annuity contract issued in this state. The term 'annuity' shall not include any annuity contract used to fund an employment-based retirement plan or program where the insurer takes direction from the plan sponsor and plan administrator. (3) 'Death Master File' means the Social Security Administration's Death Master File or any other data base or service that is at least as comprehensive as the Social

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Security Administration's Death Master File for determining that a person has reportedly died. (4) 'Death Master File match' means a search of the Death Master File that results in a match of a person's name and social security number or the name and date of birth. (5) 'Insurer' means a life insurance company authorized to transact the class of insurance designated in Code Section 33-3-5 as Class (1). (6) 'Knowledge of death' means, for purposes of this chapter and Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44:
(A) A receipt of an original or valid copy of a certified death certificate; or (B) A Death Master File match validated by a secondary source by the insurer. (7) 'Person' means the policy owner, insured, annuity owner, annuitant, or account owner, as applicable under the policy, annuity, or retained asset account subject to this Code section. (8) 'Policy' means any policy or certificate of life insurance issued in this state. The term 'policy' shall not include: (A) Any policy or certificate of life insurance that provides a death benefit under an employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Section 1002, as periodically amended, or under any federal employee benefit program; (B) Any policy or certificate of life insurance that is used to fund a preneed funeral contract or prearrangement; (C) Any policy or certificate of credit life or accidental death insurance; or (D) Any policy issued to a group master policyholder for which the insurer does not provide record keeping services. (9) 'Record keeping services' means those circumstances under which the insurer has agreed with a group policyholder to be responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and administering in its own systems information about each individual insured under an insured's group insurance contract, or a line of coverage thereunder, at least the following information: (A) Social security number or name and date of birth; (B) Beneficiary designation information; (C) Coverage eligibility; (D) Benefit amount; and (E) Premium payment status. (d)(1)(A) An insurer shall perform a comparison of its in-force policies, annuities, and retained asset accounts issued in this state against a Death Master File, on at least a semiannual basis, to identify potential Death Master File matches. (B) An insurer may comply with the requirements of this subsection by using the full Death Master File once and thereafter using the Death Master File update files for future comparisons. (C) Nothing in this subsection shall limit the insurer from requesting a valid death certificate as part of any claims validation process.

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(2)(A) If an insurer learns of the possible death of a person, through a Death Master File match or otherwise, then the insurer shall within 90 days:
(i) Complete a good faith effort, which shall be documented by the insurer, to confirm the death of the person against other available records and information; (ii) Review its records to determine whether the deceased person had purchased any other products with the insurer; (iii) Determine whether benefits may be due in accordance with any applicable policy, annuity, or retained asset account; and (iv) If the beneficiary or other authorized representative has not communicated with the insurer within the 90 day period, take reasonable steps, which shall be documented by the insurer, to locate and contact the beneficiary or beneficiaries or other authorized representative on any such policy, annuity, or retained asset account, including but not limited to sending the beneficiary information regarding the insurer's claims process, including the need to provide an official death certificate if applicable under the policy, annuity, or retained asset account. (B) In the event the insurer is unable to confirm the death of a person following a Death Master File match, an insurer may consider such policy, annuity, or retained asset account to be in-force in accordance with its terms. (3) To the extent permitted by law, an insurer may disclose minimum necessary personal information about a person or beneficiary to a person who the insurer reasonably believes may be able to assist the insurer in locating the beneficiary or a person otherwise entitled to payment of the claims proceeds. (4) An insurer or its service provider shall not charge any beneficiary or other authorized representative for any fees or costs associated with a Death Master File search or verification of a Death Master File match conducted pursuant to this subsection. (5) The benefits from a life insurance policy, annuity, or retained asset account, plus any applicable accrued interest, shall be payable pursuant to the terms of the contract or, if applicable, in accordance with probate law. In the event the proper recipients cannot be found, the benefits shall escheat to the state as unclaimed property pursuant to Code Section 44-12-198. Interest payable under Code Section 33-25-10 shall not be payable as unclaimed property under Code Section 44-12-198. (6) The Commissioner may adopt such rules and regulations as may be reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this subsection. (7) The Commissioner may, in his or her reasonable discretion, make an order: (A) Limiting an insurer's Death Master File comparisons required under paragraph (1) of this subsection to the insurer's electronic searchable files or approving a plan and timeline for conversion of the insurer's files to electronic searchable files; (B) Exempting an insurer from the Death Master File comparisons required under paragraph (1) of this subsection or permitting an insurer to perform such comparisons less frequently than semiannually upon a demonstration of financial hardship by the insurer; or

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(C) Phasing in compliance with this subsection according to a plan and timeline approved by the Commissioner. (8) Failure to meet any requirement of this subsection with such frequency as to constitute a general business practice is a violation of Chapter 6 of this title. Nothing herein shall be construed to create or imply a private cause of action for a violation of this subsection. (e) In the event that an insurer: (1) Has identified a person as deceased through a Death Master File match through a search described in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section or other information source; (2) Has validated such information through a secondary information source; and (3) Is unable to locate a beneficiary located in this state under the policy, annuity, or retained asset account after conducting reasonable search efforts during the period of up to one year after the insurer's validation of the Death Master File match, or if no beneficiary, if the person, as applicable for unclaimed reporting purposes, has a last known address in this state, then the insurer is authorized to report and remit the proceeds of such policy, annuity, or retained asset account due to this state on an early reporting basis, without further notice or consent by the state, after attempting to contact such beneficiary pursuant to Code Section 44-12-198. Once reported and proceeds remitted, the insurer shall be relieved and indemnified from any and all additional liability to any person relating to the proceeds reported and remitted, including but not limited to any liability under Code Section 44-12-214 for all proceeds reported and remitted to the state pursuant to this subsection. This indemnification from liability shall be in addition to any other protections provided by law."

SECTION 2. This Act shall be applicable to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway E Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

HB 495. By Representatives Hill of the 22nd, Neal of the 2nd and Greene of the 151st:

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 modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; to authorize the commission to manage the utilization of administrative space by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Properties Code, so as to modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; 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 16 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Properties Code, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of Code Section 50-1631, relating to definitions for provisions relating to the State Properties Code, and by adding a new paragraph (2.1) to read as follows:
"(2.1) 'Conveyance' means the sale or other disposition of real property including a transfer of fee simple title, lease, and easement." "(8) 'Property' means:
(A) The Western and Atlantic Railroad including all the property associated with the railroad as of December 26, 1969, unless the same has otherwise been provided for by Act or resolution of the General Assembly; (B) All the property owned by the state in Tennessee other than that property included in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; (C) The state owned property facing Peachtree, Cain, and Spring streets in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, upon which the Governor's mansion once stood and which is commonly referred to and known as the 'Henry Grady Hotel property' or 'old Governor's mansion site property'; (D) Any state owned real property the custody and control of which has been transferred to the commission by executive order of the Governor; and (E) Any state owned real property the custody and control of which has been transferred to the commission by an Act or resolution of the General Assembly without specific instructions as to its disposition; and (F) Any real property interest titled in the name of the state."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 50-16-34, relating to the powers and duties of the State Properties Commission generally, as follows:

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"50-16-34. The commission, in addition to other powers and duties set forth in other Code sections of this article, shall have the power and duty to:
(1) Inspect, control, manage, oversee, and preserve the property; (2) Maintain at all times a current inventory of the property; (3) Authorize the payment of any tax or assessment legally levied by the State of Tennessee or any governmental subdivision thereof upon any part of the property situated within the State of Tennessee; (4) Prepare lease or sale proposals affecting the property for submission to the General Assembly; (5) Approve a conveyance of state property; provided, however, that the commission shall not be authorized to approve a conveyance of state property that exceeds a value of $500,000.00 as determined by an appraisal or opinion of value; (5)(6) Subject to the limitation contained in this article, determine all of the terms and conditions of each instrument prepared or executed by it; (6)(7) Have prepared, in advance of advertising for bids as provided for in Code Section 50-16-39, a thorough report of such data as will enable the commission to arrive at a fair valuation of the property involved in such advertisement; and to include within the report either an opinion of the value if the conveyance is to a public entity or at least two written appraisals one written appraisal of the value of the property if the conveyance is to a private entity, which appraisals appraisal shall be made by a person or persons familiar with property values in the area where the property is situated; provided, however, that one of the appraisals shall be made by and who is a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organization; and provided, further, that in. If the written appraisal values the property in excess of $100,000.00 then a second written appraisal shall be required. In the case of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, the appraisal, other than the one required to be made by a member of a nationally recognized appraisal organization, at least two written appraisals shall be required one of which may be the latest valuation report of the Western and Atlantic Railroad prepared by the Interstate Commerce Commission or successor agency; (7)(8) Contract with any person for the preparation of studies or reports as to:
(A) The value of such property including, but not limited to, sale value, lease value, and insurance value; (B) The proper utilization to be made of such property; and (C) Any other data necessary or desirable to assist the commission in the execution and performance of its duties; (8)(9) Insure the improvements on all or any part of the property against loss or damage by fire, lightning, tornado, or other insurable casualty; and insure the contents of the improvements against any such loss or damage; (9)(10) Inspect as necessary any of the property which may be under a lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement in order to determine whether the property is being kept, preserved, cared for, repaired, maintained, used, and operated in

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accordance with the terms and conditions of the lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement and to take such action necessary to correct any violation of the terms and conditions of the lease, rental agreement, or revocable license agreement; (10)(11) Deal with and dispose of any unauthorized encroachment upon, or use or occupancy of, any part of the property, whether the encroachment, use, or occupancy is permissive or adverse, or whether with or without claim of right therefor; to determine whether the encroachment, use, or occupancy shall be removed or discontinued or whether it shall be permitted to continue and, if so, to what extent and upon what terms and conditions; to adjust, settle, and finally dispose of any controversy that may exist or arise with respect to any such encroachment, use, or occupancy in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the commission may deem to be in the best interest of the state; to take such action as the commission may deem proper and expedient to cause the removal or discontinuance of any such encroachment, use, or occupancy; and to institute and prosecute for and on behalf of and in the name of the state such actions and other legal proceedings as the commission may deem appropriate for the protection of the state's interest in or the assertion of the state's title to such property; (11)(12) Settle, adjust, and finally dispose of any claim, dispute, or controversy of any kind whatsoever arising out of the terms and conditions, operation, or expiration of any lease of the property or grant of rights in the property; (12)(13) Negotiate and prepare for submission to the General Assembly amendments to any existing lease, which amendments shall not, for the purposes of paragraph (4) of this Code section and Code Section 50-16-39, be interpreted as lease proposals or proposals to lease, provided:
(A) That the lessee of the lease as it is to be amended shall be either the lessee, a successor, an assignee, or a sublessee as to all or a portion of the property described in the lease as first executed or as heretofore amended; and (B) That unless otherwise provided in the lease as first executed or as heretofore amended:
(i) The commission shall prepare each amendment in at least four counterparts all of which shall immediately be signed by the lessee, whose signature shall be witnessed in the manner required by the applicable law for public recording of conveyances of real estate. The signing shall constitute an offer by the lessee and shall not be subject to revocation by the lessee unless it is rejected by the General Assembly or the Governor as provided in this Code section. A resolution containing an exact copy of the amendment, or to which an exact copy of the amendment is attached, shall be introduced in the General Assembly in either the House of Representatives, the Senate, or both, if then in regular session, or, if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, go through the same processes and procedures as a bill;

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(ii) If either the House of Representatives or the Senate fails to adopt (pass) the resolution during the regular session by a constitutional majority vote in each house, the offer shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly; (iii) If the resolution is adopted (passed) during the regular session by a constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate but is not approved by the Governor, the offer shall be considered rejected by the Governor; (iv) If the resolution is adopted (passed) during the regular session by a constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is approved by the Governor, whenever in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission all of the precedent terms and conditions of the amendment and the resolution, if there are any, have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state, shall execute and deliver to the lessee the amendment for and on behalf of and in the name of the state. The Governor's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall also affix the great seal of the state to the amendment; and (v)(B) On or before December 31 in each year the executive director of the State Properties Commission shall submit a report describing all amendments conveyances and proposed conveyances negotiated during that year or under negotiation at the date of the report to the chairmen chairpersons of the Senate Finance State Institutions and Property Committee and the State Institutions and Property Committee of the House Committee on State Properties or such other standing committee that routinely considers state property related issues as designated by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (13)(14) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be necessary or desirable to inspect, control, manage, oversee, and preserve the property; (14)(15) Do all things and perform all acts necessary or convenient to carry out the powers and fulfill the duties given to the commission in this article; (15)(16) Perform all terms including, but not limited to, termination, satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements, and discharge all obligations and duties contained in all leases or contracts of sale of the property conveyances which provide that the commission is empowered to act or shall act for and on behalf of the state (lessor or seller) and which leases or contracts of sale conveyances have heretofore been approved and adopted (passed) or authorized by a resolution of the General Assembly or which leases or contracts of sale conveyances may be approved and adopted (passed) or authorized by a resolution of the General Assembly with the latter resolution being approved by the Governor; (16)(17) Perform all terms, satisfy all conditions, fulfill all requirements, discharge all obligations, and otherwise implement the disposition of real property for and on behalf of the state when the General Assembly so provides in any enactment,

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including Acts or resolutions, authorizing or directing a disposition of real property of the state or of any instrumentality of the state; and (17)(18) Provide or perform acquisition related services to or for all state entities."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 50-16-39, relating to public competitive bidding procedure for sales and leases, acceptance or rejection of bids by commission, General Assembly, or the Governor, and execution of leases and deeds, as follows:
"50-16-39. (a) Subject to authorization by the General Assembly as provided in Code Section 5016-40, any conveyance Any proposal to lease, other than a lease of mineral resources provided for in Code Section 50-16-43, or sell any part of the property pursuant to the power granted by paragraph (4) of Code Section 50-16-34 shall be initiated and carried out in accordance with this Code section. (b) Any such lease or sale shall be made upon public competitive bidding and the invitation for bids shall be advertised once a week for four consecutive weeks in the legal organ and in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county or counties wherein is situated the property to be bid upon and in the legal organ of Fulton County, Georgia. Prior to such advertising, the commission shall prepare a proposed form of lease or contract of sale and deed and appropriate instructions which shall be furnished to prospective bidders under such conditions as the commission may prescribe. A conveyance to a private entity shall be made only upon a public competitive process in accordance with rules established by the commission. The commission shall be authorized to accept sealed bids and best and final offers for any conveyance of property. (c) When a conveyance is based upon the acceptance of sealed bids, the Sealed bids shall be submitted to the secretary executive director of the commission, or his or her designee, and each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond or such other security as may be prescribed by the commission. All bids shall be opened in public on the date and at the time and place specified in the invitation for bids. The commission shall formally determine and announce which bid and bidder it considers to be most advantageous to the state. The commission shall have the right to reject any or all bids and bidders and the right to waive formalities in bidding. (d) The commission shall give no less than 30 days' prior written notice of its intention to convey property which has been declared surplus. Notice shall be made by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and electronic transmission. The notice shall include a description of the property including the size, location, and prior use. The notice shall be mailed and electronically transmitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives which regularly consider proposed legislation related to state property, and all members of the General Assembly whose legislative district contains all or a

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portion of the property that is the subject of a proposed conveyance. If any member of the General Assembly whose legislative district contains all or a portion of the property that is a subject of a proposed conveyance objects to such conveyance in writing to the commission not later than 30 days following the mailing of the notice required by this subsection, then the commission shall no longer be authorized to convey such property without the approval of the General Assembly as provided in Code Section 50-16-40. (e) When the commission formally determines and announces which bid and bidder or offer and offeror it considers to be most advantageous to the state, the commission shall then prepare the instrument of lease or contract of sale and deed. in at least four counterparts, which lease or contract of sale shall be immediately signed by the prospective lessee or purchaser, whose signature shall be witnessed in the manner required by the applicable law for public recording of conveyances of real estate. The signing shall constitute a bid by the prospective lessee or purchaser and shall not be subject to revocation by the prospective lessee or purchaser unless it is rejected by the General Assembly or the Governor as provided in this Code section. A resolution containing an exact copy of the proposed lease or contract of sale and deed, or to which an exact copy of the proposed lease or contract of sale and deed is attached, shall be introduced in the General Assembly in either the House of Representatives, the Senate, or both, if then in regular session, or, if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, go through the same processes and procedures as a bill. (e) If either the House of Representatives or the Senate fails to adopt (pass) the resolution during the regular session by a constitutional majority vote in each house, the bid shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly. (f) If the resolution is adopted (passed) during the regular session by a constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate but is not approved by the Governor, the bid shall be considered rejected by the Governor. (g) If the resolution is adopted (passed) during the regular session by a constitutional majority vote of both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is approved by the Governor, the The chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state or, with the permission of the Governor, the executive director, shall execute and deliver to the purchaser the contract of sale for and on behalf of and in the name of the state, and thereupon both parties to the agreement shall be bound thereby. The Governor's signature or the signature of the executive director shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or the executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the contract of sale. Whenever, in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission, all of the terms and conditions of the contract of sale, or all of the precedent terms and conditions of the contract of sale, or all of the precedent terms and conditions of the lease have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission in his or her capacity as Governor of the state shall execute and deliver to the purchaser or lessee the deed or lease for and on behalf of and in the name of the

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state. The Governor's or executive director's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the deed or lease."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 50-16-40, relating to interesse termini provisions not considered, as follows:
"50-16-40. (a) Approval by the General Assembly of conveyances generally.
(1) The commission shall prepare each conveyance of property with a value of $500,000.00 or more for consideration by the General Assembly and the Governor as provided in this Code section. (2) The commission shall not submit to the General Assembly for its consideration any lease conveyance which provides that either:
(1)(A) The lessee conveyee will not obtain possession of the leased premises within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the lease conveyance is submitted for consideration; or (2)(B) The term of the lease conveyance will not commence within a period of five years from the commencement date of the regular session of the General Assembly to which the lease conveyance is submitted for consideration. (b) Conveyances submitted to the General Assembly during regular session. (1) A resolution containing a general description of the proposed conveyance shall be introduced in the General Assembly in either the Senate, the House of Representatives, or both, if then in regular session, or if not in regular session at such time, at the next regular session of the General Assembly; provided, however, that conveyances may be considered outside the regular session of the General Assembly in a manner provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. The resolution shall authorize the commission to convey the property by appropriate instrument for fair market value or other consideration and provisions as the commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and in both the Senate and the House of Representatives go through the same processes and procedures as a bill: (A) If either the Senate or the House of Representatives fails to adopt the resolution during the regular session by a majority vote in each house, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the General Assembly; (B) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives but is not approved by the Governor, the conveyance shall be considered rejected by the Governor; and (C) If the resolution is adopted during the regular session by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is approved by the Governor, whenever in the judgment of the chairperson of the commission all of the precedent

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terms and conditions of the resolution, if there are any, have been fulfilled or complied with, the chairperson of the commission, in his or her capacity as Governor of the state, or the executive director shall execute and deliver to the conveyee the agreement for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia. The Governor's or executive director's signature shall be attested by the secretary of the commission in his or her capacity as Secretary of State. The Secretary of State or executive director shall also affix the great seal of the state to the amendment. (2) A conveyance resolution submitted to the General Assembly during the regular legislative session pursuant to this subsection shall not be amended or considered for amendment after more than 20 days of its original filing in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. In addition, such bill shall not have any amendment at any time that pertains to matters unrelated to a state property conveyance. (c) Conveyances initiated prior to regular session of the General Assembly. (1) Not more than twice outside of the regular session of the General Assembly the commission may prepare a resolution containing a description of proposed conveyances which shall be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the chairpersons of the standing committees of the Senate and of the House of Representatives which regularly consider proposed legislation related to state property. The resolution shall be prepared with the assistance of the Office of Legislative Counsel and shall not be submitted until approved by that office. A copy of the proposed resolution shall also be provided to each member whose legislative district contains all or a portion of the property that is the subject of a proposed conveyance. (2) The standing committees that regularly consider matters related to state property in the Senate and the House of Representatives may meet not more than twice a year at a time outside of the regular legislative session of the General Assembly, on or about July and October of each year. At such meeting the committees shall only consider property conveyance resolutions submitted by the commission and shall vote to approve or disapprove of such resolution. If a committee in the Senate or the House of Representatives approves a resolution by a majority vote, then a committee report shall be prepared reflecting the committee's approval of the resolution. If both the Senate and the House of Representatives committees approve a resolution, then the resolution shall be filed at the next regular session of the General Assembly with a copy of both committee reports attached. The resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and shall then be voted on as any other bill; provided, however, that such bills shall not be subject to assignment to any committee or subcommittee of either the Senate or the House of Representatives and shall not be subject to any amendment."

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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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black
Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway E Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

HB 898. By Representatives Pak of the 108th and Chandler of the 105th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-1110 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 910. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Cooper of the 43rd and Jasperse of the 11th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend 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, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B

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Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson 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.

HB 816. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, England of the 116th, Brockway of the 102nd, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to change a certain 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley

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Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger E Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites
Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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 Dickson of the 6th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:

HB 1051. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Moore of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn:

HB 1033. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:

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

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order, so as to repeal the offense of loitering; to provide that no local governing authority shall adopt an ordinance prohibiting loitering; to provide that under no circumstances shall a citizen be required to identify himself or herself to a law enforcement officer; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to penal institutions, so as to repeal certain prohibitions against sexual offenders loitering in certain locations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
It was so ordered.
Representative England of the 116th 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 810 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ England of the 116th
Chairman
Representative Cooper of the 43rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 971 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 273 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

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Representative Hamilton of the 24th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor 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 1027 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Hamilton of the 24th
Chairman
Representative Willard of the 51st 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 990 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman
Representative Golick of the 40th 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 777 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 985 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1183 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman
Representative Rice of the 95th 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 459 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 881 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 95th
Chairman
Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 1051 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman
Representative Battles of the 15th 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:

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HB 844 HB 935 HB 937

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Battles of the 15th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Properties 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 700 HB 702 SB 301

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 123rd
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
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Twenty-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.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Jason E. McClendon, Community Church of God, Macon, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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.
House of Representatives District 53
February 25, 2014
Clerk's Office:
Please vote me "Yes" for HB 843. It was voted on February 24, 2014.
Feel free to contact me if you are in need of additional information.
/s/ Sheila Jones Georgia House of Representatives District 53
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.

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3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1070. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that all future elections for the office of coroner of Webster County shall be nonpartisan elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination.
HB 1071. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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 1072. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham 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 1073. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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 1074. By Representatives Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd, Abrams of the 89th, Stephens of the 165th 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 imposition, rate, and computation and exemptions from state income tax, so as to extend the tax credit for clean energy property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1075. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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.
HB 1076. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding, advisory referendum for the electors of Glynn County regarding whether the law enforcement services of Glynn County should be restructured to fall under the sheriff of Glynn County; to provide for legislative purpose and findings; 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 Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1077. By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Williams of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; 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 1081. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Stephens of the 164th, Parrish of the 158th, Broadrick of the 4th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, so as to authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide requirements for the content of vaccine protocol agreements; to provide that a party to a vaccine protocol agreement shall not delegate his or her authority; to limit the number of vaccine protocol agreements into which a physician may enter at any one time; to prohibit certain entities from entering into vaccine protocol agreements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for limited liability; to provide for applicability; 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.
HR 1543. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Marquis Deon Grissom and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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:

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HB 1083. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1084. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Willard of the 51st and Strickland of the 111th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the actions against certain applicants or licensees by the Department of Community Health, so as to provide that an infraction of a condition under medicare or Medicaid shall not constitute negligence per se; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
HB 1085. By Representatives Dutton of the 157th, Buckner of the 137th, Quick of the 117th, Kaiser of the 59th, Caldwell of the 131st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to provide a short title; to revise definitions; to expand programs; to provide for additional powers and requirements of the director; to provide for a waiver of sovereign immunity to allow a cause of action against the state when operation of an issued permit causes a violation of federal law; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to clarify compliance and enforcement provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1087. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Dickey of the 140th, Burns of the 159th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicle and loads operating on public roads, so as to allow vehicles hauling certain products over a certain total gross weight which have been issued a permit to operate on any public road which is not an interstate; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1585. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Yates of the 73rd, Carter of the 175th, Setzler of the 35th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging county and municipal officials to display the American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Frazier Frye Fullerton Gardner Gasaway

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jacobs E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby

Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Peake Pezold Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T

Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C

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Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V

Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra

Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper

Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Epps of the 132nd, Oliver of the 82nd, Parsons of the 44th, Powell of the 32nd, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, and Tarvin of the 2nd.

They wished to be recorded as present.

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

HB 1057 HB 1059 HB 1061 HB 1063 HB 1065 HB 1067 HB 1069 HB 1079 HR 1524 HR 1526 HR 1544 HR 1572 HR 1574 SB 299 SB 376

HB 1058 HB 1060 HB 1062 HB 1064 HB 1066 HB 1068 HB 1078 HB 1080 HR 1525 HR 1527 HR 1571 HR 1573 SB 235 SB 332 SR 847

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 967 Do Pass HB 1048 Do Pass SB 359 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 707 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 772 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1010 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 742 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 940 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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 720 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 28th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HB 449 HB 566
HB 643
HB 761 HB 776 HB 803
HB 804
HB 938 HB 939 HB 947

Agency records disclosure; change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls (Substitute)(Judy-Gravley-67th) Motor vehicles; temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired; make (Substitute)(MotV-Pak-108th) Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Willard-51st) Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; definition of annual required contribution; change references (Substitute)(Ret-Riley-50th) Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify (Judy-Atwood-179th) Law enforcement agencies; develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; require (Substitute)(PS&HS-Benton-31st) Trial proceedings; relating to testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Lindsey-54th) Gwinnett County; office of chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections (IGC-Efstration-104th) Gwinnett County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections (IGC-Efstration-104th) Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions (I&L-Clark-98th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 504
HB 731 HB 825

Motor vehicles; failure to use safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Pak-108th) J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact (Substitute)(CR-Welch-110th) Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit (RegI-Houston-170th)

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HB 826 HB 872 HB 965

Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions (Substitute)(JuvJ-Setzler-35th) Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create (PS&HS-Rogers-10th) Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact (Substitute)(JudyNC-Cooper43rd)

Structured Rule

HB 412
HB 755 HB 782

Revenue and taxation; option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Harrell106th) Ad valorem tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Powell-171st) Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Williamson-115th)

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 967. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under the name "City of McRaeHelena, Georgia"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; 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 1048. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; 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.

SB 359. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Crane of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), 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.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold
Powell, A Y Powell, J

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
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.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 255. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Davis of the 22nd, Mullis of the 53rd 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 enact the "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 320. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to

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restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 324. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 339. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
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 provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:
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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 356. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Bethel of the 54th, Thompson of the 33rd, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 415. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
SR 828. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 851. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

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HB 800. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 865. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 888. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 255. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Davis of the 22nd, Mullis of the 53rd 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 enact the "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; to provide for legislative intent; 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 Governmental Affairs.
SB 320. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
SB 324. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 339. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
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 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 Retirement.
SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:
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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to

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provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 356. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Bethel of the 54th, Thompson of the 33rd, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
SR 415. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SR 828. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Cheokas of the 138th, Beverly of the 143rd, Dempsey of the 13th, Nimmer of the 178th, Hawkins of the 27th, Quick of the 117th, and Scott of the 76th.
Pursuant to HR 1351, the House recognized February 25, 2014, as Macon-Bibb County Day at the state capitol and invited citizens and public officials from Macon-Bibb County to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1575, the House commended Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and invited its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1067 Do Pass HB 1068 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
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 755. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
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 provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax

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litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; 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 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; 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 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, is amended by revising paragraph (6) of Code Section 48-5-2, relating to definitions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, as follows:
"(6) 'Forest land fair market value' means the 2008 fair market value of the forest land; provided, however, that when the 2008 fair market value of the forest land has been appealed by a property owner and the ultimate fair market value of the forest land is changed in the appeal process by either the board of assessors, the board of equalization, a hearing officer, an arbitrator, or a superior court judge, then the final fair market value of the forest land shall replace the 2008 fair market value of the forest land. This final fair market value of the forest land shall be used in the calculation of local assistance grants. If local assistance grants have been granted to either a county, a county board of education, or a municipality based on the 2008 fair market value of forest land and subsequently the fair market value of such forest land is reduced on an appeal, then the county or the municipality shall reimburse the state, within 12 months unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the difference between local assistance grants paid to the county or municipality and the amount which would have been due based on the final fair market value of the forest land. Such 2008

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valuation may increase from one taxable year to the next by a rate equal to the percentage change in the price index for gross output of state and local government from the prior year to the current year as defined by the National Income and Product Accounts and determined by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis and indicated by the Price Index for Government Consumption Expenditures and General Government Gross Output (Table 3.10.4)."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-29, relating to the jurisdiction of the superior court in ad valorem property tax litigation, as follows:
"48-5-29. (a) Before the superior court has jurisdiction to entertain any civil action, appeal, or affidavit of illegality filed under this title by any aggrieved taxpayer concerning liability for ad valorem property taxes, taxability of property for ad valorem property taxes, valuation of property for ad valorem taxes, or uniformity of assessments for ad valorem property taxes, the taxpayer shall pay the amount of ad valorem property taxes assessed against the property at issue for the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, or, if less, the amount of the temporary tax bill issued pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311. For the purposes of this Code section, taxes shall not be deemed finally determined to be due on a property for a tax year until all appeals under Code Section 48-5-311 and proceedings for refunds under Code Section 48-5-380 have become final. (b) Ad valorem taxes due under this Code section shall be paid to the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county where the property is located. If the property is located within any municipality, the portion of the payment due the municipality shall be paid to the officer designated by the municipality to collect ad valorem taxes. (c) All taxes paid to the county tax collector or tax commissioner under this Code section shall be distributed to the state, county, county schools, and any other applicable taxing districts in the same proportion as the millage rate for each bears to the total millage rate applicable to the property for the current year. If the total millage rate has not been determined for the current year, the distribution shall be made on the basis of the millage rates established for the immediately preceding year. (d) Any payment made by the taxpayer in accordance with this Code section which is in excess of his or her finally determined tax liability shall be refunded to the taxpayer. If the amount finally determined to be the tax liability of the taxpayer exceeds the amount paid under this Code section, the taxpayer shall be liable for the amount of the difference between the amount of tax paid and the amount of tax owed. The amount of difference shall be subject to the same penalty and interest as any other unpaid ad valorem tax provided under subsection (g) of Code Section 48-5-311."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-304, relating to the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal and the withholding of grants, as follows:
"48-5-304. (a) The commissioner shall not be required to disapprove or withhold approval of the digest of any county solely because appeals have been filed or arbitrations demanded on the assessment of any property or number of properties in the county The commissioner shall not approve any digest of any county when the assessed value that is in dispute for any property or properties on appeal or in arbitration exceeds 5 percent of the total assessed value of the total taxable digest of the county for the same year. In any year in which a complete revaluation or reappraisal program is implemented, the commissioner shall not approve a digest of any county when 8 percent or more of the assessed value in dispute is in arbitration or on appeal and 8 percent or more of the number of properties is in arbitration or on appeal. When the assessed value in dispute on any one appeal or arbitration exceeds 1.5 percent of the total assessed value of the total taxable digest of the county for the same year, such appeal or arbitration may be excluded by the commissioner in making his or her determination of whether the digest may be approved under the limitations provided for in this Code section. Where appeals have been filed or arbitrations demanded, the assessment or assessments fixed by the board of tax assessors shall be listed together with the return value on the assessments and forwarded in a separate listing to the commissioner at the time the digest is filed for examination and approval. (b) The commissioner shall not approve any digest or portion thereof for any class or strata of property where evidence exists that the county has substantially failed to comply with the provisions of this title or the rules and regulations of the commissioner for valuation of such class or strata of property. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations to give effect to this provision. (c) The Office of the State Treasurer shall withhold any and all grants appropriated to any county until the county tax digest for the previous calendar year has been submitted to the commissioner as required by law."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising division (e)(6)(D)(iii) and subsection (m) of Code Section 48-5-311, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, as follows:
"(iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before the county board of equalization has rendered decision on property which is on appeal an appeal has been finally determined, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue is homestead property and has been issued a building

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permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the a nonhomestead owner of a single property valued at $2 million or more may elect to pay the temporary tax bill which specifies 85 percent of the current year's valuation; or, such owner may elect to pay the amount of the difference between the 85 percent tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property in conjunction with the amount of the tax bill based on valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, to the tax commissioner's office. Only the amount which represents the difference between the tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due will be held in an escrow account by the tax commissioner's office. Once the appeal is concluded, the escrowed funds shall be released by the tax commissioner's office to the prevailing party. The taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no substantial property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a deduction reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment was due or was paid, whichever is later, through to the date paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected.

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(III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through to the date the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due, and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-240 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, late charges, and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes." "(m) Refunds Interest. In the event a refund is owed to the taxpayer, such refund shall be paid to the taxpayer within 60 days of the last date upon which an appeal may be filed, or the date the final determination of value is established on appeal, whichever is later. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixtieth day until paid with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. (1) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a deduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment was due or was paid, whichever is later, through the date on which the refund is paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (2) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax

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commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through the date on which the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-2-40 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, and late and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-380, relating to refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities, as follows:
"48-5-380. (a) As provided in this Code section, each county and municipality shall refund to taxpayers any and all taxes and license fees:
(1) Which are determined to have been erroneously or illegally assessed and collected from the taxpayers under the laws of this state or under the resolutions or ordinances of any county or municipality; or (2) Which are determined to have been voluntarily or involuntarily overpaid by the taxpayers. (a.1) If property owners have been billed and have remitted property tax payments to either a county or a municipality based on the fair market value of the land and subsequently the fair market value of such land is reduced on an appeal, then the county or the municipality shall reimburse the property owner the difference between tax remitted and the final tax owed for each year in which the incorrect fair market value of the land was used in the calculations. (b) In any case in which it is determined that an erroneous or illegal collection of any tax or license fee has been made by a county or municipality or that a taxpayer has voluntarily or involuntarily overpaid any tax or license fee, the Any taxpayer from whom the a tax or license fee was collected who alleges that such tax or license fee was collected illegally or erroneously may file a claim for a refund with the governing authority of the county or municipality at any time within one year or, in the case of taxes, three years after the date of the payment of the tax or license fee to the county or municipality. The claim for refund shall be in writing and shall be in the form and shall contain the information required by the appropriate governing authority. The claim shall include a summary statement of the grounds upon which the taxpayer relies. In the event the taxpayer desires a conference or hearing before the governing authority in connection with any claim for a refund, the taxpayer shall so specify in writing in the

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claim. If the claim conforms to the requirements of this Code section, the governing authority shall grant a conference at a time specified by the governing authority. The governing authority shall consider information contained in the taxpayer's claim for a refund and such other information as is available. The governing authority shall approve or disapprove the taxpayer's claim and shall notify the taxpayer of its action. In the event any claim for refund is approved, the governing authority shall proceed under subsection (a) of this Code section to give effect to the terms of that subsection. No refund provided for in this Code section shall be assignable. Submitting a request for refund to the governing authority is not a prerequisite to bringing suit. (c) Any taxpayer whose claim for refund is denied by the governing authority of the county or municipality or whose claim is not denied or approved by the governing authority within one year from the date of filing the claim shall have the right to bring an action for a refund in the superior court of the county in which the claim arises. No action or proceeding for the recovery of a refund shall be commenced before the expiration of one year from the date of filing the claim for refund unless the governing authority of the county or municipality renders a decision on the claim within the oneyear period. No action or proceeding for the recovery of a refund shall be commenced after the expiration of one year from the date the claim is denied. The one-year period prescribed in this subsection for filing an action for a refund shall be extended for such period as may be agreed upon in writing between the taxpayer and the governing authority of the county or municipality during the one-year period or any extension of the one-year period. The filing of a request for a refund with the governing authority under subsection (b) of this Code section shall act to stay the time period for initiating suit for a refund. Following the filing of a request for refund with the governing authority, no suit may be commenced until the earlier of the governing authority's denial of the request for refund or the expiration of 90 days from the date of filing the claim. Alternatively, any taxpayer may forgo requesting a refund from the governing authority under subsection (b) of this Code section and elect to proceed directly to filing suit. (d) Any refunds approved or allowed under this Code section shall be paid from funds of the county, the municipality, the county board of education, the state, or any other entity to which the taxes or license fees were originally paid. Refunds shall be paid within 60 days of the approval of the taxpayer's claim or within 60 days of the entry of a final decision in any action for a refund. (e) The governing authority of any county, by resolution, and the governing authority of any municipality, by ordinance, shall adopt rules and regulations governing the administration of this Code section and may delegate the administration of this Code section, including the approval or disapproval of claims where the reason for the claim is based on an obvious clerical error, to an appropriate department in local government. In disputed cases where there is no obvious error, the approval or disapproval of claims may not be delegated by the governing authority.

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(f) Nothing contained in subsections (b) or (c) of this Code section shall be deemed the exclusive remedy to seek a refund nor deprive taxpayers of the right to seek a refund mandated by subsection (a) by any other cause of action available at law or equity. (g) Under no circumstances may a suit for refund be commenced more than five years from the date of the payment of taxes or fees at issue."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd
Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E 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.

HB 965. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law."

SECTION 2. WHEREAS, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution ("AJC"), more than 600,000 Americans used heroin in 2012, which is nearly double the number from five years earlier according to health officials; and

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WHEREAS, the AJC article states that "[t]he striking thing about heroin's most recent incarnation is that a drug that was once largely confined to major cities is spreading into suburban and rural towns across America, where it is used predominantly by young adults between the ages of 18 and 29"; and
WHEREAS, the Drug Enforcement Agency has noted that the "skyrocketing" increase in the availability of cheap heroin is a direct reaction by cartels to legislative efforts to regulate and restrict access to opiate prescription painkillers; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Cardiges of Lawrenceville died of an accidental heroin overdose; and
WHEREAS, Randall Brannen of McDonough died of an accidental overdose; and
WHEREAS, Stephen and Randall are a part of a growing trend of drug overdose victims in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, those who were with them did not call 9-1-1 to seek medical assistance, which could have saved their lives, because of a fear of prosecution for the possession and use of illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, Overdose Reporting/Medical Amnesty legislation, or "9-1-1 Good Samaritan Laws," have been passed in 14 states, including Florida and North Carolina, and is under consideration in several more; and
WHEREAS, in North Carolina, it is believed that at least 20 lives have been saved since passage last year of similar legislation, and in Massachusetts it is believed that more than 120 lives have been saved since passage of similar legislation in that state in 2012; and
WHEREAS, overdose deaths result from a variety of substances, including prescription painkillers, heroin, methamphetamine, designer drugs, and alcohol.
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-13-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Drug overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug by the distressed individual in violation of this chapter or that a

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reasonable person would believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug by the distressed individual. (2) 'Drug violation' means:
(A) A violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-13-30 for possession of a controlled substance if the aggregate weight, including any mixture, is less than four grams of a solid substance, less than one milliliter of liquid substance, or if the substance is placed onto a secondary medium with a combined weight of less than four grams; (B) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of Code Section 16-13-30 for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; or (C) A violation of Code Section 16-13-32.2, relating to possession and use of drug related objects. (3) 'Medical assistance' means aid provided to a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing a drug overdose by a health care professional licensed, registered, or certified under the laws of this state who, acting within his or her lawful scope of practice, may provide diagnosis, treatment, or emergency medical services relative to such overdose. (4) 'Seeks medical assistance' means accesses or assists in accessing the 9-1-1 system or otherwise contacts or assists in contacting law enforcement or a poison control center and provides care to a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing a drug overdose. (b) Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for which medical assistance is required, while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance to aid such person, shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted solely from seeking such medical assistance. Any person who is experiencing a drug overdose and, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for himself or herself or is the subject of such a request shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted solely from seeking such medical assistance. Any such person shall also not be subject to, if related to the seeking of such medical assistance: (1) Penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order; or (2) Sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on a drug violation. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify for the protections of subsection (b) of this Code section or with regard to other crimes committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for protection pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit any seizure of evidence or contraband otherwise permitted by law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or abridge the authority of a law enforcement officer to detain or take into custody a person in the

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course of an investigation or to effectuate an arrest for any offense except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all acts committed 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 Cooper of the 43rd offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil substitute to HB 965 (LC 29 5948S)
by striking lines 66 and 67 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for a person in need of medical assistance, while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance to aid such person, shall not

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks

Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 144, nays 20.

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

HB 825. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th 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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix

E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson

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Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 6.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 743 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:

PART I

An Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 239), is amended by striking everything following the Part I designation up to but not including the Part II designation and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 743 (FY 2014A)

Governor

House

SAC

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

$20,234,238,575 $20,234,238,575 $20,234,238,575

$17,518,466,284 $17,518,466,284 $17,518,466,284

$182,958,586 $182,958,586 $182,958,586

$997,760,334 $997,760,334 $997,760,334

$910,819,213 $910,819,213 $910,819,213

$200,118,562 $200,118,562 $200,118,562

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

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Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND 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 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 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

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

$254,370,693 $254,370,693 $254,370,693

$11,806,423,291 $11,809,183,774 $11,831,126,258

$3,426,024,103 $3,426,024,103 $3,426,024,103

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

$613,493

$613,493

$613,493

$102,632,009 $102,632,009 $102,632,009

$10,886,507 $10,886,507 $10,886,507

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

$18,302,803 $18,302,803 $18,302,803

$1,143,641,430 $1,143,641,430 $1,143,641,430

$72,633,885 $72,633,885 $72,633,885

$55,906,108 $55,906,108 $55,906,108

$20,411,154 $20,411,154 $20,411,154

$6,004,683,068 $6,007,443,551 $6,029,386,035

$47,733,582 $47,733,582 $47,733,582

$2,157,620

$2,157,620

$2,157,620

$52,316,281 $52,316,281 $52,316,281

$35,981,142 $35,981,142 $35,981,142

$345,886,646 $345,886,646 $345,886,646

$330,741,739 $330,741,739 $330,741,739

$330,741,739 $330,741,739 $330,741,739

$15,383,070 $15,383,070 $15,383,070

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$5,606,547,323 $5,607,823,831 $5,607,973,831

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$3,525,574

$3,525,574

$3,525,643

$3,525,574

$3,525,574

$3,525,643

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$2,427,255,177 $2,427,255,177 $2,427,255,177

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

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University System of Georgia Research Funds 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 Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Changes in Fund Availability

$2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820

$202,218,529 $202,218,529 $202,218,529

$253,913,271 $253,913,271 $253,913,271

$253,913,271 $253,913,271 $253,913,271

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$2,908,589,550 $2,908,439,550 $2,908,589,550

$592,381

$592,381

$592,381

$922,907,735 $922,757,735 $922,907,735

$1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434

$2,039,751

$3,466,259

$3,466,190

$2,039,751

$3,466,259

$3,466,190

$3,704,881,641 $3,704,881,641 $3,704,881,641

$3,696,214,532 $3,696,214,532 $3,696,214,532

$67,874,056 $67,874,056 $67,874,056

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$50,792,219 $50,792,219 $50,792,219

$18,166,404 $18,166,404 $18,166,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000 $89,100,000

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$7,575,537

$7,575,537

$7,575,537

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

$3,376,020

$3,376,020

$3,376,020

$37,647,209,189 $37,651,246,180 $37,673,338,664

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1135

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Health Insurance Payments Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
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
FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$313,977,094 $96,099,229 $182,958,586 $21,863,226
$359,801 $12,696,252 $101,589,453
$2,430,169 $37,442,988 $61,716,296
$1,120,658 $1,533,000 $1,533,000 ($562,342) ($562,342)
$150,000 $150,000
$0 $0 ($123,081,452) ($122,994,877) ($122,994,877) ($86,575) ($86,575) $293,605,753

$313,977,094 $96,099,229 $182,958,586 $21,863,226
$359,801 $12,696,252 $104,349,936
$2,430,169 $40,203,471 $61,716,296
$2,397,166 $1,533,000 $1,533,000 ($562,342) ($562,342)
$0 $0 $1,426,508 $1,426,508 ($123,081,452) ($122,994,877) ($122,994,877) ($86,575) ($86,575) $297,642,744

$313,977,094 $96,099,229 $182,958,586 $21,863,226
$359,801 $12,696,252 $126,292,420
$2,430,169 $62,145,955 $61,716,296
$2,547,166 $1,533,069 $1,533,069 ($562,342) ($562,342)
$150,000 $150,000 $1,426,439 $1,426,439 ($123,081,452) ($122,994,877) ($122,994,877) ($86,575) ($86,575) $319,735,228

($952,929) $9,451,600 $9,451,600 ($10,404,529)

($952,929) $9,451,600 $9,451,600 ($10,404,529)

($952,929) $9,451,600 $9,451,600 ($10,404,529)

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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
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
2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

Section Total - Continuation
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

Section Total - Final
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

Continuation Budget

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

Continuation Budget

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

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1137

Senate

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

Appropriation (HB 743)

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

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

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

State General Funds

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Section Total - Final

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

House of Representatives

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Appropriation (HB 743)
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

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

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

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1139

6.1 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,637,002

State General Funds

$4,637,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,637,002

Appropriation (HB 743)

$4,937,002 $4,937,002 $4,937,002

$4,937,002 $4,937,002 $4,937,002

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

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

7.1 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,296,176

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

State General Funds

$2,296,176

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,296,176

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

State General Funds

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$31,288,325 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

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-

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1141

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

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$26,563,929 $26,563,929 $26,563,929

State General Funds

$26,563,929 $26,563,929 $26,563,929

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,245,929 $27,245,929 $27,245,929

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

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

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10.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,669,749

State General Funds

$1,669,749

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,669,749

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

11.100-Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

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

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

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1143

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$248,987

$248,987

$248,987

State General Funds

$248,987

$248,987

$248,987

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$248,987

$248,987

$248,987

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

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

State General Funds

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$14,441,605 $14,441,605 $14,441,605 $14,441,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,541,106 $14,541,106
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,691,106

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

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

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

14.1 Increase funds for personnel for two attorney positions starting April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$86,746

$0

$0

14.2 Increase funds for personnel for one documents clerk position starting April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,755

$0

$0

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1145

14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,541,106 $14,441,605 $14,441,605

State General Funds

$14,541,106 $14,441,605 $14,441,605

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

$14,691,106 $14,591,605 $14,591,605

Section 6: Judicial Council
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

Section Total - Continuation

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$16,020,045 $16,020,045

$12,322,112 $12,322,112
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

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

Section Total - Final
$12,585,470 $12,585,470
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,283,403

$12,506,707 $12,506,707
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,204,640

$12,502,707 $12,502,707
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,200,640

Accountability Courts

Continuation Budget

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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 Accountability Court Committee. 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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

15.1 Increase funds for personnel for one certification program officer position starting April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$19,702

$0

$0

15.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Accountability Court Committee. 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

$372,717

$353,015

$353,015

State General Funds

$372,717

$353,015

$353,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$372,717

$353,015

$353,015

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

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

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16.100 -Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$172,890 $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

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

17.1 Increase funds for maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$20,580

$20,580

$0

17.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$492,369

$492,369

$471,789

State General Funds

$492,369

$492,369

$471,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$703,203 $703,203 $1,195,572

$703,203 $703,203 $1,195,572

$703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

18.1 Increase funds for the Judicial Retirement System contributions for State Court Judges. (H and S:Increase funds to reflect an

adjustment to the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System)

State General Funds

$120,272

$105,631

$105,631

18.2 Increase funds for personnel for an Executive Director for the Council of Probate Court Judges.

State General Funds

$27,840

$0

$0

18.3 Increase funds for operations for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

State General Funds

$16,580

$0

$16,580

18.4 Increase funds for the rental rate increase by Georgia Building Authority. State General Funds

$6,384

$6,384

$6,384

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18.5 Increase funds to support the statewide civil e-filing portal for all courts. State General Funds

$52,000

$52,000

$52,000

18.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

$10,401,880 $10,342,819 $10,359,399

State General Funds

$10,401,880 $10,342,819 $10,359,399

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

$13,223,720 $13,164,659 $13,181,239

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

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

19.100-Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

State General Funds

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

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

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

20.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,235,242

$7,235,242

$6,787,786 $6,787,786
$447,456 $447,456 $7,235,242

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$6,899,565 $6,899,565
$447,456

$6,899,565 $6,899,565
$447,456

$6,899,565 $6,899,565
$447,456

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$447,456 $7,347,021

$447,456 $7,347,021

$447,456 $7,347,021

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

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

21.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

State General Funds

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,847

$1,930,847

$1,930,847

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

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

22.1 Increase funds for Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-18.

State General Funds

$111,779

$111,779

$111,779

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22.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

State General Funds

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$64,860,659 $64,860,659

$63,058,532 $63,058,532
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,860,659

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$63,501,014 $63,501,014
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $65,303,141

$63,155,375 $63,155,375
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,957,502

$63,155,375 $63,155,375
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,957,502

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

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

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23.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,755,008

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,755,008

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,755,008

24.1 Increase funds for travel and training for district attorneys. State General Funds

$345,639

$0

$0

24.100-District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$57,298,520 $56,952,881 $56,952,881

State General Funds

$57,298,520 $56,952,881 $56,952,881

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

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,100,647 $58,755,008 $58,755,008

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Prosecuting Attorneys' 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

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment for risk premiums. State General Funds

$96,843

$96,843

$96,843

25.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

State General Funds

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$62,820,129 $62,820,129 $62,820,129

$62,381,937 $62,381,937 $62,381,937

$62,363,886 $62,363,886 $62,363,886

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,112

$0

$0

26.2 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$12,914

$0

$0

26.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,337,157

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

State General Funds

$1,337,157

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,337,157

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

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

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

27.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,988

$0

$0

27.2 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$18,051

$18,051

$0

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27.3 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$67,500

$0

$0

27.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,481,874

$2,401,386

$2,383,335

State General Funds

$2,481,874

$2,401,386

$2,383,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,481,874

$2,401,386

$2,383,335

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

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

28.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$337,678

$0

$0

28.2 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$168,558

$168,558

$168,558

28.3 Reduce funds for the initial setup of the Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth judgeships created in SB356 (2012 Session).

State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

28.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$59,001,098 $59,001,098 $59,001,098

$58,663,420 $58,663,420 $58,663,420

$58,663,420 $58,663,420 $58,663,420

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$11,252,383 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,416,744 $9,416,744 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,276,567

$9,405,904 $9,405,904 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,265,727

$9,405,904 $9,405,904 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,265,727

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

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,859,823 $11,252,383

$1,859,823 $11,252,383

$1,859,823 $11,252,383

29.1 Increase funds for a secure document destruction contract. State General Funds

$22,840

29.2 Increase funds for contracts to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

State General Funds

$1,344

$12,000 $1,344

$12,000 $1,344

29.100-Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$9,416,744

$9,405,904

$9,405,904

State General Funds

$9,416,744

$9,405,904

$9,405,904

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,276,567 $11,265,727 $11,265,727

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$21,363,651 $21,363,651

$4,951,149 $4,951,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $21,363,651

Section Total - Final

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $22,613,651

$6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $22,613,651

$6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $22,613,651

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

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

30.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to add the Department of Labor to the Teamworks Financials and Time and Labor

systems.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

30.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

State General Funds

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

State Funds Transfers

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

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Accounting System Assessments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,412,502 $21,288,915

$16,412,502 $21,288,915

$16,412,502 $21,288,915

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

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

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

31.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

State General Funds

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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

Section Total - Continuation

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$21,140,298 $21,140,298

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$4,890,092 $4,890,092 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,615,152
Section Total - Final
$5,260,830 $5,260,830 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,985,890

$1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,615,152
$5,187,423 $5,187,423 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,912,483

$1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,615,152
$5,162,423 $5,162,423 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,887,483

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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 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 State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

32.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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 State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

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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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

33.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

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34.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

35.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

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 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$0 $0 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$0 $0 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

36.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

37.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

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

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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38.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

39.1 Increase funds for Georgia Tax Tribunal operations. State General Funds

$51,738

$51,738

$51,738

39.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 743)

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

State General Funds

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

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

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,243,203

$4,243,203

$4,243,203

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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 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

40.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

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

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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41.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($81,000)

($81,000)

($106,000)

41.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$878,926

$878,926

$853,926

State General Funds

$878,926

$878,926

$853,926

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$878,926

$878,926

$853,926

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

600.1 Increase funds pursuant to HR73 (2013 Session) to compensate an individual who was wrongfully imprisoned. (H and

S:Reflect updated annuity cost)

State General Funds

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

600.100-Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

State General Funds

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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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Section 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$636,171

$636,171

$636,171

$636,171

$411,171

$411,171

$225,000

$225,000

$47,269,424 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

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

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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42.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

State General Funds

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

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; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating elevators,

amusement park rides, and boilers. 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

43.99 SAC: 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

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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.

House: 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.

Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

43.100-Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

44.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

State General Funds

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

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45.100 -Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

State General Funds

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Funds Transfers

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,035,536

$6,035,536

$6,035,536

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

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

46.100-Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

State General Funds

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

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

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1175

48.100 -Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$954,918

$954,918

$954,918

State General Funds

$954,918

$954,918

$954,918

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$954,918

$954,918

$954,918

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815
Section Total - Final
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

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

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

49.100-Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

State General Funds

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

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

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

50.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,999,605

State General Funds

$1,999,605

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,999,605

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

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

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

51.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

State General Funds

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1177

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

52.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

State General Funds

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,975,909 $955,975,909

State General Funds

$945,720,771 $945,720,771

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528 $143,319,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,616,517

$8,616,517

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$25,507,365 $25,507,365

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075 $47,482,075

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142 $35,981,142

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720 $11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$51,270,587 $51,270,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

$257,036

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$257,036

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

$668,024

Sales and Services

$50,145,527 $50,145,527

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$50,145,527 $50,145,527

$955,975,909 $945,720,771 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers

$946,399,323 $936,144,185 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098

$946,429,323 $936,174,185 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098

$946,449,323 $936,194,185 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

$1,145,993,929 $1,146,023,929 $1,146,043,929

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
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

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

53.1 Reduce funds for a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

($25,070)

($25,070)

($25,070)

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53.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse

alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse

alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who

abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

53.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,031,542 $44,031,542 $44,031,542

State General Funds

$44,031,542 $44,031,542 $44,031,542

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$43,876,231 $43,876,231 $43,876,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720 $11,568,720 $11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,203

$435,203

$435,203

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

$300

$300

$300

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300

$300

$300

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,342,976 $88,342,976 $88,342,976

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

$271,822,197 $271,822,197 $271,822,197 $261,567,059 $261,567,059 $261,567,059

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

54.1 Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares. State General Funds
54.2 Reduce funds for a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

($50,000) ($764,645)

($50,000) ($764,645)

$0 ($764,645)

54.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$271,007,552 $271,007,552 $271,057,552

State General Funds

$260,752,414 $260,752,414 $260,802,414

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,480,753 $38,480,753 $38,480,753

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$26,144,171 $26,144,171 $26,144,171

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

Sales and Services

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$336,419,531 $336,419,531 $336,469,531

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

55.1 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget

with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

55.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$85,005,380 $85,005,380 $85,005,380

State General Funds

$85,005,380 $85,005,380 $85,005,380

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,031,880 $85,031,880 $85,031,880

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

56.1 Reduce funds for a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

($463,801)

($463,801)

($463,801)

56.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$305,987,799 $305,987,799 $305,987,799

State General Funds

$305,987,799 $305,987,799 $305,987,799

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,735,491 $14,735,491 $14,735,491

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$322,943,385 $322,943,385 $322,943,385

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental illness, 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

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

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57.100-Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental illness, mental retardation or

developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

State General Funds

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

Sales and Services

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,306,755 $14,306,755 $14,306,755

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

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

58.100-Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

State General Funds

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,114,223

$8,114,223

$8,114,223

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$236,074

$236,074

$236,074

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,385,800 $11,385,800 $11,385,800

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

59.1 Increase funds for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment. State General Funds

$30,000

$0

59.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,612,164

$8,642,164

$8,612,164

State General Funds

$8,612,164

$8,642,164

$8,612,164

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,010,856 $12,040,856 $12,010,856

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

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

60.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

61.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community

Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization

(CMO).

State General Funds

($8,273,070) ($8,273,070) ($8,273,070)

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$66,695,506 $66,695,506 $66,695,506

State General Funds

$66,695,506 $66,695,506 $66,695,506

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1187

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,324,515 $7,437,531 $2,886,984 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$79,689,802

$10,324,515 $7,437,531 $2,886,984 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$79,689,802

$10,324,515 $7,437,531 $2,886,984 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$79,689,802

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

62.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $36,747,126

State General Funds

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $36,747,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,715,584 $11,715,584 $11,715,584

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

Direct Care and Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate six state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

63.1 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget

with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($5,400,000) ($5,400,000) ($5,400,000)

63.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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1189

63.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$110,894,777

State General Funds

$110,894,777

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,220,361

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$14,552,337

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$14,552,337

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,534,848

Appropriation (HB 743)

$110,894,777 $110,894,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $128,534,848

$110,894,777 $110,894,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $128,534,848

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

64.100-Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$233,552

$233,552

$233,552

State General Funds

$233,552

$233,552

$233,552

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,229,967 $10,229,967 $10,229,967

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Developmental Disabilities, Georgia 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

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

65.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,153

$144,153

$144,153

State General Funds

$144,153

$144,153

$144,153

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,821,777

$2,821,777

$2,821,777

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

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

66.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$645,407

$645,407

$645,407

State General Funds

$645,407

$645,407

$645,407

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$645,407

$645,407

$645,407

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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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 Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$13,110,483 $13,110,483

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$70,386

$70,386

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

$250,183,857 $250,183,857

$64,110,524 $64,110,524 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,183,857

Section Total - Final
$115,647,285 $115,647,285 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386

$115,647,285 $115,647,285 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386

$115,647,285 $115,647,285 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $301,720,618

$60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $301,720,618

$60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $301,720,618

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

67.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$230,652

$230,652

$230,652

State General Funds

$230,652

$230,652

$230,652

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$75,116

$75,116

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$75,116

$75,116

$75,116

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

Sales and Services

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,804 $563,572

$257,804 $563,572

$257,804 $563,572

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

68.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

State General Funds

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126,906

$126,906

$126,906

Sales and Services

$126,906

$126,906

$126,906

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126,906

$126,906

$126,906

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,757,662

$3,757,662

$3,757,662

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

69.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

State General Funds

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,214,775

$2,214,775

$2,214,775

Reserved Fund Balances

$44,319

$44,319

$44,319

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$44,319

$44,319

$44,319

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

Sales and Services

$270,219

$270,219

$270,219

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$270,219

$270,219

$270,219

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

Agency Funds Transfers

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,540,593

$6,540,593

$6,540,593

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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

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

70.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

State General Funds

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$305,415

$305,415

$305,415

Intergovernmental Transfers

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,111,158 $54,111,158 $54,111,158

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

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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 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

71.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

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

$998,972 $998,972

$998,972 $998,972

$998,972 $998,972

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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

$108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

72.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$998,972

$998,972

$998,972

State General Funds

$998,972

$998,972

$998,972

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$188,650

$188,650

$188,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Sales and Services

$13,650

$13,650

$13,650

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,650

$13,650

$13,650

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,295,622

$1,295,622

$1,295,622

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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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

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

73.100-Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

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

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

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74.100 -Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$375,887

$375,887

$375,887

State General Funds

$375,887

$375,887

$375,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$375,887

$375,887

$375,887

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

75.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,702,960 $776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725 $60,480 $60,480 $60,480
$5,503,057

$1,702,960 $776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725 $60,480 $60,480 $60,480
$5,503,057

$1,702,960 $776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725 $60,480 $60,480 $60,480
$5,503,057

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

76.100-State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$731,223

$731,223

$731,223

State General Funds

$731,223

$731,223

$731,223

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$786,507

$786,507

$786,507

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1201

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

77.1 Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

77.100-State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,083,407 $31,083,407 $31,083,407

State General Funds

$31,083,407 $31,083,407 $31,083,407

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$240,587

$240,587

$240,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Sales and Services

$69,587

$69,587

$69,587

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$69,587

$69,587

$69,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,418,994 $31,418,994 $31,418,994

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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

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

78.100-Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$298,495

$298,495

$298,495

State General Funds

$298,495

$298,495

$298,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,495

$298,495

$298,495

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

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

79.1 Increase funds for Xpress operations. State General Funds

$1,536,761

$1,536,761

$1,536,761

79.100-Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$12,702,174 $12,702,174 $12,702,174

State General Funds

$12,702,174 $12,702,174 $12,702,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,702,174 $12,702,174 $12,702,174

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1203

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

80.1 Increase funds for economic development projects. State General Funds

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

80.2 Increase funds for competitive grants to local school systems for acquisition of increased network bandwidth, wireless

connectivity, live online instruction, and other digital education platforms for students and teachers.

State General Funds

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000

80.100-Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000,000 $60,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $60,178,902

Appropriation (HB 743)

$60,000,000 $60,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $60,178,902

$60,000,000 $60,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $60,178,902

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee

Section Total - Continuation
$2,922,054,904 $2,922,054,904 $2,346,430,805 $2,346,430,805
$166,193,257 $166,193,257 $167,756,401 $167,756,401 $241,674,441 $241,674,441

$2,922,054,904 $2,346,430,805
$166,193,257 $167,756,401 $241,674,441

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
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 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918

$26,178,153 $26,178,153 $26,178,153

$5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415

$284,170,350 $284,170,350 $284,170,350

$217,787,828 $217,787,828 $217,787,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743

Section Total - Final
$2,969,638,500 $2,380,868,677
$166,642,729 $167,756,401 $254,370,693 $6,288,057,035 $26,178,153 $5,915,992,236 $345,886,646 $219,320,828
$1,533,000 $1,533,000

$2,969,688,501 $2,380,918,678
$166,642,729 $167,756,401 $254,370,693 $6,290,817,518 $26,178,153 $5,918,752,719 $345,886,646 $220,747,336
$1,533,000 $1,533,000

$2,969,648,501 $2,380,878,678
$166,642,729 $167,756,401 $254,370,693 $6,312,760,002 $26,178,153 $5,940,695,203 $345,886,646 $220,747,336
$1,533,069 $1,533,069

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$2,426,508

$2,426,439

$1,000,000

$2,426,508

$2,426,439

$3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216

$3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$12,886,830,579 $12,891,067,571 $12,912,970,055

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 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 Agency to Agency Contracts

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,348,101 $18,348,101 $18,348,101 $351,118,534 $351,118,534 $351,118,534

81.1 Increase funds for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contract for new members enrolled under the

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$755,000 $755,000 $1,510,000

$755,000 $755,000 $1,510,000

$755,000 $755,000 $1,510,000

81.2 Increase funds for personnel for the transfer of Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$102,667 $102,667 $205,334

$102,667 $102,667 $205,334

$102,667 $102,667 $205,334

81.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$66,235,163 $66,235,163 $66,235,163

State General Funds

$66,235,163 $66,235,163 $66,235,163

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$265,752,085 $265,752,085 $265,752,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$239,974,184 $239,974,184 $239,974,184

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,856,668 $23,856,668 $23,856,668

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

State Funds Transfers

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101 $18,348,101 $18,348,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$352,833,868 $352,833,868 $352,833,868

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1207

Georgia Board of Dentistry
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

82.1 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia Board of Dentistry transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the

Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

82.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental

hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when

warranted.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental

hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when

warranted.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental

hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when

warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

82.100-Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

State General Funds

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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83.1 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the

Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

83.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies,

regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies,

regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies,

regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

83.100-Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

State General Funds

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

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84.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

State General Funds

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,446,551 $16,446,551 $16,446,551

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,030,301 $16,030,301 $16,030,301

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,188,785 $23,188,785 $23,188,785

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

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

85.100-Healthcare Facility Regulation

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,959,146

State General Funds

$6,959,146

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,296,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,439,405

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,857,495

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

Appropriation (HB 743)

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $15,356,046

$100,000 $15,356,046

$100,000 $15,356,046

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

86.1 Increase funds for the state match for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share

Hospital (DSH) program. (H:Provide state ($14,445,532) and other funds ($1,426,508) for all private deemed and non-

deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program)(S:Increase state ($14,445,532) and other

($1,426,439) funds to provide state matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the

Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$14,445,532 $27,954,034
$42,399,566

$14,445,532 $30,714,517
$1,426,508 $46,586,557

$14,445,532 $30,591,645
$1,426,439 $46,463,616

86.2 Utilize prior year reserves for the state match for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate

Share Hospital (DSH) program.

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$2,966,560 $1,533,000 $4,499,560

$2,966,560 $1,533,000 $4,499,560

$2,954,838 $1,533,069 $4,487,907

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86.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,445,532 $14,445,532 $14,445,532

State General Funds

$14,445,532 $14,445,532 $14,445,532

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$287,996,563 $290,757,046 $290,622,452

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$287,996,563 $290,757,046 $290,622,452

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$143,119,524 $144,546,032 $144,546,032

Reserved Fund Balances

$1,533,000

$1,533,000

$1,533,069

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$1,533,000

$1,533,000

$1,533,069

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

$1,426,508

$1,426,439

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,426,508

$1,426,439

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,561,619 $449,748,610 $449,614,016

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988

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Hospital Authorities TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

$62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

$62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

87.1 Reduce funds for projected growth.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($20,892,257) ($40,267,747) ($61,160,004)

($20,892,257) ($40,267,747) ($61,160,004)

87.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from monitoring inconsistencies in billing for physician injectable drugs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($342,000) ($659,171) ($1,001,171)

($342,000) ($659,171) ($1,001,171)

87.3 Increase funds to reflect the cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$500,000 $963,700 $1,463,700

$500,000 $963,700 $1,463,700

87.4 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$2,650,686 $1,375,265 $4,025,951

$2,650,686 $1,375,265 $4,025,951

($20,892,257) ($40,267,747) ($61,160,004)
($342,000) ($659,171) ($1,001,171)
$500,000 $963,700 $1,463,700
$2,650,686 $1,375,265 $4,025,951

87.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,568,870,990 $1,568,870,990 $1,568,870,990

State General Funds

$1,373,561,023 $1,373,561,023 $1,373,561,023

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

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Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
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

$27,553,566 $3,112,166,536
$2,787,214 $3,109,379,322
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,010,669,146

$27,553,566 $3,112,166,536
$2,787,214 $3,109,379,322
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,010,669,146

$27,553,566 $3,112,166,536
$2,787,214 $3,109,379,322
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,010,669,146

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 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

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

88.1 Reduce funds for projected growth.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($13,963,246) ($26,912,767) ($40,876,013)

($18,063,245) ($56,892,186) ($74,955,431)

($18,063,245) ($34,815,108) ($52,878,353)

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88.2 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling in Medicaid due to the "woodwork

effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

88.3 Increase funds for the state insurance premium tax to Care Management Organizations (CMOs) associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) primary care physician rate increase.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,100,000 $4,047,541 $6,147,541

$2,100,000 $4,047,541 $6,147,541

$2,100,000 $4,047,541 $6,147,541

88.4 Increase funds for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement for 12-month Medicaid eligibility

reviews.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

88.5 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community

Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization

(CMO).

State General Funds

$8,273,070

$8,273,070

$8,273,070

88.6 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption

Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$173,333

$173,333

$173,333

88.7 Increase funds for remaining fee-for-service (FFS) claims for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members being

transitioned to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,500,000 $6,745,902 $10,245,902

$3,500,000 $6,745,902 $10,245,902

$3,500,000 $6,745,902 $10,245,902

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88.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

($449,472) $449,472
$0

($449,472) $449,472
$0

($449,472) $449,472
$0

88.9 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$21,650,846 $11,233,185 $32,884,031

$21,650,846 $11,233,185 $32,884,031

$21,650,846 $11,233,185 $32,884,031

88.10 Increase funds for the extension of the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid

eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies through June 30, 2014.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$4,100,000 $29,979,419 $34,079,419

$4,100,000 $29,979,419 $34,079,419

88.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,155,628,855 $1,155,628,856 $1,155,628,856

State General Funds

$763,928,124 $763,928,125 $763,928,125

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$166,642,729 $166,642,729 $166,642,729

Hospital Provider Fee

$225,058,002 $225,058,002 $225,058,002

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,275,368,422 $2,275,368,422 $2,297,445,500

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,275,368,422 $2,275,368,422 $2,297,445,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Intergovernmental Transfers

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

Hospital Authorities

$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

State Funds Transfers

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

Optional Medicaid Services Payments

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,456,742,440 $3,456,742,441 $3,478,819,519

PeachCare

Continuation Budget

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

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

89.1 Increase funds for projected growth.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$14,705,504 $46,798,067 $61,503,571

$14,705,504 $46,798,067 $61,503,571

$14,705,504 $46,798,067 $61,503,571

89.2 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling in PeachCare due to the

"woodwork effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$4,600,000 $14,638,812 $19,238,812

$4,600,000 $14,638,812 $19,238,812

$4,600,000 $14,638,812 $19,238,812

89.3 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$279,417 $87,802
$367,219

$279,417 $87,802
$367,219

$279,417 $87,802
$367,219

89.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,711,184 $101,711,184 $101,711,184

State General Funds

$99,952,059 $99,952,059 $99,952,059

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,759,125

$1,759,125

$1,759,125

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$322,029,978 $322,029,978 $322,029,978

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$322,029,978 $322,029,978 $322,029,978

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $423,892,945

$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $423,892,945

$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $423,892,945

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

90.1 Increase funds for projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-enrollment of new employees as

required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$23,353,000 $23,353,000 $23,353,000

90.2 Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$2,892,945

$2,892,945

$2,892,945

90.3 Increase funds for the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

(PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$167,592

$167,592

$167,592

90.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the re-procurement of vendor services.

Health Insurance Payments

($13,275,000) ($13,275,000) ($13,275,000)

90.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.

Health Insurance Payments

($3,260,000) ($3,260,000) ($3,260,000)

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90.6 Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since the previous projection.

Health Insurance Payments

($291,283,824) ($291,283,824) ($293,558,748)

90.7 Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

Health Insurance Payments

$158,410,410 $158,410,410 $102,685,334

90.8 Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit, and emergency room co-pays. Health Insurance Payments

$58,000,000

90.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334

$3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334

$3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334

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

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

91.1 Increase funds for Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) maintenance fees for the Georgia Physician Careers website in the

Board Administration program by transferring savings from the Graduate Medical Education program.

State General Funds

$6,366

$6,366

$6,366

91.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

Appropriation (HB 743)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,643 $684,643 $684,643

$684,643 $684,643 $684,643

$684,643 $684,643 $684,643

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

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

92.1 Reduce funds for unallocated new program development funds in the Graduate Medical Education program and transfer

savings to the Board Administration program for Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) maintenance fees for the Georgia

Physician Careers website.

State General Funds

($6,366)

($6,366)

($6,366)

92.2 Reduce funds for unallocated new program development funds in the Graduate Medical Education program and transfer

savings to the Physicians for Rural Areas program for one additional loan payment award.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

92.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

State General Funds

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Continuation Budget

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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

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

93.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

State General Funds

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

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

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

94.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

State General Funds

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

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

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

95.1 Increase funds for one loan repayment award in the Physicians for Rural Areas program by transferring savings from the

Graduate Medical Education program.

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

95.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$890,000

$890,000

$890,000

State General Funds

$890,000

$890,000

$890,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,000

$890,000

$890,000

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

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

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96.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

State General Funds

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, residency trainees,

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

97.1 Increase funds for the implementation of Pain Management Clinic licensure. State General Funds
97.2 Increase funds to implement the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act. State General Funds

$129,741

$129,741

$129,741 $10,000

97.100-Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, residency trainees,

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,122,909 $2,122,909
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,222,909

$2,122,909 $2,122,909
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,222,909

$2,132,909 $2,132,909
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,232,909

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

98.1 Increase funds for personnel for one additional inspector position. State General Funds

$50,000

$0

98.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,750,681

$1,800,681

$1,750,681

State General Funds

$1,750,681

$1,800,681

$1,750,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,750,681

$1,800,681

$1,750,681

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents

Section Total - Continuation

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$13,581,649 $13,581,649

$655,104

$655,104

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115

$655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115

$655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

Section Total - Final
$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115

$1,130,915,582 $1,130,915,582
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,144,967,786

$1,131,260,360 $1,131,260,360
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,312,564

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

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

99.1 Increase funds for the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program by recognizing savings in subsidy

payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$28,631

$23,176

$23,176

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99.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,249,869

$6,244,414

$6,244,414

State General Funds

$6,249,869

$6,244,414

$6,244,414

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,046

$7,046

$7,046

Sales and Services

$7,046

$7,046

$7,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,046

$7,046

$7,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,256,915

$6,251,460

$6,251,460

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

100.1 Reduce funds for subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program and transfer savings to the Bainbridge Probation

Substance Abuse Treatment Center program, the Detention Centers program, the Food and Farm Operations program, the

Health program, the Offender Management program, the Transitional Centers program, the State Prisons program, and the

Probation Supervision programs for increased information technology and insurance costs. (H:Transfer funds ($4,075,671) to

the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and Farm Operations, Health,

Offender Management, Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and Transition Centers programs from the County Jail Subsidy

program and reduce funds ($924,329) to meet projected expenditures)(S:Transfer funds to the Bainbridge Probation

Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and Farm Operations, Health, Offender Management, Probation

Supervision, State Prisons, and Transitional Centers programs from the County Jail Subsidy program and reduce funds to

meet projected expenditures)

State General Funds

($5,000,000) ($5,000,000) ($7,000,000)

100.2 Reflect an increase in reimbursements to counties to $43.00 per day effective April 1, 2014. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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100.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

$2,596,724

State General Funds

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

$2,596,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

$2,596,724

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

101.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$36,171,292 $36,171,292 $36,171,292

State General Funds

$36,171,292 $36,171,292 $36,171,292

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,241,847 $36,241,847 $36,241,847

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

$28,908,861 $28,908,861

$28,908,861 $28,908,861

$28,908,861 $28,908,861

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

102.1 Increase funds for the Detention Centers program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy

program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$186,058

$148,643

$148,643

102.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$29,094,919 $29,057,504 $29,057,504

State General Funds

$29,094,919 $29,057,504 $29,057,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,544,919 $29,507,504 $29,507,504

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

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103.1 Increase funds for the Food and Farms Operations program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail

Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$12,370

$10,538

$10,538

103.100-Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$27,522,983 $27,521,151 $27,521,151

State General Funds

$27,522,983 $27,521,151 $27,521,151

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,822,983 $27,821,151 $27,821,151

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

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

104.1 Increase funds for the Health program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for

increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$58,100

$43,984

$43,984

104.2 Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B pharmaceutical pricing. State General Funds

$2,000,000

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1229

104.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$200,263,983 $200,249,867 $202,249,867

State General Funds

$200,263,983 $200,249,867 $202,249,867

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,653,983 $200,639,867 $202,639,867

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

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

105.1 Increase funds for the Offender Management program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy

program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$44,001

$39,096

$39,096

105.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$42,432,821 $42,427,916 $42,427,916

State General Funds

$42,432,821 $42,427,916 $42,427,916

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $42,462,821

$30,000 $30,000 $42,457,916

$30,000 $30,000 $42,457,916

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

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

106.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

State General Funds

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

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, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

107.1 Increase funds for the Probation Supervision program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy

program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$1,446,438

$1,283,179

$1,283,179

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1231

107.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,796,755 $100,633,496 $100,633,496

State General Funds

$100,796,755 $100,633,496 $100,633,496

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,806,755 $100,643,496 $100,643,496

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; 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 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

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

108.1 Increase funds for the State Prisons program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program

for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$3,057,493

$2,393,710

$2,738,488

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108.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 743)

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; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$521,359,763 $520,695,980 $521,040,758

State General Funds

$521,359,763 $520,695,980 $521,040,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,694,603 $12,694,603 $12,694,603

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$12,039,499 $12,039,499 $12,039,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,039,499 $12,039,499 $12,039,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$534,154,366 $533,490,583 $533,835,361

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

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

109.1 Increase funds for the Transitional Centers program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy

program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$166,909

$133,345

$133,345

109.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 19: Defense, Department of
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
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

$28,442,778 $28,442,778 $28,442,778

$28,409,214 $28,409,214 $28,409,214

$28,409,214 $28,409,214 $28,409,214

Section Total - Continuation

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$91,289,190 $91,289,190

Section Total - Final
$9,912,630 $9,912,630 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $92,060,503

$9,732,567 $9,732,567 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,880,440

$9,141,317 $9,141,317 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,289,190
$9,912,630 $9,912,630 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $92,060,503

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

110.1 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

$0

$0

110.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,264,923

$1,084,860

$1,084,860

State General Funds

$1,264,923

$1,084,860

$1,084,860

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$672,334

$672,334

$672,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$672,334

$672,334

$672,334

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,937,257

$1,757,194

$1,757,194

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 Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

$171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

$171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

111.1 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

111.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,756,995

$4,756,995

$4,937,058

State General Funds

$4,756,995

$4,756,995

$4,937,058

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$63,865,953 $63,865,953 $63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$63,865,953 $63,865,953 $63,865,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

Royalties and Rents

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Sales and Services

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$76,264,534 $76,264,534 $76,444,597

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

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,968,000 $13,267,462

$9,968,000 $13,267,462

$9,968,000 $13,267,462

112.1 Increase funds for the Youth Challenge Academy to meet new federal funding match requirements.

State General Funds

$591,250

$591,250

$591,250

112.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

State General Funds

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,858,712 $13,858,712 $13,858,712

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$63,506,928 $63,506,928

$60,662,807 $60,662,807
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,506,928

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$61,367,707 $61,367,707
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $64,211,828

$61,367,707 $61,367,707
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $64,211,828

$61,367,707 $61,367,707
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $64,211,828

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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

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

113.100-Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

State General Funds

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

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

$9,715,309

$9,715,309

$9,715,309

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

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

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114.1 Increase funds to replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.

State General Funds

$704,900

$704,900

$704,900

114.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$51,296,423 $51,296,423 $51,296,423

State General Funds

$51,296,423 $51,296,423 $51,296,423

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

$53,124,258 $53,124,258 $53,124,258

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

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

115.100-Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$856,832

$856,832

$856,832

State General Funds

$856,832

$856,832

$856,832

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$515,429

$515,429

$515,429

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

Section Total - Continuation

$367,625,482 $367,625,482

$55,451,852 $55,451,852

$312,173,630 $312,173,630

$322,714,089 $322,714,089

$123,308,738 $123,308,738

$96,773,342 $96,773,342

$102,632,009 $102,632,009

$120,000

$120,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$690,479,571 $690,479,571

$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $690,479,571

Section Total - Final
$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000

$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000

$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$690,479,571

$100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$690,479,571

$100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$690,479,571

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 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

116.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $55,451,852

State General Funds

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $55,451,852

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,405,351 $175,405,351 $175,405,351

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$78,632,009 $78,632,009 $78,632,009

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

$230,872,203 $230,872,203 $230,872,203

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 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

117.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

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118.100 -Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$312,173,630 $312,173,630 $312,173,630

Lottery Proceeds

$312,173,630 $312,173,630 $312,173,630

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,336,030 $312,336,030 $312,336,030

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $25,271,338

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $25,271,338

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $25,271,338

119.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

Section Total - Continuation

$36,439,221 $36,439,221

$33,247,304 $33,247,304

$3,191,917

$3,191,917

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$37,098,621 $37,098,621

Section Total - Final
$36,349,550 $33,247,304
$3,102,246 $659,400 $659,400
$37,008,950

$36,349,550 $33,247,304
$3,102,246 $659,400 $659,400
$37,008,950

$36,439,221 $33,247,304
$3,191,917 $659,400 $659,400
$37,098,621
$36,374,550 $33,272,304
$3,102,246 $659,400 $659,400
$37,033,950

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

120.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

State General Funds

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

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

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

121.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$905,693

$905,693

$905,693

State General Funds

$905,693

$905,693

$905,693

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$905,693

$905,693

$905,693

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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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 Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

122.100-Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$586,466

$586,466

$586,466

State General Funds

$586,466

$586,466

$586,466

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,245,866

$1,245,866

$1,245,866

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

123.100-Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

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managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

State General Funds

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

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 Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,533,628 $7,341,711 $3,191,917
$10,533,628

$10,533,628 $7,341,711 $3,191,917
$10,533,628

$10,533,628 $7,341,711 $3,191,917
$10,533,628

125.1 Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS obligations.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($89,671)

($89,671)

($89,671)

125.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$10,443,957 $10,443,957 $10,443,957

State General Funds

$7,341,711

$7,341,711

$7,341,711

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$3,102,246

$3,102,246

$3,102,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,443,957 $10,443,957 $10,443,957

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

126.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$912,002

$912,002

$912,002

State General Funds

$912,002

$912,002

$912,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$912,002

$912,002

$912,002

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

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

127.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Commission. State General Funds

$25,000

127.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

$9,329,026

State General Funds

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

$9,329,026

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

$9,329,026

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Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

Section Total - Continuation

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$5,395,610

$5,395,610

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$9,102,713,725 $9,102,713,725

Section Total - Final

$7,544,861,745 $7,545,784,627

$7,361,903,159 $7,362,826,041

$182,958,586 $182,958,586

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$5,395,610

$5,395,610

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$9,238,282,376 $9,239,205,258

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,102,713,725
$7,545,784,627 $7,362,826,041
$182,958,586 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,239,205,258

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

128.1 Increase funds for the Extended Day/Year Program. State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

128.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,005,227

$8,163,546

$8,163,546

State General Funds

$8,005,227

$8,163,546

$8,163,546

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,298,566

$8,456,885

$8,456,885

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

129.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

State General Funds

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,212

$36,212

$36,212

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,212 $7,142,848

$36,212 $7,142,848

$36,212 $7,142,848

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

130.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

State General Funds

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $24,187,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,006,261 $28,006,261 $28,006,261

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

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

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131.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

State General Funds

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,101,290

$5,101,290

$5,101,290

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

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

132.100-Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

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133.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

State General Funds

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,032,007

$6,032,007

$6,032,007

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
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

134.100-Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

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

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,040,000 $68,143,747

$8,040,000 $68,143,747

$8,040,000 $68,143,747

135.1 Increase funds for training and experience not funded in HB106 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$1,091,664

$1,091,664

$1,091,664

135.100-Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$61,195,411 $61,195,411 $61,195,411

State General Funds

$61,195,411 $61,195,411 $61,195,411

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,235,411 $69,235,411 $69,235,411

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

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

136.1 Transfer funds from the Information Technology Services program to the Georgia Virtual School program for the development

of 20 courses.

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

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136.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

State General Funds

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,175,052

$6,175,052

$6,175,052

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

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

137.1 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office

of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program.

State General Funds

($383,951)

($383,951)

($383,951)

137.100 -Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$577,983

$577,983

$577,983

State General Funds

$577,983

$577,983

$577,983

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$577,983

$577,983

$577,983

Information Technology Services The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

Continuation Budget

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

138.1 Reduce funds for personnel and infrastructure upgrades and transfer savings from the Information Technology Services

program to the Georgia Virtual School program for the development of 20 courses.

State General Funds

($700,000)

($700,000)

($700,000)

138.100 -Information Technology Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,327,384

State General Funds

$15,327,384

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,305,535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,632,919

Appropriation (HB 743)

$15,327,384 $15,327,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $16,632,919

$15,327,384 $15,327,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $16,632,919

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

139.1 Increase funds for enrollment and programmatic changes for Devereux Ackerman Academy and Murphy-Harpst Academy.

State General Funds

$294,415

$294,415

139.100-Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$7,048,444 $7,048,444 $7,048,444

$7,048,444 $7,048,444 $7,048,444

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

140.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $22,847,313

State General Funds

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $22,847,313

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,790,841 $602,790,841 $602,790,841

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

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

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141.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

State General Funds

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

142.1 Increase funds for Ware County Schools to reflect a corrected millage rate. State General Funds

$890,421

$890,421

142.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$474,433,734 $475,324,155 $475,324,155

State General Funds

$474,433,734 $475,324,155 $475,324,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,433,734 $475,324,155 $475,324,155

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

($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)

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143.1 Increase funds for virtual state charter schools to reflect a new calculation for Local Five Mill Share.

State General Funds

$1,570,220

$1,570,220

$1,570,220

143.2 Increase funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a corrected tax digest. (S:Increase funds for Troup County Schools to

reflect a corrected tax digest pursuant to the establishment of the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding Joint

Study Committee)

State General Funds

$1,726,529

$1,726,529

143.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

($1,701,222,824) ($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

State General Funds

($1,701,222,824) ($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,701,222,824) ($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806

144.1 Increase funds for the midterm adjustment for enrollment growth. State General Funds

$130,528,388 $129,537,462 $129,537,462

144.2 Increase funds for the midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship. (H and S:Adjust funds for a midterm adjustment

for the Special Needs Scholarship)

State General Funds

$1,322,620

($999,036)

($999,036)

144.3 Increase funds for Move on When Ready to meet projected need. State General Funds

$146,229

$146,229

$146,229

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144.4 Increase funds for the midterm adjustment for enrollment growth in charter systems.

State General Funds

$1,293,481

$1,293,586

$1,293,586

144.5 Replace funds.
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($182,958,586) ($182,958,586) ($182,958,586)

$182,958,586 $182,958,586 $182,958,586

$0

$0

$0

144.6 Increase funds for Tift County Schools ($83,027) and Provost Academy ($924,329) to reflect a corrected FTE count.

State General Funds

$1,007,356

$1,007,356

144.100-Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,526,943,524 $8,524,638,403 $8,524,638,403

State General Funds

$8,343,984,938 $8,341,679,817 $8,341,679,817

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$182,958,586 $182,958,586 $182,958,586

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,526,943,524 $8,524,638,403 $8,524,638,403

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

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

145.100-Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

146.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

State General Funds

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,633,263 $10,633,263 $10,633,263

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

147.100-State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

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

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

148.100-State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,721,078 $22,721,078 $22,721,078

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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 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

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

149.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$24,979,573 $24,979,573 $24,979,573

State General Funds

$24,979,573 $24,979,573 $24,979,573

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$957,589

$957,589

$957,589

Intergovernmental Transfers

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

Sales and Services

$3,844

$3,844

$3,844

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,844

$3,844

$3,844

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,937,162 $25,937,162 $25,937,162

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202 $34,078,013

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202 $34,078,013

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202 $34,078,013

150.1 Increase funds for the Extended Day/Year program. State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

150.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$15,326,811 $15,485,130 $15,485,130

State General Funds

$15,326,811 $15,485,130 $15,485,130

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,078,013 $34,236,332 $34,236,332

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

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

151.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $15,454,204

State General Funds

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $15,454,204

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

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

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

152.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 $2,430.57. 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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$51,656,222 $51,656,222

$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

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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 Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

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 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

153.100-Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

154.100-Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

State General Funds

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

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

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

155.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

State General Funds

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

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

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

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Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

156.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 18.46% for New Plan employees and 13.71% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 15.18% 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 $692.00 per member for State Fiscal Year 2014.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$6,974,195

$6,974,195

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$71,500 $43,484,983
Section Total - Final
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

$71,500 $43,484,983
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

$71,500 $43,484,983
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

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

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

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157.100 -Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,340,579

$3,340,579

$3,340,579

State General Funds

$3,340,579

$3,340,579

$3,340,579

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,800

$48,800

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,800

$48,800

$48,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$76,288

$76,288

$76,288

Sales and Services

$76,288

$76,288

$76,288

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$76,288

$76,288

$76,288

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,465,667

$3,465,667

$3,465,667

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers 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

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

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158.100 -Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

State General Funds

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,089,732

$1,089,732

$1,089,732

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$902,732

$902,732

$902,732

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$902,732

$902,732

$902,732

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

$6,908,051

$6,908,051

$6,908,051

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,741,312 $33,000 $33,000
$4,708,312 $4,708,312
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$4,741,312 $33,000 $33,000
$4,708,312 $4,708,312
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$4,741,312 $33,000 $33,000
$4,708,312 $4,708,312
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

159.100-Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$24,901,192 $24,901,192 $24,901,192

State General Funds

$24,901,192 $24,901,192 $24,901,192

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

Royalties and Rents

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Sales and Services

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

State Funds Transfers

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,904,185 $31,904,185 $31,904,185

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

160.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 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

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

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Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$111,982,654 $111,982,654

$107,967,834 $107,967,834

$200,470

$200,470

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$2,175,784

$2,175,784

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$747,064

$747,064

$747,064

$747,064

$661,031

$661,031

$661,031

$661,031

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$147,325

$165,290,245 $165,290,245

$50,984,482 $50,984,482 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $2,175,784
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances

Section Total - Final
$51,274,174 $51,274,174 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $1,613,442
$500,000

$51,274,174 $51,274,174 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $1,613,442
$500,000

$51,274,174 $51,274,174 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $1,613,442
$500,000

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Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $184,722 $184,722 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,017,595

$500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $184,722 $184,722 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,017,595

$500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $184,722 $184,722 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,017,595

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

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

161.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

State General Funds

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

162.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

State General Funds

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

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

$6,039,333

$6,039,333

$6,039,333

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

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

163.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

State General Funds

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

164.1 Increase funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

$77,903

$77,903

$77,903

164.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$900,645

$900,645

$900,645

State General Funds

$900,645

$900,645

$900,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$990,203

$990,203

$990,203

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 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

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165.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

State General Funds

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,416,066

$8,416,066

$8,416,066

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

$4,401,246

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$200,470

$200,470

$200,470

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,560,295 $11,560,295 $11,560,295

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

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

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166.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

State General Funds

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

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

$32,600,251 $32,600,251 $32,600,251

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

167.100-Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$653,584

$653,584

$653,584

State General Funds

$653,584

$653,584

$653,584

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,584

$653,584

$653,584

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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

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

168.100-Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

State General Funds

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

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

$6,535,193

$6,535,193

$6,535,193

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

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064

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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

$747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

169.1 Reduce funds for the 1-800 Call Center due to transfer of the Call Center to the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($114,421) ($562,342) ($676,763)

($114,421) ($562,342) ($676,763)

($114,421) ($562,342) ($676,763)

169.2 Eliminate funds for call-center outreach services effective April 1, 2013. (H and S:Reflect effective date of April 1, 2014)

State General Funds

($57,741)

($57,741)

($57,741)

169.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

State General Funds

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$852,411

$852,411

$852,411

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$184,722

$184,722

$184,722

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$184,722

$184,722

$184,722

Sales and Services

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,786,075

$5,786,075

$5,786,075

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

170.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

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

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

171.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$565,991

$565,991

$565,991

State General Funds

$565,991

$565,991

$565,991

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,991

$565,991

$565,991

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

172.1 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office

of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program.

State General Funds

$383,951

$383,951

$383,951

172.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

State General Funds

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

Section Total - Continuation

$491,774,790 $491,774,790

$485,582,984 $485,582,984

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$1,006,816,803 $1,006,816,803

$403,993,945 $403,993,945

$613,493

$613,493

$10,886,507 $10,886,507

$18,302,803 $18,302,803

$72,633,885 $72,633,885

$491,774,790 $485,582,984
$6,191,806 $1,006,816,803
$403,993,945 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885

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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 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 Intergovernmental Transfers
Intergovernmental Transfers 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

$55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

$55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

$55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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

Section Total - Final
$502,635,803 $496,443,997
$6,191,806 $1,009,301,139
$406,424,114 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281

$502,635,803 $496,443,997
$6,191,806 $1,009,301,139
$406,424,114 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281

$502,219,513 $496,027,707
$6,191,806 $1,009,301,139
$406,424,114 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant 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
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers 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

$321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,581,120,034

$321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,581,120,034

$321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,580,703,744

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 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

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

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173.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $34,230,598

State General Funds

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $34,230,598

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,173,422 $55,173,422 $55,173,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,773,422 $38,773,422 $38,773,422

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$16,400,000 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$16,400,000 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$46,500

$46,500

$46,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$46,500

$46,500

$46,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$46,500

$46,500

$46,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,450,520 $89,450,520 $89,450,520

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 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

174.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

175.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

State General Funds

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,161,817

$2,161,817

$2,161,817

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 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

176.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

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 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

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

177.1 Increase funds to prevent the loss of 88 child support agents.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,251,906 $2,430,169 $3,682,075

$1,251,906 $2,430,169 $3,682,075

$1,251,906 $2,430,169 $3,682,075

177.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$25,636,310 $25,636,310 $25,636,310

State General Funds

$25,636,310 $25,636,310 $25,636,310

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$72,365,647 $72,365,647 $72,365,647

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,245,647 $72,245,647 $72,245,647

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

$2,841,500

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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

$2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,239,217

$2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,239,217

$2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,239,217

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 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
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

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

178.1 Increase funds to replace the loss of funds for targeted case management due to the transition of foster care children to managed care.

State General Funds

$2,925,733

$2,925,733

$2,925,733

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178.2 Increase funds for personnel for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC).

State General Funds

$455,936

$455,936

$455,936

178.3 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 178.101. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

178.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$97,354,435 $97,354,435 $97,354,435

State General Funds

$97,354,435 $97,354,435 $97,354,435

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,886,357 $145,886,357 $145,886,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,538,029 $26,538,029 $26,538,029

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$200,835

$200,835

$200,835

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$26,632,970 $26,632,970 $26,632,970

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$279,728

$279,728

$279,728

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,634,795

$7,634,795

$7,634,795

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$84,600,000 $84,600,000 $84,600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$84,600,000 $84,600,000 $84,600,000

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

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

State Funds Transfers

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

Agency to Agency Contracts

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,853,282 $251,853,282 $251,853,282

178.101 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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

180.100-Community Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 Sales and Services

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,288,067 $93,716,717

$15,288,067 $93,716,717

$15,288,067 $93,716,717

181.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $31,679,621

State General Funds

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $31,679,621

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,749,029 $46,749,029 $46,749,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,505,102 $21,505,102 $21,505,102

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$412,658

$412,658

$412,658

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$102,444

$102,444

$102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,792,348

$5,792,348

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$220,468

$220,468

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,772,224

$4,772,224

$4,772,224

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,539,375

$2,539,375

$2,539,375

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$11,195,249 $11,195,249 $11,195,249

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$11,195,249 $11,195,249 $11,195,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

Sales and Services

$15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,716,717 $93,716,717 $93,716,717

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

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$2,279,539 $17,791,582

182.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,218,149 $14,218,149 $14,218,149

State General Funds

$14,218,149 $14,218,149 $14,218,149

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,791,582 $17,791,582 $17,791,582

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

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

183.100-Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$71,477,874 $71,477,874 $71,477,874

State General Funds

$65,286,068 $65,286,068 $65,286,068

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

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1293

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

184.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

State General Funds

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

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

$8,720,517

$8,720,517

$8,720,517

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

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185.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

186.100-Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1295

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

$40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

$40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

187.1 Increase funds for the development of a dedicated Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to transition foster care

children to managed health care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$54,167 $54,167 $108,334

$54,167 $54,167 $108,334

$54,167 $54,167 $108,334

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses. State General Funds

$638,981

$638,981

$638,981

187.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$104,979,113 $104,979,113 $104,979,113

State General Funds

$104,979,113 $104,979,113 $104,979,113

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,368,134 $126,368,134 $126,368,134

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,705,452 $61,705,452 $61,705,452

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$365,613

$365,613

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$40,886,179 $40,886,179 $40,886,179

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

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $241,569,002 $241,569,002 $241,569,002

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 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

188.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1297

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

189.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $72,347,849

State General Funds

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $72,347,849

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,638,575 $126,638,575 $126,638,575

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$196,942

$196,942

$196,942

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$36,707,274 $36,707,274 $36,707,274

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,734,359 $89,734,359 $89,734,359

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$89,734,359 $89,734,359 $89,734,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$198,986,424 $198,986,424 $198,986,424

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 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

190.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,303,613 $9,303,613

$9,303,613 $9,303,613

$9,303,613 $9,303,613

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 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

191.100-Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$49,382,361 $49,382,361 $49,382,361

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$39,830,761 $39,830,761 $39,830,761

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$39,830,761 $39,830,761 $39,830,761

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,482,361 $49,482,361 $49,482,361

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

$0 $0 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1299

Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

192.100-Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

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

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

193.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

State General Funds

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

194.100-Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,677,967

$9,677,967

$9,677,967

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

195.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$270,955

$270,955

$270,955

State General Funds

$270,955

$270,955

$270,955

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,786,962

$2,786,962

$2,786,962

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$696,740

$696,740

$696,740

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1301

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,090,222 $3,057,917

$2,090,222 $3,057,917

$2,090,222 $3,057,917

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental 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

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

196.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

State General Funds

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,469,763

$7,469,763

$7,469,763

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

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197.98 Change the name of the Disability Adjudication Section program to Disability Adjudication Services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible

Georgia citizens can obtain support.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible

Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that

eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1303

198.1 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

$118,000

198.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$118,000

$118,000

$118,000

State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

$118,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,042,616 $10,042,616 $10,042,616

Reserved Fund Balances

$465,286

$465,286

$465,286

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$465,286

$465,286

$465,286

Sales and Services

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,160,616 $10,160,616 $10,160,616

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

199.1 Increase funds for projected expenditures. State General Funds

$5,416,290

$5,416,290

$5,000,000

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199.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,525,221 $10,525,221 $10,108,931

State General Funds

$10,525,221 $10,525,221 $10,108,931

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,698,317 $14,698,317 $14,698,317

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,698,317 $14,698,317 $14,698,317

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404

Sales and Services

$19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,907,942 $44,907,942 $44,491,652

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

200.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,465,977

State General Funds

$13,465,977

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,664,309

Appropriation (HB 743)

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1305

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$53,664,309 $2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$69,180,286

$53,664,309 $2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$69,180,286

$53,664,309 $2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$69,180,286

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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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

Section Total - Continuation

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$15,426

$15,426

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426

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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

$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

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

Section Total - Final
$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

201.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1307

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

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

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

202.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

State General Funds

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

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

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

203.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,906,358

$6,906,358

$6,906,358

State General Funds

$6,906,358

$6,906,358

$6,906,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

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

$8,126,697

$8,126,697

$8,126,697

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

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

204.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1309

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

205.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

State General Funds

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,148,535

$6,148,535

$6,148,535

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

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

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206.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

State General Funds

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
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

Section Total - Continuation
$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

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

Section Total - Final
$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

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

$7,554,792 $7,554,792

$7,554,792 $7,554,792

$7,554,792 $7,554,792

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1311

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

207.100-Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

State General Funds

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,567,392

$7,567,392

$7,567,392

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

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

208.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

State General Funds

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

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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

$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

209.100-Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$28,959,586 $28,959,586 $28,959,586

State General Funds

$28,959,586 $28,959,586 $28,959,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,131

$66,131

$66,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$66,131

$66,131

$66,131

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

Sales and Services

$157,865

$157,865

$157,865

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1313

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$157,865 $29,183,582

$157,865 $29,183,582

$157,865 $29,183,582

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

210.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,048,935 $31,048,935 $31,048,935

State General Funds

$31,048,935 $31,048,935 $31,048,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,277,199 $32,277,199 $32,277,199

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

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

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

211.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $17,135,387

State General Funds

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $17,135,387

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

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,300,287 $59,300,287 $59,300,287

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$301,248,640 $301,248,640
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1315

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$81,085 $5,344,979 $5,344,979 $1,531,226
$351,158 $3,462,595 $308,199,659

$81,085 $5,344,979 $5,344,979 $1,531,226
$351,158 $3,462,595 $308,199,659

$81,085 $5,344,979 $5,344,979 $1,531,226
$351,158 $3,462,595 $308,199,659

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 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$300,619,243 $300,619,243
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,258,404 $5,258,404 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,376,020 $307,483,687

$300,755,293 $300,755,293
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,258,404 $5,258,404 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,376,020 $307,619,737

$300,755,293 $300,755,293
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,258,404 $5,258,404 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,376,020 $307,619,737

Community Services

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

212.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption

Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($173,333)

($173,333)

($173,333)

212.2 Increase funds to reflect a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers effective April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$136,050

$136,050

212.100-Community Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,043,054 $82,179,104 $82,179,104

State General Funds

$82,043,054 $82,179,104 $82,179,104

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,767,692 $83,903,742 $83,903,742

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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 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

213.1 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align the budget

and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($2,546,136) ($2,546,136) ($2,546,136)

213.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align the budget

and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,719,838) ($1,719,838) ($1,719,838)

213.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$22,885,023 $22,885,023 $22,885,023

State General Funds

$22,885,023 $22,885,023 $22,885,023

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$350,175

$350,175

$350,175

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$350,175

$350,175

$350,175

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

Sales and Services

$15,299

$15,299

$15,299

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $23,408,243

$15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $23,408,243

$15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $23,408,243

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 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

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

214.1 Reduce funds for operations and personnel for 77 positions for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus to reflect an

opening date of January 1, 2015.

State General Funds

($1,918,974) ($1,918,974) ($1,918,974)

214.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align the budget

and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

214.3 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDC) program to the Secure Commitment (YDC) program to align the budget and

expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$751,383

$751,383

$751,383

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214.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$85,276,005 $85,276,005 $85,276,005

State General Funds

$85,276,005 $85,276,005 $85,276,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

Sales and Services

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,967,561 $87,967,561 $87,967,561

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 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

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

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215.1 Increase funds for operations and personnel for 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC

opening January, 1 2014.

State General Funds

$965,581

$965,581

$965,581

215.2 Increase funds to annualize operations for Rockdale RYDC. State General Funds

$2,662,257

$2,662,257

$2,662,257

215.3 Increase funds for personnel to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and

Rockdale).

State General Funds

$963,249

$963,249

$963,249

215.4 Reduce funds for the end of the contract for Paulding RYDC closing January 1, 2014.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Total Public Funds:

($3,128,177) ($86,575)
($3,214,752)

($3,128,177) ($86,575)
($3,214,752)

($3,128,177) ($86,575)
($3,214,752)

215.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align the budget

and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

215.6 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align the budget

and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($751,383)

($751,383)

($751,383)

215.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$110,415,161 $110,415,161 $110,415,161

State General Funds

$110,415,161 $110,415,161 $110,415,161

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,423

$61,423

$61,423

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,423

$61,423

$61,423

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,821,410 $1,821,410 $1,821,410 $112,340,191

$1,821,410 $1,821,410 $1,821,410 $112,340,191

$1,821,410 $1,821,410 $1,821,410 $112,340,191

Section Total - Continuation

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$138,173,227 $138,173,227

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

Section Total - Final
$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

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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

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

216.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

State General Funds

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

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

$33,039,063 $33,039,063 $33,039,063

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

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217.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

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

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

218.100-Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

State General Funds

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,388,877 $40,388,877 $40,388,877

Workforce Solutions

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

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666
$62,495,414

$54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666
$62,495,414

$54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666
$62,495,414

219.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

State General Funds

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,762,513 $54,762,513 $54,762,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$54,762,513 $54,762,513 $54,762,513

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,495,414 $62,495,414 $62,495,414

Section 32: Law, Department of
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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$59,414,366 $59,414,366

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

Section Total - Final

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

220.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$18,079,990 $18,079,990 $18,079,990

State General Funds

$18,079,990 $18,079,990 $18,079,990

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

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

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

221.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

State General Funds

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

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

$4,747,362

$4,747,362

$4,747,362

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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 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 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

Section Total - Continuation

$92,494,032 $92,494,032

$92,494,032 $92,494,032

$50,293,306 $50,293,306

$50,281,699 $50,281,699

$11,607

$11,607

$97,260,448 $97,260,448

$711,817

$711,817

$711,817

$711,817

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

$54,540

$54,540

$54,540

$54,540

$94,936,704 $94,936,704

$94,936,704 $94,936,704

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$240,077,786 $240,077,786

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$92,494,032

State General Funds

$92,494,032

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,293,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,281,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$97,260,448

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$711,817

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817

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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 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

$711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

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

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

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222.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

State General Funds

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105,094

$105,094

$105,094

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,997,322

$6,997,322

$6,997,322

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

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

223.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,445,718 $11,445,718 $11,445,718

State General Funds

$11,445,718 $11,445,718 $11,445,718

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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

$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

224.100-Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

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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

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $25,897,906

State General Funds

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $25,897,906

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,835,422 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,835,422 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

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

$111,511,843 $111,511,843 $111,511,843

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

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

225.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

State General Funds

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

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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

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

226.100-Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

State General Funds

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

$11,607

$11,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,601,602

$2,601,602

$2,601,602

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

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029

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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

$31,619,991 $544,602 $544,602
$1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$31,619,991 $544,602 $544,602
$1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$31,619,991 $544,602 $544,602
$1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

228.100-Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$13,615,630 $13,615,630 $13,615,630

State General Funds

$13,615,630 $13,615,630 $13,615,630

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

$31,619,991 $31,619,991 $31,619,991

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$544,602

$544,602

$544,602

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$544,602

$544,602

$544,602

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

Sales and Services

$29,603,971 $29,603,971 $29,603,971

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$29,603,971 $29,603,971 $29,603,971

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,939,650 $46,939,650 $46,939,650

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

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

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229.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

State General Funds

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

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 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 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

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

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230.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $32,637,208

State General Funds

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $32,637,208

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,784,397 $13,784,397 $13,784,397

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,784,397 $13,784,397 $13,784,397

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,717,783

$8,717,783

$8,717,783

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

Royalties and Rents

$17,375

$17,375

$17,375

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$17,375

$17,375

$17,375

Sales and Services

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

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

$55,169,388 $55,169,388 $55,169,388

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 20 of 20 years;

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last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 20 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

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$53,792,658 $53,792,658

$52,986,608 $52,986,608
$806,050 $806,050 $53,792,658

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$52,886,608 $52,886,608
$806,050 $806,050 $53,692,658

$52,886,608 $52,886,608
$806,050 $806,050 $53,692,658

$52,886,608 $52,886,608
$806,050 $806,050 $53,692,658

Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

231.100 -Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,011,671

State General Funds

$5,011,671

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,011,671

Appropriation (HB 743)

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

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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

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

232.1 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

232.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$11,846,790 $11,846,790 $11,846,790

State General Funds

$11,846,790 $11,846,790 $11,846,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,846,790 $11,846,790 $11,846,790

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

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

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233.100 -Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$35,567,816 $35,567,816 $35,567,816

State General Funds

$35,567,816 $35,567,816 $35,567,816

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,373,866 $36,373,866 $36,373,866

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

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

234.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$460,331

$460,331

$460,331

State General Funds

$460,331

$460,331

$460,331

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$460,331

$460,331

$460,331

Section 35: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

Section Total - Final

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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235.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

236.1 Reduce funds for payment to the State Treasury by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (Total Funds:

$845,934)(G:YES)(H: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 Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$41,558,026 $41,558,026

$41,218,026 $41,218,026
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $41,558,026

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$43,147,762 $43,147,762
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,487,762

$43,147,762 $43,147,762
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,487,762

$43,147,762 $43,147,762
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,487,762

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

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

237.1 Increase funds for personnel to eliminate furlough days. State General Funds

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

237.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,422,218

$6,422,218

$6,422,218

State General Funds

$6,422,218

$6,422,218

$6,422,218

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,762,218

$6,762,218

$6,762,218

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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

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

238.1 Increase funds for initial contracts for conflict cases. State General Funds

$1,589,736

$1,589,736

$1,589,736

238.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$36,725,544 $36,725,544 $36,725,544

State General Funds

$36,725,544 $36,725,544 $36,725,544

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,725,544 $36,725,544 $36,725,544

Section 37: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$222,915,836 $222,915,836

$207,434,474 $207,434,474

$13,492,860 $13,492,860

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$427,085,823 $427,085,823

$392,505,732 $392,505,732

$20,411,154 $20,411,154

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

$1,957,150

$1,957,150

$10,404,529 $10,404,529

$2,266,221

$2,266,221

$222,915,836 $207,434,474 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$224,162,665 $208,681,303 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $654,113,309

$224,162,665 $208,681,303 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $654,113,309

$224,162,665 $208,681,303 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $654,113,309

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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 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

239.100-Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$10,280,863 $10,280,863 $10,280,863

State General Funds

$3,648,684

$3,648,684

$3,648,684

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,632,179

$6,632,179

$6,632,179

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$25,692,357 $25,692,357 $25,692,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,638,828 $14,638,828 $14,638,828

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$149,000

$149,000

$149,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$10,404,529 $10,404,529 $10,404,529

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$335,000

$335,000

$335,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

240.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($3,171)

($3,171)

($3,171)

240.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

$6,913,249

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

241.1 Increase funds for a statewide consolidated clinical information system assessment.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

241.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,137,885 $22,137,885 $22,137,885

State General Funds

$22,006,090 $22,006,090 $22,006,090

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,654,298

$7,654,298

$7,654,298

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,375,140

$5,375,140

$5,375,140

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$471,900

$471,900

$471,900

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$445,000

$445,000

$445,000

Sales and Services

$445,000

$445,000

$445,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$445,000

$445,000

$445,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,237,183 $30,237,183 $30,237,183

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.

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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
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

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

242.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

State General Funds

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,035,447 $35,035,447 $35,035,447

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,755,447 $34,755,447 $34,755,447

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$280,000

$280,000

$280,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$976

$976

$976

Sales and Services

$976

$976

$976

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$976

$976

$976

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

State Funds Transfers

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,658,555 $37,658,555 $37,658,555

Epidemiology

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

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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 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

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

243.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,141,841

$4,141,841

$4,141,841

State General Funds

$4,026,204

$4,026,204

$4,026,204

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

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

$10,557,921 $10,557,921 $10,557,921

Immunization

Continuation Budget

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 AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

244.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

State General Funds

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,425,482 $10,425,482 $10,425,482

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,650,467 $13,650,467 $13,650,467

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$75,000 $75,000 $43,893,327

$75,000 $75,000 $43,893,327

$75,000 $75,000 $43,893,327

245.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $20,694,891

State General Funds

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $20,694,891

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,123,436 $23,123,436 $23,123,436

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,273,018 $14,273,018 $14,273,018

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$116,500

$116,500

$116,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,893,327 $43,893,327 $43,893,327

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

246.100-Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 743)

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

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

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

247.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $31,228,127

State General Funds

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $31,228,127

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,172,002 $61,172,002 $61,172,002

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,087,513 $61,087,513 $61,087,513

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$84,489

$84,489

$84,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,400,129 $92,400,129 $92,400,129

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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

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

248.100-Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

State General Funds

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$630,384

$630,384

$630,384

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

$5,292,684

$5,292,684

$5,292,684

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

249.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

State General Funds

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

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

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

250.100-Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

State General Funds

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,172,376

$4,172,376

$4,172,376

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

251.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

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

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

252.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the

best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and

participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for

system improvement.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the

best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and

participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for

system improvement.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate

the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury

and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds

for system improvement.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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252.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

State General Funds

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$39,415,015 $39,415,015

$50

$50

$50

$50

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$25,429,153 $25,429,153

$25,429,153 $25,429,153

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$150,000

$150,000

$138,000

$138,000

$138,000

$138,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$192,359,467 $192,359,467

$120,420,700 $120,420,700 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,415,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,429,153 $25,429,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $192,359,467

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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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$122,569,432 $122,569,432 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,565,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,579,153 $25,579,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $194,658,199

$122,749,432 $122,749,432 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,415,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,429,153 $25,429,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $194,688,199

$122,599,432 $122,599,432 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,565,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,579,153 $25,579,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $194,688,199

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

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

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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

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

253.1 Increase funds for operations for Life Flight helicopters. State General Funds

$115,290

$115,290

$115,290

253.99 SAC: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance

and observation.

House: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance

and observation.

Governor: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance

and observation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

253.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

State General Funds

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,296,099

$2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,296,099

$2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,296,099

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

254.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

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.

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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

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

255.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

State General Funds

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,457,687

$8,457,687

$8,457,687

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,930,706 $488,303 $488,303
$8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$3,930,706 $488,303 $488,303
$8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$3,930,706 $488,303 $488,303
$8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

256.1 Increase funds for operations for Post 52 in Hart County. State General Funds

$1,400,969

$1,400,969

$1,400,969

256.2 Increase funds to replace the loss of federal and other funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network system.

State General Funds

$782,473

$782,473

$782,473

256.3 Utilize trooper attrition funds for equipment and personnel for graduates of upcoming trooper schools.

(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

256.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$85,934,536 $85,934,536 $85,934,536

State General Funds

$85,934,536 $85,934,536 $85,934,536

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,668,349 $13,668,349 $13,668,349

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $109,451,232

$8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $109,451,232

$8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $109,451,232

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

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

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

257.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

State General Funds

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,124,630

$8,124,630

$8,124,630

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

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

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

258.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

State General Funds

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

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1363

259.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$663,757

$663,757

$663,757

State General Funds

$663,757

$663,757

$663,757

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$663,757

$663,757

$663,757

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 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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

260.1 Increase funds for the planning and implementation of Joshua's Law driver education programs as funded according to SB231

(2013 Session).

State General Funds

$30,000

$30,000

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260.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$560,135

$590,135

$590,135

State General Funds

$560,135

$590,135

$590,135

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,327,181 $17,327,181 $17,327,181

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,327,181 $17,327,181 $17,327,181

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$422,502

$422,502

$422,502

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$50

$50

$50

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$50

$50

$50

Reserved Fund Balances

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

Sales and Services

$85,400

$85,400

$85,400

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,400

$85,400

$85,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

State Funds Transfers

$21,000

$21,000

$21,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$21,000

$21,000

$21,000

Agency Funds Transfers

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,342,818 $18,372,818 $18,372,818

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

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

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261.1 Replace funds for operations.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($150,000) $150,000
$0

$0

($150,000)

$0

$150,000

$0

$0

261.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,823,232

$1,973,232

$1,823,232

State General Funds

$1,823,232

$1,973,232

$1,823,232

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$558,051

$408,051

$558,051

Sales and Services

$558,051

$408,051

$558,051

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$558,051

$408,051

$558,051

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,381,283

$2,381,283

$2,381,283

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$117,000 $18,407,522

$117,000 $18,407,522

$117,000 $18,407,522

262.100-Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 STATE FUNDS

$10,668,571 $10,668,571 $10,668,571

State General Funds

$10,668,571 $10,668,571 $10,668,571

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,477

$986,477

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$986,477

$986,477

$986,477

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,635,474

$6,635,474

$6,635,474

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

Sales and Services

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

State Funds Transfers

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,407,522 $18,407,522 $18,407,522

Section 39: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$9,035,734

$9,035,734

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,246 $9,035,734

$1,300,246 $9,035,734

$1,300,246 $9,035,734

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

263.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

State General Funds

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,220,259

$1,220,259

$1,220,259

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

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

264.100-Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

265.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

State General Funds

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,668,602

$5,668,602

$5,668,602

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,672,727,417 $3,801,521 $3,801,521
$2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820
$155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

$4,672,727,417 $3,801,521 $3,801,521
$2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820
$155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

$4,672,727,417 $3,801,521 $3,801,521
$2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820
$155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

Section Total - Final
$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,558,214,119

$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,558,214,119

$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,558,214,119

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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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

266.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $35,233,027

State General Funds

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $35,233,027

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,785,946 $72,785,946 $72,785,946

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1371

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

267.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,727,752 $54,449,313

$13,727,752 $54,449,313

$13,727,752 $54,449,313

268.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $29,365,384

State General Funds

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $29,365,384

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

Sales and Services

$13,727,752 $13,727,752 $13,727,752

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,727,752 $13,727,752 $13,727,752

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,449,313 $54,449,313 $54,449,313

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1373

269.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

State General Funds

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,662,612 $17,662,612 $17,662,612

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

270.100-Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$495,191

$495,191

$495,191

State General Funds

$495,191

$495,191

$495,191

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

271.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

State General Funds

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,250,426 $10,250,426 $10,250,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Sales and Services

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1375

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$659,792 $12,812,680

$659,792 $12,812,680

$659,792 $12,812,680

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

272.100-Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,151,428

$4,151,428

$4,151,428

State General Funds

$4,151,428

$4,151,428

$4,151,428

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$689,281

$689,281

$689,281

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

$667,381

$667,381

$667,381

Record Center Storage Fees

$592,381

$592,381

$592,381

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,840,709

$4,840,709

$4,840,709

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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 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

273.100-Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1377

Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482 $319,600,482 $319,600,482

274.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

State General Funds

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$314,011,962 $314,011,962 $314,011,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $92,254,140

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $92,254,140

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

$319,600,482 $319,600,482 $319,600,482

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

1378

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275.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$714,567

$714,567

$714,567

State General Funds

$714,567

$714,567

$714,567

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$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

$1,200,848

$1,200,848

$1,200,848

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

276.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

State General Funds

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1379

Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

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

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

277.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

State General Funds

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

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278.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,497,624 $31,497,624 $31,497,624

State General Funds

$31,497,624 $31,497,624 $31,497,624

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,720,024 $36,720,024 $36,720,024

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

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

279.1 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment upgrades to the PeachNet infrastructure.

State General Funds

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

279.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$26,703,326 $26,703,326 $26,703,326

State General Funds

$26,703,326 $26,703,326 $26,703,326

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,703,326 $26,703,326 $26,703,326

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1381

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

280.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

State General Funds

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other

university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

281.100-Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other

university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

State General Funds

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

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

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

282.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

State General Funds

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,165,489

$5,165,489

$5,165,489

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1383

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$124,656,444 $2,213,487,389
$486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$124,656,444 $2,213,487,389
$486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$124,656,444 $2,213,487,389
$486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

283.1 Increase funds for new square footage acquired by the University System of Georgia in FY2014.

State General Funds

$957,910

$957,910

$957,910

283.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595

State General Funds

$1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$155,176,918 $155,176,918 $155,176,918

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

Sales and Services

$2,213,487,389 $2,213,487,389 $2,213,487,389

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$486,120,140 $486,120,140 $486,120,140

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,920,989,801 $5,920,989,801 $5,920,989,801

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

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

1384

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

284.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

State General Funds

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

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

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

285.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$386,135

$386,135

$386,135

State General Funds

$386,135

$386,135

$386,135

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,474,390 $10,474,390 $10,474,390

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1385

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

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

286.100-Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

State General Funds

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

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

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

287.100-Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

State General Funds

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$174,509,476 $174,509,476

$174,075,693 $174,075,693

$433,783

$433,783

$819,087

$819,087

$567,580

$567,580

$251,507

$251,507

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$178,019,549 $178,019,549

$174,509,476 $174,075,693
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$204,035,650

State General Funds

$203,601,867

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$819,087

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$567,580

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$251,507

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,690,986

Sales and Services

$2,690,986

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,690,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$207,545,723

$204,567,451 $204,133,668
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $208,077,524

$204,567,451 $204,133,668
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $208,077,524

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 FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,580 $14,432,608

$225,580 $14,432,608

$225,580 $14,432,608

288.100-Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,207,028 $14,207,028 $14,207,028

State General Funds

$14,207,028 $14,207,028 $14,207,028

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,432,608 $14,432,608 $14,432,608

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

289.1 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$111,480

$111,480

$111,480

289.2 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$309,932

$309,932

$309,932

289.3 Increase funds for personnel for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

State General Funds

$70,345

$70,345

$70,345

289.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,685,790 $7,685,790 $7,685,790

$7,685,790 $7,685,790 $7,685,790

$7,685,790 $7,685,790 $7,685,790

Forestland 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

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

290.1 Increase funds for Forestland Protection Grant reimbursements for school districts ($14,531,878) and local municipalities and

counties ($11,116,221). (H and S:Fully fund reimbursements through tax year 2013)

State General Funds

$25,648,099 $26,179,900 $26,179,900

290.100-Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$39,720,450 $40,252,251 $40,252,251

State General Funds

$39,720,450 $40,252,251 $40,252,251

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,720,450 $40,252,251 $40,252,251

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

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291.1 Increase funds for the Fraud Detection and Prevention System contract. State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

291.100 -Fraud Detection and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

292.1 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($111,480)

($111,480)

($111,480)

292.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic

beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

292.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,835,934

$5,835,934

$5,835,934

State General Funds

$5,402,151

$5,402,151

$5,402,151

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$371,507

$371,507

$371,507

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$251,507

$251,507

$251,507

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$99,996

$99,996

$99,996

Sales and Services

$99,996

$99,996

$99,996

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$99,996

$99,996

$99,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,307,437

$6,307,437

$6,307,437

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

293.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

State General Funds

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

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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

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

294.1 Increase funds for the Employees' Retirement System for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet

projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$2,557,730

$2,557,730

$2,557,730

294.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,624,322 $13,624,322 $13,624,322

State General Funds

$13,624,322 $13,624,322 $13,624,322

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,624,322 $13,624,322 $13,624,322

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

295.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$18,225,386 $18,225,386 $18,225,386

State General Funds

$18,225,386 $18,225,386 $18,225,386

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

296.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department

efforts. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

State General Funds

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

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

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

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297.100 -Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

State General Funds

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

298.1 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($309,932)

($309,932)

($309,932)

298.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$51,686,556 $51,686,556 $51,686,556

State General Funds

$51,686,556 $51,686,556 $51,686,556

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,908,556 $51,908,556 $51,908,556

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

299.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

State General Funds

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

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

$3,101,861

$3,101,861

$3,101,861

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

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

300.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

State General Funds

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

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Section 42: Secretary of State
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 PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,024,512

$1,024,512

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$24,502,915 $24,502,915

$23,393,403 $23,393,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $24,502,915

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$26,893,403 $26,893,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $28,002,915

$26,893,403 $26,893,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $28,002,915

$26,893,403 $26,893,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $28,002,915

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

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$739,512 $2,006,317

$739,512 $2,006,317

$739,512 $2,006,317

301.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

State General Funds

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

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

$2,006,317

$2,006,317

$2,006,317

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

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

302.1 Increase funds for telecommunications expenses. State General Funds

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

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302.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,668,394

$8,668,394

$8,668,394

State General Funds

$8,668,394

$8,668,394

$8,668,394

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

$8,803,394

$8,803,394

$8,803,394

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

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

303.100-Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

State General Funds

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Sales and Services

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,871,691

$5,871,691

$5,871,691

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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

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

304.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

State General Funds

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

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

$7,342,564

$7,342,564

$7,342,564

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

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1399

305.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$769,185

$769,185

$769,185

State General Funds

$769,185

$769,185

$769,185

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

$819,185

$819,185

$819,185

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

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

306.100-Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$250,728

$250,728

$250,728

State General Funds

$250,728

$250,728

$250,728

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

$270,728

$270,728

$270,728

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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

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

307.100-Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

State General Funds

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$4,407,020

$4,407,020

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1401

Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

$509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

$509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

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

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

308.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$756,103

$756,103

$756,103

State General Funds

$756,103

$756,103

$756,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,103

$756,103

$756,103

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

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$837,715 $1,314,771

$837,715 $1,314,771

$837,715 $1,314,771

309.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$235,272

$235,272

$235,272

State General Funds

$235,272

$235,272

$235,272

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$241,784

$241,784

$241,784

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$241,784

$241,784

$241,784

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,314,771

$1,314,771

$1,314,771

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1403

310.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

State General Funds

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$268,077

$268,077

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$268,077

$268,077

$268,077

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

Federal Funds Transfers

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,105,724

$2,105,724

$2,105,724

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

311.100-U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$98,502

$98,502

$98,502

State General Funds

$98,502

$98,502

$98,502

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,502

$98,502

$98,502

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

312.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$131,920

$131,920

$131,920

State General Funds

$131,920

$131,920

$131,920

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,920

$131,920

$131,920

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$634,376,472 $634,376,472

$35,730,889 $35,730,889

$598,645,583 $598,645,583

$713,673

$713,673

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$635,090,145 $635,090,145

$634,376,472 $35,730,889 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $635,090,145

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$640,221,414 $41,575,831 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $640,935,087

$640,221,414 $41,575,831 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $640,935,087

$640,304,914 $41,659,331 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $641,018,587

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1405

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

313.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$5,772,241

$5,772,241

$5,772,241

313.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

State General Funds

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

314.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$83,500

314.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$785,250 $785,250 $785,250

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

315.100-Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$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

316.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1407

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

317.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

Lottery Proceeds

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,189,794

$8,189,794

$8,189,794

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

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

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318.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

Lottery Proceeds

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

319.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$96,793,442 $96,793,442 $96,793,442

Lottery Proceeds

$96,793,442 $96,793,442 $96,793,442

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,793,442 $96,793,442 $96,793,442

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1409

320.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$47,617,925 $47,617,925 $47,617,925

Lottery Proceeds

$47,617,925 $47,617,925 $47,617,925

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,617,925 $47,617,925 $47,617,925

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

321.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$424,345,076 $424,345,076 $424,345,076

Lottery Proceeds

$424,345,076 $424,345,076 $424,345,076

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$424,345,076 $424,345,076 $424,345,076

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

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322.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

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

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

324.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$72,701

$72,701

$72,701

324.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

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

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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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

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

325.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

326.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

State General Funds

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

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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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

328.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

State General Funds

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

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

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

329.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$767,988

$767,988

$767,988

State General Funds

$767,988

$767,988

$767,988

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$767,988

$767,988

$767,988

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Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,557,844 $32,557,844

Section Total - Final

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,557,844 $32,557,844

$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844
$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

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

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

330.100-Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

State General Funds

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

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System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

331.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 12.28% for State Fiscal Year 2014.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$334,610,717 $334,610,717

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$313,866,703 $313,866,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185
$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

$2,100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185
$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

$2,100,000 $100,000 $100,000
$332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185
$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$314,366,703 $314,366,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $715,453,212

$314,366,703 $314,366,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $715,453,212

$314,366,703 $314,366,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $715,453,212

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 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

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

332.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $13,172,053

State General Funds

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $13,172,053

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,042,877 $38,042,877 $38,042,877

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

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

333.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

State General Funds

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

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

$8,652,716

$8,652,716

$8,652,716

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

$12,678,077 $12,678,077
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116

$12,678,077 $12,678,077
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116

$12,678,077 $12,678,077
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

$9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

$9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

334.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$12,678,077 $12,678,077 $12,678,077

State General Funds

$12,678,077 $12,678,077 $12,678,077

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,608,077 $22,608,077 $22,608,077

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$645,649,542 $645,649,542 $645,649,542

335.1 Increase funds for personnel and operations for precision manufacturing at Savannah Technical College.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

335.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$280,668,941 $280,668,941 $280,668,941

State General Funds

$280,668,941 $280,668,941 $280,668,941

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$319,231,601 $319,231,601 $319,231,601

Sales and Services

$319,231,601 $319,231,601 $319,231,601

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,509,416 $61,509,416 $61,509,416

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$257,722,185 $257,722,185 $257,722,185

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

State Funds Transfers

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$646,149,542 $646,149,542 $646,149,542

Section 47: 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 Royalties and Rents

Section Total - Continuation

$835,930,315 $835,930,315

$6,971,533

$6,971,533

$828,958,782 $828,958,782

$1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

$66,861,369 $66,861,369

$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

$6,490,891

$6,490,891

$88,239

$88,239

$835,930,315 $6,971,533
$828,958,782 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,239 $6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,052,912,398

$88,239 $6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,052,912,398

$88,239 $6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,052,912,398

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 Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$862,806,471 $6,971,533
$855,834,938 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,079,788,554

$863,106,471 $7,271,533
$855,834,938 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,080,088,554

$863,106,471 $7,271,533
$855,834,938 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,080,088,554

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

336.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

337.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $60,560,150

State Motor Fuel Funds

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $60,560,150

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

$188,778,535 $188,778,535 $188,778,535

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

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$64,892,990 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000
$144,565,474

$64,892,990 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000
$144,565,474

$64,892,990 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000
$144,565,474

338.100-Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$79,507,484 $79,507,484 $79,507,484

State Motor Fuel Funds

$79,507,484 $79,507,484 $79,507,484

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

$144,565,474 $144,565,474 $144,565,474

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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339.100 -Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 743)

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, 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

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

340.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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, airports, railroads, and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,201,024 $55,201,024 $55,201,024

State Motor Fuel Funds

$55,201,024 $55,201,024 $55,201,024

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

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

341.1 Increase funds for rail emergency repair and remediation in Screven County. State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

341.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,971,533

$7,271,533

$7,271,533

State General Funds

$6,971,533

$7,271,533

$7,271,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,589

$100,589

$100,589

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,350 $12,350 $73,933,491

$12,350 $12,350 $74,233,491

$12,350 $12,350 $74,233,491

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

342.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

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343.1 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional

service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($7,500,000) ($7,500,000) ($7,500,000)

343.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

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

Sales and Services

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,208,468 $38,208,468 $38,208,468

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

344.1 Reduce funds from the Planning program and transfer savings to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service

agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

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344.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

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

$16,939,878 $16,939,878 $16,939,878

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

345.1 Increase funds for additional service agreements with savings from the Local Road Assistance Administration and the

Planning programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

345.2 Increase funds for additional service agreements. State Motor Fuel Funds

$16,742,420 $16,742,420 $16,742,420

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345.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$202,565,436 $202,565,436 $202,565,436

State Motor Fuel Funds

$202,565,436 $202,565,436 $202,565,436

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 AGENCY FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$228,094,490 $228,094,490 $228,094,490

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

1429

346.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

347.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation

projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,133,736 $10,133,736 $10,133,736

347.100-Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,581,094 $92,581,094 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $240,737,295

$92,581,094 $92,581,094 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $240,737,295

$92,581,094 $92,581,094 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $240,737,295

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$40,798,836 $40,798,836

$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

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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

Section Total - Final
$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

348.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

State General Funds

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

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

$498,935 $498,935 $178,004

$498,935 $498,935 $178,004

$498,935 $498,935 $178,004

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$178,004 $676,939

$178,004 $676,939

$178,004 $676,939

349.100-Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$498,935

$498,935

$498,935

State General Funds

$498,935

$498,935

$498,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$676,939

$676,939

$676,939

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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

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

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

350.100-Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

State General Funds

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,011,815

$1,011,815

$1,011,815

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

351.100-Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

State General Funds

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

Sales and Services

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,751,953 $16,751,953 $16,751,953

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

$6,253,353 $6,253,353

$6,253,353 $6,253,353

$6,253,353 $6,253,353

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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

$2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

353.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

State General Funds

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,876,793 $10,876,793 $10,876,793

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$23,225,078 $23,225,078

$22,701,246 $22,701,246
$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$22,701,246 $22,701,246
$523,832

$22,701,246 $22,701,246
$523,832

$22,701,246 $22,701,246
$523,832

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

$523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

$523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

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

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

354.1 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align

the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

354.100-Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,645,635 $11,645,635 $11,645,635

State General Funds

$11,645,635 $11,645,635 $11,645,635

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

$12,103,988 $12,103,988 $12,103,988

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

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

355.1 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align

the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

355.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$11,055,611 $11,055,611 $11,055,611

State General Funds

$11,055,611 $11,055,611 $11,055,611

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

$11,121,090 $11,121,090 $11,121,090

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022 $1,188,451,022

$1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,028,842,165 $1,028,842,165 $1,028,842,165

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

$141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

$141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

Continuation Budget

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

356.1 Replace funds for debt service on road and bridge projects.
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$5,012,930 ($5,012,930)
$0

$5,012,930 ($5,012,930)
$0

$5,012,930 ($5,012,930)
$0

356.2 Redirect $820,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental

Disabilities for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Education and Work Activities Center building at Central State Hospital

(HB106, Bond#362.501) for window and door replacements in the Allen Building at Central State Hospital. (G:YES)(H and S:Reflect

in GO Bonds New)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.3 Redirect $1,100,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the

renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for the design of an academic building at

Georgia Gwinnett College. (G:YES)(H and S:Reflect in GO Bonds New)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.4 Redirect $2,430,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the

renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for facility major improvements and renovations

statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:Reflect in GO Bonds New)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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356.5 Revise the authorization of $4,000,000 in unissued 20-year bonds to retrofit the Forces Command building at Fort McPherson

for state use for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to authorize the funds for the Georgia Building Authority for the

purchase, plan and design of the Reserve Command Building at Fort McPherson. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,083,933,144 $942,007,748 $141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

Appropriation (HB 743)
$1,083,933,144 $1,083,933,144 $942,007,748 $942,007,748 $141,925,396 $141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605 $1,101,616,605

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

357.1 Redirect $820,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental

Disabilities for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Education and Work Activities Center building at Central State Hospital

(HB106, Bond#362.501) for window and door replacements in the Allen Building at Central State Hospital. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

357.2 Redirect $1,100,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the

renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for the design of an academic building at

Georgia Gwinnett College. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

357.3 Redirect $2,430,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the

renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for facility major improvements and renovations

statewide. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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357.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

Appropriation (HB 743)
$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

[BOND 362.301] From State General Funds, $12,406,590 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 $148,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.302] From State General Funds, $2,472,938 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 $29,510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.303] From State General Funds, $2,019,580 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 $24,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.304] From State General Funds, $260,618 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 $3,110,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.305] From State General Funds, $2,624,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.306] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.307] From State General Funds, $833,040 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 $3,600,000 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 362.308] From State General Funds, $162,153 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 $1,935,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.309] From State General Funds, $138,689 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 $1,655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.601] From State General Funds, $4,116,256 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 $49,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.603] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.602] From State General Funds, $485,940 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 $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.605] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 362.608] From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.604] From State General Funds, $694,200 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.606] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 362.607] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 362.609] From State General Funds, $4,927,440 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 $58,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.610] From State General Funds, $838,000 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 $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 362.611] From State General Funds, $3,924,000 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,

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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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.612] From State General Funds, $838,000 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 $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 362.615] From State General Funds, $217,880 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 $2,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.616] From State General Funds, $368,720 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 $4,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.617] From State General Funds, $360,340 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 $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.618] From State General Funds, $83,800 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 $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.

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[BOND 362.619] From State General Funds, $251,400 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 $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 362.620] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 $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 362.621] From State General Funds, $209,500 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 $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 362.622] From State General Funds, $157,125 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 $1,875,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.623] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.624] From State General Funds, $393,860 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,

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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 362.625] From State General Funds, $335,200 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.626] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.628] From State General Funds, $628,500 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 $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 362.627] From State General Funds, $924,443 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,995,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.614] From State General Funds, $870,064 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 $3,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.613] From State General Funds, $2,892,500 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 $12,500,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.629] From State General Funds, $398,050 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 362.630] From State General Funds, $209,500 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 $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 362.631] From State General Funds, $326,820 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 362.635] From State General Funds, $318,440 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.636] From State General Funds, $335,200 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.637] From State General Funds, $293,300 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 $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.638] From State General Funds, $1,659,240 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 $19,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.639] From State General Funds, $318,440 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.640] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.641] From State General Funds, $163,410 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 $1,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.632] From State General Funds, $134,080 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 Houston County Public Library, for that library, 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 362.633] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 Piedmont Regional Library

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System, 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 362.634] From State General Funds, $75,420 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 Mountain Regional Library System, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $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 362.656] From State General Funds, $1,005,600 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 $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 362.655] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.651] From State General Funds, $1,131,300 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 $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.661] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.652] From State General Funds, $331,429 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 $3,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.654] From State General Funds, $1,377,672 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,

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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 $16,440,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.658] From State General Funds, $1,021,522 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 $12,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.659] From State General Funds, $292,043 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 $3,485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.660] From State General Funds, $692,188 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 $8,260,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.664] From State General Funds, $69,135 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 $825,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.665] From State General Funds, $243,858 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 $2,910,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.662] From State General Funds, $754,200 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 $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.

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[BOND 362.501] From State General Funds, $68,716 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 $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 362.521] From State General Funds, $43,995 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 $525,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.491] From State General Funds, $175,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.101] From State General Funds, $347,100 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 $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.102] From State General Funds, $581,572 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 $6,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.103] From State General Funds, $809,900 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.104] From State General Funds, $449,100 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

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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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and eighty months. [BOND 362.121] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 $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 362.122] From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.123] From State General Funds, $17,179 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 $205,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.124] From State General Funds, $14,665 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 $175,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.125] From State General Funds, $12,151 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 $145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.126] From State General Funds, $16,760 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 $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.

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[BOND 362.127] From State General Funds, $5,866 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 $70,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.131] From State General Funds, $28,911 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 $345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.132] From State General Funds, $70,577 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 $305,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.133] From State General Funds, $218,673 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 $945,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.141] From State General Funds, $715,026 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 $3,090,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.142] From State General Funds, $275,283 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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.143] From State General Funds, $276,540 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.144] From State General Funds, $24,297 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 $105,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.145] From State General Funds, $102,973 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 $445,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.146] From State General Funds, $23,140 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 $100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.147] From State General Funds, $84,461 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 $365,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.111] From State General Funds, $179,335 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons & Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.151] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.152] From State General Funds, $65,949 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.153] From State General Funds, $182,806 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 $790,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.154] From State General Funds, $393,600 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 one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.155] From State General Funds, $138,689 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 $1,655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.156] From State General Funds, $33,520 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.157] From State General Funds, $35,615 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 $425,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.158] From State General Funds, $54,379 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 $235,000 in principal amount of General

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Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.159] From State General Funds, $51,824 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 $395,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.411] From State General Funds, $460,900 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 $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 362.721] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island State Park 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 $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 362.421] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.717] From State General Funds, $251,400 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 $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 362.741] From State General Funds, $87,200 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.191] From State General Funds, $392,400 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,

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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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.201] From State General Funds, $1,261,190 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 $15,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.202] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.203] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.701] From State General Funds, $502,496 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 $3,830,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.702] From State General Funds, $83,800 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 $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 362.711] From State General Funds, $69,420 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 $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.712] From State General Funds, $185,120 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

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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 362.713] From State General Funds, $550,566 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 $6,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.714] From State General Funds, $960,348 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 $11,460,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.715] From State General Funds, $31,006 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 $370,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.716] From State General Funds, $610,400 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 $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 362.221] From State General Funds, $4,190,000 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 $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 362.231] From State General Funds, $240,672 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 $2,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.211] From State General Funds, $1,024,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic

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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 $11,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.212] From State General Funds, $272,350 is specifically appropriated for 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 $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.
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 Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 316, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119), carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 232, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which reads as follows:
Education, Department of 397.301 BOND: K 12 Schools: $100,720,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school construction. (CC:Fund at the $160 million entitlement level) From State General Funds, $9,145,376 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 $100,720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Bond 397.301] From State General Funds, $9,085,902 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 $100,065,000 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, 317, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119), carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 233, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which reads as follows:
Building Authority, Georgia 397.404 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $2,730,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.25%: Renovate the Judicial building. (CC:Provide funds to design a new facility) From State General Funds, $634,998 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 $2,730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Bond 397.404] From State General Funds, $116,300 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 $500,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2012- 2013 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 175, 165, Act No. 775, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 742), carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 131, 119, Act No. 11, 2013 Regular Session, H.B. 105), and which reads as follows:
[Bond # 24] 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

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1459

forty months.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $342,400 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 $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.
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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 53: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute 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

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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 light-faced 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" 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 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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added."
PART II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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1461

PART III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative England of the 116th offers the following amendment: Amend the Senate substitute to HB 743 by inserting the numbered sections and amounts appropriated therefor as contained in the attached document "HB 743 Senate Substitute As Amended By the House" in lieu of the corresponding numbered sections and amounts appropriated therefor as contained in the Senate substitute, which are hereby stricken:

HB 743 SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATIONS BILL

FUND AVAILABILITY State General Fund Revenue Estimate Motor Fuel Funds Lottery for Education
Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees
Hospital Provider Payment Payments from Georgia Building Authority Payments from Workers' Compensation Payments from Department of Administrative Services

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION
$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562
1,988,502
167,756,401 254,370,693
11,288,188
845,934
5,303,747 1,200,000

HOUSE
$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562
1,988,502
167,756,401 254,370,693
11,288,188
845,934
5,303,747 1,200,000

SENATE

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562

$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562

1,988,502

1,988,502

167,756,401 254,370,693

167,756,401 254,370,693

11,288,188

11,288,188

845,934

845,934

5,303,747 1,200,000

5,303,747 1,200,000

$ 20,234,238,575

$ 20,234,238,575

$ 20,234,238,575

$ 20,234,238,575

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17.100 17.1
18.100 18.3
18.5

Section 6: Judicial Council
Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Increase funds for maintenance and
repairs.(S:No)(CC:Provide one-time funds
for maintenance and repairs.)
Judicial Council Increase funds for operating expenses for
regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.[County and Municipal
Probation Advisory Council]
(H:No)(CC:Yes) Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing
portal for all courts.[AOC] (CC:No)

27.100 27.2

Section 9: Superior Courts
Judicial Administrative Districts Increase funds for personal services
eliminated in previous budget reductions.(S:No)(CC:Yes)

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of

600.100

Compensation per General Assembly

Resolutions

600.1

Increase funds pursuant to HR 73 (2013

Session) to compensate an individual who

was wrongfully imprisoned.(H & S:Reflect

updated annuity cost.)(CC:Reflect updated

annuity cost.)

35.100

Risk Management

35.1

Reduce funds.[Indemnification Fund

Support]

41.100 Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

41.1

Reduce funds to reflect projected

expenditures.

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental

Disabilities, Department of

54.100 Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

54.1

Reduce funds for Rockdale

Cares.[Community Services - Adult

Developmental Disabilities] (S:No)(CC:No)

59.100

Child and Adolescent Developmental

Disabilities

59.1 Provide funds for fetal alcohol syndrome

screenings and treatment. [Community

Services - C&A Developmental Disabilities]

(S:No)(CC:No)

HB 743 Senate Substitute as Amended by the House

Gov's Recommendation

House Version

State Funds

Total Funds

State Funds

Total Funds

20,580

20,580

20,580

20,580

16,580

16,580

0

0

52,000

52,000

52,000

52,000

18,051

18,051

18,051

18,051

400,000

400,000

326,593

326,593

(81,000)

(81,000)

(81,000)

(81,000)

(50,000) -

(50,000)

(50,000)

-

30,000

(50,000) 30,000

Senate Version

State Funds

Total Funds

0

0

16,580

16,580

52,000

52,000

0

0

326,593

326,593

(106,000)

(106,000)

0

0

0

0

House Amendment

State Funds

Total Funds

20,580

20,580

16,580

16,580

0

0

18,051

18,051

326,028

326,028

(500,000) (106,000)

(500,000) (106,000)

0

0

0

0

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1463

Section 17: Community Health, Department of

86.100

Indigent Care Trust Fund

86.2

Use prior year reserve funds to provide

matching funds for all private deemed and

non-deemed hospitals eligible for the

Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH)

program.

86.1

Provide matching funds for all private

deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible

for the Disproportionate Share Hospital

(DSH) program.(H:Provide state

($14,445,532) and other funds ($1,426,508)

for all private deemed and non-deemed

hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate

Share Hospital (DSH) program.)(S:Increase

state ($14,445,532) and other ($1,426,439)

funds to provide state matching funds for all

private deemed and non-deemed hospitals

eligible for the Disproportionate Share

Hospital (DSH) program.)(CC:Increase

state ($14,445,532) and other ($1,426,439)

funds to provide state matching funds for

all private deemed and non-deemed

hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate

Share Hospital (DSH) program.)

88.100

Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

88.1 Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based

on projected need.

90.100

State Health Benefit Plan

90.7 Increase funds for reserves to fund future

claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits

(OPEB) liabilities.

90.6 Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership,

medical services utilization, and medical

trend since previous projection.

90.8 Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit, and

emergency room co-pays.

97.100

Georgia Composite Medical Board

97.2 Increase funds to implement the Georgia

Cosmetic Laser Services Act.

98.100

Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

98.1 Increase funds for personal services for one

additional inspector position.(S:No)(CC:Yes)

0 14,445,532
(13,963,246) 0 0 -

4,499,560

0

42,399,566

14,445,532

(40,876,013) 158,410,410 (291,283,824)
-

(18,063,245) 0 0 -
50,000

4,499,560

0

46,586,557

14,445,532

(74,955,431) 158,410,410 (291,283,824)
50,000

(18,063,245) 0 0 0
10,000 0

4,487,907 46,463,616
(52,878,353) 102,685,334 (293,558,748)
58,000,000 10,000 0

0 14,445,532
(18,063,245) 0 0 0
10,000 35,700

4,487,907 46,463,616
(52,878,353) 102,685,334 (293,558,748)
58,000,000 10,000 35,700

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Section 18: Corrections, Department of

100.100

County Jail Subsidy

100.1 Transfer funds to the Bainbridge Probation

Substance Abuse Treatment Center,

Detention Centers, Food and Farm

Operations, Health, Offender Management,

Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and

Transition Centers programs from the

County Jail Subsidy program to meet

projected expenditures.(H:Transfer funds

($4,075,671) to the Bainbridge Probation

Substance Abuse Treatment Center,

Detention Centers, Food and Farm

Operations, Health, Offender Management,

Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and

Transition Centers programs from the

County Jail Subsidy program and reduce

funds ($924,329) to meet projected

expenditures.)(S:Transfer funds to the

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse

Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food

and Farm Operations, Health, Offender

Management, Probation Supervision, State

Prisons, and Transitional Centers programs

from the County Jail Subsidy program and

reduce funds to meet projected

expenditures.)(CC:Transfer funds to the

Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse

Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food

and Farm Operations, Health, Offender

Management, Probation Supervision, State

Prisons, and Transitional Centers programs

from the County Jail Subsidy program and

reduce funds to meet projected

expenditures.)

100.2

Increase reimbursements to counties to

$43.00 per day effective April 1,

2014.(H:Yes)(S:No)(CC:Increase

reimbursements to counties to $30.00 per

day.)

104.100

Health

104.2 Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B

pharmaceutical pricing.[H-Physical Health]

108.100

State Prisons

108.1

[A] Transfer funds from the County Jail

Subsidy program to meet projected

expenditures. [occurs in 3 subprograms]

Section 19: Defense, Department of

111.100

Military Readiness

111.1

Increase funds for one legal counsel

position.[Military Admin Operations]

(5,000,000)
3,057,493 -

(5,000,000)

(5,000,000)

-

0

3,057,493

2,393,710

-

-

(5,000,000)

(7,000,000)

0

0

2,393,710

2,000,000 2,738,488

-

180,063

(7,000,000)

(8,500,000)

0

0

2,000,000 2,738,488

2,000,000 2,584,353

180,063

110,000

(8,500,000)
0 2,000,000 2,584,353
110,000

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1465

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of

127.100

Tourism

127.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War

Commission.[Tourism, Marketing and

Promotion]

Section 23: Education, Department of

143.100 Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill

Share

143.2 Provide funds for Troup County Schools to

reflect a corrected tax digest.(S:Increase

funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a

corrected tax digest pursuant to the

establishment of the Property Tax Digest

Impact on Education Funding Joint Study

Committee.)(CC:Increase funds for Troup

County Schools to reflect a corrected tax

digest pursuant to the establishment of the

Property Tax Digest Impact on Education

Funding Joint Study Committee.)

144.100

Quality Basic Education Program

144.7 Adjust funds for Provost Academy Georgia

($180,139) and Atlanta Preparatory

Academy ($213,139) based on actual

services provided.[Mid-Term Adjustment

Reserve]

Section 26: Governor, Office of the

161.100

Governor's Emergency Fund

161.1

Increase funds for inclement weather

emergency services.

Section 27: Human Services, Department of

178.100

Child Welfare Services

178.4 Provide funds for an evaluation of foster care

admissions procedures.

199.100

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation

Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs

Institute

199.1

Increase funds based on projected

expenditures.

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of

212.100

Community Services

212.3

Reduce funds.[Case Management]

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of

261.100 Peace Officer Standards and Training

Council

Replace state funds with other funds for

261.1

operations.(H:No)(S:Yes)(CC:Yes)

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia

314.100

Engineer Scholarship

314.1

Increase funds to meet projected need.

-
-
5,416,290 (150,000) -

-

-

-

1,726,529

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,416,290

5,416,290

-

-

0

0

-

-

-

25,000

1,726,529

1,726,529

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,416,290

5,000,000

-

-

0

(150,000)

-

83,500

25,000

25,000

25,000

1,726,529

1,726,529

1,726,529

-

(393,278)

(393,278)

-

5,500,000

5,500,000

-

150,000

150,000

5,000,000

5,416,290

5,416,290

-

(3,000,000)

(3,000,000)

0

(120,580)

29,420

83,500

83,500

83,500

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Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia

335.100

Technical Education

335.1 Provide funding for personal services and

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

0

0

operating expenses for precision

manufacturing at Savannah Technical

College. [Credit Technical Instruction]

(CC:No)

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund

356.100

GO Bonds Issued

356.5 Revise the authorization of $4,000,000 in

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

unissued 20-year bonds to retrofit the Forces

Command building at Fort McPherson for

state use for the University System of

Georgia Board of Regents to authorize the

funds for the Georgia Building Authority for

the purchase, plan and design of the Reserve

Command Building at Fort McPherson.

(G:Yes)(H & S:Yes)(CC: Revise the

authorization of $4,000,000 in unissued 20-

year bonds from FY 2013 to retrofit the

Forces Command building at Fort

McPherson for state use for the University

System of Georgia Board of Regents (HB

742, Bond # 24) to authorize the funds for

the Georgia Building Authority for the

purchase, plan and design of the Reserve

Command Building at Fort McPherson.)

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Representative England of the 116th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 743.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

Representative England of the 116th asked unanimous consent that HB 743 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 731. By Representatives Welch of the 110th and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to enact the "J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act"; to repeal obsolete and outdated provisions; to repeal provisions which have been deemed unconstitutional; to update obsolete and outdated terminology; to repeal certain provisions relating to preclearance requirements; 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 various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to enact the "J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act"; to repeal obsolete and outdated provisions; to repeal provisions which have been deemed unconstitutional; to update obsolete and outdated terminology; to repeal certain provisions relating to preclearance requirements; 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.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 12-5-41, relating to aid to pollution control and surface-water management water and sewage treatment facilities or systems for eligible planned communities.
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 12-5-235, relating to the Shore Protection Committee, as follows:
"(b) The committee, in the absence of an approved local shore protection program as provided by this part, shall act as permit-issuing authority and shall have the authority

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to issue orders and to grant, suspend, revoke, modify, extend, condition, or deny permits as provided in this part. Permits may, at the committee's discretion, be revoked, suspended, or modified upon a finding that the permittee is not in compliance with permit conditions or that the permittee is in violation of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this part."
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 12-5-241, relating to local shore assistance programs.
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (d) and (g) of Code Section 12-5287, relating to the leasing of state owned marshland or water bottoms, as follows:
"(d) Each lease granted under this Code section shall be upon such provisions, requirements, and conditions as the committee shall make and shall, except as provided in subsections (g) and subsection (h) of this Code section, provide for a primary term of not more than ten years. Each lease, except as provided in subsections (g) and subsection (h) of this Code section, shall require the payment of an annual rental fee which, as of May 5, 2009, shall be $1,000.00 per acre, which acreage shall consist of the covered area of dock structures and a ten-foot buffer surrounding such dock structures; and the committee shall in each calendar year thereafter adjust the amount of the annual rental fee per acre to reflect the effect of annual inflation or deflation for the immediately preceding calendar year in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board, which rules and regulations may use for this purpose the Consumer Price Index as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or any other similar index established by the federal government, if the board determines that such federal index reflects the effect of inflation and deflation on the lessees. Except as provided in subsections (g) and subsection (h) of this Code section, an initial lease shall be for the annual fee in effect and established by the committee at the time such lease is entered into. Such lease shall be adjusted annually thereafter as provided in this subsection. Each lease may provide for two renewal terms, each of which shall not be for a term of more than equal duration to the primary term. Rental fees shall be paid in one installment to the department not later than July 15 of each year. A penalty of 10 percent of the annual rental shall be assessed for late payment. Failure to pay rental by August 1 of the year due shall result in the cancellation of the lease." "(g) Upon application of any eligible person who either is the owner of a marina in existence on March 1, 1989, or holds a permit subsequently granted by the committee under this part on an application for a permit filed with the committee prior to March 1, 1989, the committee shall grant to that eligible person a lease of the state owned marshland or water bottoms upon which such marina is actually located for a term of 20 years beginning March 1, 1989, with a nominal rental of $1.00 per year; provided, however, that any extensions of the dock space or expansion of the area of state owned

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marshland or water bottoms actually used in conjunction with the marina shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section; and provided, further, that any such application made on or after January 1, 1999, shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this Code section. Reserved."
SECTION 2-5. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-553, relating to powers of the Georgia Education Authority (Schools), as follows:
"20-2-553. (a) The authority shall have the power:
(1) To have a seal and alter it at pleasure; (2) To acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise and to hold, lease, sell, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its corporate purposes; (3) To acquire in its own name by purchase, on such terms and conditions, and in such manner as it may deem proper, or by condemnation in accordance with any and all existing laws applicable to the condemnation of property for public use, real property or rights of easements therein or franchises necessary or convenient for its corporate purposes and to use them so long as its corporate existence shall continue and to lease or make contracts for the use of or dispose of them in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the authority, the authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this part, except from the funds provided under the authority of this part. In any proceedings to condemn, such orders may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the action or proceeding as may be just to the authority and to the owners of the property to be condemned; and no property shall be acquired under this part upon which any lien or other encumbrance exists unless at the time such property is so acquired a sufficient sum of money is deposited in trust to pay and redeem the fair value of such lien or encumbrance. If the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on lands which are subject to the control of the public school system of the state or of any county board of education, city board of education, or governing body of an independent or quasiindependent district or system or local unit of administration, the Governor, in the case of the state, or the boards of education of counties or cities, or the equivalent governing authorities of independent school districts or systems are authorized to execute for and in behalf of the state or the various county boards of education, city boards of education, or governing bodies of independent districts or systems, as the case may be, a lease upon such lands to the authority for such parcel or parcels as shall be needed for a period not to exceed 50 years, at a nominal rental of $1.00 per year. If the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on any other lands the title to which shall then be in the state, the Governor is authorized to convey, for and in behalf of the state, title to such lands to the authority, upon payment into the state treasury for the credit of the general fund of the state of the reasonable value of such lands, such value to be determined by three appraisers to be agreed upon by

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the Governor and the chairperson of the authority. Further, if the authority shall deem it expedient to construct any project on any other lands the title to which shall then be in any county, municipality, or other governmental subdivision of the state, the proper authorities of such county, municipality, or governmental subdivision are authorized to convey, for and in behalf of such county, municipality, or governmental subdivision, title to such lands to the authority, upon payment to the proper fiscal officer of the county, municipality, or other governmental subdivision of the reasonable value of such lands, such value to be determined by three appraisers to be agreed upon between such governmental authorities and the chairperson of the authority; (4) To appoint and select officers, agents, and employees, including engineering, architectural, and construction experts, fiscal agents, and attorneys, and to fix their compensation; (5) To make contracts, agreements of sale, and leases and to execute all instruments necessary or convenient, including contracts for construction of projects, agreements for the sale of projects, and leases of projects or contracts for the use of projects which the authority causes to be erected or acquired; and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, authority is specifically granted to the county boards of education, city boards of education, or governing bodies of independent districts or systems, for and on behalf of the units and institutions within their respective counties, cities, or districts, and to the authority to enter into contracts, agreements of sale, and lease agreements for the purchase or use of any structure, building, or facilities of the authority for a term not exceeding 50 years; and the board of education or equivalent governing body for and on behalf of the respective political subdivision may obligate itself and its successors to use only such structure, building, or facility and none other and so long as such property is used by such political subdivision to pay an amount to be determined from year to year for the use of such property so leased and also to obligate itself and its successors as a part of the lease contract to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the property so leased from the authority; (6) To construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, maintain, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, and manage projects, as defined in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-551, to be located on property owned by or leased by the authority, the cost of any such project to be paid in whole or in part from the proceeds of revenue bonds of the authority, from such proceeds and any grant from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or from any other source; (7) To accept loans or grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or such agency or instrumentality may impose;

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(8) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and to issue negotiable revenue bonds payable solely from funds pledged for that purpose and to provide for the payment of such bonds and for the rights of the holders thereof; (9) To exercise any power usually possessed by private corporations performing similar functions which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of this state; (10) To issue various types of bonds with various federal tax consequences and to apply for and participate in any federal program which provides financial or other benefits or is supportive of functions of the authority. For purposes of federal law and without limiting the powers of the authority to issue other types of bonds and to participate in federal programs, the authority may act as the state education agency and may issue Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, Qualified School Construction Bonds, or Build America Bonds or, in its discretion, permit other authorized governmental bodies to issue Qualified Zone Academy Bonds, Qualified School Construction Bonds, or Build America Bonds. In participating in any federal program, the authority may apply for and receive funds, make certifications and designations, and do all other things necessary or convenient in the opinion of the authority to participate in or obtain the benefits of federal programs, including programs of bond finance provided under federal law; (11) Deposit, or arrange for, federal funds in any form to be deposited into the sinking fund provided for in Code Section 20-2-567; and (12) To do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this part. (b) The validity of any bonds issued by the authority for projects certified as eligible for state development assistance under Code Section 45-12-170 and issued prior to the time the first general obligation debt was incurred under Article VII, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of 1945 shall not be impaired; but no future such bonds shall be issued."
SECTION 2-6. Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 32-5-24, relating to authorization of expenditures for public roads serving planned communities.
SECTION 2-7. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by repealing and reserving Chapter 32, relating to peddlers and itinerant traders.
SECTION 2-8. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 45-12-170, relating to the Office of Planning and Budget performing planning and development functions,

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powers and duties generally, and recommendations of planned communities for state development assistance.
SECTION 2-9. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 50-9-6, relating to authorization for projects and facilities on Confederate Soldiers' Home property.
SECTION 2-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 50-32-5, relating to the Transit Governance Study Commission, as follows:
"50-32-5. (a) The State of Georgia, particularly the metropolitan Atlanta region, faces a number of critical issues relating to its transportation system and ever-increasing traffic congestion. In light of the dwindling resources available to help solve the problems, it is imperative that all available resources be used to maximum efficiency in order to alleviate the gridlock in and around the metropolitan Atlanta region. There exists a need for a thorough examination of our current transportation system and the methodical development of legislative proposals for a regional transit governing authority in Georgia. (b) In order to find practical, workable solutions to these problems, there is created the Transit Governance Study Commission to be composed of: four Senators from the Atlanta Regional Commission area to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, four Representatives from the Atlanta Regional Commission area to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the chairperson of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Oversight Committee, the chairperson of the Atlanta Regional Commission, the chairperson of the Regional Transit Committee of the Atlanta Regional Commission, one staff member from the Atlanta Regional Commission to be selected by the chairperson of the Atlanta Regional Commission, the executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the general manager of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, and the directors of any other county transit systems operating in the Atlanta Regional Commission area. (c) The commission shall elect, by a majority vote, one of its legislative members to serve as chairperson of the commission and such other officers as the commission deems appropriate. The commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chairperson. The commission may conduct such meetings and hearings 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 its objectives and purposes as contained in this Code section. (d) All officers and agencies of the three branches of state government are directed to provide all appropriate information and assistance as requested by the commission. (e) The commission shall undertake a study of the issues described in this Code section and recommend specific legislation which the commission deems necessary or

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appropriate. Specifically, the commission shall prepare a preliminary report on the feasibility of combining all of the regional public transportation entities into an integrated regional transit body. This preliminary report shall be completed on or before December 31, 2010, and be delivered to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commission shall make a final report of its findings and recommendations, with specific language for proposed legislation, if any, on or before August 1, 2011, to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commission shall stand abolished on August 1, 2011, unless extended by subsequent Act of the General Assembly. (f) The Atlanta Regional Commission in conjunction with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the department's director of planning shall utilize federal and state planning funds to continue the development of the Atlanta region's Concept 3 transit proposal, including assessment of potential economic benefit to the region and the state, prioritization of corridors based on highest potential economic benefit and lowest environmental impact, and completion of environmental permitting. Any new transit management instrumentality created as a result of the Transit Governance Study Commission created pursuant to this Code section shall participate in the Concept 3 development activities that remain incomplete at the time of the creation of the new regional transit body."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 16-11-40, relating to criminal defamation.
SECTION 3-2. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Sections 45-2-7 and 45-2-8, relating to general prohibitions and exceptions and officials subject to removal for violation, respectively, with regard to the employment of aliens.
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "National Bureau of Standards" wherever such term occurs with "National Institute of Standards and Technology":
(1) Code Section 10-2-2, relating to recognized systems of weights and measures; (2) Code Section 10-2-3, relating to primary standards of weights and measures and prescribing and verifying secondary standards;

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(3) Code Section 10-2-4, relating to technical requirements for commercial weighing and measuring devices; (4) Code Section 10-2-5, relating to powers and duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture generally; and (5) Code Section 10-2-19, relating to manner of display of measurement of compressed natural gas on dispensing devices.
SECTION 4-2. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising Code Section 31-7-50, relating to authorization of grants-in-aid for construction and modernization of medical facilities, as follows:
"31-7-50. The state is authorized to make grants to any county, municipality, or any combination thereof or to any hospital authority to assist in the construction and modernization of publicly owned and publicly operated medical facilities, auxiliary medical facilities, mental retardation centers, and mental health centers as defined in Code Section 31-751. The amount of the grant shall be determined in accordance with Code Sections 317-52 and 31-7-53."
SECTION 4-3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-51, relating to definitions relative to grants for construction and modernization of medical facilities, as follows:
"31-7-51. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Auxiliary medical facilities' means diagnostic and treatment facilities, nursing homes, chronic illness hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. (2) 'Construction project' means a program for the construction of any medical facility or auxiliary medical facility, mental retardation center, or mental health center, as evidenced by the approval of a project under Title VI or Title VII, of the federal Public Health Service Act, as now or hereafter amended. (3) 'Hospital authority' means any hospital authority created under the 'Hospital Authorities Law,' Article 4 of this chapter, as now or hereafter amended. (4) 'Medical facilities' means general hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, nurse training facilities, tuberculosis hospitals, and public health centers. (5) 'Mental health center' means a facility providing services for the prevention or diagnosis of mental illness, or care and treatment of mentally ill patients, or rehabilitation of such persons, which services are provided principally for persons residing in a particular community or communities in or near which the facility is situated. (6) 'Mental retardation center' means a facility specially designed for the diagnosis, treatment, education, training, or custodial care of the mentally retarded, including facilities for training specialists and sheltered workshops for the mentally retarded but

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only if such workshops are part of the facilities which provide or will provide comprehensive services for the mentally retarded. Reserved. (7) 'Modernization project' means the alteration, major repair, remodeling, replacement, and renovation of existing buildings (including original equipment thereof) and replacement of obsolete, built-in equipment of existing buildings, as evidenced by the approval of a project under Title VI or Title VII of the federal Public Health Service Act, as now or hereafter amended. (8) 'Publicly operated' means operated by a county, municipality, hospital authority, or any combination thereof. (9) 'Publicly owned' means that a county, municipality, hospital authority, or any combination thereof holds title to or has a long-term lease acceptable to the state agency on the property on which the construction or modernization is proposed. (10) 'State agency' means the State Health Planning and Development Agency or any successor designated as the agency of state government to administer the state construction and modernization plan and receive funds pursuant to Titles VI and VII of the federal Public Health Service Act, as amended. (b) The terms 'hospital,' 'psychiatric hospital,' 'nurse training facilities,' 'public health center,' 'rehabilitation facility,' 'nursing home,' 'chronic illness hospital,' 'long-term care facility,' 'mental retardation center,' 'mental health center,' 'construction,' 'cost of construction,' 'modernization,' and 'cost of modernization' shall have meanings consistent with those respectively ascribed to them in Titles VI and VII of the federal Public Health Service Act, as now or hereafter amended."
SECTION 4-4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 31-7-53, relating to matching formula, priority system, use of earnings, and approval of federal grants for construction and modernization of medical facilities, as follows:
"(c) No part of the net earnings of publicly owned and publicly operated medical facilities, auxiliary medical facilities, mental retardation centers, and mental health centers constructed with the assistance of a grant under this article shall inure to the benefit of any private corporation or individual."
SECTION 4-5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 31-7-54, relating to manner of expenditure of construction funds for grants for construction and modernization of medical facilities, as follows:
"31-7-54. In order to assist the several counties, municipalities, or any combination thereof or any hospital authorities created under the 'Hospital Authorities Law,' Article 4 of this chapter, such funds as are appropriated for each fiscal year for the construction of publicly owned and publicly operated medical facilities, auxiliary medical facilities, mental retardation centers, and mental health centers shall be expended in accordance with the provisions of this article."

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SECTION 4-6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 31-7-57, relating to procedures for grants to sponsors of construction projects and injunction of operation by transferee in violation of article, as follows:
"(d) If any publicly owned and publicly operated medical facility, auxiliary medical facility, mental retardation center, or mental health center for which funds have been paid under this Code section shall be leased to any corporation, person, organization, or body other than one eligible to receive a grant under this article or shall be sold or used for any purpose contrary to the provision under which the grant was made, at any time within 20 years after completion of construction, and such change in lease, sale, or use is not approved by the state agency, such agency may bring an equitable proceeding for writ of injunction against any person, firm, corporation, or organization operating in violation of this article. The proceedings shall be filed in the county in which such persons reside or, in the case of a firm or corporation, where such firm or corporation maintains its principal office; and, unless it is shown that such person, firm, or corporation which has leased such medical facility, auxiliary medical facility, mental retardation center, or mental health center would have been eligible to accept the grantin-aid from the state in the first instance and the lease has been approved by the state agency or the sale or use has been approved by such agency, the writ of injunction shall issue and such person, firm, or corporation shall be perpetually enjoined throughout the state from operating in violation of the provisions set out above of this subsection. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain the equitable relief provided in this subsection that the state agency show that such person, firm, or corporation is ineligible nor to prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. In addition, the state agency shall be entitled to bring an action and recover from the transferor and transferee of any facility specified above in this subsection such percentage of the value of the facility as the state grant bore toward the total construction cost of that facility as determined by agreement of the parties or by action brought in court."
SECTION 4-7. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by repealing Code Section 37-5-10, relating to the timetable for implementation of Chapter 5, relating to community services for the developmentally disabled.
SECTION 4-8. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended by revising Code Section 44-2-83, relating to conclusiveness of decrees relative to land registration, effect of disability on conclusiveness, and recourse of persons under a disability against assurance fraud, as follows:
"44-2-83. Every decree rendered as provided in this article shall bind the land and bar all persons claiming title thereto or interest therein, shall quiet the title thereto, and shall be forever binding and conclusive upon and against all persons, including this state, whether

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mentioned by name in the order of publication or included under the general description 'whom it may concern.' It shall not be an exception to the conclusiveness of the decree that the person is a minor, is incompetent by reason of mental illness or retardation intellectual disability, or is under any other disability; but said person may have an action against the assurance fund provided for in Part 6 of this article."
SECTION 4-9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-5-170, relating to effect of disabilities on commencement of prescription, as follows:
"44-5-170. Prescription shall not run against the rights of a minor during his or her minority, a person incompetent by reason of mental illness or retardation as intellectual disability so long as the mental illness or retardation intellectual disability lasts, or a person imprisoned during his or her imprisonment. After any such disability is removed, prescription shall run against the person holding a claim to realty or personalty."
SECTION 4-10. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-6-161, relating to who may apply for partition, as follows:
"44-6-161. If the party desiring the writ of partition is of full age and free from disability, he or she may make the application either in person or by his or her agent or attorney in fact or at law. An application may be made for the benefit of a minor, a mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person, or the beneficiary of a trust by the guardian of such minor, the guardian of such mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person, or the trustee of such beneficiary, as the case may be."
SECTION 4-11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-6-162, relating to notice of intention to apply for writ of partition, as follows:
"44-6-162. The party applying for the writ of partition shall give the other parties concerned at least 20 days' notice of his or her intention to make the application. If any of the other parties is a minor, a mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person, or a beneficiary of a trust, the 20 days' notice shall be served on the guardian of such minor, the guardian of such mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person, or the trustee of such beneficiary. If any of the parties reside outside of this state, the court may order service by publication as in its judgment is right in each case."
SECTION 4-12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 44-6-171, relating to setting aside judgment by parties under disability, absent, or not notified, time limitations, conclusiveness of judgment, and effect of proceedings on bona fide purchaser, as follows:

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"44-6-171. When proceedings have been instituted and judgment of the partition has been rendered according to the regulations prescribed in this part and if any one of the parties in interest is a minor or a mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person who has no guardian, or is absent from the state during such proceeding, or has not been notified thereof, such minor or mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person may, within 12 months after coming of age, after restoration of mind, or after having a guardian appointed, as the case may be, and such absent or unnotified party may, at any time within 12 months after rendition of the judgment, move the court to set aside the judgment on any of the grounds upon which a party notified and free from disabilities might have resisted the judgment upon the hearing as authorized by Code Section 44-6165. The issue shall be tried and the subsequent proceedings shall be the same as is provided for in cases of objections filed to the return of the partitioners before judgment. If such motion to set aside the judgment is not made within the time specified in this Code section, such judgment shall be as binding and conclusive upon such minor, mentally ill or retarded intellectually disabled person, or absent or unnotified party as if he or she had been notified, present, or free from disability. In no event shall such subsequent proceedings affect the title of a bona fide purchaser under a sale ordered by the court."
SECTION 4-13. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 49-4-193, relating to established drug testing, ineligibility for benefits based upon positive tests, drug treatment, impact of drug use by parents on children, confidentiality, and exceptions relative to temporary assistance for needy families, as follows:
"(i) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded intellectually or developmentally disabled, community living arrangement, or host home."
SECTION 4-14. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (a) of Code Section 51-1-29.5, relating to

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definitions, limitation on health care liability claim to gross negligence in emergency medical care, and factors for jury consideration, 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; (F) A hospital system; (G) An intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded intellectually or developmentally disabled; or (H) A nursing home."
SECTION 4-15. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "mental retardation" wherever such term occurs with "intellectual disability":
(1) Code Section 9-3-73, relating to certain disabilities and exceptions applicable; (2) Code Section 9-3-90, relating to persons under disability or imprisoned when cause of action accrues; (3) Code Section 9-4-4, relating to declaratory judgments involving fiduciaries; (4) Code Section 15-9-30, relating to subject matter jurisdiction, powers and duties generally, and furnishing a copy of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for each judge; (5) Code Section 15-12-163, relating to challenges for cause, hearing of evidence, and when objection may be made; and (6) Code Section 34-9-361, relating to employer's knowledge of employee's preexisting permanent impairment.
SECTION 4-16. The following Code section of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated is amended by replacing "mental retardation" wherever such term occurs with "intellectual disabilities":
(1) Code Section 34-6A-2, relating to definitions relative to the "Georgia Equal Employment for Persons With Disabilities Code."
SECTION 4-17. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "a mentally retarded" and "mentally retarded" wherever either such term occurs with "an intellectually disabled" and "intellectually disabled," respectively:
(1) Code Section 13-3-24, relating to insane, mentally ill, mentally retarded, or mentally incompetent persons' capacity to enter into contracts; and (2) Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes.

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SECTION 4-18. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by replacing "mental retardation" wherever such term occurs with "developmental disability":
(1) Code Section 9-11-34, relating to the production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes, applicability to nonparties, and confidentiality; (2) Code Section 10-1-850, relating to definitions relative to unfair or deceptive practices toward the elderly; and (3) Code Section 43-10A-3, relating to definitions relative to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
PART V SECTION 5-1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11-7, relating to special assistant attorney general for investigation and prosecution of subversive activities, as follows:
"16-11-7. The Governor, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, is authorized and directed to appoint a special assistant attorney general for investigating and prosecuting subversive activities, whose responsibility it shall be, under the supervision of the Attorney General, to assemble, arrange, and deliver to the district attorney of any county, together with a list of necessary witnesses for presentation to the next grand jury in the county, all information and evidence of matters within the county which have come to his or her attention relating in any manner to the acts prohibited by this part and relating generally to the purpose, processes, and activities of communists and any other or related subversive organizations, associations, groups, or persons. Such evidence may be presented by the Attorney General or the special assistant attorney general to the grand jury of any county directly, and he or she may represent the state on the trial of such a case, should he or she feel the ends of justice would be best served thereby, and the special assistant attorney general herein provided may testify before any grand jury as to matters referred to in this part as to which he or she may have information."
SECTION 5-2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-10, relating to grand jury investigations regarding subversive activities, as follows:
"16-11-10. The judge of any court exercising general criminal jurisdiction, when in his or her discretion it appears appropriate or when informed by the Attorney General or district attorney that there is information or evidence of the character described in Code Section 16-11-7 to be considered by the grand jury, shall charge the grand jury to inquire into

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violations of this part for the purpose of proper action and further to inquire generally into the purposes, processes, and activities, and any other matters affecting communists or any related or other subversive organizations, associations, groups, or persons."
SECTION 5-3. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising Code Section 45-3-11, relating to persons required to take the loyalty oath, as follows:
"45-3-11. All persons who are employed by and are on the payroll of the state and are the recipients of wages, per diem, or salary of the state or its departments and agencies, with the exception of pages employed by the General Assembly, and all counties and cities, school districts, and local educational systems throughout the entire state, are required to take an oath that they will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia, and that they are not members of the Communist Party."
SECTION 5-4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-3-13, relating to the form of the loyalty oath, as follows:
"45-3-13. The oath prescribed in Code Section 45-3-11 shall be in the following form:
'I, _________________ (Name) a citizen of ______________ and being an employee of ______________ and the recipient of public funds for services rendered as such employee, do hereby solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia, and that I am not a member of the Communist Party.'"
PART VI SECTION 6-1.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by repealing Code Section 20-2-75, relating to the failure of local school board members to fulfill certain obligations relating to preclearance.
SECTION 6-2. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-226, relating to duties of county board in determining eligibility of voters, maps of municipal boundaries, notice of ineligibility, issuance of registration cards, and reimbursement for postage cost, as follows:
"(c) It shall be the duty of each incorporated municipality located wholly or partially within the boundaries of a county to provide a detailed map showing the municipal boundaries, municipal precinct boundaries, and voting district boundaries to the county board of registrars no later than January 1, 1995, and within 15 days after the

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preclearance of any changes in such municipal boundaries, precinct boundaries, or voting district boundaries pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Section 1973c), as amended. Upon receiving any changes in municipal boundaries, the county board of registrars shall provide to the municipal registrar a list of all voters affected by such changes with the street addresses of such electors for the purpose of verifying the changes with the municipality. Upon receiving the list of electors affected by changes in municipal boundaries, the municipal registrar shall immediately review the information provided by the county registrars and advise the county registrars of any discrepancies."
SECTION 6-3. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 36-31-6, relating to the responsibility of the Attorney General for preclearances.
SECTION 6-4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 36-36-3, relating to report identifying annexed property, maps and surveys, technical assistance to municipalities, and preclearance, as follows:
"(f) The clerk, city attorney, or other person designated by the governing authority of any municipality annexing property shall also file a copy of the transmittal letter to the United States Department of Justice seeking preclearance, without the attachments to such letter, with the Department of Community Affairs and with the governing authority of the county in which the property being annexed is located. This subsection shall apply so long as a filing with the United States Department of Justice is required. Reserved."
SECTION 6-5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 36-36-92, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands, procedures, provision of municipal services, and preclearance by the U.S. Justice Department, as follows:
"(f) The provisions of this article with regard to annexation of unincorporated islands is severable as to each city and to the annexation of each unincorporated island therein. The implementation of each annexation pursuant to this article is contingent upon preclearance of each annexation by the U.S. Justice Department pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. 1973(c). Any city annexing an unincorporated island pursuant to this article shall submit such annexation to the U.S. Justice Department for preclearance not later than 90 days following the date of adoption of the annexation ordinance by the municipal governing authority."

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SECTION 6-6. Said title is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 36-60-11, relating to the Attorney General to receive a copy of any submission to the United States Department of Justice pursuant to the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

SECTION 6-7. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by repealing Code Section 45-15-35.1, relating to the Governor's power to seek preclearance of any change affecting voting pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.

PART VII
SECTION 7-1. Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by repealing in its entirety Article 3 of Chapter 3, relating to prohibited conduct on licensed premises.

PART VIII SECTION 8-1.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson E Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish E Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

E Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 939. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson E Atwood Y Ballinger
Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly

Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish

E Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton

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Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway
Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 114, nays 49.

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

HB 938. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger
Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell

Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall McClain
Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix

E Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson

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N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black
Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin
Maxwell N Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 56.

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

HB 643. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct a cross-reference; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; 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 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to when an interrogatory answer allows the option to produce business records; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct cross-references; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; 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 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," is amended by revising Code Section 9-11-26, relating to general provisions governing discovery, as follows:
"9-11-26. (a) Discovery methods. Parties may obtain discovery by one or more of the following methods: depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or things or permission to enter upon land or other property for inspection and other purposes; physical and mental examinations; and requests for admission. Unless the court orders otherwise under subsection (c) of this Code section, the frequency of use of these methods is shall not be limited. (b) Scope of discovery. Unless otherwise limited by order of the court in accordance with this chapter, the scope of discovery is shall be as follows:
(1) In general. Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the claim or defense of the party seeking discovery or to the claim or defense of any other party subject to the limitations identified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any books, documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter. It is shall not be ground for objection that the information sought will be inadmissible at the trial if the information sought appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence; (2) Limitations on frequency and extent of discovery.
(A) The discovery methods set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be limited by the court upon its own initiative after reasonable notice to the parties or pursuant to a motion under subsection (c) of this Code section if the court determines that:
(i) The discovery sought is unreasonably cumulative or duplicative;

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(ii) The discovery sought is obtainable from some other source that is more convenient, less burdensome, or less expensive; (iii) The party seeking discovery has had ample opportunity by discovery in the action to obtain the information sought; or (iv) The burden or expense of the proposed discovery outweighs its likely benefit considering what is proportional to the needs of the case, the amount in controversy, the parties' resources, the importance of the issues at stake in the civil action, and the importance of the discovery in resolving the issues. (B) In addition to any limitation imposed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, discovery of electronically stored information shall be subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-34; (2)(3) Insurance agreements. A party may obtain discovery of the existence and contents of any insurance agreement under which any person carrying on an insurance business may be liable to satisfy part or all of a judgment which may be entered in the action or to indemnify or reimburse for payments made to satisfy the judgment. Information concerning the insurance agreement is not by reason of disclosure admissible in evidence at trial. For purposes of this paragraph, an application for insurance shall not be treated as part of an insurance agreement; (3)(4) Trial preparation; materials. (A) Subject to paragraph (4) (5) of this subsection, a party may obtain discovery of documents and tangible things otherwise discoverable under paragraph (1) of this subsection and prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial by or for another party or by or for that other party's representative, (including his the party's attorney, consultant, surety, indemnitor, insurer, or agent), only upon a showing that the party seeking discovery has substantial need of the materials in the preparation of his or her case and that he the party is unable without undue hardship to obtain the substantial equivalent of the materials by other means. In ordering discovery of such materials when the required showing has been made, the court shall protect against disclosure of the mental impressions, conclusions, opinions, or legal theories of an attorney or other representative of a party concerning the litigation. A party may obtain, without the required showing, a statement concerning the action or its subject matter previously made by that such party. Upon request, a person not a party may obtain, without the required showing, a statement concerning the action or its subject matter previously made by that such person. If the request is refused, the person may move for a court order. Paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 applies to the award of expenses incurred in relation to the motion. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, a 'statement previously made' is:
(A)(i) A a written statement signed or otherwise adopted or approved by the person making it,; or (B)(ii) A a stenographic, mechanical, electrical, or other recording, or a transcription thereof, which is a substantially verbatim recital of an oral statement by the person making it and contemporaneously recorded; and

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(4)(5) Trial preparation; experts. Discovery of facts known and opinions held by experts, otherwise discoverable under paragraph (1) of this subsection and acquired or developed in anticipation of litigation or for trial, may be obtained only as follows:
(A)(i) A party may, through interrogatories, require any other party to identify each person whom the other party expects to call as an expert witness at trial, to state the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify, and to state the substance of the facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to testify and a summary of the grounds for each opinion. (ii) A party may obtain discovery under Code Section 9-11-30, 9-11-31, or 9-1134 from any expert described in this paragraph, the same as any other witness, but the party obtaining discovery of an expert hereunder must pay a reasonable fee for the time spent in responding to discovery by that expert, subject to the right of the expert or any party to obtain a determination by the court as to the reasonableness of the fee so incurred; (B) A party may discover facts known or opinions held by an expert who has been retained or specially employed by another party in anticipation of litigation or preparation for trial and who is not expected to be called as a witness at trial, only as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-35 or upon a showing of exceptional circumstances under which it is impracticable for the party seeking discovery to obtain facts or opinions on the same subject by other means; and (C) Unless manifest injustice would result: (i) The court shall require the party seeking discovery to pay the expert a reasonable fee for time spent in responding to discovery under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and (ii) With respect to discovery obtained under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the court may require, and with respect to discovery obtained under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph the court shall require, the party seeking discovery to pay the other party a fair portion of the fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the latter party in obtaining facts and opinions from the expert; and (6) Claiming privilege or protecting trial preparation materials. (A) Information withheld. When a party withholds information otherwise discoverable by claiming that the information is privileged or subject to protection as trial preparation material, the party shall: (i) Expressly make the claim; and (ii) Describe the nature of the documents, communications, or tangible things not produced or disclosed and do so in a manner that, without revealing information itself privileged or protected, will enable other parties to assess such claim. Contemporaneously with the service of the discovery response in which a claim of privilege or protection as trial preparation or attorney work product material is made, or within a time mutually agreed upon by the parties or ordered by the court, the party asserting the privilege or protection shall serve a privilege log, which at a minimum shall provide the following information:

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(I) The author and all recipients of the documents, communications, or tangible things; (II) The date the documents, communications, or tangible things were created; (III) A description of the documents, communications, or tangible things; (IV) The nature of the privilege or protection claimed; (V) Whether the author and recipients are attorneys for the party or are outside counsel for the party; and (VI) Whether the documents, communications, or tangible things have previously ever been produced or made available to the public. (B) Information produced. If information produced in discovery is subject to a claim of privilege or of protection as trial preparation material, the party making the claim shall promptly notify after learning of such material's inadvertent production any party that received the information of the claim and the basis for it. The producing party shall preserve the information until the claim is resolved. After being notified, a party: (i) Shall promptly return, sequester, or destroy the specified information and any copies thereof; (ii) Shall not use or disclose the information until the claim is resolved; (iii) Shall take reasonable steps to retrieve the information if the party disclosed it before being notified; and (iv) May promptly present the information to the court for in camera review for determination of the claim. (c) Protective orders. (1) Upon motion by a party or by the person who is, or who may be, subject to a request to preserve documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things, or from whom discovery is sought and for good cause shown, the court in which the action is pending or, alternatively, on matters relating to a deposition, the court in the county where the deposition is to be taken may make any order which justice requires to protect a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or expense, including one or more of the following: (1)(A) That the discovery not be had; (2)(B) That the discovery may be had only on specified terms and conditions, including a designation of the time or place; (3)(C) That the discovery may be had only by a method of discovery other than that selected by the party seeking discovery; (4)(D) That certain matters not be inquired into or that the scope of the discovery be limited to certain matters; (5)(E) That discovery be conducted with no one present except persons designated by the court; (6)(F) That a deposition, after being sealed, be opened only by order of the court; (7)(G) That a trade secret or other confidential research, development, or commercial information not be disclosed or be disclosed only in a designated way; or

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(8)(H) That the parties simultaneously file specified documents or information enclosed in sealed envelopes to be opened as directed by the court; or (I) That the terms of preservation be specified, including, if applicable, relieving a party from preserving certain documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things. (2)(A) A party seeking a protective order on the basis that electronically stored information sought is from a source identified as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost has the burden of showing that such basis exists. If the showing is made, the court may nonetheless order discovery from the source if the requesting party shows good cause but only after considering the limitations set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) If the a motion for a protective order is denied in whole or in part, the court may, on such terms and conditions as are just, order that any party or person preserve documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things or provide or permit discovery. Paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 applies shall apply to the award of expenses incurred in relation to the motion. (C) The court shall not consider a motion for a protective order unless the movant certifies that he or she has in good faith conferred or attempted to physically meet or to confer by telephone with the other affected parties in an effort to resolve the dispute without court action. (d) Sequence and timing of discovery. Unless the court, upon motion, for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interests of justice, orders otherwise, methods of discovery may be used in any sequence; and the fact that a party is conducting discovery, whether by deposition or otherwise, shall not operate to delay any other party's discovery. (e) Supplementation of responses. A party who has responded to a request for discovery with a response that was complete when made is under no duty to supplement his or her response to include information thereafter acquired, except as follows: (1) A party is under a duty seasonably to supplement his or her response with respect to any question directly addressed to: (A) The identity and location of persons having knowledge of discoverable matters; and (B) The identity of each person expected to be called as an expert witness at trial, the subject matter on which he or she is expected to testify, and the substance of his or her testimony.; (2) A party is under a duty seasonably to amend a prior response if he or she obtains information upon the basis of which: (A) He or she knows that the response was incorrect when made; or (B) He or she knows that the response, though correct when made, is no longer true and the circumstances are such that a failure to amend the response is, in substance, a knowing concealment.; and

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(3) A duty to supplement responses may be imposed by order of the court, agreement of the parties, or at any time prior to trial through new requests for supplementation of prior responses. (f) Voluntary or court ordered discovery meetings, discovery plans, discovery
conferences. (1)(A) Upon the agreement of the parties, or pursuant to a court order, the parties to a civil action may be jointly responsible for arranging a meeting on the subject of discovery, for being prepared to discuss a discovery plan, and for attempting in good faith to agree on a discovery plan or for agreeing that a discovery plan is unnecessary. (B) A discovery meeting may be held by telephone, by video conference, or in person, or a combination thereof, unless the court, on motion, orders the parties to attend in person. (C) A discovery meeting shall be held as agreed by the parties or as ordered by the court, and the parties may submit to the court the agreed upon discovery plan, a stipulation indicating that the parties have agreed that no discovery plan is necessary, or a joint report detailing those parts of the discovery plan upon which they agree and the position of each of the parties on the parts of the discovery plan upon which they disagree. (D) Unless the parties agree otherwise, the first plaintiff listed in the civil action shall be responsible for submitting the discovery plan or joint report.
(2) During a discovery meeting, the parties shall: (A) Consider the nature and basis of the parties' claims and defenses and the possibilities for promptly settling or resolving the claims; (B) Resolve any issues regarding the scope of preservation of electronically stored information; and (C) Discuss the preparation of a discovery plan as set forth in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if a discovery plan is necessary.
(3) A discovery plan shall contain the following: (A) A statement of the discovery issues as they then appear; (B) A proposed plan and schedule of discovery, including the discovery of electronically stored information; (C) If appropriate under the circumstances of the case, a reference to the scope of preservation of electronically stored information, including conditions for terminating the duty to preserve in whole or in part prior to final resolution of the civil action; (D) The media form, format, and procedures by which electronically stored information will be produced, including technical specifications related to any load files and the identification of any metadata to be produced; (E) Sources of electronically stored information identified as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or costs under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section;

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(F) The method for asserting or preserving claims of privilege or protection of the information as trial preparation or attorney work product materials if different from that provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (G) The method for asserting or preserving confidentiality and proprietary status and any other matters addressed by the parties; (H) Any limitations proposed to be placed on discovery, including, if appropriate under the circumstances of the case, that discovery be conducted in phases or be limited to or focused on particular issues; (I) When discovery should be completed; and (J) If appropriate under the circumstances of the civil action, any limitations or conditions pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (4) If the parties are unable to agree to a discovery plan at a discovery meeting, the parties, upon motion of any party, may be ordered to appear before the court for a discovery conference at which the court may order the entry of a discovery plan after consideration of the report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and the position of the parties. For the discovery conference, each party may submit a brief statement of the issues in contention along with a proposal for reaching a resolution to all contested discovery issues. The court order may address other matters, including the issuance of a protective order and, when necessary, an allocation of reasonable actual costs for duplicating documents to be produced or producing copies of electronically stored information. The court may enter a discovery order, which may be altered or amended as justice may require. Such discovery order shall take into account the scope and limitations described in subsection (b) of this Code section. The court may combine the discovery conference with a pretrial conference authorized by Code Section 9-11-16. (5) Even if the parties initially agree that a discovery plan is not needed, at any time after commencement of a civil action, upon motion of a party, or upon the court's initiation, the court may direct the parties to appear before it for a discovery conference. (6) Nothing in this subsection shall alter a party's right to serve discovery or a party's duty to respond to discovery."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-30, relating to depositions upon oral examination, as follows:
"(5) Production of documents and things. The notice to a party deponent may be accompanied by a request made in compliance with Code Section 9-11-34 for the production of documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things at the taking of the deposition. The procedure of Code Section 9-11-34 shall apply to the request."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-33, relating to interrogatories to parties, as follows:
"(c) Option to produce business or personal records. When Where the answer to an interrogatory may be derived or ascertained from the determined by examining, auditing, compiling, abstracting, or summarizing a party's business or personal records of the party upon whom the interrogatory has been served or from an examination, audit, or inspection of such business records, or from a compilation, abstract, or summary based thereon, including electronically stored information, and the burden of deriving or ascertaining the answer is substantially the same for the party serving the interrogatory as for the party served, it is a sufficient answer to the interrogatory to specify the records from which the answer may be derived or ascertained and to afford to the party serving the interrogatory either party, the responding party may answer by:
(1) Specifying the records that must be reviewed in sufficient detail so as to enable the interrogating party to locate and identify such records as readily as the responding party could locate and identify such records; and (2) Giving the interrogating party a reasonable opportunity to examine, audit, or inspect such records and to make copies, compilations, abstracts, or summaries."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-34, relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes, as follows:
"9-11-34. (a) Scope. Any party may serve on any other party a request:
(1) To produce and permit the party making the request, or someone acting on his behalf of the party, to inspect and copy any designated documents (including writings, drawings, graphs, charts, photographs, phono-records, and other data compilations from which information can be obtained, translated, if necessary, by the respondent through detection devices into reasonably usable form), or to inspect and copy, test, or sample any designated documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things which constitute or contain matters within the scope of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26 and which are in the possession, custody, or control of the party upon whom the request is served; or (2) To permit entry upon designated land or other property in the possession or control of the party upon whom the request is served for the purpose of inspection and measuring, surveying, photographing, testing, or sampling the property or any designated object or operation thereon, within the scope of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26. (b) Procedure. (1) The request may, without leave of court, be served upon the plaintiff after commencement of the action and upon any other party with or after service of the summons and complaint upon that party. The request shall set forth the items to be

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inspected, either by individual item or by category, and describe each item and category with reasonable particularity. The request shall specify a reasonable time, place, and manner of making the inspection and performing the related acts. The request may specify the form in which electronically stored information shall be produced. (2) The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 30 days after the service of the request, except that a defendant may serve a response within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. The court may allow a shorter or longer time. The response shall state, with respect to each item or category, that inspection and related activities will be permitted as requested, unless the request is objected to, in which event the reasons for objection shall be stated. If objection is made to part of an item or category, the part shall be specified. In addition to other bases for objection, the response may state an objection to production of electronically stored information from sources that the party identifies as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost. The response shall state any objection to a requested form for producing electronically stored information. If the responding party objects to a requested form or if no form is specified in the request, the responding party shall state the form it intends to use. The party submitting the request may move for an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 with respect to any objection to or other failure to respond to the request or any part thereof, or any failure to permit inspection as requested. (3) Unless otherwise stipulated by the parties or ordered by the court, the following procedures shall apply to producing documents or electronically stored information:
(A) A party shall produce documents as they are kept in the usual course of business or shall organize and label documents to correspond to the categories in the request; (B) If a request does not specify a form for producing the electronically stored information, a party shall produce such information in a reasonably usable form; and (C) A party shall not be required to produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form. (c) Applicability to nonparties. (1) This Code section shall also be applicable with respect to discovery against persons, firms, or corporations who are not parties, in which event a copy of the request shall be served upon all parties of record; or, upon notice, the party desiring such discovery may proceed by taking the deposition of the person, firm, or corporation on oral examination or upon written questions under Code Section 9-1130 or 9-11-31. A party requesting discovery from a nonparty shall take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on the nonparty. The nonparty or any party may file an objection as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. If the party desiring such discovery moves for an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 to compel discovery, he or she shall make a showing of good cause to support his or her motion. Such motion shall include a certification that the movant

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has attempted in good faith to meet and confer with the nonparty to resolve the dispute. The court shall enforce the requesting party's duty to take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on a nonparty and may award reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation against a party who fails to comply with this duty. The requesting party shall pay reasonable costs associated with the retrieval, production, conversion, and formatting of the requested electronically stored information by nonparties. The party making a request under this Code section shall, upon request from any other party to the action, make all reasonable efforts to cause all information produced in response to the nonparty request to be made available to all parties and may require the payment of a reasonable document copying charge. A reasonable document copying charge may be required. (2) This Code section shall also be applicable with respect to discovery against a nonparty who is a practitioner of the healing arts or a hospital or health care facility, including those operated by an agency or bureau of the state or other governmental unit. Where such a request is directed to such a nonparty, a copy of the request shall be served upon the person whose records are sought by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or, if known, that such person's counsel, and upon all other parties of record in compliance with Code Section 9-11-5; where such a request to a nonparty seeks the records of a person who is not a party, a copy of the request shall be served upon the person whose records are sought by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or, if known, that such person's counsel by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and upon all parties of record in compliance with Code Section 9-11-5; or, upon notice, the party desiring such discovery may proceed by taking the deposition of the person, firm, or corporation on oral examination or upon written questions under Code Section 9-11-30 or 9-11-31. The nonparty, any party, or the person whose records are sought may file an objection with the court in which the action is pending within 20 days of service of the request and shall serve a copy of such objection on the nonparty to whom the request is directed, who shall not furnish the requested materials until further order of the court, and on all other parties to the action. Upon the filing of such objection, the party desiring such discovery may move for an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 to compel discovery and, if he or she shall make a showing of good cause to support his or her motion, discovery shall be allowed. If no objection is filed within 20 days of service of the request, the nonparty to whom the request is directed shall promptly comply therewith. (3) For any discovery requested from a nonparty pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection or a subpoena requesting records from a nonparty pursuant to Code Section 9-11-45, when the nonparty to whom the discovery request is made is not served with an objection and the nonparty produces the requested records, the nonparty shall be immune from regulatory, civil, or criminal liability or damages notwithstanding that the produced documents contained confidential or privileged information.

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(d) Confidentiality. The provisions of this Code section shall not be deemed to repeal the confidentiality provided by Code Sections 37-3-166 concerning mental illness treatment records, 37-4-125 concerning mental retardation developmental disability treatment records, 37-7-166 concerning alcohol and drug treatment records, 24-9-40.1 concerning the confidential nature of AIDS information, and 24-9-47 concerning the disclosure of AIDS information; provided, however, that a person's failure to object to the production of documents as set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall waive any right of recovery for damages as to the nonparty for disclosure of the requested documents."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-34.1, relating to civil actions for evidence seized in criminal proceedings, as follows:
"9-11-34.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 9-11-34, in any civil action based upon evidence seized in a criminal proceeding involving any violation of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, a party shall not be permitted to copy any books, papers, documents, photographs, tangible objects, audio and visual tapes, films and recordings, electronically stored information, or copies or portions thereof."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-36, relating to requests for admission, as follows:
"(2) Each matter of which an admission is requested shall be separately set forth. The matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after service of the request or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow, the party to whom the request is directed serves upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection addressed to the matter, signed by the party or by his or her attorney; but unless the court shortens the time, a defendant shall not be required to serve answers or objections before the expiration of 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon him or her. If objection is made, the reasons therefor shall be stated. The answer shall specifically deny the matter or set forth in detail the reasons why the answering party cannot truthfully admit or deny the matter. A denial shall fairly meet the substance of the requested admission; and, when good faith requires that a party qualify his or her answer or deny only a part of the matter of which an admission is requested, he or she shall specify so much of it as is true and qualify or deny the remainder. An answering party may not give lack of information or knowledge as a reason for failure to admit or deny unless he such party states that he or she has made reasonable inquiry and that the information known or readily obtainable by him or her is insufficient to enable him or her to admit or deny. A party who considers that a matter of which an admission has been requested presents a genuine issue for trial may not, on that ground alone, object to the request; he or she may, subject to

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subsection (c) (d) of Code Section 9-11-37, deny the matter or set forth reasons why he or she cannot admit or deny it."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-37, relating to failure to make discovery, as follows:
"9-11-37. (a) Motion for order compelling discovery. A party, upon reasonable notice to other parties and all persons affected thereby, may apply for an order compelling discovery as follows:
(1) Appropriate court. An application for an order to a party may be made to the court in which the action is pending or, on matters relating to a deposition, to the court in the county where the deposition is being taken. An application for an order to a deponent who is not a party shall be made to the court in the county where the deposition is being taken; (2) Motion; protective order. If a deponent fails to answer a question propounded or submitted under Code Section 9-11-30 or 9-11-31, or a corporation or other entity fails to make a designation under paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 911-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-31, or a party fails to answer an interrogatory submitted under Code Section 9-11-33, or if a party, in response to a request for inspection submitted under Code Section 9-11-34, fails to respond that inspection will be permitted as requested or fails to permit inspection as requested, the discovering party may move for an order compelling an answer, or a designation, or an order compelling inspection in accordance with the request. Such motion shall include a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the person or party failing to make the discovery in an effort to secure the information or material without court action. When taking a deposition on oral examination, the proponent of the question may complete the examination or adjourn the examination before he applies it is completed in order to apply for an order. If the motion is based upon an objection to production of electronically stored information from sources the objecting party identified as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost, the objecting party has the burden of showing that the basis for the objection exists. If the court denies the motion in whole or in part, it may make such protective order as it would have been empowered to make on a motion made pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-26; (3) Evasive or incomplete answer. For purposes of the provisions of this chapter which relate to depositions and discovery, an evasive or incomplete answer is to be treated as a failure to answer; and (4) Award of expenses of motion.
(A) If the motion is granted, the court shall, after opportunity for hearing, require the party or deponent whose conduct necessitated the motion or the party or attorney advising such conduct or both of them to pay to the moving party the reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order, including attorney's fees, unless the court

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finds that the opposition to the motion was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (B) If the motion is denied, the court shall, after opportunity for hearing, require the moving party or the attorney advising the motion or both of them to pay to the party or deponent who opposed the motion the reasonable expenses incurred in opposing the motion, including attorney's fees, unless the court finds that the making of the motion was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (C) If the motion is granted in part and denied in part, the court may apportion the reasonable expenses incurred in relation to the motion among the parties and persons in a just manner. (b) Failure to comply with order. (1) Sanctions by court in county where deposition is taken. If a deponent fails to be sworn or to answer a question after being directed to do so by the court in the county in which the deposition is being taken, the failure may be considered a contempt of that court. (2) Sanctions by court in which action is pending. If a party or an officer, director, or managing agent of a party or a person designated under paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-31 to testify on behalf of a party fails to obey an order to provide or permit discovery, including an order made under subsection (a) of this Code section or Code Section 9-11-35, the court in which the action is pending may make such orders in regard to the failure as are just and, among others, the following: (A) An order that the matters regarding which the order was made or any other designated facts shall be taken to be established for the purposes of the action in accordance with the claim of the party obtaining the order; (B) An order refusing to allow the disobedient party to support or oppose designated claims or defenses, or prohibiting him or her from introducing designated matters in evidence; (C) An order striking out pleadings or parts thereof, or staying further proceedings until the order is obeyed, or dismissing the action or proceeding or any part thereof, or rendering a judgment by default against the disobedient party; (D) In lieu of any of the foregoing orders, or in addition thereto, an order treating as a contempt of court the failure to obey any orders except an order to submit to a physical or mental examination; or (E) Where a party has failed to comply with an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-35 requiring him or her to produce another for examination, such orders as are listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph, unless the party failing to comply shows that he or she is unable to produce such person for examination. In lieu of any of the foregoing orders, or in addition thereto, the court shall require the party failing to obey the order or the attorney advising him or her, or both, to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure, unless the court

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finds that the failure was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (c) Failure to preserve information. (1) If a party fails to preserve discoverable information that reasonably should be preserved in the anticipation or conduct of litigation, the court may provide for one or more of the following remedies:
(A) Permit additional discovery; (B) Order the party to undertake curative measures; (C) Require the party to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure to preserve discoverable information that reasonably should have been preserved in the anticipation or conduct of litigation; (D) Give a jury instruction on spoliation of evidence which raises a presumption against the spoliator; (E) Direct that the matters embraced in the order or other designated facts be taken as established for purposes of the civil action as the prevailing party claims; (F) Prohibit the spoliator from supporting or opposing designated claims or defenses or introducing designated matters in evidence; (G) Strike pleadings in whole or in part; (H) Dismiss the civil action or proceeding in whole or in part; (I) Render a default judgment against the spoliator; or (J) Treat the failure as a contempt of court if there has been a violation of a previous court order. (2) In determining whether to impose a sanction of dismissal or default, the court shall consider the following factors: (A) Whether the spoliation resulted in prejudice to another party; (B) Whether the prejudice could be cured; (C) The practical importance of the evidence; (D) Whether the spoliator acted in good or bad faith; and (E) The potential for abuse if expert testimony about the evidence is not excluded. (3) In determining which sanction to impose, the court shall impose the most appropriate sanction necessary to redress the failure to preserve discoverable information that reasonably should have been preserved. (4) Absent exceptional circumstances, a court may not impose sanctions under this subsection on a party for failing to provide electronically stored information lost as a result of the routine, good-faith operation of an electronic information system. (c)(d) Expenses on failure to admit. If a party fails to admit the genuineness of any document or the truth of any matter as requested under Code Section 9-11-36 and if the party requesting the admissions thereafter proves the genuineness of the document or the truth of the matter, he the requesting party may apply to the court for an order requiring the other party to pay him or her the reasonable expenses incurred in making that proof, including reasonable attorney's fees. The court shall make the order unless it finds that the request was held objectionable pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-36, or the admission sought was of no substantial importance, or the party failing

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to admit had reasonable ground to believe that he or she might prevail on the matter, or there was other good reason for the failure to admit. (d)(e) Failure of party to attend at own deposition or serve answers to
interrogatories or respond to request for inspection. (1) If a party or an officer, director, or managing agent of a party or a person designated under paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-31 to testify on behalf of a party fails to appear before the officer who is to take his the deposition, after being served with a proper notice, or fails to serve answers or objections to interrogatories submitted under Code Section 9-11-33, after proper service of the interrogatories, or fails to serve a written response to a request for inspection submitted under Code Section 9-11-34, after proper service of the request, the court in which the action is pending on motion may make such orders in regard to the failure as are just; and, among others, it may take any action authorized under subparagraphs (b)(2)(A) through (b)(2)(C) of this Code section. In lieu of any order, or in addition thereto, the court shall require the party failing to act or the attorney advising him or her, or both, to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure, unless the court finds that the failure was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (2) The failure to act described in the provisions of this chapter which relate to depositions and discovery may not be excused on the ground that the discovery sought is objectionable unless the party failing to act has applied for a protective order as provided by subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-26.
(f) Failure to participate in the framing of a discovery plan. If upon order of the court a party fails to participate in good faith in the framing of a discovery plan as required by subsection (f) of Code Section 9-11-26, the court may, after opportunity for a hearing, require a party pay to another party's reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure to participate."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-45, relating to subpoenas for taking depositions, as follows:
"9-11-45. (a)(1)(A) The clerk of the superior court of the county in which the action is pending or the clerk of any court of record in the county where the deposition is to be taken shall issue subpoenas for the persons sought to be deposed, upon request. (B) Upon agreement of the parties, an attorney, as an officer of the court, may issue and sign a subpoena for the person sought to be deposed on behalf of a court in which the attorney is authorized to practice or a court for a venue in which a deposition is compelled by the subpoena, if the deposition pertains to an action pending in a court in which the attorney is authorized to practice. (C) Subpoenas issued pursuant to this paragraph shall be issued and served in accordance with law governing issuance of subpoenas for attendance at court,

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except as to issuance by an attorney. The subpoena may command the person to whom it is directed to produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things which constitute or contain matters within the scope of the examination permitted by subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26, but in that event the subpoena will be subject to subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-26; or the court, upon motion made promptly and in any event at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive, or 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 books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things. A subpoena may specify the form in which electronically stored information shall be produced. A party who issues a subpoena to a nonparty to produce electronically stored information shall take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on such nonparty. A party who issues a subpoena to a nonparty shall pay reasonable costs associated with the retrieval, production, conversion, and formatting of the requested electronically stored information by such nonparty. (2) The person to whom the subpoena is directed may, within ten days after the service thereof or on or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance, if such time is less than ten days after service, serve upon the attorney designated in the subpoena written objection to inspection or copying of any or all of the designated materials. If objection is made, the party serving the subpoena shall not be entitled to inspect and copy the materials except pursuant to an order of the court from which the subpoena was issued. The party serving the subpoena may, if objection has been made, move, upon notice to the deponent, for an order at any time before or during the taking of the deposition, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as requiring the issuance of a subpoena to compel a party to attend and give his or her deposition or produce documents at the taking of his or her deposition where a notice of deposition under Code Section 9-11-30 has been given or a request under Code Section 9-11-34 has been served, such notice or request to a party being enforceable by motion under Code Section 9-11-37. (b) A person who is to give a deposition may be required to attend an examination: (1) In the county wherein he or she resides or is employed or transacts his or her business in person; (2) In any county in which he or she is served with a subpoena while therein; or (3) At any place which is not more than 30 miles from the county seat of the county wherein the witness resides, is employed, or transacts his or her business in person. (c) The following are duties in responding to a subpoena: (1) A person responding to a subpoena to produce books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things shall produce them as they are kept in the usual course of business or shall organize and label the documents to correspond with the categories in the request;

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(2) If a subpoena does not specify a form for producing electronically stored information, the person responding shall produce it in a form which it ordinarily is maintained or in a reasonably usable form; (3) A person responding to a subpoena for electronically stored information shall not be required to:
(A) Produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form; or (B) Provide discovery of electronically stored information from sources that the person identifies as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost; (4) When electronically stored information is capable of being produced in both physical and electronic formats, production of physical copies shall be sufficient for compliance with a subpoena. When electronically stored information has been produced in a physical format, the party issuing the subpoena may obtain the electronically stored information in another form only upon a showing of particularized need and a court order. When the party issuing the subpoena has made a showing of particularized need, such party shall pay reasonable costs associated with the retrieval, production, conversion, and formatting of the requested electronically stored information; (5) Regarding a motion to compel discovery or for a protective order, the person responding shall show that the information is not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost. If that showing is made, the court may nonetheless order discovery from such sources if the requesting party shows good cause, after considering the limitations set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26. The court may specify conditions for discovery, including requiring the party that seeks discovery from a nonparty to bear the costs of locating, preserving, collecting, and producing the electronically stored information involved; and (6) When information subject to a subpoena is withheld on the objection that it is subject to protection as trial preparation or attorney work product materials, or that it is otherwise privileged, the objection shall be made with specificity and shall be supported by a description of the nature of the books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible things not produced, sufficient for the requesting party to contest the objection."
SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Abrams Y Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 116, nays 54.

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

HB 761. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; 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 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, is amended by revising paragraph (10) of Code Section 47-20-3, relating to definitions relative to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, as follows:
"(10) 'Annual required contribution' means the annual required contribution determined in accordance with the requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 25 and No. 27 or any subsequent applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements as in effect on June 15, 2013."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Code Section 47-20-10, relating to the minimum annual employer contribution, as follows:
"(b) In the case of a retirement system which uses a formula related to the compensation of the members of the retirement system as a basis for the calculation of benefits under the retirement system, the amortization amounts required by subsection (a) of this Code section, except for the amount determined under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section, may be determined as a level percentage of future compensation. If such level percentage amortization is used, the actuarial assumption for future annual payroll growth shall not exceed the actuarial assumed valuation interest rate of the retirement system less 2 1/2 percent. The minimum standards provided by subsection (a) of this Code section are deemed to have been met if such level percentage amortization is used and the employer contribution is equal to or greater than the annual required contribution as is determined in accordance with the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 25 and No. 27 as in effect on June 15, 2013. (c) In the case of a retirement system which does not use a formula related to the compensation of the members of such retirement system as a basis for the calculation of benefits under such retirement system, the minimum funding standards provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be deemed to have been met if the employer contribution is equal to or greater than the annual contribution as determined in

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accordance with the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 25 and No. 27 as in effect on June 15, 2013.
(d)(1) The minimum funding standards provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be deemed to have been met if as of the latest actuarial valuation a retirement system has a negative unfunded actuarial accrued liability and the employer contribution is equal to or greater than the annual required contribution as determined in accordance with the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 25 and No. 27 as in effect on June 15, 2013; provided, however, that in no case shall the negative unfunded actuarial accrued liability be amortized over a period of less than ten years. If a retirement system has such a negative unfunded actuarial accrued liability, the amounts necessary to amortize under paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section established prior to the current actuarial valuation date will be considered to be fully amortized under the minimum funding standards provided by subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) In any actuarial valuation subsequent to the valuation in which a retirement system is found to have complied with the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the retirement system still has a negative unfunded actuarial accrued liability, the only amortization required under such minimum funding standards will be an amortization of the negative unfunded actuarial accrued liability over a period of not less than ten years of the actuarial accrued liability. For any such subsequent actuarial valuations, whenever the retirement system again has an unfunded actuarial accrued liability, the minimum standards provided by subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply with new amounts necessary to amortize the newly created unfunded actuarial accrued liability."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

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

HB 776. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Caldwell of the 131st, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 312A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

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

HB 449. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Jacobs of the 80th, Hightower of the 68th, Teasley of the 37th, Smyre of the 135th 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 agency

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records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls; 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 agency records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to the release of audio recordings of 9-1-1 telephone calls; 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 agency records is not required, is amended in subsection (a) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(26.1) In addition to the exemption provided by paragraph (26) of this subsection, audio recordings of a 9-1-1 telephone call to a public safety answering point which contain the speech in distress or cries in extremis of a caller who died during the call or the speech or cries of a person who was a minor at the time of the call, except to the following, provided that the person seeking the audio recording of a 9-1-1 telephone call submits a sworn affidavit that attests to the facts necessary to establish eligibility under this paragraph:
(A) A duly appointed representative of a deceased caller's estate; (B) A parent or legal guardian of a minor caller; (C) An accused in a criminal case when, in the good faith belief of the accused, the audio recording of the 9-1-1 telephone call is relevant to his or her criminal proceeding; (D) A party to a civil action when, in the good faith belief of such party, the audio recording of the 9-1-1 telephone call is relevant to the civil action; (E) An attorney for any of the persons identified in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph; or (F) An attorney for a person who may pursue a civil action when, in the good faith belief of such attorney, the audio recording of the 9-1-1 telephone call is relevant to the potential civil action;"
SECTION 2. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner E Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Smith, E
Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.
Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 3.

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

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HB 566. By Representative Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to make temporary transporter license plates available to motor vehicle mechanics to permit mechanics to test drive certain motor vehicles being serviced or repaired; 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 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for an exemption to the prohibition of operating an unregistered motor vehicle when such vehicle is being driven by a professional trained to diagnose and repair certain parts that cause failure in emission control testing; 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 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-2-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Automotive service provider' means a business entity that: (A) Is licensed by a municipal or county governing authority; (B) Complies with all applicable local zoning ordinances; (C) Maintains worker's compensation insurance as required under Chapter 9 of Title 34; (D) Maintains liability insurance that includes nonowner vehicle coverage; (E) Complies with hazardous materials handling and storage requirements provided for under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 12, the 'Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act'; and (F) Is equipped with all the tools and diagnostic equipment necessary to ensure that the appropriate repair procedures are followed and the parts used meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications for durability and warranty requirements.

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(2) 'Readiness test drive sequence' means the procedures used to replicate the conditions required to initiate the on-board diagnostic equipment self-test procedure to verify emissions control equipment functionality as defined by the vehicle manufacturer, the Society of Automotive Engineers, or the United States Environmental Protection Agency. (3) 'Repair order' means the business document used by an automotive service provider to initiate repairs upon a motor vehicle which is signed and dated by the motor vehicle owner. Such order shall include the motor vehicle owner's name, address, and contact information; a description of why the owner is seeking service on the motor vehicle; the repair procedures to be utilized by the automotive service provider; the replacement parts to be used in the repair of the motor vehicle; and the cost of the repair. (4) 'Vehicle service professional' means a person employed by an automotive service provider who has undergone appropriate training in the functionality of the on-board and external diagnostic equipment in order to appropriately diagnose, repair, and verify the integrity of a vehicle's emissions control equipment. Such person shall possess a current Georgia driver's license and maintain the appropriate insurance required for the operation of a motor vehicle. (b) Any vehicle service professional performing a readiness test drive sequence upon a vehicle which is not registered as required under Code Section 40-2-20 shall not be subject to the penalties set forth in this chapter so long as such person is in possession of a repair order less than 14 days old which is displayed upon the vehicle dashboard."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton

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Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 803. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Kaiser of the 59th, Drenner of the 85th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; to provide for training requirements for peace officers in behavioral characteristics of domesticated pet animals; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; 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 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended in Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Animal' means a dog, cat, bird, reptile, and any other domesticated animal customarily maintained as a pet in or near the household of its owner. (2) 'Peace officer' shall have the meaning as provided for in paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2. (b) On and after July 1, 2014, each state, county, and local law enforcement agency shall adopt written policies that set forth the manner in which peace officers employed or appointed by the law enforcement agency shall negotiate encounters with animals and the ways in which a peace officer can control and neutralize an animal that is or becomes aggressive that utilizes the least amount of force or likelihood of harm to the animal necessary to protect the officer and the public."

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan
Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince N Pruett Y Quick N Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 16.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 1042 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1575. By Representative Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1576. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Ralston of the 7th and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Melba Paulk-Veazey as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2014 and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1575 Do Pass HR 1576 Do Pass

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The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1575. By Representative Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1576. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Ralston of the 7th and Houston of the 170th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Melba Paulk-Veazey as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2014 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 1577. By Representative Williams of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Norm Grayson; and for other purposes.
HR 1578. By Representative Williams of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Linda Carol Porterfield; and for other purposes.
HR 1579. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Mabra of the 63rd, Douglas of the 78th, Glanton of the 75th, Waites of the 60th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 25, 2014, as Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1580. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 47th, Williamson of the 115th, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year, Sabria Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 1581. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th, Jones of the 47th, Williamson of the 115th, Abrams of the 89th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year, Brendan Kennedy; and for other purposes.
HR 1582. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Bruce of the 61st, Gravley of the 67th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers; and for other purposes.
HR 1583. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Lola Dixon; and for other purposes.
HR 1584. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Epps of the 144th, Oliver of the 82nd, Brockway of the 102nd, Nix of the 69th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the organizations and their staff members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2014; 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 804. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; 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 Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings 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. Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, is amended by repealing Code Section 17-8-55, relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present, and by enacting a new Code Section 17-8-55 to read as follows:
"17-8-55. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'child' means an individual who is under 18 years of age. (b) This Code section shall apply to all proceedings when a child is a witness to or an alleged victim of a violation of Code Section 16-5-1, 16-5-20, 16-5-23, 16-5-23.1, 165-40, 16-5-70, 16-5-90, 16-5-95, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5, 16-6-5.1, 16-611, 16-6-14, 16-6-22, 16-6-22.1, 16-6-22.2, 16-8-41, or 16-15-4. (c) The court, upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney, the motion by a proponent for a child, or on its own motion, shall hold an evidentiary hearing to determine whether a child shall testify outside the physical presence of the accused. Such motion shall be filed, or requested by the court, at least ten days prior to trial unless the court shortens such time period for good cause, as it deems just under the circumstances. (d) The court may order a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused, provided that the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such child is likely to suffer serious psychological or emotional distress which impairs such child's ability to communicate as a result of testifying in the presence of the accused. In determining whether a preponderance of the evidence has been shown, the court may consider any one or more of the following circumstances:
(1) The manner of the commission of the offense being particularly heinous or characterized by aggravating circumstances; (2) The child's age or susceptibility to psychological or emotional distress on account of a physical or mental condition which existed before the alleged commission of the offense; (3) At the time of the alleged offense, the accused was:
(A) The parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person responsible for the custody or care of the child at the relevant time; or (B) A person who maintains or maintained an ongoing personal relationship with such child's parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person responsible for the

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custody or care of the child at the relevant time and the relationship involved the person living in or frequent and repeated presence in the same household or premises as the child; (4) The alleged offense was part of an ongoing course of conduct committed by the accused against the child over an extended period of time; (5) A deadly weapon or dangerous instrument was used during the commission of the alleged offense; (6) The accused has inflicted serious physical injury upon the child; (7) A threat, express or implied, of physical violence to the child or a third person if the child were to report the incident to any person or communicate information to or cooperate with a court, grand jury, prosecutor, police officer, or law enforcement office concerning the incident has been made by or on behalf of the accused; (8) A threat, express or implied, of the incarceration of a parent, relative, or guardian of the child, the removal of the child from the family, or the dissolution of the family of the child if the child were to report the incident to any person or communicate information to or cooperate with a court, grand jury, prosecutor, police officer, or law enforcement office concerning the incident has been made by or on behalf of the accused; (9) A witness other than the child has received a threat of physical violence directed at such witness or to a third person by or on behalf of the accused, and the child is aware of such threat; (10) The accused, at the time of the inquiry: (A) Is living in the same household with the child; (B) Has ready access to the child; or (C) Is providing substantial financial support for the child; or (11) According to expert testimony, the child would be particularly susceptible to psychological or emotional distress if required to testify in open court in the physical presence of the accused. (e) A court order allowing or not allowing a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused shall state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the court's determination. An order allowing the use of such testimony shall: (1) State the method by which such child shall testify; (2) List any individual or category of individuals allowed to be in the presence of such child during such testimony, including the individuals the court finds contribute to the welfare and well-being of the child during his or her testimony; (3) State any special conditions necessary to facilitate the cross-examination of such child; (4) State any condition or limitation upon the participation of individuals in the child's presence during such child's testimony; (5) Provide that the accused shall not be permitted to be in the physical presence of a child during his or her testimony if the accused is pro se; and (6) State any other condition necessary for taking or presenting such testimony.

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(f) The method used for allowing a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused shall allow the judge, jury, and accused to observe the demeanor of the child as if he or she were testifying in the courtroom. When such testimony occurs it shall be transmitted to the courtroom by any device or combination of devices capable of projecting a live visual and oral transmission, including, but not limited to, a two-way closed circuit television broadcast, an Internet broadcast, or other simultaneous electronic means. The court shall ensure that:
(1) The transmitting equipment is capable of making an accurate transmission and is operated by a competent operator; (2) The transmission is in color and the child is visible at all times; (3) Every voice on the transmission is audible and identified; (4) The courtroom is equipped with monitors which permit the jury, the accused, and others present in the courtroom to see and hear the transmission; and (5) The image and voice of the child, as well as the image of all other persons other than the operator present in the testimonial room, are transmitted live."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

HB 782. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Peake of the 141st, Abrams of the 89th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:

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 of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, is amended by adding a new article as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
48-2-100. (a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014.' (b) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affected state' means a state where a declared state of disaster or emergency exists. (2) 'Declared state of disaster or emergency' means a disaster or emergency event for which the Governor's state of emergency declaration has been issued or for which a presidential declaration of a federal major disaster or emergency has been issued. (3) 'Disaster or emergency period' means a period that begins ten days prior to the first day of the Governor's declaration or the president's declaration, whichever occurs first, and extends for a period of 60 calendar days after the end of the declared disaster or emergency period. (4) 'Infrastructure' means property and equipment owned or used by communications networks; cable, video, or broadband networks; gas and electric distribution systems; water pipelines; railways; public roads and bridges; and related support facilities that service multiple customers, including but not limited to real and personal property such as buildings, offices, lines, poles, pipes, structures, and equipment. (5) 'Out-of-state business' means a business entity that has no presence in this state and conducts no business in this state whose services are requested by a registered business in this state or by the state or a local government in this state for purposes of performing disaster or emergency related work in this state. This shall also include a business entity that is affiliated with a registered business in this state solely through common ownership if the affiliate has no registrations or required registrations or tax filings or required tax filings or nexus in this state prior to the declared state of disaster or emergency. (6) 'Out-of-state employee' means an employee who does not work in this state that is temporarily working in this state during the disaster or emergency period to perform disaster or emergency related work in this state to repair, renovate, install, build, or render services or other business activities that relate to infrastructure that has been damaged or destroyed during a declared state of disaster or emergency. (7) 'Registered business' means a business entity that owns or operates infrastructure in this state and is currently registered or is required to be registered to do business in this state prior to the declared state of disaster or emergency. (c) The General Assembly finds that:

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(1) When storms, floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or other natural disasters or emergencies occur, many businesses assign resources and personnel to the affected state from other states throughout the United States on a temporary basis to expedite the enormous and overwhelming task of cleaning, restoring, and repairing damaged equipment, property, and infrastructure. (2) Most often this disaster or emergency relief effort involves the need for out-ofstate businesses, including out-of-state affiliates of businesses registered in the affected state, to bring in resources, property, and personnel to perform disaster related activity in the affected state. In some instances, personnel may be located in the affected state for extended periods of time to perform such activities. (3) During such time of operating in the affected state on a temporary basis solely for purposes of helping the affected state recover from the disaster or emergency, these businesses and employees should not be burdened by any requirements for certain tax liabilities incurred as a result of such activities in the affected state for a temporary period. (4) The affected state's nexus and residency thresholds for tax liability are intended for businesses and individuals in such state conducting business operations or who intend to reside in the state and should not be applied to businesses and individuals coming into the state on a temporary basis to provide help and assistance in response to a declared state of disaster or emergency. (5) To ensure that businesses and individuals focus on quick response to the needs of this state and its citizens during a declared state of disaster or emergency, it is appropriate for the General Assembly to deem that such disaster or emergency relief activity for a reasonable period of time during and after the disaster or emergency period shall not establish any liability for purposes of certain state and local taxes, licensing, and regulatory requirements imposed in this state. (d)(1) An out-of-state business whose presence is solely that of conducting operations within this state for purposes of performing work or services on infrastructure related to a declared state of disaster or emergency during the disaster or emergency period shall not be considered to have established a level of presence that would require that business to register, file, and remit certain state or local taxes or that would require that business to be subject to any licensing or registration requirements in this state. This exemption includes any state or local business licensing or registration requirements, any state or local employer income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, any state or local occupational licensing fees, public service commission or secretary of state licensing and regulatory requirements, and any state or local tax on or measured by, in whole or in part, net or gross income or receipts or net worth, including the filing required for a combined group of which the out-of-state business may be a part. For the apportionment of income pursuant to Chapter 7 of this title, the performance by an out-of-state business of any work in accordance with this Code section shall not increase the amount of income apportioned to this state. (2) Any out-of-state employee shall not be considered to have established residency or a presence in this state that would require that employee to file and pay income

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taxes, to be subjected to income tax withholdings, or to be subject to any licensing or registration requirements in this state. (e) Out-of-state businesses and out-of-state employees shall be required to pay transaction taxes and fees including but not limited to fuel taxes or sales and use taxes on materials or services subject to sales and use taxes in this state, hotel taxes, and car rental taxes or fees that the out-of-state business or out-of-state employee purchases for use or consumption in the affected state during the disaster or emergency period, unless such taxes are otherwise exempted pursuant to Chapter 8 of this title. (f) Any out-of-state business or out-of-state employee that remains in this state after the disaster or emergency period shall become subject to the state's normal requirements for establishing presence, residency, or doing business and shall comply with all state and local registration, licensing, and filing requirements. (g)(1) Any out-of-state business that enters this state to perform qualified work during a disaster or emergency period shall provide to the department and to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency a statement that it is in this state for purposes of responding to the disaster or emergency, which statement shall include the business' name, state of domicile, principal business address, federal tax identification number, date of entry, and contact information. (2) A registered business in this state shall provide the information required in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the department and to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency for any affiliate that enters this state that is an out-of-state business. The notification shall also include contact information for the registered business in this state. (h) The Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the department shall promulgate regulations as necessary to comply with the requirements 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver O'Neal
Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 927 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
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 412. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 the option to the taxpayer to receive tax bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for electronic service of certain notices; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-3-3, relating to issuance of tax executions by tax collectors and commissioners, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) to read as follows:
"(e)(1)(A) Whenever technologically feasible, the tax collector or tax commissioner, at the time tax bills or any subsequent delinquent notices are mailed, shall also mail such bills or notices to any new owner that at that time appear in the records of the county board of tax assessors. The bills or notices shall be mailed to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records.
(B)(i) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters, and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail such tax bill or subsequent delinquent notice to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. (ii) The commissioner shall develop and make available to tax commissioners a suitable form for use by taxpayers in exercising the option to receive tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission. The tax commissioner shall retain the form showing that the taxpayer elected to receive electronic notices."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-148, relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(3) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving notices of taxes due via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters, and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail a bill to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. After notices of taxes due are mailed out, each Each taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from date of postmark to make full payment of taxes due before the taxes shall bear interest as provided in this Code section. This paragraph shall not apply in those counties in which a lesser time has been provided by law."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson E Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 826. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gravley of the 67th, Pruett of the 149th, Golick of the 40th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to provide for and change definitions; to change provisions relating to exemptions for carrying weapons within school safety zones; to provide for weapons

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carry licenses to be carried and exhibited on demand; to change provisions relating to expulsion and disciplinary policy for students bringing weapons to school; to change provisions relating to student codes of conduct and safety rules on school buses; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct crossreferences; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; 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.
Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, as follows:
"16-11-127.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bus' means: (A) A motor vehicle operated for the transportation of children to and from school or school activities. Such term shall not include a privately owned motor vehicle with a capacity of 15 persons or less operated for the transportation of children to and from school activities if such motor vehicle is not being operated by an employee or independent contractor of a school; or (B) A motor vehicle operated by a local transit system which meets the equipment and identification requirements of Code Section 40-8-115; provided, however, that such motor vehicle shall be a bus only while transporting children or children and employees or independent contractors of a school to or from school or school activities.
(2) 'Dangerous weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 1611-121. (3) 'Firearm' means a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (4) 'Fireworks' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 25-10-1. (5) 'Machine gun' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11121. (6) 'Peace officer' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 35-8-2. (7) 'School' means a public or private educational program or institution instructing children at any level, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

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(1)(8) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school board and used for elementary or secondary education and in or on the campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or institution of postsecondary education school or postsecondary institution. (2) 'Weapon' means and includes any pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. This paragraph excludes any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry to or to possess or have under such person's control while within a school safety zone or at a school building, school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school any weapon firearm or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2) Any license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both. (3) Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection involving a dangerous weapon or machine gun, as such terms are defined in Code Section 16-11-121, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00 or by imprisonment for a period of not less than five nor more than ten years, or both. (4) A child who violates this subsection may be subject to the provisions of Code Section 15-11-601. (5) This subsection shall not apply to any firearm used for classroom work authorized by a teacher. (c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Baseball bats, hockey sticks, or other sports equipment possessed by competitors for legitimate athletic purposes; (2)(1) Participants in organized sport shooting events or firearm training courses; (3)(2) Persons participating in military training programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed forces of the United States or the Georgia Department of Defense;

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(4)(3) Persons participating in law enforcement training conducted by a police academy certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council or by a law enforcement agency of the state or the United States or any political subdivision thereof; (5)(4) The following persons, when acting in the performance of their official duties or when en route to or from their official duties:
(A) A peace officer as defined by Code Section 35-8-2; (B) A law enforcement officer of the United States government; (C) A prosecuting attorney of this state or of the United States; (D) An employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections or a correctional facility operated by a political subdivision of this state or the United States who is authorized by the head of such correctional agency or facility to carry a firearm; (E) A person employed as a campus police officer or school security officer who is authorized to carry a weapon in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title 20; and (F) Medical examiners, coroners, and their investigators who are employed by the state or any political subdivision thereof; (6)(5) A person who has been authorized in writing by a duly authorized official of the school a school, local board of education, or postsecondary institution to have in such person's possession or use as part of any activity being conducted at a school building, school property, or school function a weapon within a school safety zone or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school a firearm which would otherwise be prohibited by this Code section. Such authorization shall specify the weapon or weapons type of firearms which have been authorized and the time period during which the authorization is valid; (7)(6) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, when such person carries or picks up a student at a school building, school function, or school property when he or she is within a school safety zone or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 when he or she has any weapon firearm legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked at such school property within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8)(7) A weapon firearm possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student at a school building, school function, or school property within a school safety zone or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted on school property within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official of the school as provided by paragraph (5) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending such a school;

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(9)(8) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the government of the United States or agencies thereof when possession of the weapon firearm is necessary for manufacture, transport, installation, and testing under the requirements of such contract; (10)(9) Those employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to carry a weapon firearm; (11)(10) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon firearm; (12)(11) Probation supervisors employed by and under the authority of the Department of Corrections pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, known as the 'State-wide Probation Act,' when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the director of the Division of Probation; (13)(12) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (14)(13) State and federal trial and appellate judges; (15)(14) United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys; (16)(15) Clerks of the superior courts; (17)(16) Teachers and other school personnel who are otherwise authorized to possess or carry weapons firearms, provided that any such weapon firearm is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle; or (18)(17) Constables of any county of this state. (d)(1) This Code section shall not prohibit any person who resides or works in a business or is in the ordinary course transacting lawful business or any person who is a visitor of such resident located within a school safety zone from carrying, possessing, or having under such person's control a weapon firearm within a school safety zone; provided, however, that it shall be unlawful for any such person to carry, possess, or have under such person's control while at a school building or school function or on school property, a school bus, on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school any weapon firearm or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2) Any person who violates this subsection shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to waive or alter any legal requirement for possession of weapons or firearms otherwise required by law. (e) It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this Code section that: (1) A school or postsecondary institution School was or was not in session at the time of the offense; (2) The real property was being used for other purposes besides school or postsecondary institution purposes at the time of the offense; or (3) The offense took place on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school vehicle.

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(f) In a prosecution under this Code section, a map produced or reproduced by any municipal or county agency or department for the purpose of depicting the location and boundaries of the area of the real property of a school board or a private or public elementary or secondary school that is used for school purposes or the area of any campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or institution of postsecondary education or the area of any postsecondary institution, or a true copy of the map, shall, if certified as a true copy by the custodian of the record, be admissible and shall constitute prima-facie evidence of the location and boundaries of the area, if the governing body of the municipality or county has approved the map as an official record of the location and boundaries of the area. A map approved under this Code section may be revised from time to time by the governing body of the municipality or county. The original of every map approved or revised under this subsection or a true copy of such original map shall be filed with the municipality or county and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county. This subsection shall not preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense. This subsection shall not preclude the use or admissibility of a map or diagram other than the one which has been approved by the municipality or county. (g) A county school board may adopt regulations requiring the posting of signs designating the areas of school boards and private or public elementary and secondary schools as 'Weapon-free and Violence-free School Safety Zones.'"
SECTION 1-2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined no more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption."
SECTION 1-3. Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-751, relating to definitions, as follows:
"20-2-751. As used in this subpart, the term:

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(1) 'Dangerous weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 1611-121. (1)(2) 'Expulsion' means expulsion of a student from a public school beyond the current school quarter or semester. (3) 'Firearm' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (4) 'Hazardous object' means any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any instrument of like kind, any nonlethal air gun, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. Such term shall not include any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. (2)(5) 'Long-term suspension' means the suspension of a student from a public school for more than ten school days but not beyond the current school quarter or semester. (3)(6) 'Short-term suspension' means the suspension of a student from a public school for not more than ten school days. (4) 'Weapon' means a firearm as such term is defined in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code."
SECTION 1-4. Said subpart is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-751.1, relating to expulsion and disciplinary policy for students bringing weapons to school, as follows:
"20-2-751.1. (a) Each local board of education shall establish a policy requiring the expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year of any student who is determined, pursuant to this subpart, to have brought a weapon to school regarding a student's possession of a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object at school. With respect to a student who is determined to have possessed a firearm or dangerous weapon at school, such policy shall require expulsion from school for a period of not less than one calendar year; provided, however, that a hearing officer, tribunal, panel, administrator, superintendent, or local board of education shall have the authority to modify such expulsion requirement on a case-by-case basis. (b) The local board of education shall have the authority to modify such expulsion requirement as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section on a case-by-case basis. (c)(b) A hearing officer, tribunal, panel, superintendent, or local board of education shall be authorized to place a student determined to have brought a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object to school in an alternative educational setting.

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(d)(c) Nothing in this Code section shall infringe on any right provided to students with Individualized Education Programs pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the federal Americans with Disabilities Act."
SECTION 1-5. Said subpart is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-751.5, relating to student codes of conduct and safety rules on school buses, as follows:
"(12) Possession of a weapon firearm, as provided for in Code Section 16-11-127.1, and possession of a dangerous weapon or hazardous object;"
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, is amended by revising subparagraph (N) of paragraph (13) of Code Section 15-112, relating to definitions for juvenile proceedings, as follows:
"(N) An act which constitutes a second or subsequent adjudication of delinquency based on a violation of Code Section 16-11-127.1 or which is a first violation of Code Section 16-11-127.1 involving:
(i) A firearm, as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11131; (ii) A dangerous weapon or machine gun, as defined in Code Section 16-11-121; or (iii) Any weapon, as defined in Code Section 16-11-127.1, together with an assault; or"
SECTION 2-2. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault, as follows:
"(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a firearm upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 16-5-24, relating to aggravated battery, as follows:
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(1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-5-44.1, relating to highjacking a motor vehicle, as follows:
"(3) 'Weapon' means an object, device, or instrument which when used against a person is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury or death or any replica, article, or device having the appearance of such a weapon including, but not limited to, any object defined as a weapon by Code Section 16-11-127.1 hazardous object by Code Section 20-2-751 or as a dangerous weapon by Code Section 16-11121."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising the introductory language of subsection (b) and subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1 and subsection (d) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while:" "(c) A Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such property shall have the right to forbid possession of a weapon or long gun on their property, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.2, relating to weapons on premises of nuclear power facility, as follows:
"(c) This Code section shall not apply to a security officer authorized to carry dangerous weapons pursuant to Code Section 16-11-124 who is acting in connection with his or her official duties on the premises of a federally licensed nuclear power facility; nor shall this Code section apply to persons designated in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (9) (2), (3), (4), or (8) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1."

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SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-1, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, as follows:
"(5) Knowingly and willfully provides to a minor any weapon firearm as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, or any dangerous weapon as defined in Code Section 16-11-121, or any hazardous object as defined in Code Section 20-2-751 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"
SECTION 2-8. Said title is further amended by revising division (g)(2)(A)(ii) and subparagraph (g)(2)(D) of Code Section 16-13-31, relating to trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine, as follows:
"(ii) The defendant did not possess or use a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object during the crime;" "(D) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Dangerous weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-121. (ii) 'Firearm' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11127.1. (iii) 'Hazardous object' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 20-2-751. (i)(iv) 'Leader' means a person who planned and organized others and acted as a guiding force in order to achieve a common goal. (ii) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11127.1."
SECTION 2-9. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(B) and paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-31.1, relating to trafficking in ecstasy, as follows:
"(B) The defendant did not possess or use a firearm, dangerous weapon, or hazardous object during the crime;" "(4) As used in this paragraph, the term: (A) 'Dangerous weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-121. (B) 'Firearm' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (C) 'Hazardous object' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 202-751. (A)(D) 'Leader' means a person who planned and organized others and acted as a guiding force in order to achieve a common goal.

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(B) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11127.1."
SECTION 2-10. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 20-2-1180, relating to loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain upon the premises or within the in or on any school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 of any public or private school in this state or to remain upon such premises or within in or on any such school safety zone when that such person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone. (b) Any person who:
(1) Is present upon the premises or within the in or on any school safety zone of any public or private school in this state and willfully fails to remove himself or herself from such premises school safety zone after the principal or designee of such school requests him or her to do so; or (2) Fails to check in at the designated location as required by subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature." "(g) As used in this Code section, the term 'school safety zone' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1."
SECTION 2-11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-1184, relating to reporting of students committing prohibited acts, as follows:
"(a) Any teacher or other person employed at any public or private elementary or secondary school or any dean or public safety officer employed by a college or university who has reasonable cause to believe that a student at that school has committed any act upon school property or at any school function, which act is prohibited by any of the following: Code Section 16-5-21 or 16-5-24, Chapter 6 of Title 16, and Code Section 16-11-127, 16-11-127.1, 16-11-132, or 16-13-30,
(1) Code Section 16-5-21, relating to aggravated assault if a firearm is involved; (2) Code Section 16-5-24, relating to aggravated battery; (3) Chapter 6 of Title 16, relating to sexual offenses;

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(4) Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location; (5) Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons at school functions or on school property or within school safety zones; (6) Code Section 16-11-132, relating to the illegal possession of a handgun by a person under 18 years of age; or (7) Code Section 16-13-30, relating to possession and other activities regarding marijuana and controlled substances, shall immediately report the act and the name of the student to the principal or president of that school or the principal's or president's designee."
SECTION 2-12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-1185, relating to school safety plans, as follows:
"(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 1611-127.1. School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours."
SECTION 2-13. Code Section 40-5-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, is amended by revising division (a.1)(2)(C)(iii), as follows:
"(iii) Possession or use of a weapon on school property or at a school sponsored event. For purposes of this division, the term 'weapon' shall have the same meaning as in firearm in violation of Code Section 16-11-127.1 or possession or use of a dangerous weapon as defined in Code Section 16-11-121 but shall not include any part of an archeological or cultural exhibit brought to school in connection with a school project;"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
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:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

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

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until tomorrow:

HB 504. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th, Taylor of the 79th, Willard of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption

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systems, so as to provide that the failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.
Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 160, nays 3.

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

HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley

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Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dutton E Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 1.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1586. By Representative Meadows of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Collin Reece Faulkner; and for other purposes.

HR 1587. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26 and 27, 2014, as Senior Week at the state capitol and commending the contributions of senior Georgians; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:50 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

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HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014

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

Modified Open Rule

HB 974 HB 977 HB 1009

Retirement and pensions; required contributions to receive service credit; change (Ret-Maxwell-17th) Civil practice; provide filings that contain redacted information; provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Jacobs-80th) State sales and use tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date (Substitute)(Trans-Glanton-75th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 438 HB 827
HB 844 HB 937 HB 966
HB 985 HB 1027

Court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs; legal costs; increase maximum amount of additional cost (Judy-Powell-171st) Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time (MotV-Mabra-63rd) Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony; provide (Ret-Benton-31st) Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions (RetBenton-31st) Pharmacies; licensed health practitioners prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Crimes and offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions (Substitute)(JudyNC-Kirby-114th) State government; certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; change (Substitute)(I&L-Strickland-111th)

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HB 658 HB 757

Revenue and taxation; repeal Chapter 12 relating to estate tax (Substitute)(W&M-Pak-108th) Ad valorem tax; use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants; provide (Substitute)(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

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 658. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide an effective date; 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 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax, and enact a new Chapter 12; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate 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 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. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 12, relating to estate tax, and enacting a new Chapter 12 to read as follows:

"CHAPTER 12

48-12-1. (a) On and after July 1, 2014, there shall be no estate taxes levied by the state and no estate tax returns shall be required. (b) Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the enactment of this Code section and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of general law as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 2014. (c) This Code section shall not abate any prosecution, punishment, penalty, administrative proceeding or remedy, or civil action related to any violation of law committed prior to July 1, 2014."

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:

Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

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

HB 1027. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Hamilton of the 24th, Bryant of the 162nd and Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; 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 Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; to change certain provisions relating to the disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected; to change certain provisions relating to regular benefits paid to be charged against experience rating account; to change certain provisions relating to benefit claims; to change certain

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provisions relating to review of a decision of a hearing officer by the board of review; to change certain provisions relating to procedures for judicial review; to change certain provisions relating to the process of issuing, quashing, modifying, or withdrawing subpoenas; to change certain provisions relating to overpayments of benefits; to change the penalty amount added to an overpayment as a result of a false statement or misrepresentation; to change certain provisions relating to hearings of the Department of Labor relative to unemployment benefits or overpayment of unemployment benefits; 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 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-92, relating to the disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected, by designating the existing language as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any amounts collected pursuant to Code Section 34-8-255 shall be returned to the Unemployment Compensation Fund to be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter as required by federal law."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 34-8-157, relating to regular benefits paid to be charged against experience rating account, as follows:
"(b) Regular benefits paid with respect to all benefit years that begin on or after January 1, 1992, shall be charged against the experience rating account or reimbursement account of employers in the following manner:
(1) Benefits paid shall be charged to the account of the most recent employer, as that term is defined in Code Section 34-8-43, including benefits paid based upon insured wages which were earned to requalify following a period of disqualification as provided in Code Section 34-8-194;
(2)(A) Benefits Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, benefits charged to the account of an employer shall not exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer during the period beginning with the base period of the individual's claim and continuing through the individual's benefit year. (B) In the event the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph are determined by the United States secretary of labor or by a court of competent jurisdiction at a subsequent level of appeal, such appeal to be taken at the sole discretion of the Commissioner, to be out of conformity with federal law, the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be considered null and void and the provisions of this subparagraph shall control. Benefits charged to the

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account of an employer shall not exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer during the period beginning with the base period of the individual's claim and continuing through the individual's benefit year; provided, however, the portion of such charges for benefits paid which exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer shall be charged against the experience rating account of all base period employers in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (C) Benefits Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, benefits shall not be charged to the account of an employer when an individual's overpayment is waived pursuant to Code Section 34-8-254. (D) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection to the contrary Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for the purposes of calculating an employer's contribution rate, an account of an employer shall not be charged for benefits paid to an individual for unemployment that is directly caused by a presidentially declared natural disaster; (3)(A) An employer's account may be charged for benefits paid due to the employer's failure to respond in a timely manner to the notice of claim filing even if the determination is later reversed on appeal An employer shall respond in a timely and adequate manner to a notice of a claim filing or a written request by the department for information relating to a claim for benefits. (B) Any violation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph by an employer or an officer or agent of an employer absent good cause may result in the employer's account being charged for overpayment of benefits paid due to such violation even if the determination is later reversed; provided, however, that upon the finding of three violations of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph within a calendar year resulting in an overpayment of benefits, an employer's account shall be charged for any additional overpayment and shall not be relieved of such charges unless good cause is shown; and (4) Benefits paid to individuals shall be charged against the Unemployment Trust Fund when benefits are paid but not charged against an employer's experience rating account as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-193, relating to benefit claims, as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall be the lesser of:
(A) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or (B) One-fourth of the base period wages.

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If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection and without restriction with respect to an individual's benefit year, for claims filed on or after January 1, 2010 whenever the average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of such week equals or exceeds 11 percent, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a high-demand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. The total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-221, relating to review of decision of hearing officer by the board of review, as follows:
"34-8-221. (a) The board of review may on its own motion affirm, modify, or set aside any decision of an administrative hearing officer on the basis of the evidence previously

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submitted in such case or direct the taking of additional evidence or may permit any of the parties to such decision to initiate further appeals before the board of review. The board of review shall promptly notify the parties to any proceedings of its findings and decision. The decision of the board shall be become final 15 days from the date the decision is mailed to the parties. (b) The board of review may, in its discretion and on its own motion, reconsider its final decision at any time within 15 days of the release of the final decision of the board from the date the decision is mailed to the parties. The board shall notify all concerned parties of its intent to reconsider a final decision. Such notice shall stay the process of judicial review until a final decision is released by the board. (c) The quorum for the board of review shall be two members. No meeting of the board shall be scheduled when it is anticipated that less than two members will be present, and no hearing shall be held nor decision released by the board in which less than two members participated. (d) In the event only two members are able to vote on a case and one member votes to affirm the decision of the administrative hearing officer but the other member votes to reverse the decision or remand the case for another hearing, the decision of the administrative hearing officer shall stand affirmed. (e) The Commissioner shall provide the board of review and the office of administrative appeals with proper facilities and assistants for the execution of their functions."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-223, relating to procedures for judicial review, as follows:
"34-8-223. (a) Any decision of the board of review, in the absence of a reconsideration as provided in subsection (d) (b) of Code Section 34-8-192 34-8-221, shall become final 15 days after the date of notification or mailing. Judicial review shall be permitted only after any party claiming to be aggrieved thereby has exhausted his or her administrative remedies as provided by this chapter. The Commissioner shall be deemed to be a party to any judicial action involving any such decision and shall be represented in any such judicial action by the Attorney General. (b) Within 15 days after the decision of the board of review has become final, any party aggrieved thereby may secure judicial review by filing a petition against the Commissioner in the superior court of the county where the employee was last employed. In the event the individual was last employed in another state, such appeal shall be filed in Fulton County, Georgia. Any other party to the proceeding before the board of review shall be made a respondent. The petition, which need not be verified but which shall state specifically the grounds upon which a review is sought, shall be served upon the Commissioner or upon such person as the Commissioner may designate, or upon his or her designee within 30 days from the date of filing. Such service upon the Commissioner shall be made by certified mail or statutory overnight

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delivery, return receipt requested; hand delivery; or in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process to Georgia Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Legal Section, Suite 826, 148 Andrew Young International Boulevard, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303-1751. Such and such service shall be deemed completed service on all parties, but there shall be left with the party so served upon the Commissioner or his or her designee as many copies of the petition as there are respondents. The Commissioner shall mail one such copy to each such respondent. Within 30 days after the service of the petition, the Commissioner shall certify and file with the superior court all documents and papers and a transcript of all testimony taken in the matter, together with the board of review's findings of fact and decision therein. The Commissioner shall not be required to furnish any person with a copy of the aforementioned documents, papers, or transcripts or the original of these items prior to the Commissioner's filing these items with the court. The Commissioner may also, in his or her discretion, certify to such court questions of law involved in any decision. As a guide for future interpretation of the law, when the Commissioner is aggrieved by any decision of the board of review or deems such decision contrary to the law and no other party enters an appeal therefrom, the Commissioner may, within 20 days after such decision has become final, appeal and certify to the superior court questions of law therein involved. The court shall consider and determine the same and enter a decree accordingly, which shall be subject to further appeal by the Commissioner. In any judicial proceeding under this Code section, the findings of the board of review as to the facts, if supported by evidence and in the absence of fraud, shall be conclusive, and the jurisdiction of the court shall be confined to questions of law. Such actions and the questions so certified shall be heard in a summary manner and shall be given precedence over all other civil cases except cases to which the state is a material party and cases arising under Chapter 9 of this title. An appeal may be taken from the decision of the superior court to the Court of Appeals in the same manner as is provided in civil cases but not inconsistent with this chapter. No bond shall be required for entering an appeal."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-253, relating to obedience to subpoena required and self-incrimination, as follows:
"34-8-253. (a) No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records before the Commissioner, the board of review, an the chief administrative hearing officer, or any their duly authorized representative of any of them representatives or in obedience to the a subpoena of any of issued by them in any cause or proceeding before the Commissioner, the board of review, or an administrative hearing officer on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him or her a person may tend to incriminate him or her or subject him or her such person to a penalty or forfeiture. However, no individual person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or

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forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the individual person is compelled, after having claimed the privilege against selfincrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that such individual person testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying. (b) The Commissioner, the board of review, the chief administrative hearing officer, or any duly authorized representative of any of them may quash, modify, or withdraw a subpoena issued by them."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-254, relating to overpayments of benefits, as follows:
"34-8-254. (a) Any person who has received any sum as benefits under this chapter while any conditions for the receipt of benefits imposed by this chapter were not fulfilled or while the person was disqualified from receiving benefits shall, in the discretion of the Commissioner:, either
(1) Be be liable to have such sums deducted from any future benefits payable to such person under this chapter, with no single deduction to exceed 50 percent of the amount of the payment from which such deduction is made; and, or (2) Be shall be liable to repay the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund a sum equal to the amount so received by him such person. Such sum shall be collectable in the manner provided by law for the collection of debts or any other method of collection specifically authorized by this chapter. (b) For the purpose of collecting overpaid benefits when the individual person who owes the payment resides or is employed outside the State of Georgia this state, the Commissioner may enter into an agreement with one or more private persons, companies, associations, or corporations providing debt collection services; provided, however, the Commissioner shall retain legal responsibility and authority for the collection of overpayments of benefits and any debt collection agency shall function merely as an agent of the Commissioner for this purpose. The agreement may provide, at the discretion of the Commissioner, the rate of payment and the manner in which compensation for services shall be paid. The Commissioner shall provide the necessary information for the contractor to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. Any funds recovered shall be transmitted promptly to the Commissioner for deposit into the Unemployment Trust Compensation Fund. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The Commissioner may waive the repayment of an overpayment of benefits if the Commissioner determines such repayment to be inequitable. (2) If any person receives such overpayment because of false representations or willful failure to disclose a material fact by such individual person, inequitability shall not be a consideration and the person shall be required to repay the entire overpayment; provided, however, that penalty and interest plus all applicable penalty

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and interest amounts. Such penalty amounts shall not be waived. Interest accrued on the overpayment are is subject to waiver if the Commissioner determines such waiver to be in the best interest of the this state. (d) Any person who has received any sum as benefits under this chapter and is subsequently awarded or receives back wages from any employer for all or any portion of the same period of time for which such person has received such benefits shall be liable, in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, to repay a sum equal to the benefits paid during the period for which such back wages were awarded, as follows and the employer shall be: (1) An employer shall be authorized Authorized to deduct from an award of back wages the an amount of equal to all unemployment benefits received by such person under this chapter with respect to the same period of time. The employer shall remit the amount deducted to the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Upon receipt of such payment the Commissioner shall then make appropriate adjustments in the unemployment contributions experience rating account of the employer as otherwise provided in this chapter; and or (2) If the employer is a governmental entity or nonprofit organization that has elected to make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with Code Section 34-8-158 and the employee is subsequently awarded or otherwise receives payment of back wages for any period of time for which the employee received benefits under this chapter, said employer shall be entitled Entitled to a setoff against the award of back wages in an amount equal to all benefits paid to the employee during the period for which such back wages are awarded or received, if such employer is a governmental entity or nonprofit organization that has elected to make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with Code Section 34-8-158 and the employee is subsequently awarded or otherwise receives payment of back wages for any period of time for which such employee received benefits under this chapter."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-255, relating to effect of false statements and misrepresentations made to obtain or increase benefits, as follows:
"34-8-255. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact to obtain or increase benefits under this chapter, either for himself or herself or for any other person, or who knowingly accepts benefits under this chapter to which such person is not entitled shall, upon an appropriate finding by the Commissioner, cease to be eligible for such benefits and an overpayment of benefits shall be computed without the application of deductible earnings as otherwise provided in Code Section 34-8-193. A penalty of 10 15 percent may shall be added to the overpayment and become part of the overpayment. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid portion of such overpayment at a rate of 1 percent per month until repaid to the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Further, such person shall forfeit all unpaid benefits for any weeks of unemployment subsequent

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to the date of the determination issued by the Commissioner covering said act or omission. The ineligibility shall include any unpaid benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled during the remainder of any incomplete calendar quarter in which said determination is made and the next four complete calendar quarters immediately following the date of said determination; provided, however, such person shall be required to repay benefits received for any week as specified in said determination. No determination may be made by the Commissioner more than four years after such occurrence, act, or omission. Any such determination by the Commissioner may be appealed in the same manner as provided for the appeal from an initial determination in Article 8 of this chapter. The provisions of this Code section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any provision contained in any of the other Code sections in this chapter."
SECTION 9. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 50-13-2, relating to definitions relative to administrative procedure, as follows:
"(1) 'Agency' means each state board, bureau, commission, department, activity, or officer authorized by law expressly to make rules and regulations or to determine contested cases, except the General Assembly; the judiciary; the Governor; the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the State Financing and Investment Commission; the State Properties Commission; the Board of Bar Examiners; the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; the State Board of Workers' Compensation; all public authorities except as otherwise expressly provided by law; the State Personnel Board; the Department of Administrative Services or commissioner of administrative services; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Department of Labor when conducting hearings related to unemployment benefits or overpayments of unemployment benefits; the Department of Revenue when conducting hearings relating to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or bona fide coin operated amusement machines or any violations relating thereto; the Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board; the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; any school, college, hospital, or other such educational, eleemosynary, or charitable institution; or any agency when its action is concerned with the military or naval affairs of this state. The term 'agency' shall include the State Board of Education and Department of Education, subject to the following qualifications:
(A) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all otherwise valid rules adopted by the State Board of Education and Department of Education prior to January 1, 1990, are ratified and validated and shall be effective until January 1, 1991, whether or not such rules were adopted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and (B) Effective January 1, 1991, any rule of the State Board of Education or Department of Education which has not been proposed, submitted, and adopted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be void and of no effect."

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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.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 966. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; 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 Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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. WHEREAS, Naloxone is an opioid antagonist developed to counter the effects of opiate overdose, specifically the life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems; and
WHEREAS, Naloxone is clinically administered via intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous injection; and
WHEREAS, Naloxone is administered outside of a clinical setting or facility intranasally via nasal atomizer; and

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WHEREAS, the American Medical Association supported the lay administration of this life-saving drug in 2012; and
WHEREAS, similar Naloxone access laws have reversed more than 10,000 opioid overdoses by lay people in other states; and
WHEREAS, the American Medical Association acknowledged that "fatalities caused by opioid overdose can devastate families and communities, and we must do more to prevent these unnecessary deaths"; and
WHEREAS, the National Institutes of Health found that Naloxone "lacks any psychoactive or addictive qualities ... without any potential for abuse...[and] medical side-effects or other problematic unintended consequences associated with Naloxone have not been reported"; and
WHEREAS, any administration of Naloxone to an individual experiencing an opioid overdose must be followed by professional medical attention and treatment.
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"26-4-116.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harm reduction organization' means an organization which provides direct assistance and services, such as syringe exchanges, counseling, homeless services, advocacy, drug treatment, and screening, to individuals at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose. (2) 'Opioid antagonist' means any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effects of opioids acting on those receptors and that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid related overdose. (3) 'Opioid related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined for which medical assistance is required. (4) 'Practitioner' means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state. (b) A practitioner acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner may directly or by standing order prescribe an opioid antagonist to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose or to a pain management clinic licensed pursuant to Article 10 of Chapter 34 of Title 43, harm reduction organization, family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist such person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose.

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(c) A pharmacist acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to pharmacists may dispense opioid antagonists pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A person acting in good faith and with reasonable care to another person whom he or she believes to be experiencing an opioid related overdose may administer an opioid antagonist that was prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. (e) The following individuals are immune from any civil or criminal liability or professional licensing sanctions for the following actions authorized by this Code section:
(1) Any practitioner who prescribes an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) Any practitioner or pharmacist acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner or pharmacist who dispenses an opioid antagonist pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section; and (3) Any person other than a practitioner who administers an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended in Code Section 31-11-53, relating to services which may be rendered by certified emergency medical technicians and trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, emergency medical technicians may do any of the following:
(1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services as taught in the United States Department of Transportation basic training courses for emergency medical technicians or an equivalent course approved by the department; and (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician, administer approved intravenous solutions and opioid antagonists administered intranasally or through other means."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-54, relating to services which may be rendered by paramedics and paramedic trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, paramedics may perform any service that a cardiac technician is permitted to perform. In addition, upon the order of a duly licensed physician and subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-11-55, paramedics may perform any other procedures which they have been both trained and certified to perform, including, but not limited to:
(1) Administration of parenteral injections of diuretics, anticonvulsants, hypertonic glucose, antihistamines, bronchodilators, emetics, narcotic antagonists, and others, and administration of opioid antagonists intranasally or through other means;

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(2) Cardioversion; and (3) Gastric suction by incubation."

SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-55, relating to services which may be rendered by certified cardiac technicians and trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, cardiac technicians may do any of the following:
(1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services; (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician and as recommended by the Georgia Emergency Health Medical Services Advisory Council and approved by the department:
(A) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation in a pulseless, nonbreathing patient; (B) Administer approved intravenous solutions; (C) Administer parenteral injections of antiarrhythmic agents, vagolytic agents, chronotropic agents, alkalizing agents, analgesic agents, and vasopressor agents or administer opioid antagonists intranasally or through other means; and (D) Perform pulmonary ventilation by esophageal airway and endotracheal incubation."

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.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 0.

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

HB 974. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Coleman of the 97th, Battles of the 15th, Brooks of the 55th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of dues, deadline and minimum period for payments, dues required for credit service after March 1, 1951, and dues required for prior service, so as to change the required contribution to receive service credit; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L

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Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

Representative Weldon of the 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice 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 914 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1053 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Weldon of the 3rd
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 977. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 51st, Evans of the 42nd, Fleming of the 121st, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form 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 Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for correction of unredacted information; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, so as to provide a cross-reference; 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 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-11-7.1. (a) Redacted filings. Unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, birthdate, or the name of an individual known to be a minor shall include only:
(1) The last four digits of a social security number;

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(2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; (4) The year of an individual's birth; and (5) The minor's initials. (b) Exemptions from redaction requirement. Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) A financial account number that identifies property allegedly subject to forfeiture in a civil forfeiture proceeding; (2) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (3) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; (4) A filing made in a probate court; and (5) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) Filings made under seal. The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record. (d) Correction of unredacted information. An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record. (e) Protective orders. For good cause, the court may: (1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court. (f) Option for reference list. A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information. (g) Filings in magistrate court. Notwithstanding Code Section 15-10-42, filings in the magistrate court shall comply with this Code section. (h) Waiver of protected identifiers. A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal."

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SECTION 2. Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forms, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-133, relating to forms meeting requirements for civil case filings and disposition, as follows:
"(a) The forms set out in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this Code section or forms substantially similar to such forms are shall be sufficient to meet the requirements for civil case filing and disposition forms; provided, however, that the general civil case filing information form and domestic relations case filing information form shall be required to contain an acknowledgment by the filer that the complaint and any exhibits or other attachments satisfy the redaction requirements of Code Section 9-11-7.1. The civil case forms set out in Exhibit F of the 'Report and Recommendations of the 19971998 Court Filings Committee' published by the State Bar of Georgia and dated May 15, 1998, are substantially similar to the forms set out in this Code section."

SECTION 3. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-42, relating to the Civil Practice Act being inapplicable to magistrate courts, as follows:
"15-10-42. Except as otherwise provided in this article and in Code Section 9-11-7.1, proceedings Proceedings in the magistrate court shall not be subject to Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.'"

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to any filings made on or after such date.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D E Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

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

HB 757. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Peake of the 141st, McCall of the 33rd 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 use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; 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 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 use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; 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 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 subsection (p) of Code Section 48-5-7.4, relating to the assessment of bona fide conservation use property for ad valorem tax purposes, by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (8), by deleting the period and inserting "; or" at the end of paragraph (9), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(10)(A) Allowing part of the property subject to the covenant to be used for solar generation of energy and conversion of such energy into heat or electricity. The energy so generated may be consumed on-site or transmitted off-site by the property owner or any other authorized person. (B) The provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not allow the portion of the property on which such solar energy generating equipment is located and which is subject to an existing covenant to remain in the covenant. Such property shall be removed from the existing covenant at the time of the installation of the solar energy generating equipment and shall be subject to ad valorem taxation at fair market value."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (q) of Code Section 48-5-7.7, relating to the assessment of forest land conservation use property for ad valorem tax purposes, by deleting "or" at the end of paragraph (4), by deleting the period and inserting "; or" at the end of paragraph (5), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(6)(A) Allowing part of the property subject to the covenant to be used for solar generation of energy and conversion of such energy into heat or electricity. The energy so generated may be consumed on-site or transmitted off-site by the property owner or any other authorized person. (B) The provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not allow the portion of the property on which such solar energy generating equipment is located and which is subject to an existing covenant to remain in the covenant. Such property shall be removed from the existing covenant at the time of the installation of the solar energy generating equipment and shall be subject to ad valorem taxation at fair market value."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson
Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin
Maxwell Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D E Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
HB 985. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Teasley of the 37th 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 change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; 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 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 change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to provide for a definition; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens or documents to all citizens; 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. 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 16-10-20.1, relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees, as follows:
"16-10-20.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: 'document' 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 shall include, but shall not be limited to, liens, encumbrances, documents of title, instruments relating to a security interest in or title to real or personal property, or other records, statements, or representations of fact, law, right, or opinion.
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commission, or authority thereof, and any person employed by a county, municipality, consolidated government, or local board of education. (2) 'Public officer' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 21-5-3. (b) Notwithstanding Code Sections 16-10-20 and 16-10-71, it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly file a false lien or encumbrance in a public record or private record that is generally available to the public against the real or personal property of a public officer or public employee on account of the performance of such public officer or public employee's official duties,: (1) Knowingly file, enter, or record any document in a public record or court of this state or of the United States knowing or having reason to know that such lien or encumbrance document is false or contains a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (2) Knowingly alter, conceal, cover up, or create a document and file, enter, or record it in a public record or court of this state or of the United States knowing or having reason to know that such document has been altered or contains a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation. (c) Any person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both. (d) This Code section shall not apply to a court clerk, registrar of deeds, or any other government employee who is acting in the course of his or her official duties."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Taylor, D
Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 0.

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

HB 937. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the return of member contribution when a member not in good standing dies; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall

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E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
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O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 438. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Allison of the 8th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-23-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional legal costs in civil actions for purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, so as to increase the maximum amount of such additional cost; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
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Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

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

HB 827. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Douglas of the 78th, Stover of the 71st, Kelley of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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 844. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that actions intended to defraud the fund shall by a felony; to provide for the forfeiture of all rights under such fund for persons found to have falsely obtained membership or benefits; to provide for notice and the opportunity for a hearing; to provide for appeal; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

Representative Glanton of the 75th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th and others:

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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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; 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 adopted:
HR 1588. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Rogers of the 10th and Allison of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 26, 2014, as White County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.
Representative Morris of the 156th District, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:

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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 883 HB 915 HB 982

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Morris of the 156th
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, February 26, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett E Bentley Benton Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke

Coomer Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England E Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rynders Scott

Sharper Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T E Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Willard of the 51st was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Dempsey of the 13th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Smith of the 41st, Smyre of the 135th, and Stephenson of the 90th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Tom Purdy, Rector, Christ Church Frederica, St. Simons Island, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives 245 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 25, 2014
Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334
Regarding HB 804
To Whom It May Concern:
Please enter into the minutes of the Georgia House of Representatives that on February 25, due to working on a constituent issue, I was not on the floor of the House when we voted on HB 804.
Please note that I would be voting Yes.

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Thank you
/s/ Penny Houston Rep. Penny Houston Dist. 172
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 1082. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of 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.
HB 1086. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; 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 1088. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Bruce of the 61st, Jordan of the 77th, Scott of the 76th and Williams of the 87th:
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 no local board of education which receives state funding shall seek or maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1089. By Representative Stover of the 71st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Board of Education, so as to provide that the State Board of Education shall not adopt and the Department of Education shall not implement academic content standards for English, language arts, and mathematics developed by the common core standards initiative nor shall the state board use the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), or any other assessments related to or based on the common core standards, as any of the assessments required by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
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 1097. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Epps of the 144th, Peake of the 141st, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1098. By Representative Efstration of the 104th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the State Road and Tollway Authority, so as to prohibit the use of identifying information obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for the issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1599. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Dickson of the 6th and Taylor of the 79th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; 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:

HB 1070 HB 1072 HB 1074 HB 1076 HB 1081 HB 1084 HB 1087 HR 1585 SB 320 SB 339 SB 356 SR 415

HB 1071 HB 1073 HB 1075 HB 1077 HB 1083 HB 1085 HR 1543 SB 255 SB 324 SB 352 SB 367 SR 828

Representative Rogers of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Higher Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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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 726 Do Pass HB 1007 Do Pass HB 1008 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rogers of the 29th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1058 HB 1060 HB 1062 HB 1069 HR 1524

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1059 HB 1061 HB 1065 HB 1079 SB 376

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 47 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 291 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1078 Do Pass

HB 133 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 819 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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 671 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 845 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1052 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 771 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 870 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman

Representative Roberts of the 155th District, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HR 1200 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1544 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1573 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 155th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014

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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 405
HB 549 HB 601 HB 828 HB 886
HB 887

Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require (Substitute)(Ed-Mayo-84th) Water pollution; establish water emergency response procedures (Substitute)(NR&E-Burns-159th) Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; define certain terms; provisions (Substitute)(Ret-Maxwell-17th) Insurance; solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; prohibit (Ins-Mabra-63rd) Elementary and secondary education; local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget; provide (Substitute)(Ed-Caldwell-20th) Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements (RegI-Houston-170th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 88 HB 459 HB 777
HB 788
HB 810 HB 878

Licenses; Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; provide (Substitute)(MotV-Shaw-176th) Speed restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; modify provisions (Substitute)(MotV-Hitchens-161st) Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions (Substitute) (JudyNC-Powell-32nd) Ad valorem tax; property owned by University System of Georgia operated by third party; provide exemption (Substitute)(W&M-Riley-50th) (AM# 34 0631) HOPE; home study students regarding scores on standardized college admission test; revise requirements (Substitute)(App-Chandler-105th) Motor vehicles; certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles; provide (MotV-Powell-32nd)

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HB 881
HB 891
HB 897
HB 899
HB 908
HB 923 HB 957 HB 998

Special license plates; Grady Health Foundation; provide (MotVEpps-144th) Elections; period for advance voting prior to municipal primary or election; change (GAff-Fleming-121st)(AM# 28 1300) Elementary and secondary education; update and clarify provisions; repeal obsolete provisions (Substitute)(Ed-Dudgeon-25th)(AM # 33 1392) Unlicensed personal care homes; criminal penalties for owning or operating; provide (Substitute)(H&HS-Cooper-43rd) Tire disposal restrictions; extend sunset date for tire fees (NR&ERiley-50th) Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact (JuvJ-Coomer-14th) Georgia Brownfield Act; enact (Substitute)(NR&E-Williams-119th) Medical scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans (Substitute)(H&HS-Hatchett-150th)

Structured Rule

HB 153 HB 918

Local option sales tax; taxes to be imposed at a rate of less that 1 percent; allow (Substitute)(W&M-Carson-46th) Revenue and taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Peake-141st)

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 and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1058. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); 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 1059. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; 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 1060. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Geisinger of the 48th, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; 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 1061. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Martin of the 49th, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; 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 1062. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Rockdale 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 1065. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Mayo of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4636), as amended, so as to eliminate the time limitation on such exemption; 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 1069. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; 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 1079. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; 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.
HR 1524. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the leasing of certain improved real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
SB 376. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures 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.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 851. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, is amended by designating the language contained in Exhibit A as paragraph (1) of Exhibit A and by adding a new paragraph (2) of Exhibit A, to read as follows:
"(2) As of the adoption of this 2014 amendment of this charter, the boundaries of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, are intended to include and are hereby declared to include all of the area included within the corporate boundaries upon the effective date of this charter which includes all areas described in the previous charter, Ga. L. 1975, p.3232 as amended, particularly by Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546, all properties added through amendments to that charter and all properties added by all annexation ordinances adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Sugar Hill since January of 2003, plus the additional property as added by this 2014 amendment. These boundaries are shown on a map entitled the Official Map of the Corporate Limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, dated November 12, 2013 which map is maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and is incorporated herein by reference. The properties described herein and shown on the map are intended to include and are hereby declared to include all of the property included in the tax parcels set forth in paragraph (1) of this Exhibit A as those tax parcels existed on the tax rolls and tax maps of Gwinnett County for the year 2002, and all properties annexed by ordinances approved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Sugar Hill since January, 2003, and all property included in the tax parcels set forth below as those tax parcels exist on the tax rolls and tax maps of Gwinnett County for the year 2013, and all of the public roadways and rights of way adjacent to those parcels, including railroad rights of way lying adjacent to those parcels or to the public roadways lying adjacent to those parcels:

7-256-012 7-257-237

7-256-150 7-257-247

7-256-152 7-323-032

7-257-092 7-339-027A

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7-339-214 7-339-219

7-339-216 7-364-009

7-339-217 7-364-060

7-339-218 7-364-062"

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval or on June 1, 2014, whichever date is later.

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 and Resolution.

On the passage of the Bills, on the adoption of the Resolution, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Oliver O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Stephenson Y Stovall Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, on the adoption of the Resolution, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 2.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed; the Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted; and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 167. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Hill of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula; to prohibit state education agencies from entering into any commitments relating to the federal Race to the Top program; to require hearings and public input prior to adoption of state-wide competencies and content standards; to limit the compilation and sharing of personal student and teacher data; to prohibit the expenditure of funds for a state-wide longitudinal data system except for administrative needs and federal grant compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 397. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; 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 873. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 995. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia," approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1012. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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 1016. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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 for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1017. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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 1022. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; 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 167. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Hill of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula; to prohibit state education agencies from entering into any commitments relating to the federal Race to the Top program; to require hearings and public input prior to adoption of state-wide competencies and content standards; to limit the compilation and sharing of personal student and teacher data; to prohibit the expenditure of funds for a state-wide longitudinal data system except for administrative needs and federal grant compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 397. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Waites of the 60th, Hugley of the 136th, Glanton of the 75th, Williamson of the 115th et al., Rice of the 95th, Stovall of the 74th, McClain of the 100th, Chandler of the 105th et al., Rogers of the 10th et al., Rynders of the 152nd et al., Parrish of the 158th, Harden of the 148th, Cheokas of the 138th et al., Carson of the 46th, Strickland of the 111th et al., Tanner of the 9th, Morgan of the 39th, Taylor of the 79th et al., and Nimmer of the 178th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1576, the House commended Mrs. Melba Paulk-Veazey as the Distinguished Older Georgian for 2014 and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1124, the House recognized and commended Dr. H. Allen Ecker and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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Pursuant to HR 1310, the House recognized and commended Bert Williams on being selected as the 2013 American Community College Football Coaches Association's (ACCFCA) Coach of the Year and invited him 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 549. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 establish water emergency response procedures; 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 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to establish water emergency response procedures; 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 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-5-30.4. (a) Whenever any substance which would endanger the health or property of downstream users of the waters of this state is discharged into such waters, it shall be the duty of any person in charge of such substance to immediately notify the division of the location and nature of the discharge and to immediately take all reasonable steps to prevent injury to the health or property of such downstream users. (b) The division shall immediately conduct an initial investigation upon receiving any notification made pursuant to this Code section or subsection (a) of Code Section 1214-3 or by a member of the public who observes an emergency situation or discharge to determine if such notification satisfies the criteria described in subsection (a) of this Code section.

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(c) If the division determines that there is a threat to the health or property of downstream users of the waters of this state, the division shall as soon as possible, but not more than 24 hours after such determination, notify and consult with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, the appropriate local emergency management agency, the appropriate local county health department, and other appropriate divisions within the department as necessary to determine if it is necessary to prepare and distribute a public notice concerning such threat. Upon notification by the division, the local emergency management agency or the local county health department shall prepare and post such public notice through electronic media and print. Such public notice shall be located at places where the public regularly uses the waters of this state or seeks information about such waters. (d) The division shall ensure that immediate corrective action is initiated to the maximum extent practicable and as otherwise authorized by this title in order to prevent further danger to the health or property of downstream users. (e) The division shall establish a protocol, to be reviewed every five years, for coordinated responses to discharges that create emergency situations and shall coordinate with the appropriate emergency response agencies to provide for continual emergency response so as to most efficiently and effectively meet the needs of affected communities. The division may provide training to state and local emergency response agencies to further the purposes of this Code section. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall prevent any local governmental entity from taking any actions within its authority to protect public health. (g) The department shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this Code section on or before December 1, 2014."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon

Y Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan
Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice E Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

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

HB 998. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; 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

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To amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; 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 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, is amended by revising Code Section 20-3-512, relating to powers of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce as to medical student loans and scholarships, as follows:
"20-3-512. (a) It shall be the duty of the board to receive and pass upon, allow or disallow all applications for loans made to or scholarships given to 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 from a medical school in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association which will qualify them to become licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. It shall be the duty of the board to make a careful and full investigation of the ability, character, and qualifications of each applicant and determine the applicant's fitness to become the recipient of such loan or scholarship, and for that such purpose the board may propound such examination to each applicant which it deems proper. The 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 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 board shall have authority to grant to each applicant deemed by the 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 from a medical school in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the

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Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association, upon such terms and conditions as in the judgment of the board may be necessary or desirable. The board is authorized to consider, among 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."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by repealing and reenacting Code Section 20-3-513, relating to determination of amount by board, terms and conditions, and repayment in services, as follows:
"20-3-513. Students whose applications are approved shall receive a loan or scholarship in an
amount to be determined by the board to defray the tuition and other expenses of the applicant in an accredited medical school in the United States which has received accreditation or provisional accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education 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 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 such 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 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 an area of this state which is rural and underserved by primary care physicians as determined by the board, in a regional area of this state composed of rural counties where an unmet need for certain primary care and other critical need specialty physicians exists as determined by the board and approved by the commissioners of community health and public health, or at any hospital or facility operated by or under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Corrections, or the Department of Juvenile Justice. For each year of practicing his or her profession in such 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."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-514, relating to contract provisions for loan or scholarship, as follows:

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"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, 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 chairperson of the board, countersigned by the executive director of the 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 such applicants are declared to be of full lawful age for the purpose of entering into the 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 such applicant were of the full age of majority. The board is vested with full and complete authority to bring an action in its own name against any applicant for any balance due the board on any such contract. (b) An applicant who has entered into a loan or scholarship contract with the 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 such institution for any reason prior to completion of training; or (3) Is unable to obtain licensure from the Georgia Composite Medical Board to practice medicine shall be immediately liable to the board for all sums advanced with interest at the minimum rate of 12 percent per annum from the date of each payment by the board and compounded annually to the date the scholarship or loan is paid in full; provided, however, that the board may consent or agree to a lesser measure of damages for compelling reasons as determined by the board. The board is authorized to increase annually said such 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 board and who breaches that such contract by either failing to begin or failing to complete his or her service obligation under such loan or scholarship contract or who fails to obtain licensure from the Georgia Composite Medical Board to practice medicine shall be immediately liable to the 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 board may consent or agree to a lesser measure of damages for compelling reasons as determined by the board. (d) The 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 board, provided that such

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authority may not be arbitrarily or unreasonably exercised. Upon such cancellation by the board, the total uncredited amount of the scholarship paid to the applicant shall at once become due and payable to the board in cash with interest at the minimum rate of 12 percent per annum from the date of each payment by the board and compounded annually to the date the scholarship or loan is paid in full. The board is authorized to increase annually such rate of interest, subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section."

SECTION 4. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 20-3-518, relating to legislative purpose, as follows:
"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 with scholarships awarded by the board pursuant to this part attending the various medical schools and inducing a sufficient number of the graduates from medical schools to return to Georgia and practice their profession in rural and underserved areas, thus affording adequate medical care to the people of Georgia."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr
Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway

Y Coomer Cooper
E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice E Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 2.

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

HB 601. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Weldon of the 3rd, Buckner of the 137th and Brooks of the 55th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide for a portion of fines and forfeited bonds for criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil cases for violating state statutes or traffic laws be paid to the fund; to provide for a member contribution; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; 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 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, is amended by revising Code Section 47-11-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"47-11-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Adjusted annual income' means the maximum income determined by application of paragraph (5) of Code Section 47-11-40. (2) 'Adjusted monthly income' means a sum equal to one-twelfth of the adjusted annual income. (1)(3) 'Board' means the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. (2)(4) 'Fund' means the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. (3)(5) 'Member' means a member of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 47-11-22, relating to powers and duties of the board, as follows:
"(2) Any provision of paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary notwithstanding, no member who receives an annual cost-of-living benefit increase pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 47-11-71 shall receive a benefit increase under this subsection greater than 1 percent of the maximum monthly benefit then in effect; provided, however, that no such member shall receive any such increase unless the members not entitled to a benefit increase under subsection (e) of Code Section 47-11-71 receive a like amount plus an additional increase of 2 percent of the maximum benefit then in effect; provided, further, that no benefit increase shall be awarded under this subsection greater than 1.5 percent in any six-month period."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by repealing subsection (e) of Code Section 47-11-71, relating to amount of retirement benefits, optional retirement benefits, and manner in which persons not eligible for maximum benefits at retirement may become eligible, which reads as follows:
"(e) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, additional retirement benefits shall be paid to each person, including a surviving spouse, who was receiving benefits under this chapter on January 1, 1993, or who became entitled to receive benefits on or after January 1, 1993. Such additional benefits shall be annual cost-ofliving benefits equal to the benefit a member would otherwise be entitled to receive as calculated pursuant to subsections (a) through (d) of this Code section and any benefits previously received as authorized by this subsection multiplied by the percentage of any

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increase in the Consumer Price Index of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor for all items and major groups, United States city average, for the immediately preceding calendar year; provided, however, that such annual percentage increase in benefits shall not exceed 2 percent regardless of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. In any year in which there is no percentage increase in such Consumer Price Index, no additional retirement benefits shall be paid under this subsection."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2014, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.

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:

Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer E Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 2.

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

HB 887. By Representative Houston of the 170th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the licensing of persons engaged in tobacco business, initial and annual fees, suspension and revocation, registration and inspection of vending machines, bond by distributor, jurisdiction, and licensing of promotional activities, so as to remove certain bonding requirements pertaining to manufacturers and importers of tobacco products; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E E 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.

HB 459. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; 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 Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; 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:

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SECTION 1. Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, is amended by revising Code Section 40-6-184, relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes, as follows:
"40-6-184. (a)(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.
(2) On roads, streets, or highways with two or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, no person shall continue to operate a motor vehicle in the most left-hand lane at less than the maximum lawful speed limit once such person knows or should reasonably know that he is being overtaken in such lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed, except when such motor vehicle is preparing for a left turn. (b) Whenever the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner of transportation or local authorities determine on the basis of any engineering and traffic investigation that slow speeds on any part of a road under their respective jurisdictions impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, such commissioners jointly, or such local authorities, may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation, and that such limit shall be effective when posted upon fixed or variable signs. (c) Upon roads, streets, or highways with two or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, no person shall continue to operate a motor vehicle in the passing lane once such person knows or should reasonably know that he or she is being overtaken in such lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. For purposes of this Code section, 'passing lane' means the most left-hand lane other than a high occupancy vehicle lane. (d) Subsection (c) of this Code section shall not apply: (1) When traffic conditions or congestion make it necessary to drive in the passing lane; (2) When inclement weather, obstructions, or hazards make it necessary to drive in the passing lane; (3) When compliance with a law of this state or with an official traffic control device makes it necessary to drive in the passing lane; (4) When a vehicle must be driven in the passing lane to exit or turn left; (5) On toll highways, when necessary to pay a toll or use a pass; (6) To authorized emergency vehicles engaged in official duties; or (7) To vehicles engaged in highway maintenance and construction operations."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date.

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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:

Y Abrams N Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr
Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E 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.

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HB 957. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 70th, Harden of the 148th and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; 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 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for 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. Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," is amended by revising Code Section 12-8-200, relating to short title, as follows:
"12-8-200. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Brownfield Act.'"
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 12-8-202, relating to definitions, as follows:
"12-8-202. (a) Unless otherwise provided in this article, the definition of all terms included in Code Sections 12-8-62 and 12-8-92 shall be applicable to this article. (b) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Certificate of compliance' means the certification of compliance with a corrective action plan required by Code Section 12-8-207. (2)(1) 'Corrective action plan' means the corrective action plan required by Code Section 12-8-207. (3)(2) 'Ground water' means any subsurface water that is in a zone of saturation.

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(4) 'Hazardous site inventory' means the hazardous site inventory published by the division pursuant to Code Section 12-8-97. (4.1)(3) 'Petroleum' means petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof (including gasoline, gasohol, diesel fuel, fuel oils including #2 fuel oil, kerosene, or jet turbine fuel), that is liquid at standard conditions of temperature and pressure (60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute). (5)(4) 'Preexisting release' means a release, as such term is defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 12-8-92, which occurred prior to the prospective purchaser's application for a limitation of liability pursuant to this article. The term 'preexisting release' includes but is not limited to release of petroleum even if such release is from an underground storage tank system as defined in paragraph (18) of Code Section 1213-3. (5) 'Property interest' means any interest in real property, without regard to whether such interest is exclusive or possessory. (6) 'Prospective purchaser' means a person who intends to purchase acquire a property interest in a property where there is a preexisting release or a person who has applied for a limitation of liability pursuant to this article within 30 days of acquiring title to such property interest in a property where there is a preexisting release. (7) 'Qualifying property' means a property which meets the criteria of Code Section 12-8-205 which a prospective purchaser intends to purchase and bring into compliance with the risk reduction standards. (8) 'Risk reduction standards' means those standards promulgated by the board pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of this chapter. (9) 'Soil' means any unconsolidated earth material, together with any unconsolidated plant or animal matter or foreign material that has been incorporated into it, that either consists of or remains within, or comes to be deposited on, native soil or regolith. (10) 'Source material' means any preexisting release that acts or may likely act as a reservoir for continued releases to ground water, soil, surface water, or air or act as a source for direct exposure."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 12-8-205, relating to criteria used to determine whether a property qualifies for a limitation of liability, as follows:
"12-8-205. In order to be considered a qualifying property for a limitation of liability as provided in Code Section 12-8-207, a property must shall meet the following criteria:
(1) The property must shall have a preexisting release; (2) Any lien filed under subsection (e) of Code Section 12-8-96 or subsection (b) of Code Section 12-13-12 against the property must shall be satisfied or settled and released by the director pursuant to Code Section 12-8-94 or Code Section 12-13-6, and satisfactory provision must shall have been made as determined by the director for the repayment to the division of any funds expended by the division from the federal Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund;

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(3) The property must shall not: (A) Be listed on the federal National Priorities List pursuant to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq.; (B) Be currently undergoing response activities required by an order of the regional administrator of the federal Environmental Protection Agency issued pursuant to the provisions of such act; or (C) Be a hazardous waste facility, as defined in Code Section 12-8-62, that is currently subject to a permit for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste issued pursuant to Code Section 12-8-66; and
(4) The property shall meet other criteria as may be established by the board as provided in this article and Article 3 of this chapter."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-8-207, relating to limitation of liability for prospective purchasers, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) Upon the director's approval of the prospective purchaser corrective action plan or concurrence with the certification of compliance described in this Code section, whichever first occurs, a prospective purchaser shall not be liable to the state or any third party for costs incurred in the remediation of, equitable relief relating to, or damages resultant from the preexisting release, nor shall the prospective purchaser be required to certify compliance with risk reduction standards for ground water, perform corrective action, or otherwise be liable for any preexisting releases to ground water associated with the qualifying property. (2) The limitation of liability provided under this Code section shall also benefit a qualifying purchaser who applies for a limitation of liability within 30 days following acquisition of title or any other new property interest in the qualifying property and subsequently receives the director's approval of a prospective purchaser corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance described in this Code section."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-8-208, relating to exceptions to the limitation of liability, by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) The limitation of liability provided by subsection (a) of Code Section 12-8-207 shall be contingent upon the prospective purchaser's good faith implementation of the corrective action plan as approved by the director as well as the certification of compliance with the risk reduction standards and corrective action requirements. Such limitation of liability shall not be applicable to any activities conducted on the qualifying property before the director's approval of the corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance, whichever first occurs, or during any time the director's approval of the corrective action plan has been suspended or revoked."

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"(c)(1) The limitation of liability provided by this article shall automatically inure to the benefit of heirs, assigns, successors in title, and designees of the person to whom such limitation of liability is granted; provided, however, that in no event shall the director's approval of a corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance operate to absolve from liability any party deemed to be a person who has contributed or is contributing to a release at the qualifying property; and provided, further, that a transfer of the title to the qualifying property or any portion thereof from the prospective purchaser to any other party deemed to be a person who has contributed or is contributing to a release at the property, to any person disqualified from obtaining a limitation of liability under Code Section 12-8-206, or back to the owner of the property from which the subject property was purchased shall terminate any limitation of liability applicable to the transferor under this article. The limitation of liability provided by this article shall survive any subsequent change in the nature of a prospective purchaser's interest in the qualifying property and shall automatically inure to the benefit of heirs, assigns, successors in title, and designees of the person to whom such limitation of liability is granted and to any person acquiring any other property interest in the property for which the limitation of liability was granted; provided, however, that in no event shall the director's approval of a corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance operate to absolve from liability any party deemed to be a person who has contributed or is contributing to a release at the qualifying property. (2) Any voluntary transfer of the title to a property or any portion thereof for which a limitation of liability has been granted to any party that would be disqualified from obtaining a limitation of liability for such property under Code Section 12-8-206 shall terminate any limitation of liability applicable to the transferor under this article."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"12-8-211. The limitation of liability provided under this article shall also apply to any qualifying prospective purchaser who, after May 1, 2012, has applied for a limitation of liability for a qualifying property and who subsequently obtains the director's approval of a prospective purchaser corrective action plan or concurrence with a certification of compliance for the qualifying property."
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:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson
Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

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

Pursuant to HR 1582, the House recognized and commended Elana Meyers.

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 923. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Riley of the 50th, Strickland of the 111th, Willard of the 51st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; 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 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to move the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee; to provide for a short title; to provide for the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist local child fatality review committees; to clarify definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; 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 "Journey Ann Cowart Act."
SECTION 2. Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," is amended by revising Code Section 15-11-743, relating to the duties of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, as follows:
"15-11-743. The advocate shall perform the following duties:
(1) Identify, receive, investigate, and seek the resolution or referral of complaints made by or on behalf of children concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy,

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or procedure of an agency or any contractor or agent thereof that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the children; (2) Refer complaints involving abused children to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement agencies; (3) Coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 and provide such staffing and administrative support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to carry out its statutory duties; (4) Report the death of any child to the chairperson of the child fatality review subcommittee of committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the advocate has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and to provide such subcommittee committee access to any records of the advocate relating to such child; (5)(4) Provide periodic reports on the work of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, including but not limited to an annual written report for the Governor and the General Assembly and other persons, agencies, and organizations deemed appropriate. Such reports shall include recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve the health, safety, and welfare of children and shall be made expeditiously in order to timely influence public policy; (6)(5) Establish policies and procedures necessary for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to accomplish the purposes of this article, including without limitation providing DFCS with a form of notice of availability of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. Such notice shall be posted prominently, by DFCS, in DFCS offices and in facilities receiving public moneys for the care and placement of children and shall include information describing the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children and procedures for contacting that such office; and (7)(6) Convene quarterly meetings with organizations, agencies, and individuals who work in the area of child protection to seek opportunities to collaborate and improve the status of children in Georgia."
SECTION 3. Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (7), (8), and (10) of Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Eligible deaths' means deaths meeting the criteria for review by a county child fatality review committee, including deaths resulting from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, medical conditions when unexpected or when unattended by a physician, or any manner that is suspicious or unusual Reserved." "(7) 'Panel' means the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel established pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4. The panel oversees the local child fatality review process and

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reports to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (8) 'Protocol committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child abuse protocol committee established for a county pursuant to Code Section 19-15-2. The protocol committee is charged with developing local protocols to investigate and prosecute alleged cases of child abuse." "(10) 'Review committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee established for a county or circuit pursuant to Code Section 19-153. The review committee is charged with reviewing all eligible child deaths to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 19-15-2, relating to child abuse protocol committees, as follows:
"19-15-2. (a) Each county shall be required to establish a child abuse protocol for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse as provided in this Code section. (b) The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child abuse protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting, and the chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the protocol committee. Thus established, the protocol committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership. The protocol committee shall be charged with developing local protocols for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse.
(c)(1) Each of the following individuals, agencies, of the county and entities shall designate a representative to serve on the protocol committee:
(A) The office of the sheriff; (B) The county department of family and children services; (C) The office of the district attorney for the judicial circuit; (D) The juvenile court judge; (E) The chief magistrate court; (F) The county board of education; (G) The county mental health organization; (H) The office of the chief of police of a county in counties which have a county police department; (I) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county; (J) The county board of public health department, which shall designate a physician to serve on the protocol committee; and (K) The office of the coroner or county medical examiner. (2) In addition to the representatives serving on the protocol committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate a

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representative from a local citizen or advocacy group which focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention. (3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the protocol committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (d) Each protocol committee shall elect or appoint a chairperson who shall be responsible for ensuring that written protocol procedures are followed by all agencies. Such That person can be independent of agencies listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section. The child abuse protocol committee thus established may appoint such additional members as necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of the protocol committee. (e) The protocol committee shall adopt a written child abuse protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of abused children. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child abuse and the methods to be used in coordinating treatment programs for the perpetrator, the family, and the child. The protocol shall also outline procedures to be used when child abuse occurs in a household where there is violence between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household. The protocol adopted shall not be inconsistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (f) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in a child abuse case so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases, to minimize the stress created for the allegedly abused child by the legal and investigatory process, and to ensure that more effective treatment is provided for the perpetrator, the family, and the child, including counseling. (g) Upon completion of the writing of the child abuse protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least semiannually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating the same. (h) Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written child abuse protocol no later than July 1, 2001, to specify the circumstances under which law enforcement officers will shall and will shall not be required to accompany child abuse investigators from the county department of family and children services when these investigators investigate reports of child abuse. In determining when law enforcement officers shall and shall not accompany child abuse investigators, the protocol committee shall consider the need to protect the alleged victim and the need to preserve the confidentiality of the report. Each protocol committee shall establish joint work efforts

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between the law enforcement and child abuse investigative agencies in child abuse investigations. The adoption or amendment of the protocol shall also describe measures which can be taken within the county to prevent child abuse and shall be filed with and furnished to the same entities with or to which an original protocol is required to be filed or furnished. The protocol will shall be further amended to specify procedures to be adopted by the protocol committee to ensure that written protocol procedures are followed. (i) The protocol committee shall issue a report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and no later than the first day of July each year thereafter. Such That report shall evaluate the extent to which child abuse investigations of child abuse during the 12 months prior to the report have complied with the child abuse protocols of the protocol committee, recommend measures to improve compliance, and describe which measures taken within the county to prevent child abuse have been successful. The report shall be transmitted to the county governing authority, the fall term grand jury of the judicial circuit, the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, and the chief superior court judge. (j) Each member By July 1, 2001, members of each protocol committee shall receive appropriate training. As new members are appointed, they will also receive training within 12 months after their his or her appointment. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall provide such training. (k) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of sexually abused or exploited children. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and the procedures to be followed concerning the obtainment of and payment for sexual assault examinations. Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol may incorporate existing sexual abuse and exploitation protocols used within the county. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol adopted shall be consistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. A failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual abuse or exploitation offense, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action. A sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter civil or criminal. Such protocol shall not limit or otherwise restrict a prosecuting attorney in the exercise of his or her discretion nor in the exercise of any otherwise lawful litigative prerogatives."

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SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (d), (e), (g) through (k), and (o) and paragraph (8) of subsection (1) of Code Section 19-15-3, relating to county multiagency child fatality review committees, as follows:
"(a)(1) Each county shall establish a local multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee as provided in this Code section. The review committee shall be charged with reviewing all deaths as set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable. The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child fatality review committee composed of, but not limited to, the following members:
(A) The county medical examiner or coroner; (B) The district attorney or his or her designee; (C) A county department of family and children services representative; (D) A local law enforcement representative; (E) The sheriff or county police chief or his or her designee; (F) A juvenile court representative; (G) A county board of public health department representative; and (H) A county mental health representative. (2) The district attorney or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson to preside over all meetings." "(d) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the local review committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit or any superior court judge who is a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel shall issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (e) Deaths eligible for review by local review committees are all deaths of children ages birth through 17 as a result of: (1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; (2) Any unexpected or unexplained conditions; (3) Unintentional injuries; (4) Intentional injuries; (5) Sudden death when the child is in apparent good health; (6) Any manner that is suspicious or unusual; (7) Medical conditions when unattended by a physician. For the purpose of this paragraph, no person shall be deemed to have died unattended when the death occurred while the person was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31; or (8) Serving as an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution; or (9) Child abuse." "(g) If the death of a child occurs outside the child's county of residence, it shall be the duty of the medical examiner or coroner in the county where the child died to notify the

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medical examiner or coroner in the county of the child's residence. It shall be the duty of such medical examiner or coroner to provide the protocol committee of the county of such child's residence with copies of all information and reports required by subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section. (h) When a county medical examiner or coroner receives a report regarding the death of any child, he or she shall within 48 hours of the death notify the chairperson of the child fatality review committee of for the county or circuit in which such child resided at the time of death. (i) The coroner or county medical examiner shall review the findings regarding the cause and manner of death for each child death report received and respond as follows:
(1) If the death does not meet the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence; or (2) If the death meets the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall complete and sign the form designated by the panel stating the death meets the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence. (j) When the chairperson of a local child fatality review committee receives a report from the coroner or medical examiner regarding the death of a child, that such chairperson shall review the report and findings regarding the cause and manner of the child's death and respond as follows: (1) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings to the panel within seven days of receipt; (2) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section; (3) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. The chairperson shall also attach an explanation for this decision; or (4) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section. (k) When a child's death meets the criteria for review, the chairperson shall convene the review committee within 30 days after receipt of the report for a meeting to review

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and investigate the cause and circumstances of the death. Review committee members shall provide information as specified below in this subsection, except where otherwise protected by statute law:
(1) The providers of medical care and the medical examiner or coroner shall provide pertinent health and medical information regarding a child whose death is being reviewed by the local review committee; (2) State, county, or local government agencies shall provide all of the following data on forms designated by the panel for reporting child fatalities:
(A) Birth information for children who died at less than one year of age, including confidential information collected for medical and health use; (B) Death information for children who have not reached their eighteenth birthday; (C) Law enforcement investigative data, medical examiner or coroner investigative data, and parole and probation information and records; (D) Medical care, including dental, mental, and prenatal health care; and (E) Pertinent information from any social services agency that provided services to the child or family; and (3) The review committee may obtain from any superior court judge of the county or circuit for which the review committee was created a subpoena to compel the production of documents or attendance of witnesses when that judge has made a finding that such documents or witnesses are necessary for the review committee's review. Service of, objection to, and enforcement of subpoenas authorized by this Code section shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 24. However, this Code section shall not modify or impair the privileged communications as provided by law except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-7-5. (4) Disclosure of protected health information pursuant to this subsection shall be considered to be for a law enforcement purpose, and the review committee shall be considered to be a law enforcement official within the meaning of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Disclosure of confidential or privileged matter to the review committee pursuant to this Code section 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." "(8) Include other findings as requested by the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel." "(o) Each local review committee shall issue an annual report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter. The report shall: (1) Specify the numbers of reports received by that such review committee from a county medical examiner or coroner pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section for the preceding calendar year; (2) Specify the number of reports of child fatality reviews prepared by the review committee during such period;

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(3) Be published at least once annually in the legal organ of the county or counties for which the review committee was established with the expense of such publication paid each by such county; and (4) Be transmitted, no later than the fifteenth day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter, to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (c), and the introductory language of subsection (i) of Code Section 19-15-4, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, as follows:
"(a) There is created the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 19-15-1. The panel shall oversee the local child fatality review process and report to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (b) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee shall coordinate the work of the panel and shall provide such administrative and staff support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to discharge its duties under this chapter. The panel shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes, and its planning, policy, and budget functions shall be coordinated with those of the Office of the Child Advocate Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (c) The panel shall be composed as follows:
(1) One district attorney appointed by the Governor; (2) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Governor; (3) Two citizen members who shall be appointed by the Governor, who are not employed by or officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof and shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall come from each of the following:
(A) A a state-wide child abuse prevention organization; and (B) A a state-wide childhood injury prevention organization; (4) One forensic pathologist appointed by the Governor; (5) The chairperson of the Board of Human Services; (6) The director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; (7) The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (8) The chairperson of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (9) A member of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (10) A member of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (11) A local law enforcement official appointed by the Governor; (12) A superior court judge appointed by the Governor; (13) A coroner appointed by the Governor; (14) The Child Advocate for the Protection of Children;

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(15) The commissioner of public health; and (16) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; (17) A member of the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor; and (18) The commissioner of early care and learning." "(i) By January 1 of each calendar year, the panel shall submit a report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Judiciary Committees the chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and House of Representatives the chairperson of the House Committee on Judiciary regarding the prevalence and circumstances of child fatalities in the this state; shall recommend measures to reduce such fatalities caused by other than natural causes; and shall address in the report the following issues:"
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (g), and (i) of Code Section 19-15-6, relating to use of information and records of protocol committees, review committees, and panels, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, reports of a review committee made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3 and reports of the panel made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4 shall be public records and shall be released to any person making a request therefor, but the panel protocol committee, or review committee, or panel having possession of such records or reports shall only release them after expunging therefrom all information contained therein which would permit identifying the deceased or abused child, any family member of the child, any alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon the child, or any reporter of suspected child abuse." "(g) A member of a protocol committee, a review committee, or the panel shall not be civilly liable or criminally liable subject to criminal prosecution for any disclosure of information made by such member as authorized by this Code section." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, information acquired by and documents, records, and reports of the panel and child abuse protocol committees and review committees applicable to a child who at the time of his or her death was in the custody of a state department or agency or foster parent shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records."
SECTION 8. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-5, relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as follows:
"35-3-5. (a) There is created the position of director. (b) The director shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be both appointed and removed by the Board of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor.

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(c) The director shall coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 or shall designate a person from within the bureau to serve as the coordinator and supervisor and shall provide such staffing and administrative support to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its statutory duties. (d) The director shall report the death of any child to the chairperson of the review committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the director or his or her designee has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and shall provide such review committee access to any records of the bureau relating to such child. (c)(e) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, and subject to the general policy established by the board, the director shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the bureau by this chapter."
SECTION 9. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for transparency relative to investigations involving child abuse and child fatalities in order to best protect the children of this state. The General Assembly finds that more disclosure of information may be necessary when a child is deceased. The General Assembly intends that agencies and departments of this state share data in order to conduct research for the purpose of preventing child fatalities in this state.
SECTION 10. Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, is amended by revising paragraphs (6), (7.1), and (8) of subsection (a), paragraph (5) of subsection (c), and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6) Any adult requesting information regarding investigations by the department or a governmental child protective agency regarding the findings or information about the case of child abuse or neglect that results in a child involving a fatality or near fatality, unless such disclosure of information would jeopardize a criminal investigation or proceeding, but such access shall be limited to a disclosure of the available facts and findings. Any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers; provided, however, that the following may be redacted from such records:
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(D) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (E) Information that may cause mental or physical harm to the sibling or other child living in the household of the child being investigated; (F) The name of a child who suffered a near fatality; (G) The name of any parent or other person legally responsible for the child being investigated who is not the subject of the reported child abuse or neglect; and (H) The name of any member of the household of the child being investigated who is not the subject of the reported child abuse or neglect." "(7.1) A child advocacy center which is certified by the Child Abuse Protocol Committee of protocol committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county where the principal office of the center is located as participating in the Georgia Network of Children's Advocacy Centers or a similar accreditation organization and which is operated for the purpose of investigation of known or suspected child abuse and treatment of a child or a family which is the subject of a report of abuse, and which has been created and supported through one or more intracommunity compacts between such advocacy center and one or more police agencies, the office of the district attorney, a legally mandated public or private child protective agency, a mental health board, and a community health service board; provided, however, that any child advocacy center which is granted access to records concerning reports of child abuse shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40 and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by Code Section 49-5-44 for authorizing or permitting unauthorized access to or use of such records; (8) Police or any other law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or any medical examiner or coroner investigating a report of known or suspected abuse or any child fatality review panel committee or child abuse protocol committee or subcommittee thereof created pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 19, it being found by the General Assembly that the disclosure of such information is necessary in order for such entities to carry out their legal responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect, which protective actions include bringing criminal actions for such abuse or neglect, and that such disclosure is therefore permissible and encouraged under the 1992 amendments to Section 107(b)(4) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 5106(A)(b)(4); and" "(5) An agency, facility, or person having responsibility or authorization to assist in making a judicial determination for the child who is the subject of the report or record of child abuse, including but not limited to members of officially recognized citizen review panels, court appointed guardians ad litem, certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who are appointed by a judge of a juvenile court to act as advocates for the best interest of a child in a juvenile proceeding, and members of a county child abuse protocol committee or task force, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1;" "(e)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstanding Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, with the exception of medical and

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mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law, child abuse and dependency records shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 if the records are applicable to a child who at the time of his or her fatality or near fatality was:
(1)(A) In the custody of a state department or agency or foster parent; (2)(B) A child as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 15-11-741; or (3)(C) The subject of an investigation, report, referral, or complaint under Code Section 15-11-743 or 31-2A-15 shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers. (2) The following may be redacted from such records: (A) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (B) Privileged communications of an attorney; (C) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; and (D) The name of a child who suffered a near fatality." (3) Upon the release of documents pursuant to this subsection, the department may comment publicly on the case."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover
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Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Houston Howard
Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

Representative Sims of the 169th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 459. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; 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 Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 918. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
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
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 change the provisions regarding certain state registration applications; to provide 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 paragraph (14) of Code Section 48-1-2, relating to definitions regarding revenue and taxation, as follows:
"(14) 'Internal Revenue Code' or 'Internal Revenue Code of 1986' means for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2012 2013, the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, provided for in federal law enacted on or before January 3, 2013 January 1, 2014, 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

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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, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2012, and shall be $250,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2013, and except that the limitations provided in Section 179(b)(2) shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2010, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2011, shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2012, and shall be $800,000.00 for tax years beginning in 2013, and provided that Section 1106 of federal Public Law 112-95 shall be treated as if it is in effect, except the phrase 'Code Section 48-2-35 (or, if later, November 15, 2013)' shall be substituted for the phrase 'section 6511(a) of such Code (or, if later, April 15, 2013),' and notwithstanding any other provision in this title, no interest shall be refunded with respect to any claim for refund filed pursuant to Section 1106 of federal Public Law 112-95. 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 3, 2013 January 1, 2014, 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, 2012 2013, provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which were as of January 3, 2013 January 1, 2014, 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 by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (f) of Code Section 48-2-32, relating to forms of payment, as follows:
"(4) In addition to the requirements contained in paragraphs (2), (2.1), and (3) of this subsection, every third-party payroll provider who prepares or remits, or both, Georgia withholding tax for more than 250 employers must pay the taxes by electronic funds transfer. Also, such third-party payroll providers must submit all state withholding tax registration applications electronically in the manner specified by the department. Any state withholding tax registration applications that are not submitted electronically by such third-party payroll provider in the manner specified by the department shall not be considered by the department."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval and Section 1 shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

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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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1590. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1591. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1334 Do Pass HR 1349 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1334. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Atwood of the 179th, Lumsden of the 12th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Corporal Stan Phillips and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1349. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Tanner of the 9th, Peake of the 141st, Efstration of the 104th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Shaw and inviting her 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 1592. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd, Bryant of the 162nd and Hitchens of the 161st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

HR 1593. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Freddie Starling; and for other purposes.

HR 1594. By Representative Battles of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory Allen Bell; and for other purposes.

Representative Channell of the 120th 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 69 HB 348 HB 922 HB 954 HB 969

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 128 HB 390 HB 933 HB 958 HB 983

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 979. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; 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 Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for

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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. Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, is amended by revising Code Section 48-8-110.1, relating to the authorization for a county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"48-8-110.1. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. The geographical boundary of each county shall correspond with and shall be conterminous with the geographical boundary of the 159 special districts. (b) When the imposition of a special district sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this part within a special district, the governing authority of any county in this state may, subject to the requirement of referendum approval and the other requirements of this part, impose within the special district a special sales and use tax for a limited period of time which tax shall be known as the county special purpose local option sales tax. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, any Any tax imposed under this part shall be at the rate of 1 percent. Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this part shall correspond to the tax imposed by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation under Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to a tax imposed under this part, except that a tax imposed under this part shall apply to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as that term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2 and shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients and alcoholic beverages as provided for in Code Section 48-8-3. (d) Any tax imposed under this part on or after January 1, 2014, may be at a rate of up to 1 percent, but shall not be more than 1 percent. Any rate less than 1 percent shall only be in an increment of .05 percent. This subsection shall not apply to taxes under this part imposed or to be imposed under resolutions and ordinances adopted prior to January 1, 2014. The authority provided under this Code section shall not apply to any tax levied pursuant to Part 2 of this article. (e) Prior to any tax being imposed under this part at a rate of less than 1 percent under subsection (d) of this Code section, the county and all qualified municipalities therein shall execute an intergovernmental agreement memorializing their agreement to the levy of a tax at a rate of less than 1 percent."

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SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-111, relating to the procedure for the imposition of the county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"(c)(1) The ballot submitting the question of the imposition of the tax authorized by this part to the voters of the county within the special district shall have written or printed thereon the following:
'( ) YES Shall a special 1 __ percent sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of _______County for a period of time not to exceed _______
( ) NO and for the raising of an estimated amount of $_______ for the purpose of ____________?'"

SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-112, relating to the effective date, termination, limitation, and continuation of the county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"(a) If the imposition of the tax is approved at the special election, the tax shall be imposed on the first day of the next succeeding calendar quarter which begins more than 80 45 days after the date of the election at which the tax was approved by the voters. With respect to services which are regularly billed on a monthly basis, however, the resolution shall become effective with respect to and the tax shall apply to services billed on or after the effective date specified in the previous sentence."
"(c)(1) At any time no more than Only a single 1 percent tax under this part may be imposed within a special district at any one time."

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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

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

Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett

N McCall N McClain N Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan

N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre

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N Barr N Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock N Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J
Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman N Cheokas Y Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman Y Cooke

N Dickey N Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England E Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon N Gravley N Greene

N Hawkins Henson
E Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince N Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover N Strickland Y Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson E Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 78, nays 92.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Carson of the 46th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 153.

HB 88.

By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Houston of the 170th, Jasperse of the 11th, Black of the 174th, Dutton of the 157th and others:

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 for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; 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 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 for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; 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 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 40-528, relating to issuance of licenses, content, signature, prohibiting biological identifiers, and tag agents, as follows:
"40-5-28. (a) The Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a driver's license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall be upon a form prescribed by the department and which shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, a color photograph of the licensee, the licensee's full legal name, either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write his or her usual signature with a pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the license, and such other information or identification as is required by the department. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. The department shall not require applicants to submit or otherwise obtain from applicants any fingerprints or any other biological characteristic or information which uniquely identifies an individual, including without limitation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and retinal scan identification characteristics but not including a photograph, by any means upon application. (b) The commissioner may determine the location and manner of issuance of drivers' licenses. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is specifically provided that the commissioner may designate county tag agents, if they so agree, as agents of the department for this purpose and may authorize the issuance of drivers' licenses by county tag agents. No county tag agent shall be required to issue or renew drivers' licenses unless such county tag agent agrees in writing to perform such functions. No county tag agent shall be required to issue or renew drivers' licenses for residents of any county other than the residents of the county for which he or she serves as tax commissioner. (c) The department shall make available to qualified applicants who are also volunteer firefighters Class E and Class F drivers' licenses without charge. In order to receive the Class E or Class F endorsement without payment of a fee, the applicant shall provide:

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(1) A copy of his or her firefighter certification indicating that he or she is currently a certified firefighter in good standing; and (2) A letter signed by the chief executive officer of the public entity he or she serves which letter appears on such political entity's official agency letterhead and provides that he or she is a volunteer firefighter for such public entity. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to both original and renewal applicants for Class E and Class F licenses, as these classes are identified in Code Section 40-5-23."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson E Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 3.

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

HB 405. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; 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 adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2072. The members of the governing board of the nonprofit organization of each charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved charter schools and annual training thereafter, conducted or approved by the state board. The state board shall provide for or approve such initial and annual training. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional

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and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations."

SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2083, relating to the powers and the duties of the State Charter Schools Commission, as follows:
"(12) Provide for or approve initial training for boards of newly approved state charter schools and annual training thereafter, as determined by the commission, for members of state charter school governing boards. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations."

SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to state charter school requirements, as follows:
"(f) The members of the governing board of each state charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved state charter schools and annual training thereafter conducted or approved by the commission pursuant to paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2083."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson N Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Efstration N Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd N Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 155, nays 20.

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

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HB 777. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Bryant of the 162nd, Harbin of the 122nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to change provisions relating to penalties; to enact the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for definitions; to provide the purpose of such compact; to provide for findings; to provide procedures for issuing citations to violators who are residents of compact states; to provide for procedures for enforcement of citations under the compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; 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. Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"52-7-12.7. (a) Except as provided for in Code Sections 52-7-12, 52-7-12.5, and 52-7-12.6, and notwithstanding criminal proceedings that may be initiated by law, upon a determination by the department that a person has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, is in noncompliance with a citation issued by another state regarding the operation of a vessel, or is suspended by another state from operating a vessel, the department may suspend such person's privilege to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for a period of up to two years following the determination of such violation, or if the suspension is due to noncompliance with a citation or a suspension regarding the operation of a vessel in another state, then such person's privilege to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state may remain suspended until satisfactory evidence of compliance or restoration of privileges from the other state has been received by the department as such satisfactory evidence is determined by rules and regulations of the department. Such person shall be notified of the proposed suspension personally or by a letter sent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery at such person's last known address. The notice shall inform such person of the grounds of suspension, the effective date of the suspension, and the right to review. The notice shall be deemed received three days after mailing. The proposed suspension shall become final 30 days after issuance of notice if the proposed suspension is not appealed as provided in this Code section. (b) Any person whose privilege is proposed for suspension shall, upon petition within 30 days of issuance of notice given as stated in subsection (a) of this Code section, have a right to a hearing before an administrative law judge appointed by the board. The

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hearing before the administrative law judge shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' and the rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant thereto. The decision of the administrative law judge shall constitute the final decision of the board, and any party to the hearing, including the department, shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (c) Any person who operates a vessel on any of the waters of this state at a time when such person's privilege to do so has been suspended under this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 52-7-12.6."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 52-7-26, relating to penalties, as follows:
"52-7-26. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person who violates this article or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. For purposes of establishing criminal violations of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Natural Resources board as provided in this article, the term 'rules and regulations' means those rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources board in force and effect on February 5, 2013 January 1, 2014. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Code Section 17-6-12, the release of a person on his or her own recognizance for violations under Code Sections 52-7-12, 52-7-12.2, 527-12.3, and 52-7-12.4 shall be prohibited."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1A
52-7-30. The Interstate Boating Violator Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia with any and all states legally joining therein in accordance with its terms. The compact is substantially as follows:
'INTERSTATE BOATING VIOLATOR COMPACT ARTICLE I. TITLE
This compact shall be known as the "Interstate Boating Violator Compact."
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions in this article apply throughout this compact and are intended only for the implementation of this compact:

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(1) "Boating activities" means activities involving the operation of vessels on public waters. (2) "Boating authority" means the board, department, or division within a party state which is authorized by law to regulate the operation of vessels. (3) "Boating law" means laws, regulations, ordinances, or administrative rules developed and enacted to regulate boating activities. (4) "Boating violation" means violation of laws, regulations, ordinances, or administrative rules developed and enacted to regulate the operation of vessels. (5) "Citation" means summons, complaint, ticket, penalty assessment, or other official document containing an order which requires the person to respond. (6) "Collateral" means cash or other security deposited to secure an appearance for trial, in connection with the issuance of a citation. (7) "Compact manual" means the procedures, forms, and information adopted by rule by a boating authority. (8) "Conviction" means an adjudication of guilt or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to the commission of an offense related to the operation of vessels which is prohibited by the law, regulation, ordinance, or administrative rule of any state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; a forfeiture of bail, bond, or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense; or the imposition of a deferred or suspended sentence by a court, magistrate, or tribunal. (9) "Home state" means the state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that is the primary residence of a person. (10) "Issuing state" means a party state which issues a citation. (11) "License" means privilege to operate, permit, registration, certificate of operation, or other public document or privilege that conveys to or allows a person to operate by law, regulation, ordinance, or administrative rule of a party state. (12) "Officer" means individuals authorized by a party state to issue a citation for a boating violation. (13) "Operate" means navigating or otherwise using a vessel which is not at anchor or moored, including vessels which are being paddled, are drifting, or are being powered by machinery. (14) "Party state" means any state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, which enacts legislation to become a member of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact. (15) "Personal recognizance" means an agreement by a person made at the time of issuance of a citation that the person will comply with the conditions and options expressly stated in such citation. (16) "Suspension" means any revocation, denial, or withdrawal of any license. (17) "Vessel" means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water or a sailboard, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the

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water and specifically includes, but is not limited to, inflatable rafts and homemade watercraft.
ARTICLE III. FINDINGS, DECLARATION OF POLICY, AND PURPOSE
(a) Party states find that: (1) Boating activities are managed for the benefit of all residents and visitors; (2) The benefits of boating activities can be materially affected by the degree that a citation is answered, through appearance at a court, magistrate, or tribunal and the payment of fines, costs, and surcharges, if any; (3) The management of boating activities contributes immeasurably to the aesthetic, recreational, and economic aspects of party states; (4) Boating activities are valuable without regard to political boundaries. Therefore, all persons should be required to comply with boating laws of party states as a condition precedent to the privilege to operate; (5) Violation of boating laws interferes with the management of boating activities and may endanger the safety of persons and property; (6) The mobility of people who violate boating laws necessitates the maintenance of channels of communication among party states; (7) In most instances, when an issuing state is a location other than a home state, a person: (A) Must post collateral or bond; (B) If unable to post collateral or bond, is taken into custody until the collateral or bond is posted; or (C) Is taken directly to a court, magistrate, or tribunal for an immediate appearance; (8) The purpose of the enforcement practices described in paragraph (7) of this subsection is to ensure that a citation is answered, through appearance at a court, magistrate, or tribunal and the payment of fines, costs, and surcharges, if any, by the person who, if permitted to continue on his or her way after receiving the citation, could return to his or her home state and disregard his or her duty under the conditions and options expressly stated in the citation; (9) In most instances, a person receiving a citation in his or her home state is permitted to accept such situation from the officer at the scene and to immediately continue on the person's way after agreeing or being instructed to comply with the conditions and options expressly stated in the citation; (10) The practice described in paragraph (7) of this subsection causes unnecessary inconvenience and, at times, a hardship for the person who is unable at the time to post collateral or bond, stand trial, or pay the fine and thus is compelled to remain in custody until some alternative arrangement can be made; and (11) The enforcement practices described in paragraph (7) of this subsection consume an undue amount of law enforcement time.
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(1) Promote adherence to boating laws and have a citation answered through a court, magistrate, or tribunal appearance and the payment of fines, costs, and surcharges, if any; (2) Recognize that any revocation, denial, or withdrawal of any license by a party state should be treated the same in all states, territories, and possessions of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (3) Allow violators to accept a citation, except as provided in subsection (b) of Article IV of this compact, and proceed on the violator's way without delay whether or not the violator is a resident where the citation was issued, provided that the home state of the violator is a party state; (4) Report to the appropriate party state, as provided in the compact manual, any conviction recorded against a person whose home state was not the issuing state; (5) Allow a home state to recognize and treat convictions recorded for its residents which occurred in a party state as if they had occurred in the home state; (6) Extend cooperation to its fullest extent among party states for having citations which are issued in a party state answered through court, magistrate, or tribunal appearances and the payment of fines, costs, and surcharges, if any; (7) Maximize effective use of law enforcement personnel and information; and (8) Assist court systems in the efficient disposition of boating violations. (c) The purposes of this compact are to: (1) Provide a means through which party states may participate in a reciprocal program to effectuate policies enumerated in subsection (b) of this article in a uniform and orderly manner; and (2) Provide for the fair and impartial treatment of a person issued a citation within a party state in recognition of such person's right of due process and the sovereign status of such party state.
ARTICLE IV. PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING STATE
(a) A citation shall be issued in the same manner as if the person receiving such citation was a resident of the issuing state and shall not require the person to post collateral, subject to the exceptions contained in subsection (b) of this article, if the officer receives the person's personal recognizance. (b) Personal recognizance is acceptable if:
(1) It is not prohibited by local law or the compact manual; and (2) The violator provides adequate proof of his or her identification to the officer. (c) Upon conviction or failure of a person to comply with the conditions and options expressly stated in a citation, the appropriate official shall report the conviction or failure to comply to the boating authority of the party state in which the citation was issued. The report shall be made in accordance with procedures specified by the issuing state and shall contain the information specified in the compact manual as minimum requirements for effective processing by the home state.

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(d) Upon receipt of the report of conviction or failure to comply as required by subsection (c) of this article, the boating authority of the issuing state shall transmit to the boating authority of the home state the information in a form and content as contained in the compact manual.
ARTICLE V. PROCEDURES FOR HOME STATE
(a) Upon receipt of a report of failure to comply with the conditions and options expressly stated in a citation from the boating authority of the issuing state, the boating authority of the home state shall notify the violator, shall initiate a suspension in accordance with the home state's suspension procedures, and shall suspend the violator's license until satisfactory evidence of compliance with the conditions and options expressly stated in such citation has been furnished by the issuing state to the boating authority of the home state. Due process safeguards shall be accorded. (b) Upon receipt of a report of conviction from the boating authority of the issuing state, the boating authority of the home state shall enter the conviction in its records and shall treat the conviction as if it occurred in the home state for the purposes of a suspension. (c) The boating authority of a home state shall maintain a record of actions taken and make reports to issuing states as provided in the compact manual.
ARTICLE VI. RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF SUSPENSION
(a) A party state shall recognize a suspension of any person by any state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as if the violation on which the suspension is based occurred in such party state and could have been the basis for suspension in such party state. (b) Each party state shall communicate suspension information to other party states in a form and content as contained in the compact manual.
ARTICLE VII. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAWS
Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing in this compact shall be construed to affect the right of a party state to apply any of its boating laws to a person or circumstance or to invalidate or prevent any agreement or other cooperative arrangements between a party state and any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, concerning boating law enforcement.

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ARTICLE VIII. COMPACT ADMINISTRATOR PROCEDURES
(a) For the purpose of administering the provisions of this compact and to serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of this compact, a board of boating compact administrators is established. The board of boating compact administrators shall be composed of one representative from each party state to be known as the boating compact administrator. The boating compact administrator shall be appointed by the head of the boating authority and shall serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of the state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the boating compact administrator represents. A boating compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his or her duties and the performance of his or her functions as a board member by an alternate. An alternate shall not be entitled to serve unless written notification of the alternate's identity has been given to the board of boating compact administrators. (b) Each boating compact administrator is entitled to one vote. No action of the board of boating compact administrators is binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of votes on such board is cast in favor thereof. Action by the board of boating compact administrators shall be only at a meeting at which a majority of party states are represented. (c) The board of boating compact administrators shall elect annually, from its membership, a chairperson and vice chairperson. (d) The board of boating compact administrators shall adopt bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this compact or the laws of any party state, for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind its bylaws. (e) The board of boating compact administrators may accept for any of its purposes and functions under this compact all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, conditional or otherwise, from any state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States, or any governmental agency and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same. (f) The board of boating compact administrators may contract with or accept services or personnel from any governmental or intergovernmental agency, individual, firm, corporation, or private nonprofit organization or institution. (g) The board of boating compact administrators shall formulate all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms and documents for administering the provisions of this compact. All procedures and forms adopted pursuant to the action of the board of boating compact administrators shall be contained in the compact manual.

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ARTICLE IX. ENTRY INTO COMPACT AND WITHDRAWAL
(a) This compact shall become effective when it has been adopted by at least two states, territories, or possessions of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(b)(1) Entry into the compact shall be made by resolution of ratification executed by the authorized officials of the applying state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and submitted to the chairperson of the board of boating compact administrators. (2) The resolution shall be in a form and content as provided in the compact manual and shall include statements that in substance are as follows:
(A) The authority by which the state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is empowered to become a member of this compact; (B) Agreement to comply with the terms and provisions of this compact; and (C) That compact entry is with party states. (3) The effective date of becoming a member of this compact shall be specified by the applying state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, but shall not be less than 60 days after notice has been given by the chairperson of the board of boating compact administrators or by the secretary of such board to the party states that the resolution from the applying state, territory, or possession of the United States, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, has been received. (c) Party states may withdraw from this compact by official written notice to party states, but a withdrawal shall not take effect until 90 days after notice of withdrawal is given. The notice shall be directed to the boating compact administrator of each party state. No withdrawal shall affect the validity of this compact as to the party states.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPACT
(a) This compact may be amended from time to time. Amendments shall be presented in resolution form to the chairperson of the board of boating compact administrators and may be initiated by party states. (b) Adoption of an amendment shall require endorsement by all party states and shall become effective after this compact has been amended by law by a party state.
ARTICLE XI. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY
This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes stated in it. The provisions of this compact are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of a party state or the United States Constitution or the applicability of this compact to any government, agency, individual, or circumstance is held invalid, the compact shall not be affected by

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it. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of a party state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the party state affected as to all severable matters.'

52-7-31. (a) The commissioner of natural resources shall appoint an Interstate Boating Violator Compact administrator for this state. Such administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. (b) The department may suspend the operating privileges of any person to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state as provided for in Code Section 52-7-12.7 to the extent that such person's privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of a state have been suspended when such state is a party state, as such term is defined in Code Section 52-7-30. (c) The Board of Natural Resources shall make and publish such rules and regulations, including the creation of the compact manual, not inconsistent with law, as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this article."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming Floyd
Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

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

HB 810. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Teasley of the 37th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; 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 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise eligibility requirements for HOPE scholarships for entering freshman students who are home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; 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 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, is amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2,

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relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(C) as follows:
"(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 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 eightieth percentile or higher nationally on a standardized college admission test, such as the SAT or ACT; and"

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

HB 788. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:

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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for private interests in property of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia that is operated by a private party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, is amended by adding a new subparagraph in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-5-41, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, as follows:
"(F) All interests in property of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia held by a private party that is contractually obligated to operate such property to serve a public college or university shall be considered to be public property within the meaning of this paragraph."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-421.1, relating to publicprivate transportation projects not being designated as special franchises, as follows:
"48-5-421.1. Any property which is exempt from ad valorem taxation pursuant to subparagraph subparagraphs (a)(1)(E) or (a)(1)(F) of Code Section 48-5-41 shall not constitute a special franchise for purposes of this article and shall not be subject to the provisions of this article."
SECTION 3. The Secretary of State shall call and conduct a referendum for the approval or disapproval of Section 1 of this Act on the date of and in conjunction with the November, 2014, general election. The Secretary of State shall issue the call and conduct that special election as provided by general law. The Secretary of State shall cause the date and purpose of the referendum to be published in the official organ of each county in the state once at least 60 days prior to the date of the referendum and once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date of the referendum. The ballot shall have written thereon the following:
"( ) YES In order to facilitate public private partnerships to improve operational efficiencies within the University System of Georgia, shall the Act be
( ) NO approved that extends the exemption from property taxation to all interests in property of the University System of Georgia which are held by a private party and operated to serve a public college or university?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of this Act shall vote "Yes" and those persons desiring to vote for disapproval of this Act shall vote "No". If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of this Act, then Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015, and shall apply to all tax years beginning on or after that date; otherwise Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on January 1, 2015.

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SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval; provided, however, that if Section 1 of this Act does not become effective and is automatically repealed pursuant to Section 3 of this Act, Section 2 of this Act shall also not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on January 1, 2015.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Jones of the 47th and Abrams of the 89th offer the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to HB 788 (LC 34 4070S) by deleting lines 34 through 38 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"( ) YES Shall property owned by the University System of Georgia and utilized by providers of college and university student housing and other
( ) NO facilities continue to be exempt from taxation to keep costs affordable?"

Representative Ramsey of the 72nd et al. offer the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to HB 788 (LC 34 4070S) by deleting lines 14 through 17 and
inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(F) All interests in property on a campus of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia primarily used for student housing or parking held by a private party that is contractually obligated to operate such property primarily for the use or benefit of a public college or university shall be considered to be public property within the meaning of this paragraph, provided that such interest of the private party resulted from a competitive procurement."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler

N Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L

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Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 5.

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

HB 881. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England E Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby E Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 3.

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

HB 891. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Brockway of the 102nd, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 elections and primaries generally, so

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as to change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Abrams of the 89th and Stephens of the 164th offer the following amendment:

Amend HB 891 (LC 28 6998) by inserting "(i)" after "(B)" on line 20 and inserting after
line 29 the following: (ii) The General Assembly may provide by local Act that, in municipal elections not otherwise subject to the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the same period of advance voting as required in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be provided.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas
Chandler N Channell N Chapman

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan
Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey N Lumsden

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish N Parsons N Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton N Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A

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N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V
Coleman N Cooke

Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 87, nays 82.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Fleming of the 121st moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Abrams amendment.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr N Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer N Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway N Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin N Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold N Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland N Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
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On the motion, the ayes were 92, nays 79.

The motion prevailed.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler N Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V
Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish N Parsons N Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall N Rice N Riley
Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton N Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch Y Weldon
Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the re-adoption of the Abrams amendment, the ayes were 89, nays 81.

The amendment was adopted.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd Y Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Smith, E
Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 25.

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

HB 828. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:

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 solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to

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provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; 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 Abrams Alexander
Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower
Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 979. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; to provide for related matters; 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
To amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; 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 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, is amended by revising subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(a) On and after January 1, 2015, 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 separate 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 separate single-member districts of approximately equal population." "(d) In the event that a local law is not enacted prior to the qualifying period for the 2014 elections to conform the provisions of law regarding boards of education subject to this Code section to the size requirements of this Code section and if the election structure of such local board of education contains a plan for seven members from separate single-member districts encompassing all of the school district in addition to any other election provisions, then on January 1, 2015, the board of education shall consist only of seven members elected from such separate single-member districts and all other positions in excess of those seven shall be eliminated. In such case, those persons serving from odd-numbered districts shall serve for an initial term of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Those persons serving from even-numbered districts shall serve for an initial term of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such members shall be elected at the general election immediately prior to the end of their respective terms of office to take office on January 1 immediately following such election for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. After January 1, 2015, the composition of such districts, number of districts, and staggering of terms may be changed by local law consistent with the provisions of this Code section, but shall not be changed prior to such date."

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.

Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 979.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L

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N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T
Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 123, nays 47.

The motion prevailed.

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

HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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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 update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to repeal a population act provision; to revise provisions relating to state required standards; to remove the middle grades program; to repeal provisions relating to professional and staff development stipends; to revise provisions relating to contracts by the State School Superintendent; to revise a process for student requests for waivers and variances of state requirements; to provide that capital outlay includes computer equipment and software; to revise provisions relating to state required assessments; to revise provisions relating to the honors program; to revise provisions relating to courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School; to revise provisions relating to virtual instruction opportunities provided by local school systems; to repeal an obsolete provision relating to acquiring digital learning; to revise a provision relating to home study reporting; to revise provisions relating to nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; to revise provisions relating to health insurance for public school teachers and employees; to revise provisions relating to appeals to the State Board of Education; to provide for charter authorizer accountability; to provide for an expedited charter petition review process for high-performing charter schools; to provide for timelines for approving or denying charter petitions; to revise provisions relating to funding for a charter school in its first year of operation; to provide for use by charter schools of unused school facilities; to provide for enrollment preferences for charter schools; to revise provisions relating to funding for state charter schools; to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish nonprofit foundations; 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 repealing subsection (d) of Code Section 20-251, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, and designating said subsection as reserved.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-131, relating to objectives and purposes of the Quality Basic Education Program, as follows:
"(1) Implementing a quality basic education curriculum to encompass content standards in public schools state wide which ensures that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate

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actively in the governing process and community activities, to protect the environment and conserve public and private resources, and to be an effective worker and responsible citizen of high character;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the State Board of Education establishing competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum and college and career readiness competency standards, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies uniformly sequenced content standards 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 The state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards for grades students in kindergarten through grade 12. Each local unit of administration shall include this uniformly sequenced core curriculum as the basis for its own curriculum, although each local unit may sequence, expand, and enrich this curriculum may expand and enrich the content standards to the extent it deems necessary and appropriate for its students and communities. Each local school system shall adopt its own curriculum which shall include appropriate instruction in the content standards. (b) The State Board of Education, working with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, shall establish college and career readiness competency standards in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with the core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section with the level of performance necessary to meet college-readiness standards in the state's technical colleges, community colleges, state colleges, and universities and in other advanced training programs. (c) The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall require its institutions to accept core curriculum coursework completed by high school students for purposes of admission into its institutions. This Code section shall apply beginning with students entering such postsecondary institutions in the fall of 2013."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140.1, relating to online learning, as follows:
"20-2-140.1. The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students, beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year, who complete prior to graduation at least one course containing online learning. This shall be met through an online course offered by the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1, through the clearing-house

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established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3, through an online dual enrollment course offered by a postsecondary institution, or through a provider approved pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-319.4. This shall also include enrollment in a full-time or part-time virtual instruction program pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.4."

Reserved.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses, as follows:
"(a)(1) All elementary and secondary schools which receive in any manner funds from the state shall provide the following course offerings in the manner and at the grade level prescribed by the State Board of Education in its quality core curriculum:
(A) A course of study in the background, history, and development of the federal and state governments and a study of Georgia county and municipal governments; and (B) A course of study in the history of the United States and in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the United States and Georgia Constitutions, including the study of American institutions and ideals which shall include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag in addition to other institutions and ideals. (2) No student shall be eligible to receive a diploma from a high school unless such student has successfully completed the courses in history and government provided for by this subsection, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. For students moving to Georgia and unable to take the course or courses available to fulfill these requirements in the grade level in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered, the State Board of Education may develop alternative methods, which may include but shall not be limited to an on-line course of study, for such students to learn about and demonstrate an adequate understanding of federal or Georgia history and government. (3) Disabled students who are otherwise eligible for a special education diploma pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-281 shall not be denied this diploma if they have not successfully completed either or both of these courses; provided, however, that their Individualized Education Programs have not specified that the disabled students must enroll in and successfully complete both of these courses. (4) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the required course of study in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the Georgia Constitution for students who transfer from another state after having completed the year in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered. The State Board of Education is authorized to provide for exemptions to the required course of study for such students and for students whose parent or parents serve in the armed forces of the United States."

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SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, relating to general and career education programs, as follows:
"(a) The primary purpose for the general and career education programs is to provide the children and youth of Georgia with a quality opportunity to master student competencies content standards adopted by the State Board of Education through instruction which is based upon the uniformly sequenced core curriculum."
"(2) It is the policy of this state that the purpose of the primary grades program shall be mastery by enrolled students of the essential basic skills and knowledge which will enable them to achieve more advanced skills and knowledge offered at the higher grade levels. For purposes of funding under this article, the primary grades program shall include grades one, two, and three. To be eligible for enrollment in the first grade of a state supported primary grades program, a child must attain the age of six by September 1, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 202-150. The State Board of Education shall may adopt an instrument or instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to assess the first grade readiness of children enrolled in Georgia's public school kindergarten programs pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281. Readiness information obtained by the instrument or instruments adopted by the state board shall may be used by local school systems in concert with teacher recommendations and other relevant information to make appropriate student grade placement decisions. The Department of Education shall may develop guidelines for utilization of the instrument or instruments in grade placement decisions and shall provide such guidelines to local school systems. The guidelines shall may include information pertinent to consideration of the placement of students who have been identified as being disabled or limited-English-proficient. Whenever the decision is made not to promote a child to the first grade, the local school system shall may document the reasons for the decision not to promote, according to guidelines established by the board. The State School Superintendent shall may annually provide a report summarizing the results of the readiness of first grade Georgia public school kindergarten children. No student shall remain in kindergarten for more than two years;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (h) of Code Section 20-2154.1, relating to alternative education programs, as follows:
"(a) It is the policy of this state that the alternative education program shall provide a learning environment that includes the objectives of the quality core curriculum content standards and that the instruction in an alternative education program shall enable students to return to a general or career education program as quickly as possible. Course credit shall be earned in an alternative education program in the same manner as in other education programs. It is the policy of this state that it is preferable to reassign

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disruptive students to an alternative education program rather than suspending or expelling such students from school." "(h) For the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years, state funding of alternative education programs shall be based upon a full-time equivalent program count that equals 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). For the 2002-2003 school year and thereafter, the amount of state funds appropriated and allocated for the alternative education program provided for in this Code section shall be based on the actual count of students served during the preceding year, except that the count of students served shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). Funds earned may be expended in kindergarten and in grades one through 12."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-159.1, relating to focused programs of study, as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2013, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework content standards for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 202-326, 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.

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Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-159.2, relating to coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions, as follows:
"(1) Develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum master the content standards established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 will meet the requirements for purposes of admission into a postsecondary institution, such as grade point average and readiness levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, without having to take remedial coursework. Such policies shall:
(A) Establish the benchmarks for college readiness and the method in which students can demonstrate readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics for postsecondary coursework upon completing the core curriculum content standards; and (B) Set the conditions for ensuring college readiness;"
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-159.3, relating to coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses, as follows:
"(a) The competencies and curricula content standards 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 curricula content standards, the state board shall work to ensure that the coursework meets postsecondary requirements for acceptance of credit for such coursework at the postsecondary level. Such courses shall be taught by a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and trained or experienced in contextualized learning using project based methods; by a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher who has completed a state-approved training program to strengthen academic content and has passed a state-approved exam for demonstrating mastery of academic content; or by a team made up of a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher working together to teach the course."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160, relating to determination of enrollment by institutional programs, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education shall designate the specific dates upon which two counts of students enrolled in each instructional program authorized under this article shall be made each school year and by which the counts shall be reported to the

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Department of Education. The initial enrollment count shall be made after October 1 but prior to November 17 and the final enrollment count after March 1 but prior to May 1. The report shall indicate the student's specific assigned program for each one-sixth segment of the school day on the designated reporting date. No program shall be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day that the student is assigned to a study hall; a noncredit course; a course recognized under this article or by state board policy as an enrichment course, except a driver education course; a course which requires participation in an extracurricular activity for which enrollment is on a competitive basis; a course in which the student serves as a student assistant to a teacher, in a school office, or in the media center, except when such placement is an approved work site of a recognized career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program; an individual study course for which no outline of course objectives is prepared in writing prior to the beginning of the course; or any other course or activity so designated by the state board. For the purpose of this Code section, the term 'enrichment course' means a course which does not dedicate a major portion of the class time toward the development and enhancement of one or more student competencies content standards as adopted by the state board under Code Section 20-2-140. A program shall not be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is not enrolled in an instructional program or has not attended a class or classes within the preceding ten days; nor shall a program be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is charged tuition or fees or is required to provide materials or equipment beyond those authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-2-133. A student who is enrolled in a dual credit course pursuant to Code Section 20-2-159.5 shall be counted for the high school program or other appropriate program for each segment in which the student is attending such dual credit course. The state board shall adopt such regulations and criteria as necessary to ensure objective and true counts of students in state approved instructional programs. The state board shall also establish criteria by which students shall be counted as resident or nonresident students, including specific circumstances which may include, but not be limited to, students attending another local school system under court order or under the terms of a contract between two local school systems. If a local school system has a justifiable reason, it may seek authority from the state board to shift full-time equivalent program counts from the designated date to a requested alternate date."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (b.1) of Code Section 202-161, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, as follows:
"(b) As the cost of instructional programs varies depending upon the teacher-student ratios and specific services typically required to address the special needs of students enrolled, state authorized instructional programs shall have the following program weights and teacher-student ratios:

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(1) Kindergarten program .................................................................................... 1.6508 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(2) Kindergarten early intervention program ....................................................... 2.0348 weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(3) Primary grades program (1-3) ........................................................................ 1.2849 weight and 1 to 17 ratio
(4) Primary grades early intervention program (1-3)........................................... 1.7931 weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(5) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ........................................................ 1.0355 weight and 1 to 23 ratio
(6) Upper elementary grades early intervention program (4-5)........................... 1.7867 weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(7) Middle grades program (6-8) ......................................................................... 1.0186 weight and 1 to 23 ratio
(8)(7) Middle school program (6-8) as defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ......... 1.1310 weight and 1 to 20 ratio

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(9)(8) High school general education program (9-12) ........................................ 1.0000 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(10)(9) Career, technical, and agricultural education

1.1916

laboratory program (9-12)................................................................................w..e..i.ght and

1 to 20

ratio

(11)(10) Program for persons with disabilities: Category I.............................................................................................................. 2.3798
weight and 1 to 8 ratio

(12)(11) Program for persons with disabilities: Category II ............................................................................................................ 2.7883
weight and 1 to 6.5 ratio

(13)(12) Program for persons with disabilities: Category III ........................................................................................................... 3.5493
weight and 1 to 5 ratio

(14)(13) Program for persons with disabilities: Category IV........................................................................................................... 5.7509
weight and 1 to 3 ratio

(15)(14) Program for persons with disabilities: Category V ............................................................................................................ 2.4511
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(16)(15) Program for intellectually gifted students: Category VI........................................................................................................... 1.6589
weight and 1 to 12 ratio
(17)(16) Remedial education program ................................................................ 1.3087 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(18)(17) Alternative education program ............................................................. 1.4711 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(19)(18) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program ................... 2.5049 weight and 1 to 7 ratio
(b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section and the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290, beginning July 1, 2014, a nonvirtual middle school shall have the funding weight included in paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section for the middle school program, regardless of whether such middle school meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-181, relating to calculation of program weights to reflect base school size, as follows:
"20-2-181. The calculation of all program weights shall reflect a base size local school system of 3,300 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the kindergarten program, the kindergarten early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) program, the upper elementary grades (4-5) early intervention program, and the upper elementary grades (4-5) program shall reflect a base school size of 450 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the middle grades (6-8) program, the middle school (6-8) program, the special education programs, the remedial education program, and the English for speakers of other languages program shall reflect a base school size of 624

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full-time equivalent students. The calculation of the program weights for the high school general education program and the high school career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program shall reflect a base school size of 970 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the alternative education program shall reflect a base school size of 100 full-time equivalent students, except that the calculations for secretaries and media personnel shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students."

SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-182, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, as follows:
"(b) The program weights for the primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, and middle school programs, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay at least the beginning salaries of specialists qualified to teach art, music, foreign language, and physical education, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (c) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and alternative education programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for at least one school counselor for every 450 full-time equivalent students. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and thereafter, the program weights for the English for speakers of other languages program and the programs for persons with disabilities shall also earn school counselor funding. Further, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016 and thereafter, the program weights for the program for intellectually gifted students and the remedial education program shall also earn school counselor funding. The duties and responsibilities for such school counselors shall be established by the state board to require a minimum of five of the six full-time equivalent program count segments of the counselor's time to be spent counseling or advising students or parents."
"(i)(1) It is the intent of this paragraph to provide a clear expectation to parents and guardians as to the maximum number of students that may be in their child's classroom in kindergarten through eighth grade. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, for the following regular education programs, the maximum individual class size for mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts classes shall be:
(A) Kindergarten program (without full-time aide).......................................... 18

(B) Kindergarten program (with full-time aide) ............................................... 20

(C) Primary grades program (1-3) ................................................................

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(D) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ................................................... 28

(E) Middle grades program (6-8) and middle school program (6-8) as

defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ................................................................

28

For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only,

the system average maximum class size for each instructional program covered under

this paragraph shall be the same as the maximum individual class size for each such

program, and local boards of education shall be considered in compliance with this

paragraph so long as the system average maximum class size is not exceeded; provided, however, that if the State Board of Education approves a blanket waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-244, such maximum individual class sizes shall be the system average maximum class sizes for purposes of this paragraph."

SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, as follows:
"(a) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and remedial programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for instructors needed to provide 20 additional days of instruction for 10 percent of the full-time equivalent count of the respective program. Such funds shall be used for addressing the academic needs of low-performing students with programs including, but not limited to, instructional opportunities for students beyond the regular school day, Saturday classes, intersession classes, summer school classes, and additional instructional programs during the regular school day. Following the midterm adjustment, the state board shall issue allotment sheets for each local school system. Each local school system shall spend 100 percent of the funds designated for additional days of instruction for such costs at the system level, which may include transportation costs incurred for transporting students who are attending additional classes funded by these designated funds."

SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-190, relating to professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives, as follows:
"(a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the State Board of Education shall provide professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives. Such strategic initiatives may include, but are not limited to, training on the new common core curriculum content standards, support for under-performing educators, and mentoring programs in specific subject areas."

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Reserved.

SECTION 18.

SECTION 19. Said chapter is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 20-2-217, relating to professional and staff development stipends.

SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, as follows:
"(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent."

SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-242, relating to local school systems, local units of administration, and local governing bodies, as follows:
"(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;"

SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-244.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Student' means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state. (2) 'Substantial hardship' means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting a variance or waiver which impairs the ability of the person to continue to function in the regulated practice or business. (3) 'Variance' means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (4) 'Waiver' means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person.

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(c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify:
(1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute. (d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action. (e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19. The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10. (f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program. (g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student. (h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students."
SECTION 23. Said chapter is further amended in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-260, relating to capital outlay funds generally, by revising paragraph (3) and by adding a new paragraph as follows:
"(3) 'Capital outlay' includes, but is not necessarily limited to, expenditures which result in the acquisition of fixed assets, existing buildings, improvements to sites, construction of buildings, construction of additions to buildings, retrofitting of existing buildings for energy conservation, and initial and additional equipment and furnishings for educational facilities. This term also includes expenditures for computer equipment and operating system software for the school that is integral to the implementation of the school's curriculum, instruction, or administration." "(9.1) 'Local school system' means any entity defined as a local educational agency by the Department of Education."

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SECTION 24. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-270.1, relating to services to member local school systems by regional educational service agencies, as follows:
"(3) Developing and implementing curricula and instruction of the highest quality possible, including implementing the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board;"
SECTION 25. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-281, relating to assessment of effectiveness of educational programs, as follows:
"20-2-281. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program and shall fund all costs of providing and scoring such instruments, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Each local school system may elect to administer, with state funding, nationally norm-referenced instruments in reading, mathematics, science, or social studies in grade three, four, or five and in grade six, seven, or eight, subject to available appropriations, with assistance to such school systems by the State Board of Education with regard to administration guidance, scoring, and reporting of such assessments. The State Board of Education shall review, revise, and upgrade the quality core curriculum content standards. Following the adoption of this revised curriculum such content standards, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of criterion-referenced competency tests to measure the quality core curriculum content standards. Such tests in English and language arts/reading and, mathematics, and reading shall be administered annually to students in grades three through eight. These tests may contain features that allow for comparability to other states with whom establishing such comparison would be statistically sound; provided, however, that no such comparison shall be conducted which would relinquish any measure of control over assessments to any individual or entity outside the state. This action shall be completed according to a schedule established by the State Board of Education. A curriculum based assessment shall be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. Writing assessments shall be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and 11 in grades designated by the State Board of Education as part of the English language arts/reading assessments. The writing assessments shall provide students and their parents with performance outcome measures resulting from the administration of such tests. (b) The nationally normed assessments provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide students and their parents with grade equivalencies and percentile ranks which result from the administration of such tests. Criterion-referenced tests and the high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide for results that reflect student achievement at the individual student, classroom, school, system, and state levels. The State Board of Education shall participate in the

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National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and may participate in any other tests that will allow benchmarking this state's performance against national or international performance. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Board of Education and shall be reported to the citizens of Georgia. Further, the state board shall adopt a school readiness assessment for students entering first grade and shall administer such assessment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151. One of the components in the awarding of salary supplements as part of a pay for performance or related plan under this article may be assessments of student achievement. (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school systems and individual schools of the results of the assessment instruments administered under this Code section at the earliest possible date determined by the state board, but not later than the beginning of the subsequent school year. In the event the state board is unable to provide timely results in the first year of implementation of a substantially new assessment instrument, the provisions in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-283 shall not apply. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to condition the awarding of a high school diploma to a student upon achievement of satisfactory scores on instruments or tests adopted and administered by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The state board is authorized and directed to adopt regulations providing that any disabled child, as defined by the provisions of this article, shall be afforded opportunities to take any test adopted by the state board as a condition for the awarding of a high school diploma. Said regulations shall further provide for appropriate accommodations in the administration of such test. Said regulations shall further provide for the awarding of a special education diploma to any disabled student who is lawfully assigned to a special education program and who does not achieve a passing score on said test or who has not completed all of the requirements for a high school diploma but who has nevertheless completed his or her Individualized Education Program.
(d)(1) The State Board of Education shall develop or adopt alternate assessments to be administered to each student receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152 who does not receive instruction in the essential knowledge and skills identified in the quality core curriculum developed pursuant to Code Section 202-140 those students with significant cognitive disabilities, receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, who cannot access the state adopted content standards without appropriate accommodations to those standards and for whom the assessment instruments adopted under subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section, even with allowable modifications accommodations, would not provide an appropriate measure of student achievement, as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program team. A student's Individualized Education Program may serve as an alternate assessment for that student.

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(2) A student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessment and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (e) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding accommodations and the participation of limited-Englishproficient students, as defined in Code Section 20-2-156, in the assessments described in this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall adopt end-of-course assessments for students in grades nine through 12 for all core subjects to be determined by the state board. For those students with an Individualized Education Program, the student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessments and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (g) Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, release some or all of the questions and answers to each criterion-referenced competency test administered under subsection (a) of this Code section and each end-of-course assessment administered under subsection (e) of this Code section after the last time the instrument is administered for a school year. (h) The State Board of Education, through the Department of Education, shall administer the end-of-course assessments for core subject areas as defined by state board policy. The state board shall promulgate a schedule for the development and administration of all end-of-course tests. By the 2015-2016 school year, the State Board of Education shall make all end-of-course assessments available online and shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students and school systems utilizing such online assessments. (i) The Department of Education shall develop study guides for the criterion-referenced tests and end-of-course assessments administered pursuant to subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. Each school system shall distribute the study guides to students who do not perform satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this Code section and to the parents or guardians of such students. (j)(1) The high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue in effect until all high school core subject end-of-course assessments have been developed and implemented, at which time the state board shall discontinue the test according to a schedule to be determined by the state board. (2) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the results of core subject end-of-course assessments to be included as a factor in a student's final grade in the core subject course for which the end-of-course assessment is given. (k)(1) In addition to the assessment instruments adopted by the State Board of Education and administered by the Department of Education, a local school system may adopt and administer criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment

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instruments, or both, at any grade level. Such locally adopted assessment instruments may not replace the state's adopted assessment instruments for purposes of state accountability programs, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. A local school system shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred for locally adopted assessment instruments. Students with Individualized Education Programs must be included in the locally adopted assessments or provided an alternate assessment in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to grant waivers until Fiscal Year 2003 to local boards of education exempting said boards from the administration of the state criterion-referenced competency tests at any or all of the subject areas and grade levels for which the local board of education implements a locally developed criterion-referenced competency test or tests based on the Quality Core Curriculum which increases the expectations for student achievement beyond that of the applicable state criterion-referenced competency test or tests and meets all other requirements of this Code section, including reliability and validity requirements, with the exception of subsection (g) of this Code section. Local boards of education with such waivers shall submit to the State Board of Education school and local school system score reports of the locally developed criterion-referenced competency tests. (l) In adopting academic skills assessment instruments under this Code section, the State Board of Education or local school system shall ensure the security of the instruments in their preparation, administration, and scoring. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, meetings or portions of meetings held by the state board or a local board of education at which individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items are discussed or adopted shall not be open to the public, and the assessment instruments or assessment instrument items shall be confidential. (m) The results of individual student performance on academic skills assessment instruments administered under this Code section shall be confidential and may be released only in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. (n) Overall student performance data shall be disaggregated by ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, disability, language proficiency, grade level, subject area, school, system, and other categories determined by policies established by the Office of Student Achievement. (o) Student performance data shall be made available to the public, with appropriate interpretations, by the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, and local school system. The information made available to the public shall not contain the names of individual students or teachers. (p) Teachers in grades one through 12 shall be offered the opportunity to participate annually in a staff development program on the use of tests within the instructional program designed to improve students' academic achievement. This program shall instruct teachers on curriculum alignment related to tests, disaggregated student test

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data to identify student academic weaknesses by subtests, and other appropriate applications as determined by the State Board of Education. (q) The State Board of Education shall consider the passage by a student of an industry certification examination or a state licensure examination which is approved by the State Board of Education when considering whether to grant such student a variance for one or more portions of the high school graduation test required by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section in order to obtain a Georgia high school diploma; provided, however, that the state board shall not grant a variance to a student unless the student has attempted and failed to pass the relevant portion of the high school graduation test at least four times."
SECTION 26. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-290, relating to organization of schools, middle school programs, and schedule, as follows:
"20-2-290. (a)(1) The board of education of any local school system is authorized to organize or reorganize the schools and fix the grade levels to be taught at each school in its jurisdiction. Schools which house grades six, seven, or eight, or any combination thereof, shall qualify for the middle school program for students; provided, however, that such schools also meet all other provisions of this Code section and criteria and standards prescribed by the State Board of Education. Further, two or more adjacent local school systems shall qualify for the middle school program if through their contractual arrangement they jointly meet the requirements of this Code section and the criteria and standards prescribed by the state board. (2)(b) The board of education of any local school system shall be authorized to employ school administrative managers in lieu of or in addition to assistant principals. Such school administrative managers shall not be required to be certificated by the Professional Standards Commission but shall have such qualifications as determined by the local board with a minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree. The duties of school administrative managers shall be to oversee and manage the financial and business affairs of the school. The principal shall retain authority over the curriculum and instructional areas. The school administrative manager shall report directly to the principal. In the event that a local board considers hiring or utilizing school administrative managers pursuant to this subsection, it shall receive and give all due consideration to recommendations by the school council as to whether or not to utilize such position and as to selection of the manager. Existing employees of the local board shall be eligible to serve as school administrative managers if they meet other qualifications and requirements established by the local board for such position. For purposes of earning funds for such positions, school administrative managers shall be treated in all respects the same as assistant principals.
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(1) A minimum of five hours of instruction in English and language arts, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and such other academic subjects as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; (2) Beyond the minimum of five hours of academic instruction, the local board shall have the authority to schedule for the remainder of the day such academic or exploratory classes as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; provided, however, that a student shall be allowed to take additional academic classes instead of exploratory classes if the parent or guardian of such a student requests such assignment, subject to availability; and (3) An interdisciplinary team of academic teachers with common planning time of a minimum of 55 minutes. (c) Local school systems shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section in order to qualify for the middle school program. (d) If a local school system has a combination of qualified and nonqualified schools, it shall qualify for the middle school program only for those students counted in the fulltime equivalent count for the middle school program in qualified middle schools."
SECTION 27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-306, relating to honors program and residential high school program, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education Office of Student Achievement is authorized to inaugurate continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home school study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with criteria established by the state board Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the state board Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The state board Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs."
SECTION 28. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-314, relating to development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention program, as follows:
"20-2-314. The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from appropriate experts, such as rape crisis centers and family violence shelters, a rape prevention and personal safety

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education program and a program for preventing teen dating violence for grade eight through grade 12 which are consistent with the core curriculum content standards provided for in Code Section 20-2-140. Local boards may implement such programs at any time and for any grade level local boards find appropriate, and the state board shall encourage the implementation of such programs. In addition, the state board shall make information regarding such programs available to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia."
SECTION 29. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-315, relating to the prohibition of gender discrimination, as follows:
"(j) The Department of Education shall may publish an annual report of local school systems to include information regarding expenditures and participation rates for each gender and such other information as the state board and department deem relevant."
SECTION 30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.1, relating to the Georgia Virtual School, as follows:
"20-2-319.1. (a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish the Georgia Virtual School whereby students may enroll in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Any Georgia student who is age 21 or younger shall be eligible to enroll in the Georgia Virtual School, at no cost to the student. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the Georgia Virtual School. Such rules and regulations, if established, shall include, at a minimum, a process for students to enroll in Georgia Virtual School courses and a process whereby a student's grade in the course is reported on the student's transcript. All teachers who provide instruction through the Georgia Virtual School shall be certified by the Professional Standards Commission. A local school system shall not prohibit any student from taking a course through the Georgia Virtual School, regardless of whether the school in which the student is enrolled offers the same course.
(b)(1) The department is authorized to establish a Georgia Virtual School grant account with funds appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall use funds from this such grant account to pay for costs associated with the Georgia Virtual School incurred by the department, including, but not limited to, actual costs associated with the maintenance of the Georgia Virtual School, such as new course development, credit recovery, blended learning training, and operating a clearinghouse clearing-house, and costs for tuition, materials, and fees for courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School by students in home study programs or private schools in this state. (2) The local school system shall pay to the department costs for tuition, materials, and fees directly related to the approved course taken by a student in its school system

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through the Georgia Virtual School; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of tuition charged to and paid by the local school system on behalf of such student exceed $250.00 per student per semester course; and provided, further, that if a student participates in courses through the Georgia Virtual School that are in excess of the maximum number of courses a student may be enrolled in during a school day, such student shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (3) Students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School at no cost, if appropriations are provided for such purpose in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. If appropriations are not provided or if appropriations are provided but have been expended for such purpose, students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School based on availability of slots; provided, however, that such students shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (c) The Georgia Virtual School shall not be considered a school for purposes of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title."
SECTION 31. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-319.3, relating to the online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses, as follows:
"(2) 'Clearing-house' means the clearing-house established pursuant to subsection (b)(c) of this Code section."
SECTION 32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.4, relating to virtual instruction programs, notice of opportunities, mechanisms for compliance, approved providers, approval status, and curriculum plan, as follows:
"20-2-319.4. (a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for:
(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and (2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12. A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provision provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for

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students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133. (b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms:
(1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1; (2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3; (2)(3) Enter into a contract with an approved a provider under subsection (c) of this Code section for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or (3)(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds. Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (2)(3) or (3)(4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems. (c) The department shall annually provide local school systems with a list of providers approved to offer virtual instruction programs. To be approved by the department, a provider shall document that it: (1) Possesses prior, successful experience offering online courses to elementary, middle, or high school students, as demonstrated through quantified student performance improvements for each subject area and grade level provided for consideration as instructional program options; (2) Assures instructional and curricular quality through a detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan that addresses every subject and grade level intended for provision within local school system contracts, including:
(A) Courses and programs that meet the nationally recognized standards for K-12 online learning; (B) Instructional content and services that align with and measure student attainment of proficiency in the state-approved curriculum; and (C) Mechanisms that determine and ensure that a student has satisfied requirements for grade level promotion and high school graduation with a standard diploma, as appropriate; and (3) Publishes, in accordance with disclosure requirements adopted by the State Board of Education, for the general public, as part of its application as a provider, and in all contracts negotiated pursuant to this Code section: (A) Information and data about each full-time and part-time program regarding its curriculum; (B) School policies and procedures;

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(C) Certification status of all administrative and instructional personnel; (D) Teacher-student ratios; (E) Student completion and promotion rates; and (F) Student, educator, and school performance accountability outcomes. (d) An approved provider shall retain its approved status for a period of five years after the date of the department's approval pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as long as the provider continues to comply with all requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that each provider approved by the department for the 2013-2014 school year shall reapply for approval to provide a part-time program for students in grades three through 12. (e)(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with an approved a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state curriculum requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject."
SECTION 33. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-2-319.5, relating to report on assisting local boards of education in acquiring digital learning, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 34. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions relative to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," as follows:
"(5) 'Focused program of study' means a rigorous academic core combined with a focus in mathematics and science; a focus in humanities, fine arts, and foreign language; or a coherent sequence of career pathway courses that is aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements content standards established pursuant to Part 2 of this article that prepares a student for postsecondary education or immediate employment after high school graduation."
SECTION 35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, 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

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by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements content standards 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;"
SECTION 36. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, as follows:
"(c) Parents or guardians may teach their children at home in a home study program which meets the following requirements:
(1) The parent, parents, or guardian must submit within 30 days after the establishment of a home study program and by September 1 annually thereafter a declaration of intent to utilize a home study program to the Department of Education, which shall provide for written or electronic submittal of such declaration of intent; (2) The declaration shall include a list of the names and ages of the students who are enrolled in the home study program, the address where the home study program is located, the local school system in which the home study program is located, and a statement of the 12 month period that is to be considered the school year for that home study program. Enrollment records and reports shall not be used for any purpose except providing necessary enrollment information, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction; (3) Parents or guardians may teach only their own children in the home study program, provided the teaching parent or guardian possesses at least a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma, but the parents or guardians may employ a tutor who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma to teach such children; (4) The home study program shall provide a basic academic educational program which includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science; (5) The home study program must provide instruction each 12 months to home study students equivalent to 180 school days of education with each school day consisting of at least four and one-half school hours unless the child is physically unable to comply with the rule provided for in this paragraph; (6) The parent or guardian shall have the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to evidence the enrollment of a child in a home study program, the student's full-time or part-time status, the student's grades, or any other required educational information. This shall include, but not be limited to, documents for purposes of verification of attendance by the Department of Driver Services, for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22, documents required pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 39 relating to employment of

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minors, and any documents required to apply for the receipt of state or federal public assistance; (7) Students in home study programs shall be subject to an appropriate nationally standardized testing program administered in consultation with a person trained in the administration and interpretation of norm reference tests to evaluate their educational progress at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade and records of such tests and scores shall be retained but shall not be required to be submitted to public educational authorities; and (8) The home study program instructor shall write an annual progress assessment report which shall include the instructor's individualized assessment of the student's academic progress in each of the subject areas specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, and such progress reports shall be retained by the parent, parents, or guardian of children in the home study program for a period of at least three years."
SECTION 37. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-892, relating to contributions by employees, state, and local employers and withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school teachers, as follows:
"(b) As the local employer's share, the local employer shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the Governor and the board and, in addition thereto, an amount to be established by the board to defray the cost of administration. The board shall determine whether such portion shall be determined based upon a percentage of the total outlay for the salaries of teachers employed by the local employer or determined on an amount per employee electing coverage under the plan based on the coverage elected, in accordance with the appropriation of funds. If a local employer fails to remit the employer's share as calculated by the commissioner, as provided in this Code section, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-920, relating to withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school employees, as follows:
"(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established

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by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-942, relating to procedure for nonrenewal after acceptance by teacher of school year contract for fourth consecutive school year, as follows:
"(b)(1) A teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth consecutive school year from the same local board of education may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-940. (2) In order to demote or fail to renew the contract of a teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year from the same local board of education, the teacher must be given written notice of the intention to demote or not renew the contract of the teacher. Such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2940. Such notice shall contain a conspicuous statement in substantially the following form:
You have the right to certain procedural safeguards before you can be demoted or dismissed. These safeguards include the right to notice of the reasons for the action against you and the right to a hearing. If you desire these rights you must send to the school superintendent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a statement that you wish to have a hearing; and such statement must be mailed to the school superintendent within 20 days after this notice was mailed to you. Your rights are governed by subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2940, and Code Sections 20-2-942 through 20-2-947, and a copy of this law is enclosed. A copy of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2-940, this Code section, and Code Sections 20-2-943 through 20-2-947 shall be enclosed with the notice. A teacher who is so notified that he or she is to be demoted or that his or her contract will not be renewed has the right to the procedures set forth in subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-940 before the intended action is taken. A teacher who has the right to these procedures must serve written notice on the superintendent

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of the local board employing the teacher within 20 days of the day the notice of the intended action is served that he or she requests a hearing. In order to be effective, such written notice that the teacher requests implementation of such procedures must be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-940. Within 14 days of service of the request to implement the procedures, the local board must furnish the teacher a notice that complies with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-940. (3) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a fourth consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the third consecutive school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the third consecutive school year that he or she does not accept the fourth consecutive school year contract. (4) A teacher who has satisfied the conditions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection who is subsequently employed by another local board of education and who accepts a second consecutive school year contract from the local board at which the teacher is subsequently employed may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 202-940. The provisions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall likewise apply to such a teacher. (5) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a second consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the first school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the first school year that he or she does not accept the second consecutive school year contract. (6) Local boards shall make contract offers available to teachers for a minimum tenday review period. A teacher accepts the contract by signing and returning it any time during the ten-day period.
(7)(A) Professional certificated personnel employed by a county or independent local school system that becomes consolidated with or merged into another county or independent local school system as provided in Article 8 of this chapter or otherwise shall retain their employment, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, in the newly created, or surviving, school system. Said professional certificated personnel shall retain and carry over all the rights already accrued and earned in the professional certificated personnel's prior school system and as set forth in this paragraph. (B) Any reductions in staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs in the newly created, or surviving, school system necessitated by the consolidation or merger shall be made first in preference of retaining professional certificated personnel on the basis of uniformly applied criteria set forth in local school board policies of the newly created, or surviving, school system."

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SECTION 40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-1160, relating to local board tribunals to determine school law controversies, appeals, and special provisions for disabled children, as follows:
"(b) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the local board rendered on a contested issue after a hearing shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the State Board of Education. The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation."
SECTION 41. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 20-2-2062, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(1.2) 'Charter authorizer' or 'authorizer' means the State Board of Education, the State Charter Schools Commission, or a local board of education in this state authorized to approve or deny charter petitions pursuant to this article or Article 31A."
SECTION 42. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 20-2-2063, relating to charter petitions, to read as follows:
"(e) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide a separate and expedited petition process for high-performing charter schools to replicate, renew, or expand their school design. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require the charter school replication, renewal, or expansion petition to contain evidence of academic success for the school design that the charter school petitioner intends to replicate, renew, or expand, along with proof that the petitioner has the financial and human resources necessary to replicate, renew or expand the design successfully. (f) The state board shall establish annual application deadlines of May 1 and November 1 for charter petitioners to submit charter petitions to a local board of education and concurrently to the state board."

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SECTION 42A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2064, relating to approval or denial of petitions, as follows:
"20-2-2064. (a) A charter petitioner seeking to create a conversion charter school must submit a petition to the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension; provided, however, that a denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial; and provided, further, that the local board shall not act upon a petition for a conversion charter school, including, but not limited to, a conversion charter for a high school cluster, until such petition:
(1)(A) Has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by a majority of the faculty and instructional staff members of the petitioning local school at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval; and (B) Has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled in the petitioning local school present at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval; or (2) If for a high school cluster, has been approved by a majority of the school councils in the high school cluster and has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by at least 60 percent of the combined vote of the faculty and instructional staff members of the high school cluster and the parents or guardians of students who reside in the attendance zone of such high school cluster present at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval. Each school council within the high school cluster shall appoint two representatives to a committee that shall conduct the vote. This subsection shall not apply to a system charter school petitioning to be a conversion charter school. (b) A charter petitioner seeking to create a start-up charter school must submit a petition to the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension. A denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial. (c) A system charter school's school council or governing council, as applicable, may petition to become a conversion charter school. The petition shall be submitted to the local board of the charter system in which the school is located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later

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than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension; provided, however, that a denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board and concurrently to the state board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial. (d) A local board shall approve a petition that complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title and is in the public interest. If a local board denies a petition, it must within 60 days of such denial specifically state the reasons for the denial, list all deficiencies with respect to Code Section 20-2-2063, and provide a written statement of the denial to the charter petitioner and the state board. (e) The state board or the Charter Advisory Committee, if directed by the state board to do so, may mediate between the local board and a charter petitioner whose petition was denied to assist in resolving issues which led to denial of the petition by the local board."
SECTION 42B. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2064.1, relating to review of charter by state board and charters for state chartered special schools, as follows:
"20-2-2064.1. (a) Prior to approval or denial of a charter petition under this Code section, the state board shall receive and give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Charter Advisory Committee established in Code Section 20-2-2063.1. (b) The state board shall approve the charter of a charter petitioner if the petition has been approved by the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that the petition complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title and is in the public interest. The state board shall approve or deny a petition that has been approved by such local board no later than 210 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. If the state board denies a petition, it must within 60 days of such denial specifically state the reasons for the denial, list all deficiencies with regard to Code Section 20-2-2063, and provide a written statement of the denial to the charter petitioner and to the local board. If the state board approves a petition, the charter shall be executed by the state board, local board, and charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. (c) No application for a state chartered special school may be made to the state board by a petitioner for a conversion charter school that has been denied by a local board. Upon denial of a petition for a start-up charter school by a local board and upon application to the state board by the petitioner, the state board shall approve the charter of a start-up charter petitioner for a state chartered special school if the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that such petition

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meets the requirements set forth in Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title, and is in the public interest. The state board shall approve or deny a petition for a state chartered special school no later than 210 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. If the state board approves a petition, the charter for a state chartered special school shall be executed by the state board and the charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064."
SECTION 43. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2064.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) A quality charter authorizer engages in responsible oversight of charter schools by ensuring that schools have both the autonomy to which they are entitled and the public accountability for which they are responsible; and (2) Charter authorizers should be guided by the following three core principles of charter authorizing:
(A) Maintain high standards for charter schools; (B) Uphold charter school autonomy; and (C) Protect student and public interests. (b) To solicit, encourage, and guide the development of quality charter school petitions, the State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures requiring every charter authorizer that oversees a charter school or that has received a charter petition to develop and annually publish a policy statement based on national best practices. (c) A charter authorizer's petition review process shall include thorough evaluation of each written charter petition, an in-person interview with the petitioner, and an opportunity in a public meeting for local residents or other interested persons to provide comment; provided, however, that if a charter petition has serious defects as determined by the charter authorizer, the charter authorizer shall not be required to conduct the interview or hold the public meeting until such time as the defects are resolved. (d) An authorizer shall monitor the performance and legal compliance of the charter schools it oversees, including collecting and analyzing data to support ongoing evaluation according to the charter. Every authorizer shall have the authority to conduct or require oversight activities that enable the authorizer to fulfill its responsibilities, including conducting appropriate inquiries and investigations, so long as those activities adhere to the terms of the charter and do not unduly inhibit the autonomy granted to charter schools. (e) In the event that a charter school's performance or legal compliance appears unsatisfactory, the authorizer shall promptly notify the charter school in writing of the perceived problem and provide reasonable opportunity for the charter school to remedy

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the problem, unless the problem warrants termination in which case provisions of Code Section 20-2-2068 or 20-2-2083 and the terms of the charter apply. (f) The state board shall identify the charter authorizers that fail to satisfy the requirements of subsections (b) through (e) of this Code section, along with relevant information on the charter authorizer's charter school portfolio, in its annual report to the General Assembly pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2070."
SECTION 44. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2066, relating to admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students, as follows:
"20-2-2066. (a) A local charter school shall enroll students in the following manner:
(1)(A) A start-up charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the charter attendance zone as specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a start-up charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(i) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this division, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (i)(ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in the start-up charter school; (ii)(iii) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (iii)(iv) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the charter school; (iv)(v) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (v)(vi) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (B) A conversion charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter. If the number of applying students who reside in the attendance zone does not exceed the capacity as specified in the charter, additional students shall be enrolled based on a random selection process; provided, however,

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that enrollment preferences may be given to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(i) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this division, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (i)(ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in the charter school or in any school in the high school cluster; (ii)(iii) Students whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the charter school; (iii)(iv) Students who were enrolled in the local school prior to its becoming a charter school; (iv)(v) Students who reside in the charter attendance zone specified in the charter; and (v)(vi) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (2) A student who resides outside the school system in which the local charter school is located may not enroll in that local charter school except pursuant to a contractual agreement between the local boards of the school system in which the student resides and the school system in which the local charter school is located. Unless otherwise provided in such contractual agreement, a local charter school may give enrollment preference to a sibling of a nonresident student currently enrolled in the local charter school. (b) A state chartered special school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. The period of time during which an application for enrollment may be submitted shall be specified in the charter. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state chartered special school may give enrollment preference to a child of a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee of the state chartered special school as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-293 or to a sibling of a student currently enrolled in the state chartered special school applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (1) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated city-county

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government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (2) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state charter school; (3) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (4) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state charter school; (5) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (6) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state charter school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school. (b.1) A charter system shall enroll students in its system charter schools per the terms of the charter and in accordance with state board rules. (c) A charter school shall not discriminate on any basis that would be illegal if used by a school system. (d) A student may withdraw without penalty from a charter school at any time and enroll in a local school in the school system in which such student resides as may be provided for by the policies of the local board. A student who is suspended or expelled from a charter school as a result of a disciplinary action taken by a charter school shall be entitled to enroll in a local school within the local school system in which the student resides, if, under the disciplinary policy of the local school system, such student would not have been subject to suspension or expulsion for the conduct which gave rise to the suspension or expulsion. In such instances, the local board shall not be required to independently verify the nature or occurrence of the applicable conduct or any evidence relating thereto."
SECTION 45. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, to read as follows:
"(i) The per student funding formula based on the school's projected enrollment, school profile, and student characteristics that is included in a charter petition which is approved by a local board shall be binding on such local board and the local board shall ensure that the charter school receives, at a minimum, the proportional level of state, local, and federal funding provided in such charter petition and approved charter. (j) No later than April 1 of each year, a local charter school shall notify the local board and the department and a state chartered special school shall notify the department of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new local charter school or state chartered special school and for any new grade levels or for a level of enrollment growth in an existing grade level specified in the charter offered by existing local charter schools or state chartered special schools. For purposes of funding students enrolled in a local charter school or a state chartered special school and prior to

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the initial student count, the local board or department, respectively, shall calculate and distribute, no later than July 1, the funding for the local charter school or state chartered special school on the basis of the funding estimate provided in this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the department to conduct more than two student counts per year."
SECTION 46. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-2068.2, relating to facilities fund for charter schools, purposes which funds may be used, upkeep of charter school property, and availability of unused facilities, as follows:
"(h)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'unused facility' means a school building or other local board of education owned building that is or could be appropriate for school use in which less than 40 percent of the direct student instruction and critical administration space is being used. (2) Each local board of education shall make its unused facilities available to local charter schools. The terms of the use of such a facility by the charter school shall be subject to negotiation between the board and the local charter school and shall be memorialized as a separate agreement. A local charter school that is allowed to use such a facility under such an agreement shall not sell or dispose of any interest in such property without the written permission of the local board. A local charter school may not be charged a rental or leasing fee for the existing facility or for property normally used by the public school which became the local charter school. A local charter school that receives property from a local board may not sell or dispose of such property without the written permission of the local board.
(3)(A) A local charter school shall have a right of first refusal to purchase at or below fair market value an unused facility. If, at the time a facility first becomes unused, the local board that owns the facility has a plan to reuse the facility within an 18 month period, the local board shall not be required to include the facility in its submission to the department. However, a local board may exclude an unused facility from the annual data base only once. Each local board of education shall annually, by a deadline and in accordance with guidelines established by the department, submit to the department a list of its unused facilities. The department shall, based on the submissions of the local board, publish to its website a searchable data base of unused facilities. (B) The department shall monitor the searchable data base and notify all local charter schools of unused facilities that are available and may be appropriate for school use. (C) The department shall establish minimum standards for an application process for local charter schools to facilitate the purchase of unused facilities from local boards. The local board that owns the unused facility shall conduct the sale and receive any funds realized from the sale of such facility under its control. (D) In the event more than one local charter school applies to purchase an unused facility, the local board shall establish a competitive bidding process. In scoring

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bids, the local board shall give weight to academic quality and performance, financial health, community impact, and the program design of the charter school. If the local board receives two or more bids of equal score, the local board shall accept a bid based on a random draw conducted at a public hearing. The department may establish guidelines on how the competitive bidding process must be conducted. (E) This paragraph shall not be interpreted to limit the ability of a local school to convert to a charter school pursuant to Code section 20-2-2064 or to limit the ability of a local board to provide a facility to a local charter school pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection."
SECTION 47. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-2083, relating to powers and duties of the State Charter Schools Commission, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall have the power to: (1) Approve or deny petitions for state charter schools and renew, nonrenew, or terminate state charter school petitions in accordance with rules and regulations established pursuant to this article. At its discretion, the commission may preliminarily approve a petition for a state charter school before the petitioner has secured space, equipment, or personnel, if the petitioner indicates such preliminary approval is necessary for it to raise working capital. The State Board of Education shall review and may overrule the approval or renewal of a state charter school by the commission, within 60 days of such decision by the commission no later than 210 days after its submission to the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2084, upon a majority vote of the members of the state board; and (2) Conduct facility and curriculum reviews of state charter schools." "(c)(1) The commission shall establish rules and regulations requiring each state charter school to provide adequate notice of its enrollment procedures, including any provision for the use of a random selection process where all applicants have an equal chance of being admitted in the event that the number of applications to enroll in the school exceeds the capacity of the program, grade, or school. A state charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the charter attendance zone as specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (A) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated city-

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county government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (B) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state charter school; (C) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (D) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state charter school; (E) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (F) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state charter school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school."
SECTION 48. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to petition for charter schools, requirements of school, governing board membership, and annual training, as follows:
"(a) Petitions submitted to the commission shall be subject to rules and regulations established pursuant to this article. The commission shall establish annual application deadlines of May 1 and November 1 for charter petitioners to submit charter petitions to the commission pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) The commission shall be authorized to approve a petition for a state charter school that meets the following requirements:
(1) Has a state-wide attendance zone, which may include a school which provides instruction in a physical location or which solely provides virtual instruction; or
(2)(A) Has a defined attendance zone; and (B) Demonstrates that it has special characteristics, such as a special population, a special curriculum, or some other feature or features which enhance educational opportunities, which may include the demonstration of a need to enroll students across multiple communities or an alternative delivery system; provided, however, that the petitioner shall demonstrate a reasonable justification for any proposed special curriculum that has a narrow or limited focus. (c)(1) For petitions for state charter schools with a state-wide attendance zone, the petitioner shall submit such petition to the commission and concurrently to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located for information purposes; provided, however, that this shall not apply to a proposed state charter school which will solely provide virtual instruction. (2) For petitions for state charter schools with a defined attendance zone, the petitioner shall concurrently submit such petition to the commission, to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located, and to each local school system from which the proposed school plans to enroll students. The commission shall not act on a petition unless the local board of education in which the

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school is proposed to be located denies the petition; provided, however, that such local board shall approve or deny the petition no later than 60 90 days after its submission, as required pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2064, unless the petitioner requested an extension. Failure to approve or deny such petition by such local board, in violation of Code Section 20-2-2064, shall be deemed a denial for purposes of this paragraph. A local board that has denied a petition for a state charter school shall be permitted to present to the commission in writing or in person the reasons for denial and the deficiencies in such petition resulting in such denial. (3) The commission may take into consideration any support or opposition by the local board of education or local boards of education on the start-up charter school petition when it votes to approve or deny a corresponding state charter school petition. (4) The commission shall approve or deny a petition no later than 150 days after its submission to the commission pursuant to this Code section. If the commission approves a petition, the charter shall be executed by the commission and the charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the commission pursuant to this Code section." "(d.1) The commission shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide a separate and expedited petition process for high-performing state charter schools to replicate, renew, or expand their school design. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require the charter school replication, renewal, or expansion petition to contain evidence of academic success for the school design that the state charter school petitioner intends to replicate, renew, or expand, along with proof that the petitioner has the financial and human resources necessary to replicate, renew, or expand the design successfully."
SECTION 49. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 20-22089, relating to funding for state charter schools, as follows:
"(a)(1) The earnings for a student in a state charter school shall be equal to the earnings for any other student with similar student characteristics in a state charter school, regardless of the local school system in which the student resides or the school system in which the state charter school is located, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the department shall pay to each state charter school through appropriation of state funds an amount equal to the sum of:
(A)(is) QBE formula earnings and QBE grants earned by the state charter school based on the school's enrollment, school profile, and student characteristics. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'QBE formula earnings' means funds earned for the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Code Section 20-2161, including the portion of such funds that are calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-164. QBE formula earnings shall include the salary portion of direct instructional costs, the adjustment for training and experience, the nonsalary portion of direct instructional costs, and earnings for psychologists and school social workers, school administration, facility maintenance and operation, media

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centers, additional days of instruction in accordance with Code Section 20-2184.1, and staff development, as determined by the department. (ii) A proportional share of earned state categorical grants, non-QBE state grants, transportation grants, school nutrition grants, and all other state grants, except state equalization grants, as determined by the department; (B) The average amount of the total revenues less federal revenues less state revenues other than equalization grants per full-time equivalent for the lowest five school systems ranked by assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count, as determined by the department; and (C) The state-wide average total capital revenue per full-time equivalent, as determined by the department. (2) In the event that a state charter school offers virtual instruction: (A) The amount of funds received pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be equal to two-thirds of such calculated amount; provided, however, that this two-thirds amount may be increased by any amount up to the originally calculated amount in the discretion of the commission if relevant factors warrant such increase; and (B) The commission may reduce the amount of funds received pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection in proportion to the amount of virtual instruction provided and based on factors that affect the cost of providing instruction on a proportional basis if the school fails to provide documentation confirming its capital expenditures per full-time equivalent are greater than or equal to the state-wide average. (3) Any funds deducted from a state charter school pursuant to Code Section 20-2164, representing the equivalent of a local school system's five mill share, shall be calculated based only on funds received pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection. For a state charter school that offers virtual instruction, the amount of the deduction shall be reduced by one-third, unless the commission has increased the school's calculated amount pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in which case the deduction shall be proportionate to the amount of funding received. (3)(4) For purposes of this subsection, the terms: (A) 'Assessed valuation' is defined as 40 percent of the equalized adjusted property tax digest reduced by the amount calculated pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-164. (B) 'Assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count' is defined as the assessed valuation for the most recent year available divided by the weighted fulltime equivalent count for the year of the digest." "(d) No later than April 1 of each year, the state charter school shall notify the commission and the department of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new state charter schools and for any new grade levels or for a level of enrollment growth in an existing grade level specified in the charter. For purposes of funding students enrolled in a state charter school in the first year of such school's

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operation or for the first year that an existing state charter school offers a new grade level and prior to the initial student count, the commission shall calculate and the department shall distribute, no later than July 1, the initial funding payment for the state charter school on the basis of its projected enrollment according to an enrollment counting procedure or projection method stipulated in the terms of the charter the funding estimates provided in this subsection. No later than July 1 of each year, the commission shall notify the department and the Office of Planning and Budget of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new state charter schools and for any new grade levels offered by existing state charter schools. After the initial student count during the first year of such state charter school's operation or newly offered grade level and in all years of operation thereafter, each state charter school's student enrollment shall be based on the actual enrollment in the current school year according to the most recent student count. Nothing in this Code section subsection shall be construed to require the department to conduct more than two student counts per year."
SECTION 50. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2092. (a) The commission shall have the power and authority to incorporate a nonprofit corporation that could qualify as a public foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to aid the commission in carrying out any of its powers and in accomplishing any of its purposes. Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this power shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. (b) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) In accordance with the Constitution of Georgia, no governmental functions or regulatory powers shall be conducted by any such nonprofit corporation; (2) Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation incorporated by the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia; (3) As used in this paragraph, the term 'direct employee costs' means salary, benefits, and travel expenses. To avoid the appearance of undue influence on regulatory functions by donors, no donations to any such nonprofit corporation from private sources shall be used for direct employee costs of the commission; (4) Any such nonprofit corporation shall be subject to all laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; (5) The commission shall not be liable for the action or omission to act of any such nonprofit corporation; (6) No debts, bonds, notes, or other obligations incurred by any such nonprofit corporation shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia nor shall any act of any such nonprofit corporation constitute or result in the creation of

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an indebtedness of the state. No holder or holders of any such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state nor to enforce the payment thereof against the state; and (7) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall not acquire or hold a fee simple interest in real property by any method, including but not limited to gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, court order, and exchange. (c) Pursuant to this Code section, the commission may establish a nonprofit corporation to be designated as the State Charter Schools Foundation to actively seek supplemental revenue and in-kind goods and services to promote state charter schools and any other purpose of the commission. Funds received by the foundation may be awarded through a competitive grant process administered by the commission. The General Assembly may appropriate funds for purposes of this foundation beginning in Fiscal Year 2015. (d) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall make public and provide an annual report showing the identity of all donors and the amount each person or entity donated as well as all expenditures or other disposal of money or property donated. Such report shall be provided to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee. Any such nonprofit corporation shall also provide such persons with a copy of all corporate filings with the federal Internal Revenue Service."

SECTION 51. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Dudgeon of the 25th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Education substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5567S) on line 1374 by striking "the funding" and inserting in lieu thereof "the initial funding"

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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 120, nays 51.

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

HB 899. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; 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

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To amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to revise provisions relating to penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; 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 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, is amended by revising subsection (f) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(f) It is declared that the owning or operating of an unlicensed personal care home in this state constitutes a nuisance dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare. The commissioner or the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such unlicensed personal care home is located may file a petition to abate such nuisance as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 41. (g) Any person who owns or operates a personal care home in violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or the judge may, in his or her discretion, impose punishment as for a misdemeanor as provided in Code Section 17-10-5. Upon conviction for a second or subsequent such violation, such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Cooper of the 43rd offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Health and Human Services substitute to HB 899 (LC 33 5486S) by striking lines 15 through 21 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(g) Any person who owns or operates a personal care home in violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-7-12 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for a first violation, unless such violation is in conjunction with abuse, neglect, or exploitation as defined in Code Section 30-5-3, in which case such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. Upon conviction for a second or subsequent such violation, such person shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years."
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:10 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1595. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Nimmer of the 178th, Black of the 174th, Roberts of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and others:
A RESOLUTION Commending the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1596. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Stephens of the 164th, Douglas of the 78th and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION commending Raekwon McMillan and inviting him to be recognized by the House of the 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 1596 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 1596. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Stephens of the 164th, Douglas of the 78th and McClain of the 100th:
A RESOLUTION commending Raekwon McMillan and inviting him to be recognized by the House of the Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1597. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George Robert Prince Edward Ferrell, Jr., "JuJu"; and for other purposes.
HR 1598. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Earl Pechuman; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 886. By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Turner of the 21st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Morgan of the 39th 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 provide that each local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed budget; to provide that each proposed budget and each adopted budget shall be posted on the Internet; 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 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to provide that each local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed budget; to provide that a summary of each proposed budget and each adopted budget shall be posted on the Internet; to provide that the full line item detailed budget shall be made available upon request; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-1-28. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Governing body' means the board, governing council, governing board, or other entity by whatever name responsible for creating and implementing the budget of a local education agency. (2) 'Local education agency' means any local school system and any charter school subject to the provisions of Chapter 2 of this title. (b) Each governing body shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed annual budget before adopting the budget; provided, however, that any other public budget hearing held as required by law shall satisfy all or a portion of such requirement. The governing body of a charter school with a state-wide attendance zone shall conduct one such public hearing in the county in which its primary business office is located and

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one such public hearing in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Such hearings shall be held as provided in Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings. (c) A summary of each proposed budget and each adopted annual budget shall be posted on a publicly available area of such governing body's website. A summary of the final adopted annual budget shall be posted on a publicly available area of such governing body's website and maintained until the next annual budget is adopted. (d) Each governing body shall provide to any person an electronic copy of the full line item detailed budget in a format suitable for analysis at no cost within three days upon request, and the summary of the budget required by subsection (c) of this Code section shall give notice of that right. (e) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to any general charter corporation."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

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

HB 908. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to extend the sunset date for tire fees; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett N Quick

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 20.

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

HB 878. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:

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 general provisions for abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold

Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin

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N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M N Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 37.

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 the next legislative day:

HB 504. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th, Taylor of the 79th, Willard of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide that the failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 29th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HB 1030 HB 1031 HB 1032 HB 1067 HB 1068

Dodge County; chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCPruett-149th) Dodge County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCPruett-149th) Dodge County; judge of probate court; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCPruett-149th) Wheeler County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections (IGC-Pruett-149th) Wheeler County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections (IGCPruett-149th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 915 HB 1000
HB 1009
HB 1051 HB 1053

Identity theft; security freezes for minors; provisions (Substitute)(B&BClark-98th) Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; provisions (GAff-Fleming-121st) State sales and use tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date (Substitute)(Trans-Glanton-75th) Lawful presence verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions (Substitute)(RegI-Dickson-6th) Social services; registered organization are not exempt from regulation of early care and education programs; clarify (JuvJ-Chandler-105th)

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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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was postponed until the next legislative day:
HB 1053. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Golick of the 40th, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of organizations providing services to runaway and homeless youth, so as to change a definition; to clarify that registered organizations are not exempt from the regulation of early care and education 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 Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1051. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; 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 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; 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. Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(5) A professional licensing board through the office of the director of the professional licensing boards division within the office of the Secretary of State may provide an alternative method for any applicant filing electronically for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, to satisfy the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) of this subsection. Such method shall require the applicant to provide a verifiable driver's license number or identification card number issued by this state on or after July 1, 2012, which complies with requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of this Code section. If a professional licensing board makes such a method available, the applicant's name and the number of such driver's license or identification card provided shall be verified with the Department of Driver Services, unless the applicant is exempted under paragraph (4) of this subsection."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J Jones, L
Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th 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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; 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 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; 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. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes in general, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-6, relating to limitations upon the authority of local governments to levy sales and use taxes and other similar taxes, as follows:
"(a) There shall not be imposed in any jurisdiction in this state or on any transaction in this state local sales taxes, local use taxes, or local sales and use taxes in excess of 2 percent. For purposes of this prohibition, the taxes affected are any sales tax, use tax, or sales and use tax which is levied in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment, except that the following taxes shall not count toward or be subject to such 2 percent limitation:
(1) A sales and use tax for educational purposes exempted from such limitation under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; (2) Any tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Georgia Laws, 1964, page 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment; provided, however, that the exception provided for under this paragraph shall only apply:
(A) In a county in which a tax is being imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 in whole or in part for the purpose or purposes of a water capital outlay project or projects, a sewer capital outlay project or projects, a water and sewer capital outlay project or projects, water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200, or any combination thereof and with respect to which the county has entered into an intergovernmental contract with a municipality, in which the average waste-water system flow of such municipality is not less than 85 million gallons per day, allocating proceeds to such municipality to be used solely for water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall apply only during the period the tax under said subparagraph (a)(1)(D) is in effect. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall not apply in any county in which a tax is being imposed under Article 2A of this chapter; or (B) In a county in which the tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation is first levied after January 1, 2010, and before November 1, 2012 2016. Such tax shall not apply to the following:
(i) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airline' means any person which is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or another 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. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airport'

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means any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year; and (ii) The sale of motor vehicles; (3) In the event of a rate increase imposed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of the initial 1 percent sales and use tax and in the event of a newly imposed tax pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of a 1 percent sales and use tax; (4) A sales and use tax levied under Article 4 of this chapter; and (5) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5 of this chapter. If the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales tax, local use tax, or local sales and use tax would result in a tax rate in excess of that authorized by this subsection, then such otherwise authorized tax may not be imposed."

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 Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick E Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

HB 915. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williamson of the 115th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; 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:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; 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 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, is amended by revising Code Section 10-1-913, relating to definitions relative to said Code section and to Code Section 10-1-914, as follows:

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"10-1-913. As used in this Code section, and in Code Section 10-1-914, and Code Section 10-1914.1, the term:
(1) 'Consumer' means a natural person residing in this state. (2) 'Consumer credit report' means a 'consumer report' as defined in 15 U.S.C. Section 1681a(d) that a consumer reporting agency furnishes to a person which it has reason to believe intends to use the information as a factor in establishing the consumer's eligibility for credit to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (3) 'Consumer credit reporting agency' means any person who, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer credit reports to third parties. (4) 'Normal business hours' means any day, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 9:30 P.M., Eastern Standard Time eastern standard time. (5) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government, or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity. (6) 'Proper identification' means information generally deemed sufficient to identify a person for consumer reporting agency purposes under 15 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq. (7) 'Protected consumer' means an individual who is:
(A) Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made under subsection (a) of Code Section 10-1-914.1; or (B) An individual for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. (8) 'Record' means a compilation of information about a protected consumer that satisfies all of the following: (A) The compilation identifies the protected consumer; and (B) The compilation is created by a consumer credit reporting agency solely for the purpose of complying with Code Section 10-1-914.1. (9) 'Representative' means a person who provides to a consumer credit reporting agency sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer. (7)(10) 'Security freeze' means a restriction placed on a consumer credit report at the request of the consumer that prohibits a consumer credit reporting agency from releasing all or any part of the consumer's consumer credit report or any information derived from the consumer's consumer credit report for a purpose relating to the extension of credit without the express authorization of the consumer. (11) 'Security freeze for a protected consumer' means one of the following: (A) If a consumer credit reporting agency does not have a file pertaining to a protected consumer, a restriction placed on the protected consumer's record that prohibits the consumer credit reporting agency from releasing the protected consumer's record; or (B) If a consumer credit reporting agency has a file pertaining to the protected consumer, a restriction placed on the protected consumer's credit report that prohibits the consumer credit reporting agency from releasing the protected

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consumer's credit report or any information derived from the protected consumer's credit report. (12) 'Sufficient proof of authority' means documentation that shows a representative has authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer, including any of the following: (A) An order issued by a court; (B) A lawfully executed and valid power of attorney; or (C) A written, notarized statement signed by a representative that expressly describes the authority of the representative to act on behalf of a protected consumer. (13) 'Sufficient proof of identification' means information or documentation that identifies a protected consumer or a representative of a protected consumer, including any of the following: (A) A social security number or a copy of a social security card issued by the Social Security Administration; or (B) A certified or official copy of a birth certificate issued by the entity authorized to issue the birth certificate."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-1-914.1. (a) A consumer credit reporting agency shall place a security freeze for a protected consumer if the consumer credit reporting agency receives a request from the protected consumer's representative for the placement of the security freeze and the protected consumer's representative:
(1) Submits the request to the consumer credit reporting agency at the address or other point of contact and in the manner specified by the consumer credit reporting agency; (2) Provides to the consumer credit reporting agency sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer and the representative; (3) Provides to the consumer credit reporting agency sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of the protected consumer; and (4) Pays to the consumer credit reporting agency a fee as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (b) If a consumer credit reporting agency does not have a file pertaining to a protected consumer when the consumer reporting agency receives a request under subsection (a) of this Code section, the consumer credit reporting agency shall create a record for the protected consumer. Upon receiving the request, the consumer credit reporting agency shall verify that no file exists pertaining to the protected consumer or to the protected consumer's social security number. A record created under this subsection shall not be used to consider the protected consumer's creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living.

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(c) Within 30 days after receiving a request that meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, a consumer credit reporting agency shall place a security freeze for the protected consumer. (d) Unless a security freeze for a protected consumer is removed in accordance with subsection (f) or (i) of this Code section, a consumer credit reporting agency shall not release the protected consumer's credit report, any information derived from the protected consumer's credit report, or any record created for the protected consumer. (e) A security freeze for a protected consumer placed under subsection (c) of this Code section shall remain in effect until:
(1) The protected consumer or the protected consumer's representative requests the consumer credit reporting agency to remove the security freeze in accordance with subsection (f) of this Code section; or (2) The security freeze is removed in accordance with subsection (i) of this Code section. (f)(1) If a protected consumer or a protected consumer's representative wishes to remove a security freeze for the protected consumer, the protected consumer or the protected consumer's representative shall:
(A) Submit a request for the removal of the security freeze to the consumer credit reporting agency at the address or other point of contact and in the manner specified by the consumer credit reporting agency; (B) Provide to the consumer credit reporting agency sufficient proof of identification of the protected consumer and:
(i) For a request by the protected consumer, proof that the sufficient proof of authority for the protected consumer's representative to act on behalf of the protected consumer is no longer valid; or (ii) For a request by the representative of the protected consumer, sufficient proof of identification of the representative and sufficient proof of authority to act on behalf of the protected consumer; and (C) Pay to the consumer credit reporting agency a fee as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (2) Within 30 days after receiving a request that meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the consumer credit reporting agency shall remove the security freeze for the protected consumer. (g)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a consumer credit reporting agency shall not charge a fee for any service performed under this Code section. (2) A consumer credit reporting agency may charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding $10.00, for each placement or removal of a security freeze for a protected consumer; provided, however, that a consumer credit reporting agency shall not charge any fee under this Code section if: (A) The protected consumer's representative has obtained a police report or affidavit of alleged identity fraud against the protected consumer and provides a copy of the report or affidavit to the consumer credit reporting agency; or

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(B) A request for the placement or removal of a security freeze is for a protected consumer who is under the age of 16 years at the time of the request and the consumer credit reporting agency has a consumer credit report pertaining to the protected consumer. (h) This Code section shall not apply to the use of a protected consumer's credit report or record by: (1) A person administering a credit file monitoring subscription service to which the protected consumer has subscribed or the representative of the protected consumer has subscribed on behalf of the protected consumer; (2) A person providing the protected consumer or the protected consumer's representative with a copy of the protected consumer's credit report on request of the protected consumer or the protected consumer's representative; or (3) A person or entity listed in subsection (m) or (o) of Code Section 10-1-914. (i) A consumer credit reporting agency may remove a security freeze for a protected consumer or delete a record of a protected consumer if such security freeze was placed or the record was created based on a material misrepresentation of fact by the protected consumer or the protected consumer's representative. (j)(1) A person who violates this Code section may be investigated and prosecuted under the provisions of Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,' and may be fined not more than $100.00 for a violation concerning a specific protected consumer. (2) The Attorney General may bring an action for temporary or permanent injunctive or other relief for any violation of this Code section or an action for the penalty authorized in paragraph (1) of this subsection."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams Y Alexander E Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M

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Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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 1030. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide

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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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 58.

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

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HB 1031. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 55.

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

HB 1032. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock
Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 60.

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

HB 1067. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson
Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 60.

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

HB 1068. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton N Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey
Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 59.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
HB 1053. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Golick of the 40th, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of organizations providing services to runaway and homeless youth, so as to change a definition; to clarify that registered organizations are not exempt from the regulation of early care and education programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Channell of the 120th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Barr of the 103rd moved that the following Bills of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation:

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HB 929. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
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 regarding state government, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the method of selecting delegates and alternate delegates to an Article V convention; to provide for the qualifications of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for the recall of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for oaths; to provide for expenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1006 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman
Representative Sims of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Properties has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1080 Do Pass HR 870 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1574 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 123rd
Chairman
The following communications were received:
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
21 February 2014
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 Dan Moody was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 6th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2019. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With all good wishes, I am,
Respectfully,
/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

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WRA:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Nathan Deal Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable David Shafer Honorable Dan Moody Honorable Jan Jones Honorable Keith Golden Mr. David Cook Mr. Bill Reilly

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 Dan Moody 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 6th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2019.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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

Legislative Services Committee

Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

CERTIFICATION OF CAUCUS ELECTION

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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 19, 2014 in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Dan Moody was elected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 6th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2019.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ David Shafer Honorable David Shafer Senator, District 48 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Jan Jones Honorable Jan Jones Representative, District 47 SECRETARY
Legislative Services Committee
Office of Legislative Counsel 316 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
21 February 2014
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 12th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2019. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With all good wishes, I am,
Respectfully,

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/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

WRA:dd Enclosures

cc: Honorable Nathan Deal Honorable Casey Cagle Honorable David Ralston Honorable Jay Roberts Honorable Ben Harbin Honorable Don Grantham Honorable Keith Golden Mr. David Cook Mr. Bill Reilly

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 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 12th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2019.

/s/ Casey Cagle HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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

Legislative Services 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 19, 2014 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 12th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2019.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Jay Roberts Honorable Jay Roberts Representative, District 155 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Ben Harbin Honorable Ben Harbin Representative, District 122 SECRETARY
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House stand in recess until 7:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M. Monday, March 3, 2014.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:00 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. Monday, March 3, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Monday, March 3, 2014

Thirtieth 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 Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer

Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon E Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye E Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton Harden Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kelley Kidd Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall

McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Mosby Nix O'Neal E Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw Sims, B

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Carter of the 175th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. She wished to be recorded as present.

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

Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Bryant of the 162nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Fullerton of the 153rd, Harrell of the 106th,

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Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kaiser of the 59th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Kirby of the 114th, Oliver of the 82nd, Rice of the 95th, Smith of the 134th, Stovall of the 74th, and Williams of the 168th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Micah Emery, Associate Pastor, Green Acres Baptist Church, Warner Robins, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 604 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 26, 2014
Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Good Afternoon,
This letter is in reference to my voting machine; seat 162. Currently, the voting machine is inoperable. I would like the Journal to reflect my intended votes as follows:
HB 878 Yes HB 886 Yes HB 908 Yes HB 915 Yes HB 1000 Yes

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HB 1009 Yes HB 1030 No HB 1031 Yes HB 1032 No HB 1051 Yes HB 1067 No HB 1068 Yes
Please document voting record for February 26, 2014.
If you have any additional questions, please contact me at (912) 661-1733.
Thanking you.
/s/ Mickey Stephens District 165
MS/os
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 1090. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1091. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, McCall of the 33rd, Knight of the 130th, Roberts of the 155th and Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, so as to prohibit the sale of unsafe used tires for purposes of installation on a motor vehicle; to provide for determining what constitutes an unsafe used tire; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HB 1092. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1093. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton 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 1094. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify

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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 1095. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; 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 1096. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Oliver of the 82nd, Harbin of the 122nd and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Community Affairs, so that the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
HB 1099. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; 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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HR 1589. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Shatikey and Demiya Griffin and encouraging Georgia police departments to execute arrest warrants expeditiously; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1600. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Rules.
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 1103. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1104. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; 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 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of 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 1109. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th and Jacobs of the 80th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1110. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Dickerson of the 113th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Rutledge of the 109th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Rockdale County, approved April 2, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5452), as amended, so as to permit the court to charge a technology fee; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1082 HB 1088 HB 1097

HB 1086 HB 1089 HB 1098

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HR 1599 SB 343

SB 167 SB 397

Representative Carter of the 175th 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 138 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 855 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 831 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 1585 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carter of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Cooper of the 43rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 885 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 342 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Cooper of the 43rd
Chairman

Representative Dollar of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

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HB 930 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Dollar of the 45th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1071 HB 1073 HB 1077 SB 366

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1072 HB 1075 HB 1083

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd 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 779 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Channell of the 120th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Ways and Means 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 257 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 823 Do Pass

HB 729 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 531 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014
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

Open Rule HB 833 Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas (GAff-Jones-62nd)

Modified Open Rule

HB 690 HB 742 HB 750
HB 854 HB 940 HB 960 HB 1042

Local government; county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Rogers-29th) Coweta Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for seventh judge (Substitute)(Judy-Nix-69th) Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide (Substitute)(B&B-Frye-118th) Condominiums; amount permissible as a special assessment fee; change (Judy-Dollar-45th) Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date (Substitute)(Judy-Willard-51st) Local government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions (Trans-Roberts-155th) Auctioneers; relative to auctioneers and auction business; change certain provisions (Substitute)(RegI-Dempsey-13th)

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Modified Structured Rule

HB 295 HB 460 HB 701 HB 702 HB 720 HB 935 HB 1010 HR 1183

Ad valorem taxation; provide comprehensive revision of provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Battles-15th)(AM# 34 0632ER) Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership; provide (Ret-Weldon-3rd) Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Barr-103rd) State government; placement of monument on capitol grounds; provide (Substitute)(SProp-Morris-156th) Courts; collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations; provide (Substitute)(JudyNC-Lumsden-12th) Retirement and pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption (Ret-Benton-31st) Local government; immunity of municipal corporations; revise provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Fleming-121st) General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose CA (JudyNC-Tanner-9th)

Structured Rule

HB 900

State sales and use tax; consumable supplies used in manufacturing; include (W&M-Harrell-106th)

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 Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

HB 1083. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such

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court; 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:
HB 1071. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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 1072. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham 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 1073. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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 1075. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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 1077. By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Williams of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; 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.
SB 366. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 25th and Staton of the 18th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; 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

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To amend an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; 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 known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), is amended by revising subsection (f) of Section 2 as follows:
"(f) Should any vacancy occur among the elected members of the authority with respect to a term having more than six months from the expiration of the term of office, the remaining members of the authority shall promptly notify the judge of the probate court who shall appoint a qualified person to serve until the next available special election date under Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A., at which time a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term; provided, however, that any person appointed to fill a vacancy which occurred prior to December 31, 2013, shall continue to serve the remainder of the term of such office, and no special election shall be held to fill such vacancy. The appointee of the judge of the probate court shall serve until a successor shall have been elected and shall qualify. Any person so elected at such special election shall hold office for the unexpired term for which he or she was elected. If a vacancy occurs within six months of the expiration of the term of the elected member causing the vacancy, no such election shall be held, but the remaining or surviving members of the authority shall constitute the authority until the next election; provided, however, that appointments shall be made in any event and regardless of the time that the vacancy commences if the vacancy of a member causes more than one vacancy to exist on the authority."
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.
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey
Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan
Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton E Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall
Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 148, nays 1.

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

House of Representatives 245 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, 2014

Bill Reilly, Clerk Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear Clerk of the House:
I am requesting to have my vote on the local calendar for Monday, March 3, 2014 recorded as a YES vote.
Sincerely,
/s/ Tom Dickson Rep. Tom Dickson District 6
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 93. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 270. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lakeside; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 282. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 331. By Senators Harper of the 7th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and term of office of such judge; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title

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40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 372. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 70. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, McKoon of the 29th, Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to adopt and to submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and to balance our current budget; and for other purposes.
SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 543. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Bruce of the 61st, Jones of the 62nd and Hightower of the 68th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 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 944. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1024. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Dickey of the 140th, Peake of the 141st and Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

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SB 93.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks.

SB 270. By Senator Millar of the 40th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lakeside; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

SB 282. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 331. By Senators Harper of the 7th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and term of office of such judge; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.
SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

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SB 372. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 70.

By Senators Hill of the 32nd, McKoon of the 29th, Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to adopt and to submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and to balance our current budget; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

Representative Sims of the 169th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 459. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett N Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock
Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M
Carson N Carter

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey
Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dudgeon E Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier N Frye

Y Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin N Harden N Harrell
Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Jackson
Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd

N McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer N Nix
Oliver N O'Neal E Pak N Parrish Y Parsons
Peake N Pezold
Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett Y Quick N Ramsey Y Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M N Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall
Stover N Strickland N Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner
Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon

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N Casas Y Chandler N Channell Y Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V
Coleman N Cooke

Y Fullerton E Gardner N Gasaway N Geisinger N Glanton
Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey N Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

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

On the motion, the ayes were 64, nays 86.

The motion was lost.

Representative Channell of the 120th withdrew his intention to move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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:

Representatives Moore of the 22nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Buckner of the 137th, and O'Neal of the 146th.

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:

SB 213. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to 1 hour on all legislation on today's calendars. The time will be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

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

HB 960. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Abrams of the 89th, Gardner of the 57th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt

Y McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland

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Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 158, nays 4.

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

HB 742. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st, Pezold of the 133rd, Epps of the 132nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; 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 Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Coweta Judicial Circuit and the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judges by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office of such judges; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of each such judge; 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:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges each judicial circuit, is amended by revising paragraph (14) as follows:
"(14) Coweta Circuit ............................................................................................ 6 7"

SECTION 1-2. One additional judge of the superior court is added to the Coweta Judicial Circuit, thereby increasing to seven the number of judges of such circuit.
SECTION 1-3. Such additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2014, and continuing through December 31, 2016, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. His or her successor shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state at the nonpartisan judicial election in 2016, for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2017, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the nonpartisan judicial election each four years after such election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election.
SECTION 1-4. The additional judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignity, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities of the present judges of the superior courts of this state. Any of the judges of the Coweta Judicial Circuit may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.

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SECTION 1-5. The qualifications of such additional judge and his or her successors shall be the same as are now provided by law for all other superior court judges, and his or her compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia and from the counties composing the Coweta Judicial Circuit shall be the same as are now provided by law for the other superior court judges of such circuit. The provisions, if any, enacted for the supplementation by the counties of such circuit of the salary of the judges of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit shall also be applicable to the additional judge provided for by this Act.
SECTION 1-6. All writs and processes in the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior courts as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of such courts shall be held in the same manner as though there were but one judge, it being the intent and purpose of this Act to provide seven judges equal in jurisdiction and authority to attend and perform the functions, powers, and duties of the judges of such superior courts and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such courts.
SECTION 1-7. The drawing and impaneling of all jurors, whether grand, petit, or special, may be by any of the judges of the superior courts of such circuit; and they, or any one of them, shall have full power and authority to draw and impanel jurors for service in such courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before any of such judges separately or before each of them at the same time.
SECTION 1-8. The seven judges of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to appoint an additional court reporter for such circuit, whose compensation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.
SECTION 1-9. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issuing out of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of any judge of the Coweta Judicial Circuit and, when issued by and in the name of any judge of such circuit, shall be fully valid and may be heard and determined before the same or any other judge of such circuit. Any judge of such circuit may preside over any case therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
SECTION 1-10. Upon request of any judge of the circuit, the governing authorities of the counties composing the Coweta Judicial Circuit shall be authorized to furnish the judges of such circuit with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, telephones, furniture, office

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equipment, supplies, and such personnel as may be considered necessary by the court to the proper function of the court. All of the expenditures authorized in this Act are declared to be an expense of the court and payable out of the county treasury as such.
SECTION 1-11. Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties, and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, is amended by revising paragraph (41) as follows:
"(41) Waycross Circuit ........................................................................................ 3 4"

SECTION 2-2. A new judge of the superior court is added to the Waycross Judicial Circuit, thereby increasing to four the number of judges of such circuit.
SECTION 2-3. The initial judge appointed as provided by this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 2014, and expiring December 31, 2016, and until a successor is elected and qualified. A successor to the initial judge shall be elected in a manner provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state in 2016 for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2017, and until the election and qualification of a successor. Future successors shall be elected each four years thereafter as provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of a successor. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in a manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state.
SECTION 2-4. Such additional judge shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignity, jurisdiction, privileges, and immunities of the present judges of the superior courts of this state. Any of the judges of the superior court of such circuit may preside over any case therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.

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SECTION 2-5. Every person who offers for nomination and election as one of the judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit shall designate with the state party authority in all state primaries and with the proper authority in all general elections the specific place for which he or she offers by naming the incumbent judge whom he or she desires to succeed; and thereupon he or she shall be qualified, if otherwise qualified, to run for such specific judgeship and no other. In the event there is no incumbent judge in the place for which he or she desires to offer, the candidate shall qualify by announcing his or her intention to run for the office for which there is no incumbent.
SECTION 2-6. The qualifications of such additional judge and his or her successors shall be the same as are now provided by law for all other superior court judges; and his or her compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia and from the counties of such circuit shall be the same as that of the other judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit. The provisions, if any, heretofore enacted for the supplementation by the counties of such circuit of the salaries of the judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit shall also be applicable to the additional judge provided for by this Act.
SECTION 2-7. All writs and processes in the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of such superior court as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law; and all terms of such courts shall be held in the same manner as though there were but one judge, it being the intent and purpose of this Act to provide judges coequal in jurisdiction and authority to attend to and perform the functions, powers, and duties of the judges of such superior courts and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in such courts.
SECTION 2-8. The judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit of Georgia in transacting the business of such courts and in performing their duties and responsibilities shall share, divide, and allocate the work and duties to be performed by each. In the event of any disagreement among such judges in any respect hereof, the decision of the senior judge in point of service, who shall be known as the chief judge, shall be controlling. The judge with the longest period of time of service shall be the senior judge. The chief judge shall have the right to appoint referees of the juvenile courts of the counties composing such circuit; and, in the event a juvenile court is established in any of such counties within such circuit, as provided by law, the chief judge shall appoint the judge of such court as provided by law. The judges of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit shall have, and they are hereby clothed with, full power, authority, and discretion to determine from time to time, and term to term, the manner of calling the dockets and fixing the calendars and order of business in such courts. They

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may assign to one of such judges the hearing of trials by jury for a term, and the hearing of all other matters not requiring a trial by a jury to one of the other judges; and they may rotate such order of business at the next term. They may conduct trials by jury at the same time in the same county or otherwise within such circuit, or they may hear chambers business and motion business at the same time at any place within such circuit. They may provide in all respects for holding the superior courts of such circuit so as to facilitate the hearing and determination of all the business of such courts at any time pending and ready for trial or hearing. In all such matters relating to the manner of fixing, arranging for, and disposing of the business of such courts, and making appointments as authorized by law where the judges thereof cannot agree or shall differ, the opinion or order of the chief judge as hereinbefore defined shall control.
SECTION 2-9. The drawing and empaneling of all jurors, whether grand, petit, or special, may be by each of the judges of the superior courts of such circuit; and they, or each of them, shall have full power and authority to draw and empanel jurors for service in such courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before each of such judges separately or before each of them at the same time.
SECTION 2-10. The judges of the Waycross Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to appoint an additional court reporter for such circuit, whose compensation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.
SECTION 2-11. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issuing out of the superior courts of the Waycross Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of any judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit and, when issued by and in the name of any judge of such circuit, shall be fully valid and may be heard and determined before the same or any other judge of such circuit. Any judge of such court may preside over any cause therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
SECTION 2-12. Upon request of any judge of the circuit, the governing authorities of the counties composing the Waycross Judicial Circuit are hereby authorized to furnish the judges of such circuit with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, telephones, furniture, office equipment, supplies, and such personnel as may be considered necessary by the court to the proper function of the court. All of the expenditures authorized herein are hereby declared to be an expense of court and payable out of the county treasury as such.

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SECTION 2-13. Nothing herein enumerated shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties, and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Constitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.

PART III SECTION 3-1.

(a) For purposes of making the initial appointment of the judges to fill the superior court judgeships created by this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

SECTION 3-2. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fullerton Gardner
Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 940. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Smith of the 134th and Morris of the 156th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; 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 an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; 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. An Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), is amended by revising Section 1-3 as follows:

"SECTION 1-3. The initial judge appointed as provided by this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning on his or her appointment and expiring on December 31, 2016, and until a successor is elected and qualified. A successor to the initial judge shall be elected in a manner provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state in 2016 for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2017, and until the election and qualification of a successor. Future successors shall be elected each four years thereafter as provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of a successor. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in a manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state."

SECTION 2. An Act providing for an additional judge of the Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), is amended by revising Section 2-3 as follows:

"SECTION 2-3. The initial judge appointed as provided by this Act shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning on his or her appointment and expiring on December 31, 2016, and until a successor is elected and qualified. A successor to the initial judge shall be elected in a manner provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state in 2016 for a term of four years beginning on January 1, 2017, and until the election and qualification of a successor. Future successors shall be elected each four years thereafter as provided by Code Section 21-2-138 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of a successor. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in a manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this state."

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 750. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 119th, Abrams of the 89th, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; 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 Article 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; 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 13 of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, is amended by revising Code Section 7-1-1001, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, as follows:
"7-1-1001. (a) The following persons shall not be required to obtain a mortgage loan originator, mortgage broker, or mortgage lender license and shall not be subject to the provisions of this article but may be subject to registration requirements, unless otherwise provided by this article:
(1) Any lender authorized to engage in business as a bank, credit card bank, savings institution, building and loan association, or credit union under the laws of the United States, any state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, the deposits of which are federally insured; (2) Any wholly owned subsidiary of any lender described in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Any subsidiary that violates any applicable law of this article may be subject to a cease and desist order as provided for in Code Section 7-1-1018; (2.1) Any wholly owned subsidiary of any bank holding company; provided, however, that such subsidiary shall be subject to registration requirements in order to facilitate the department's handling of consumer inquiries. Such requirements are contained in Code Section 7-1-1003.3; (3) Registered mortgage loan originators, when acting for an entity described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection. To qualify for this exemption, an individual shall be registered with and maintain a unique identifier through registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry; (4) Any individual who offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan with or on behalf of an immediate family member of such individual. For purposes of this exemption, the term 'immediate family member' means a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild. Immediate family members shall include stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, and adoptive relationships; (5) 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

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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; (6) A Georgia licensed real estate broker or real estate salesperson not actively engaged in the business of negotiating mortgage loans or a Georgia licensed real estate salesperson providing information to a lender or its agent related to an existing or potential short sale transaction in which a separate fee is not received by such real estate broker or real estate salesperson; however, such real estate broker or real estate salesperson who directly or indirectly negotiates, places, or finds a mortgage for others shall not be exempt from the provisions of this article; (7) Any person performing any act relating to mortgage loans under order of any court; (8) Any natural person or the estate of or trust created by a natural person making a mortgage loan with his or her own funds for his or her own investment, including those natural persons or the estates of or trusts created by such natural persons who make a purchase money mortgage for financing sales of their own property; (9) The United States of America, the State of Georgia or any other state, and any agency, division, or corporate instrumentality of any governmental entity, including without limitation: the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, the Georgia Development Authority, the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), and the Farm Credit Administration and its chartered agricultural credit associations; (10) Any individual who offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan secured by a dwelling that serves as the individual's residence; (11) Any person who makes a mortgage loan to an employee of such person as an employment benefit; (12) Any licensee under Chapter 3 of this title, the 'Georgia Industrial Loan Act,' provided that any mortgage loan made by such licensee is for $3,000.00 or less; (13) Nonprofit corporations making mortgage loans to promote home ownership or improvements for the disadvantaged; (14) A natural person employed by a licensed or registered mortgage broker, a licensed or registered mortgage lender, or any person exempted from the mortgage broker or mortgage lender licensing requirements of this article when acting within the scope of employment and under the supervision of the mortgage broker or mortgage lender or exempted person as an employee and not as an independent contractor, except those natural persons exempt from licensure as a mortgage broker or mortgage lender under paragraph (17) of this subsection. To be exempt from licensure as a mortgage broker or mortgage lender, a natural person shall be employed by only one such employer and shall be at all times eligible for employment in compliance with the provisions and prohibitions of Code Section 7-1-1004. Such

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natural person, who meets the definition of mortgage loan originator provided in paragraph (22) of Code Section 7-1-1000, shall be subject to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements. A natural person against whom a cease and desist order has become final shall not qualify for this exemption while under the employment time restrictions of subsection (o) of Code Section 7-1-1004 if such order was based on a violation of Code Section 7-1-1002 or 7-1-1013 or whose license was revoked within five years of the date such person was hired; (15) Any person who purchases mortgage loans from a mortgage broker or mortgage lender solely as an investment and who is not in the business of brokering, making, purchasing, or servicing mortgage loans; (16) Any natural person who makes five or fewer mortgage loans in any one calendar year. A person other than a natural person who makes five or fewer mortgage loans in any one calendar year shall not be exempt from the licensing requirements of this article; or
(17)(A) A natural person otherwise required to be licensed as a mortgage lender or mortgage broker, who is under an exclusive written independent contractor agreement with any person that is a wholly owned subsidiary of a financial holding company or bank holding company, savings bank holding company, or thrift holding company, which subsidiary also meets the following requirements, subject to the review and approval of the department:
(i) The subsidiary has provided an undertaking of accountability supported by a surety bond equal to the lesser of $1 million or $50,000.00 per exempt person, to cover all of its persons exempted by this paragraph, that includes full and direct financial responsibility for the mortgage broker activities of each such exempted person, and also provides for the education of the exempt persons, the handling of consumer complaints related to the exempt persons, and the supervision of the mortgage broker activities of the exempt persons; (ii) The subsidiary has applied for and been granted a mortgage broker or mortgage lender license, consistent with the provisions of this article and renewable annually; and (iii) The subsidiary has paid applicable fees for this license, which license fees shall be the lesser of one-half of the sum of the cost of the individual licenses or $100,000.00. (B) To maintain the exemption, a natural person shall: (i) Solicit, process, place, or negotiate a mortgage loan to be made only by the licensed subsidiary or its affiliate; and (ii) Be at all times in compliance with the provisions and prohibitions of Code Section 7-1-1013 and the provisions and prohibitions applicable to employees under Code Section 7-1-1004. (C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'financial holding company' means a financial holding company as defined in the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended.

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(D) The commissioner shall provide by rule or regulation for the implementation of this paragraph; or (18)(A) An employee of a bona fide nonprofit corporation who acts as a mortgage loan originator only with respect to his or her work duties with the bona fide nonprofit corporation and who acts as a mortgage loan originator only with respect to mortgage loans with terms that are favorable to the borrower shall be exempt from obtaining a mortgage loan originator license. In order for a corporation to be considered a bona fide nonprofit corporation under this paragraph, the department shall determine, under criteria and pursuant to processes established by the department, that the nonprofit corporation:
(i) Has the status of a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; (ii) Promotes affordable housing; (iii) Conducts its activities in a manner that serves public or charitable purposes, rather than commercial purposes; (iv) Receives funding and revenue and charges fees in a manner that does not incentivize it or its employees to act other than in the best interests of its clients; (v) Compensates its employees in a manner that does not incentivize employees to act other than in the best interests of its clients; (vi) Provides or identifies for the borrower mortgage loans with terms favorable to the borrower and comparable to mortgage loans and housing assistance provided under government housing assistance programs. In order for mortgage loans to have terms that are favorable to the borrower, the department shall determine that the terms are consistent with loan origination in a public or charitable context, rather than in a commercial context; and (vii) Satisfies the exemption from licensure set forth in paragraph (13) of this subsection. (B) The department shall periodically examine the books and activities of an organization it has previously identified as a bona fide nonprofit corporation for purposes of this paragraph in order to determine if it continues to meet the criteria for such status under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. In conducting such an examination, the department shall have all of the powers set forth in Code Section 7-1-1009. In the event the nonprofit corporation no longer qualifies for such status, then the employee exemption from having a mortgage loan originator license shall no longer be applicable. (b) Exemptions enumerated in paragraphs (1), (2), (2.1), (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), and (17) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exemptions from licensure as a mortgage broker or mortgage lender only. Nothing in paragraphs (1), (2), (2.1), (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), and (17) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be intended to exempt natural persons from compliance with mortgage loan originator licensing requirements as set forth in this article and the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008. Individuals that transact business as a mortgage loan originator, unless specifically exempted by

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paragraph (3), (4), (5), (6), or (10), or (18) of subsection (a) of this Code section, shall obtain a mortgage loan originator license as required by Code Section 7-1-1002 whether they are employed by a mortgage broker, mortgage lender, or person exempted as a mortgage broker or lender as set forth in this subsection."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 2.

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

HB 854. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Strickland of the 111th, Fludd of the 64th and Atwood of the 179th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to change the amount permissible as a special assessment fee; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M
Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower N Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan
Morris N Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince N Pruett N Quick
Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Kidd E Kirby
Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 66.

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

The following communication was received:

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 507
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, 2014

Bill Reilly Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Due to being out of the chamber, I request to record my vote

Yea on the local calendar

Yea on HB 854

Sincerely,

/s/ Bruce Broadrick

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 720. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 32nd, Willard of the 51st, Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, respectively, so as to provide for the collection of a fee to defray the costs associated with using electronic citations; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedure; to provide for a definition; 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 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, respectively, so as to provide for the collection of a fee to defray the costs associated with using electronic citations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedures; to provide for a cause of action under certain circumstances; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising Code Section 15-6-95, relating to priorities of distribution of fines, forfeitures, surcharges, additional fees, and cost in cases of partial payments into the court, as follows:
"15-6-95. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a clerk of any superior court of this state who receives partial payments, as ordered by the court, of criminal fines, forfeitures, or costs shall distribute said sums in the order of priority set forth below:
(1) The amount provided for in Chapter 17 of Title 47 for the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; (2) The amount provided for in Chapter 14 of Title 47 for the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (3) The amount provided for in Chapter 16 of Title 47 for the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; (4) The amounts provided under subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) and (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 15-21-73; (5) The amounts provided for under subparagraphs (a)(1)(B) and (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 15-21-73;

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(6) The amounts provided for in Code Section 15-21-93 for jail construction and staffing; (7) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-131 for funding local victim assistance programs; (8) The amount provided for in Code Section 36-15-9 for county law libraries; (9) The balance of the base fine owed to the county; (10) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund under Code Section 15-21-112; (11) The application fee provided for in subsection (c) or (e) of Code Section 1521A-6; (12) The amount provided for in cases of driving under the influence for purposes of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund under Code Section 15-21-149; (13) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 for the Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund; and (14) The amounts provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 42-8-34; and (15) The amount provided for in Code Section 15-21-200 for the Electronic Citation Fund."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new article to Chapter 21, relating to the payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 11
15-21-200. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Clerk' means the clerk of court or court officer charged with the duty of receiving moneys arising from fines and forfeited bonds for a court. (2) 'Governing authority' means the body that governs the county, consolidated government, or municipality, as applicable.
15-21-201. In every case in which any court shall impose a fine for any offense prohibited by Title 40, wherein the fine includes costs, there shall be imposed an additional fee not to exceed $5.00 for an electronic citation system, provided that the governing authority for such court has adopted a resolution agreeing to the imposition of such fee. A governing authority's resolution shall expire at the end of the fiscal year in which such resolution was adopted. The fee imposed pursuant to such resolution and this Code section shall be in addition to the amounts required by other provisions of this chapter, Chapters 14, 16, and 17 of Title 47, and Code Sections 36-15-9 and 42-8-34.

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15-21-202. (a) The fee provided for in Code Section 15-21-201 shall be collected by the clerk, paid over to the governing authority for the court that was authorized to impose such fee, and deposited into a special account to be known as the 'Electronic Citation Fund.' Such fee shall be collected at the time of sentencing if the fine is paid in full or upon receipt of the final payment if the fine is paid in installments. (b) Moneys collected pursuant to this article and placed in the Electronic Citation Fund shall be expended by the governing authority solely and exclusively for the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the electronic citation system, including the usage of such system by law enforcement agencies, clerks, judges, prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, attorneys providing indigent defense services, probation officers, other court officers, and the public. (c) The clerk shall remit moneys to the applicable governing authority on a monthly basis but not later than the thirtieth day following the last day of the month in which such funds were collected. (d) The clerk shall prepare a monthly report and accounting of all funds collected pursuant to this article and submit a copy of such report to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority and to each of the governing authorities that authorized the imposition of the electronic citation fee. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall promulgate reporting forms that shall be used by the clerk.
15-21-203. This article shall not preclude the appropriation or expenditure of other funds by any governing authority or by the General Assembly for the purpose of promoting the use of electronic citations.
15-21-204. Any eligible voter who resides within a jurisdiction that imposes a fee pursuant to this article shall have standing to file an action in the superior court to seek appropriate injunctive relief in order to ensure such fee is being levied or funds collected from such fee are being used as required by this article.
15-21-205. This article shall stand repealed in its entirety on June 30, 2019."
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, is amended by revising Code Section 4013-2, relating to the system of accountability and procedures for use and issuance of citations, as follows:
"40-13-2. The Board of Public Safety Driver Services, by rule and regulation, shall establish a system of accountability for all traffic citations and complaints, and it shall also provide

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the procedures governing the use and issuance of such citations and complaints by law enforcement agencies. Such citations and complaints may be in written or electronic format, provided that a citation and complaint in an electronic format shall comply with Chapter 12 of Title 10."

SECTION 4. Section 1 of this Act shall be repealed in its entirety on June 30, 2019.

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dudgeon E Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

N Gregory N Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

N Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson N Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E N Williamson

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Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 117, nays 49.

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

HB 935. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

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 exemption from the disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; to provide for a biennial actuarial investigation of local retirement systems; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague
Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson

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Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 3.

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HB 964 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1599 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
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 were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for electronic notice of certain tax bills or delinquent notices; to change certain provisions regarding the publication of ad valorem tax rates; to change certain provisions relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes; to change certain provisions regarding penalties for certain incomplete or improper tax digests; to change certain provisions relating to joint county appraisal staffs and contracting for advice and assistance; to change certain provisions relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments and penalties against unreturned property, and changing valuations established by appeal; to repeal certain provisions regarding unreturned property in counties having a population of 600,000 or more; to change certain provisions relating to the time for completion of revision and assessment of returns and submission of completed tax digest to the state revenue commissioner; to change certain provisions relating to the annual notice of current assessment; to provide a cause of action for failure to provide requested information; to revise substantially certain provisions relating to county boards of equalization and ad valorem tax appeals; to change certain provisions relating to examination of county tax digests by the state revenue commissioner and provide that certain assessments and penalties shall not apply during a specified period of time; to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of mobile home location permits; to provide for increased criminal penalties for failure to attach and display certain mobile home decals; to change certain provisions relating to mobile home tax returns and decal application and issuance; to change certain provisions relating to real estate transfer tax exemptions; to change certain provisions relating to real estate transfer tax payment as certain filing prerequisites; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Revenue and the state revenue commissioner; to

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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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-3-3, relating to issuance of tax executions, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1)(A) Whenever technologically feasible, the tax collector or tax commissioner, at the time tax bills or any subsequent delinquent notices are mailed, shall also mail such bills or notices to any new owner that at that time appear in the records of the county board of tax assessors. The bills or notices shall be mailed to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records.
(B)(i) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters, and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail such tax bill or subsequent delinquent notice to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. (ii) The commissioner shall develop and make available to tax commissioners a suitable form for use by taxpayers in exercising the option to receive tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-32, relating to publication of ad valorem tax rates, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Each levying authority and each recommending authority shall cause a report to be published in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the county and posted on such authority's website, if available:
(1)(A) At least two weeks one week prior to the certification of any recommending authority to the levying authority of such recommending authority's recommended school tax for the support and maintenance of education pursuant to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution; and (2)(B) At least two weeks one week prior to the establishment by each levying authority of the millage rates for ad valorem taxes for educational purposes and ad valorem taxes for purposes other than educational purposes for the current calendar year. (2) Such reports shall be in a prominent location in such newspaper and shall not be included with legal advertisements and such reports shall be posted in a prominent

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location on such authority's website, if available. The size and location of the advertisements shall not be grounds for contesting the validity of the levy."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-148, relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving notices of taxes due via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail a bill to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. After notices of taxes due are mailed out, each Each taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from date of postmark to make full payment of taxes due before the taxes shall bear interest as provided in this Code section. This paragraph shall not apply in those counties in which a lesser time has been provided by law."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-205, relating to penalties for certain incomplete or improper tax digests, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) If a tax receiver or tax commissioner fails to have his or her digest completed and deposited by August September 1 in each year, unless excused by provisions of law or by the commissioner, he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-tenth of his or her commissions for each week's delay. If the delay extends beyond 30 days he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-half of his or her commissions. If the delay extends beyond the time when the Governor and commissioner fix the rate percentage, he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit all his such tax receiver's or tax commissioner's commissions."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-265, relating to joint county appraisal staffs and contracting for advice and assistance, as follows:
"48-5-265. (a)(1) The governing authorities of any two or more Contiguous Class I counties may join together and contract to by intergovernmental agreement create a joint county property appraisal staff following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. Under any such contract intergovernmental agreement, the parcels of real property within the contracting counties subject to the intergovernmental agreement shall be totaled, and the counties shall be deemed one county for purposes of determining the class of the counties, the resulting minimum staff requirements, and the amount of money to be received from the department. The costs of the joint county property appraisal staff shall be shared, each county's share to be based upon

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the ratio which the number of parcels of real property in each contracting county bears to the total number of parcels of real property in all the contracting counties. Any number of Class I counties may join together to create a joint county property appraisal staff determined in the intergovernmental agreement. (2) The governing authorities of any two or more counties may execute an intergovernmental agreement to provide for the sharing of one or more designated members of property appraisal staff following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. The costs of such shared staff members shall be determined in the intergovernmental agreement. (b) The governing authorities of any two or more counties may join together and by intergovernmental agreement Each Class I county may contract with a contiguous county which has a minimum county property appraisal staff to carry out this part following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. Counties contracting in this manner All counties subject to an intergovernmental agreement under this subsection shall retain their separate character for the purpose of determining the class and minimum staff requirements for each contracting county. (c)(1) Any Each Class I county, at its discretion, may enter into contracts with persons to render advice or assistance to the county board of tax assessors and to the county board of equalization in the assessment and equalization of taxes and to perform such other ministerial duties as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this part, the establishment of property valuations, or the defense of such valuations. Such advice and assistance shall be in compliance with the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the commissioner. Individuals performing services under such contracts shall complete satisfactorily such training courses as directed by the commissioner. The function of any person contracting to render such services shall be advisory or ministerial, only and the final decision as to the amount of assessments and the equalization of assessments shall be made by the county board of tax assessors and the county board of equalization and shall be set forth in the minutes of the county board of tax assessors. (2) No contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain any provision authorizing payment to any person contracted with, or to any person employed by any person contracted with, upon a percentage basis or upon any basis under which compensation is dependent or conditioned in any way upon increasing or decreasing the aggregate assessment of property in the county. Any contract or provision of a contract which is in violation of this paragraph is shall be void and unenforceable."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-299, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments and penalties against unreturned property, and changing valuations established by appeal, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
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shall add to the amount of state and county taxes due a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the tax due or, if the principal sum of the tax so assessed is less than $10.00 in amount, a penalty of $1.00. The penalty provided in this subsection shall be collected by the tax collector or the tax commissioner and in all cases shall be paid into the county treasury and shall remain the property of the county.
(2)(A) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary notwithstanding, this paragraph shall apply with respect to counties having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census. (B) In all cases in which unreturned property is assessed by the board after the time provided by law for making tax returns has expired, the board shall add to the assessment of the property a penalty of 10 percent, which shall be included as a part of the taxable value for the year. (c) Real property, When the value of which was real property is reduced and that reduction is established by an appeal as the result of either any appeal decision rendered pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 or stipulated by agreement of the parties to such an appeal that this subsection shall apply in any year, and that real property has not been returned by the taxpayer at a different value during the next two successive years, then the valuation so established by such decision or agreement may not be changed by the board of tax assessors during such two years for the sole purpose of changing the valuation so established or by such decision or agreement rendered in an appeal to the board of equalization or superior court. In such cases, before changing such value or decision, the board of assessors shall first conduct an investigation into factors currently affecting the fair market value. The investigation necessary shall include, but not be limited to, a visual on-site inspection of the property to ascertain if there have been any additions, deletions, or improvements to such property or the occurrence of other factors that might affect the current fair market value. If a review to determine if there are any errors in the description and characterization of such property in the files and records of the board of tax assessors discloses any errors, such errors shall not be the sole sufficient basis for increasing the valuation during the two-year period."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-302, relating to the time for completion of revision and assessment of returns and submission of completed tax digest to the state revenue commissioner, as follows:
"48-5-302. Each county board of tax assessors shall complete its revision and assessment of the returns of taxpayers in its respective county by July 1 15 of each year, except that, in all counties providing for the collection and payment of ad valorem taxes in installments, such date shall be June 1 of each year. The tax receiver or tax commissioner shall then immediately forward one copy of the completed digest to the commissioner for examination and approval."

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SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, by revising division (b)(2)(A)(iii), subparagraph (b)(2)(B), and subsection (d) as follows:
"(iii) For a parcel of nonhomestead property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00, to a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court." "(B) The notice shall also contain the following statement statements in bold print: 'The estimate of your ad valorem tax bill for the current year is based on the previous or most applicable year's millage rate and the fair market value contained in this notice. The actual tax bill you receive may be more or less than this estimate. This estimate may not include all eligible exemptions.'" "(d) Records and information availability. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-18-71, in the case of all public records and information of the county board of tax assessors pertaining to the appraisal and assessment of real property: (1) The taxpayer may request, and the county board of tax assessors shall provide within ten business days, copies of such public records and information, including, but not limited to, a description of the methodology used by the board of tax assessors in setting the property's fair market value and testing uniformity, all documents reviewed in making the assessment, the address and parcel identification number of all real property utilized as qualified comparable properties, and all factors considered in establishing the new assessment, at a uniform copying fee not to exceed 25 per page; and (2) No additional charges or fees may be collected from the taxpayer for reasonable search, retrieval, or other administrative costs associated with providing such public records and information; and (3)(A) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in law and in equity to entertain actions against the board of tax assessors to enforce compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such actions may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity. (B) In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this subsection in which the court determines that either party acted without substantial justification either in not complying with this subsection or in instituting the litigation, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the complaining party reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Whether the position of the complaining party was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the record as a whole which is made in the proceeding for which fees and other expenses are sought. (C) Any agency or person who provides access to information in good faith reliance on the requirements of this subsection shall not be liable in any action on account of such decision."

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SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-311, relating to county boards of equalization and ad valorem tax appeals, as follows:
"48-5-311. (a) Establishment of boards of equalization.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, there is established in each county of the this state a county board of equalization to consist of three members and three alternate members appointed in the manner and for the term set forth in this Code section. In those counties having more than 10,000 parcels of real property, the county governing authority, by appropriate resolution adopted on or before November 1 of each year, may elect to have selected one additional county board of equalization for each 10,000 parcels of real property in the county or for any part of a number of parcels in the county exceeding 10,000 parcels. (1.1) The grand jury shall be authorized to conduct a hearing following its receipt of the report of the clerk of the superior court under paragraph (3) of subsection (j) of this Code section and to remove one or more members of the board of equalization for failure to perform the duties under this Code section. (2) Notwithstanding any part of this subsection to the contrary, at any time the governing authority of a county makes a request to the grand jury of the county for additional alternate members of boards of equalization, the grand jury shall appoint the number of alternate members so requested to each board of equalization, such number not to exceed a maximum of 21 alternate members for each of the boards. The alternate members of the boards shall be duly qualified and authorized to serve on any of the boards of equalization of the county. The grand jury of any such county members of each board of equalization may designate a chairperson and two vice chairpersons of each such board of equalization. The chairperson and vice chairpersons shall be vested with full administrative authority in calling and conducting the business of the board. The clerk of the superior court shall have administrative authority in all matters governing the conduct and business of the boards of equalization so as to provide oversight and supervision of such boards and scheduling of appeals. Any combination of members or alternate members of any such board of equalization of the county shall be competent to exercise the power and authority of the board. Any person designated as an alternate member of any such board of equalization of the county shall be competent to serve in such capacity as provided in this Code section upon appointment and taking of oath. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, in any county of this state having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, the governing authority of the county, by appropriate resolution adopted on or before November 1 of each year, may elect to have selected one additional county board of equalization for each 10,000 parcels of real property in the county or for any part of a number of parcels in the county exceeding 10,000 parcels. In addition to the foregoing, any two members of a county board of equalization of the county may decide an appeal from an assessment,

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notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section. The decision shall be in writing and signed by at least two members of the board of equalization; and, except for the number of members necessary to decide an appeal, the decision shall conform to the requirements of this Code section. (4) The governing authorities of two or more counties may by intergovernmental agreement establish regional boards of equalization for such counties which shall operate in the same manner and be subject to all of the requirements of this Code section specified for county boards of equalization. The intergovernmental agreement shall specify the manner in which the members of the regional board shall be appointed by the grand jury of each of the counties and shall specify which clerk of the superior court shall have oversight over and supervision of such regional board. All hearings and appeals before a regional board shall be conducted in the county in which the property which is the subject of the hearing or appeal is located. (b) Qualifications of board of equalization members. (1) Each person who is, in the judgment of the appointing grand jury, qualified and competent to serve as a grand juror, who is the owner of real property located in the county where such person is appointed to serve, or, in the case of a regional board of equalization, is the owner of real property located in any county in the region where such person is appointed to serve, and who is at least a high school graduate shall be qualified, competent, and compellable to serve as a member or alternate member of the county board of equalization. No member of the governing authority of a county, municipality, or consolidated government; member of a county or independent board of education; member of the county board of tax assessors; employee of the county board of tax assessors; or county tax appraiser shall be competent to serve as a member or alternate member of the county board of equalization.
(2)(A) Each person seeking to be appointed as a member or alternate member of a county board of equalization shall, not later than immediately prior to the time of their appointment under subsection (c) of this Code section, file with the clerk of the superior court a uniform application form which shall be a public record. The commissioner shall design the form which indicates the applicant's education, employment background, experience, and qualifications for such appointment.
(B)(i) Within the first year after a member's initial appointment to the board of equalization on or after January 1, 1981, each member shall satisfactorily complete not less than 40 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-13. (ii) On or after January 1, 2015, following the completion of each term of office, a member shall, within the first year of appointment to the subsequent term of office, complete satisfactorily not less than 20 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner for newly appointed members. (iii) No person shall be eligible to hear an appeal as a member of a board of equalization unless, prior to hearing such appeal, that person shall satisfactorily

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complete the 20 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures required under the applicable provisions of division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph. (iv) The failure of any member to fulfill the requirements of the applicable provisions of division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph shall render that member ineligible to serve on the board; and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board are filled. (B)(C)(i) No person shall be eligible to hear an appeal as a member of a board of equalization on or after January 1, 2011, unless prior to hearing such appeal, that person shall satisfactorily complete the 40 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures required under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. Any person appointed to such board shall be required to complete annually a continuing education requirement of at least eight hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-13. (ii) The failure of any member to fulfill the requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph shall render that member ineligible to serve on the board; and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board are filled. (c) Appointment of board of equalization members. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization shall be appointed for a term of three calendar years next succeeding the date of such member or such alternate member's selection. Each term shall begin on January 1. (2) The grand jury in each county at any term of court preceding November 1 of 1991 shall select three persons who are otherwise qualified to serve as members of the county board of equalization and shall also select three persons who are otherwise qualified to serve as alternate members of the county board of equalization. The three individuals selected as alternates shall be designated as alternate one, alternate two, and alternate three, with the most recent appointee being alternate number three, the next most recent appointee being alternate number two, and the most senior appointee being alternate number one. One member and one alternate shall be appointed for terms of one year, one member and one alternate shall be appointed for two years, and one member and one alternate shall be appointed for three years. Each year thereafter, the grand jury of each county shall select one member and one alternate for three-year terms. (3) If a vacancy occurs on the county board of equalization, the individual designated as alternate one shall then serve as a member of the board of equalization for the unexpired term. If a vacancy occurs among the alternate members, the grand jury then in session or the next grand jury shall select an individual who is otherwise qualified to serve as an alternate member of the county board of equalization for the unexpired term. The individual so selected shall become alternate member three, and the other two alternates shall be redesignated appropriately.

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(4) Within five days after the names of the members and alternate members of the county board or boards of equalization have been selected, the clerk of the superior court shall issue and deliver cause such appointees to appear before the clerk of the superior court for the purpose of taking and executing in writing the oath of office. The clerk of the superior court may utilize any means necessary for such purpose, including, but not limited to, telephonic or other communication, regular first-class mail, or issuance of and delivery to the sheriff or deputy sheriff a precept containing the names of the persons so selected. Within ten days of receiving the precept, the sheriff or deputy sheriff shall cause the persons whose names are written on the precept to be served personally or by leaving the summons at their place of residence. The summons shall direct the persons named on the summons to appear before the clerk of the superior court on a date specified in the summons, which date shall not be later than December 15. (5) Each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization, on the date prescribed for appearance before the clerk of the superior court and before entering on the discharge of such member and alternate member's duties, shall take and execute in writing before the clerk of the superior court the following oath:
'I, _______________, agree to serve as a member of the board of equalization of the County of _______________ and will decide any issue put before me without favor or affection to any party and without prejudice for or against any party. I will follow and apply the laws of this state. I also agree not to discuss any case or any issue with any person other than members of the board of equalization except at any appeal hearing. I shall faithfully and impartially discharge my duties in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this state, to the best of my skill and knowledge. So help me God.
_________________________________ Signature of member or alternate member' In addition to the oath of office prescribed in this paragraph, the presiding or chief judge of the superior court or his or her designee shall charge each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization with the law and duties relating to such office. (d) Duties and powers of board of equalization members. (1) The county board of equalization shall hear and determine appeals from assessments and denials of homestead exemptions as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) If, in the course of determining an appeal, the county board of equalization finds reason to believe that the property involved in an appeal or the class of property in which is included the property involved in an appeal is not uniformly assessed with other property included in the digest, the board shall request the respective parties to the appeal to present relevant information with respect to that question. If the board determines that uniformity is not present, the board may order the county board of tax assessors to take such action as is necessary to obtain uniformity, except that, when a

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question of county-wide uniformity is considered by the board, the board may recommend a partial or total county-wide revaluation only upon a determination by a majority of all the members of the board that the clear and convincing weight of the evidence requires such action. The board of equalization may act pursuant to this paragraph whether or not the appellant has raised the issue of uniformity. (3) The board shall establish procedures which comply strictly with the regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to subparagraph (e)(5)(B) (e)(1)(D) of this Code section for the conducting of appeals before the board. The procedures shall be entered into the minutes of the board, and a copy of the procedures shall be made available to any individual upon request.
(4)(A) The clerk of the superior court shall have oversight over and supervision of all boards of equalization of the county and hearing officers. This oversight and supervision shall include, but not be limited to, requiring appointment of members of county boards of equalization by the grand jury; giving the notice of the appointment of members and alternates of the county board of equalization by the county grand jury as required by Code Section 15-12-81; collecting the names of possible appointees; collecting information from possible appointees as to their qualifications; presenting the names of the possible appointees to the county grand jury; processing the appointments as required by paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section, including administering the oath of office to the newly appointed members and alternates of the county board of equalization as required by paragraph (5) of such subsection; instructing the newly appointed members and alternates as to the training they must receive and the operations of the county board of equalization; presenting to the grand jury of the county the names of possible appointees to fill vacancies as provided in paragraph (3) of such subsection; maintaining a roster of board members and alternates, maintaining a record showing that the board members and alternates completed training, keeping attendance records of board members and alternates for the purpose of payment for service, and maintaining the uniform application forms and keeping a record of the appointment dates of board members and alternates and their terms in office; and informing the county board of equalization that it must establish by regulation procedures for conducting appeals before the board as required by paragraph (3) of this subsection (d) of this Code section. Oversight and supervision shall also include the scheduling of board hearings, assistance in scheduling hearings before hearing officers, and giving notice of the date, time, and place of hearings to the taxpayers and the county board of tax assessors and giving notice of the decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer to the taxpayer and county board of tax assessors as required by division (e)(6)(D)(i) of this Code section. (B) The county governing authority shall provide any resources to the clerk of superior court that are required to be provided by paragraph (7) of subsection (e) of this Code section.

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(C) The county governing authority shall provide to the clerk of superior court facilities and secretarial and clerical help for appeals pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section. (D) The clerk of superior court shall maintain any county records of all notices to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney, of certified receipts of returned or unclaimed mail, and from the hearings before the board of equalization and before hearing officers until for 12 months after the deadline to file any appeal to the superior court expires. If an appeal is not filed to the superior court, the clerk of superior court is authorized to properly destroy any records from the hearings before the county board of equalization or hearing officers but shall maintain records of all notices to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney and certified receipts of returned or unclaimed mail for 12 months. If an appeal to the superior court is filed, the clerk of superior court shall file such appeal and records in the civil action that is considered open by the clerk of superior court for such appeal, and such records shall become part of the record on appeal in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of this Code section. (e) Appeal. (1)(A) Any taxpayer or property owner as of the last date for filing an appeal may elect to file an appeal from an assessment by the county board of tax assessors to either:
(i) The county board of equalization as to matters of taxability, uniformity of assessment, and value, and, for residents, as to denials of homestead exemptions pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection; (ii) An arbitrator as to matters of value pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section; or (iii) A hearing officer as to matters of value and uniformity of assessment for a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, and any contiguous nonhomestead real property owned by the same taxpayer, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section. (A.1) The commissioner shall establish by rule and regulation a uniform appeal form that the taxpayer may use. (B) In addition to the grounds enumerated in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, any taxpayer having property that is located within a municipality, the boundaries of which municipality extend into more than one county, may also appeal from an assessment on such property by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer as to matters of uniformity of assessment of such property with other properties located within such municipality, and any uniformity adjustments to the assessment that may result from such appeal shall only apply for municipal ad valorem tax purposes. (C) Appeals to the county board of equalization shall be conducted in the manner provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. Appeals to a hearing officer shall be

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conducted in the manner specified in subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Appeals to an arbitrator shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (f) of this Code section. Such appeal proceedings shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of such taxpayer's scheduled hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the taxpayer's scheduled hearing to a day and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. The clerk of the superior court shall grant additional extensions to the taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors for good cause shown, or by agreement of the parties. (D) The commissioner, by regulation, shall adopt uniform procedures and standards which shall be followed by county boards of equalization, hearing officers, and arbitrators in determining appeals. Such rules shall be updated and revised periodically and reviewed no less frequently than every five years. The commissioner shall publish and update annually a manual for use by county boards of equalization. (2)(A) An appeal shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a notice of appeal within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the location of the real property and the identification number, if any, contained in the tax notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. A written objection to an assessment of personal property received by a county board of tax assessors giving the account number, if any, contained in the tax notice and stating that the objection is to an assessment of personal property shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The county board of tax assessors shall review the valuation or denial in question, and, if any changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision in question, the board shall send a notice of the changes or corrections to the taxpayer pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Such notice shall also explain the taxpayer's right to appeal to the county board of equalization as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the changes or corrections made by the county board of tax assessors. (B) If no changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision, the county board of tax assessors shall send written notice thereof to the taxpayer, to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent, and to the county board of equalization which notice shall also constitute the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of equalization without the necessity of the taxpayer's filing any additional notice of appeal to the county board of tax assessors or to the county board of equalization. The county board of tax assessors shall also send or deliver all necessary papers to the county board of

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equalization. If, however, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed agreement as to valuation, the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement. (C) If changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes. The commissioner shall develop and make available to county boards of tax assessors a suitable form which shall be used in such notification to the taxpayer. The notice shall be sent by regular mail properly addressed to the address or addresses the taxpayer provided to the county board of tax assessors and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. If the taxpayer is dissatisfied with such changes or corrections, the taxpayer shall, within 30 days of the date of mailing of the change notice, institute an notify the county board of tax assessors to continue the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of tax assessors equalization by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal continuance. The county board of tax assessors shall send or deliver the notice of appeal and all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. (D) The written notice to the taxpayer required by this paragraph shall contain a statement of the grounds for rejection of any position the taxpayer has asserted with regard to the valuation of the property. No addition to or amendment of such grounds as to such position shall be permitted before the county board of equalization. (3)(A) In any each year in which no county-wide revaluation is implemented, the county board of tax assessors shall make its determination and notify the taxpayer within 180 days after receipt of the taxpayer's notice of appeal. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond to the taxpayer within such 180 day period during such year, the appeal shall be automatically referred certified to the county board of equalization with written notice to the taxpayer, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph. (B) In any county in which the number of appeals exceeds a number equal to or greater than 3 percent of the total number of parcels in the county or the sum of the current assessed value of the parcels under appeal is equal to or greater than 3 percent of the gross tax digest of the county, the county board of tax assessors shall be granted an additional 180 day period to make its determination and notify the taxpayer. Such additional period shall commence immediately following the last day of the 180 days provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its determination and notify the taxpayer or the taxpayer's attorney not later than the last day of such additional 180 day period, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal unless a time extension is granted under subparagraph

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(C) of this paragraph. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (C) Upon a sufficient showing of good cause by reason of unforeseen circumstances proven to the commissioner prior to the expiration of the additional 180 day period provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a time extension beyond the end of such additional 180 day period. The duration of any such time extension shall be specified in writing by the commissioner and shall also be posted on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its determination and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney not later than the last day of such time extension, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. In addition, the commissioner shall be authorized to require additional training or require such other remediation as the commissioner may deem appropriate for failure to meet the deadline imposed by the commissioner under this subparagraph. (4) The determination by the county board of tax assessors of questions of factual characteristics of the property under appeal, as opposed to questions of value, shall be prima-facie correct in any appeal to the county board of equalization. However, the board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. (5) The county board of equalization shall determine all questions presented to it on the basis of the best information available to the board. (6)(A) Within 15 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the county board of equalization shall set a date for a hearing on the questions presented and shall so notify the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors in writing. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail to the taxpayer and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. Such notice shall be transmitted by e-mail to the county board of tax assessors if such board has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, and, if it has not, then such notice shall be sent to such board by first-class mail or intergovernmental mail. Such written notice shall advise each party that they may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party, which shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witness, documents, or other written evidence. A taxpayer may appear before the board of equalization concerning any appeal in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The taxpayer shall specify in writing to the board of equalization the name of any such agent or representative prior to any appearance by the agent or representative before the board.

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(B) Within 30 days of the date of notification to the taxpayer of the hearing required in this paragraph but not earlier than 20 days from the date of such notification to the taxpayer, the county board of equalization shall hold such hearing to determine the questions presented. (C) If more than one contiguous property of a taxpayer is under appeal, the board of equalization shall, upon request of the taxpayer, consolidate all such appeals in one hearing and render separate decisions as to each parcel or item of property. Any appeal from such a consolidated board of equalization hearing to the superior court as provided in this subsection shall constitute a single civil action, and, unless the taxpayer specifically so indicates in his or her notice of appeal, shall apply to all such parcels or items of property.
(D)(i) The board of equalization shall render announce its decision on each appeal at the conclusion of the hearing under held in accordance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph before proceeding with another hearing. The decision of the county board of equalization shall be in writing, shall be signed by each member of the board, shall specifically decide each question presented by the appeal, shall specify the reason or reasons for each such decision as to the specific issues of taxability, uniformity of assessment, value, or denial of homestead exemptions depending upon the specific issue or issues raised by the taxpayer in the course of such taxpayer's appeal, shall state that with respect to the appeal no member of the board is disqualified from acting by virtue of subsection (j) of this Code section, and shall certify the date on which notice of the decision is given to the parties. Notice of the decision shall be delivered by hand to each party, with written receipt, or given to each party by sending a copy of the decision by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the appellant and by filing the original copy of the decision with the county board of tax assessors. Each of the three members of the county board of equalization must be present and must participate in the deliberations on any appeal. A majority vote shall be required in any matter. All three members of the board must shall sign the decision indicating their vote. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (g)(4)(B) of this Code section, the county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question and shall indicate such valuation as the previous year's value on the property tax notice of assessment of such taxpayer for the immediately following year rather than substituting the valuation which was changed by the county board of equalization.
(iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before the county board of equalization has rendered decision on property which is on appeal an appeal has been finally determined, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue is homestead property and has been issued a building permit and structural

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improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the a nonhomestead owner of a single property valued at $2 million or more may elect to pay the temporary tax bill which specifies 85 percent of the current year's valuation; or, such owner may elect to pay the amount of the difference between the 85 percent tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property in conjunction with the amount of the tax bill based on valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, to the tax commissioner's office. Only the amount which represents the difference between the tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due will be held in an escrow account by the tax commissioner's office. Once the appeal is concluded, the escrowed funds shall be released by the tax commissioner's office to the prevailing party. The taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no substantial property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a deduction reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment was due or was paid, whichever is later, through to the date paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected.

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(III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through to the date the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due, and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-240 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, late charges, and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (7) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish the county board of equalization necessary facilities and secretarial and clerical administrative help. The clerk of the superior court shall see that the records and information of the county board of tax assessors are transmitted to the county board of equalization. The county board of equalization must shall consider in the performance of its duties the information furnished by the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer. (8) The taxpayer or his or her agent or representative may submit in support of his or her appeal the most current report of the sales ratio study for the county conducted pursuant to Code Section 48-5-274. The board must shall consider the study upon any such request. (9) If at any time during the appeal process to the county board of equalization and after certification by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer mutually agree in writing on the fair market value, then the county board of tax assessors, or the county board of equalization, as the case may be, shall enter the agreed amount in all appropriate records as the fair market value of the property under appeal, and the appeal shall be concluded. The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation unless otherwise waived by both parties. (10) Within ten days of a final determination of value under this Code section with no further option to appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall forward that final determination of value to the tax commissioner. (e.1)(1) For any dispute involving the value or uniformity of a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a

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hearing officer in accordance with this subsection. If such taxpayer owns nonhomestead real property contiguous to such qualified nonhomestead real property, at the option of the taxpayer, such contiguous property may be consolidated with the qualified property for purposes of the hearing under this subsection. (2) Individuals desiring to serve as hearing officers and who are either state certified general real property appraisers or state certified residential real property appraisers as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board shall complete and submit an application, a list of counties the hearing officer is willing to serve, disqualification questionnaire, and resume and be approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board to serve as a hearing officer. Such board shall annually publish a list of qualified and approved hearing officers for Georgia. (3) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish any hearing officer so selected the necessary facilities. (4) An appeal shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by filing with the county board of tax assessors a notice of appeal to a hearing officer within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice of assessment pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the taxpayer's election to appeal to a hearing officer and showing the location of the real property contained in the assessment notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer. (5) The county board of tax assessors may for no more than 90 days review the taxpayer's written appeal, and if either changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, or if no changes are made, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes the board's decision. If within 30 days of the mailing of such notice the taxpayer notifies the county board of tax assessors in writing that such changes or corrections are the board's decision is not acceptable, the county board of tax assessors shall, within 30 days of the date of mailing of such taxpayer's notification, send or deliver certify the notice of appeal and send or deliver all necessary papers to the clerk of the superior court and mail a copy to the taxpayer.
(6)(A) The clerk of superior court shall randomly select from such list a hearing officer who shall have experience or expertise in hearing or appraising the type of property that is the subject of appeal to hear the appeal, unless the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors mutually agree upon a hearing officer from such list. The clerk of the superior court shall notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of the name of the hearing officer and transmit a copy of the hearing officer's disqualification questionnaire and resume provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection. The hearing officer, in conjunction with all parties to the appeal, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The hearing shall take place in the county where the property is located, or such other place as mutually agreed to by the parties and the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall provide electronic or written notice to the parties personally or by registered or

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certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that documents or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by a party must be provided to the other party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing and that any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such documents or other written evidence. (B) If the clerk of the superior court, after a diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the clerk of the superior court shall transfer the certification of the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney and the county board of tax assessors of the transmittal of such appeal. (7) The hearing officer shall swear in all witnesses, perform the powers, duties, and authority of a county or regional board of equalization, and determine the fair market value of the real property based upon the testimony and evidence presented during the hearing. Any issues other than fair market value and uniformity raised in the appeal shall be preserved for appeal to the superior court. The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinion of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall notify both parties of the decision verbally and shall send the taxpayer both parties the decision in writing. (8) The taxpayer or the board of tax assessors may appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the superior court as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (9) If, at any time during the appeal under this subsection, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed written agreement on the fair market value and any other issues raised,: the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement; and the fair market value as set forth in such agreement shall become final; and subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply. The provisions contained in this paragraph may be waived at any time by written consent of the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. (10) Each hearing officer shall be compensated by the county for time expended in considering appeals. The compensation shall be paid at a rate of not less than $75.00 per hour for the first hour and not less than $25.00 per hour for each hour thereafter as determined by the county governing authority or as may be agreed upon by the parties with the consent of the county governing authority. Compensation pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid from the county treasury upon certification by the hearing officer of the hours expended in hearing of appeals. The attendance at any training required by the commissioner shall be part of the qualifications of the hearing officer, and any nominal cost of such training shall be paid by the hearing officer. If the clerk of the superior court, after diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the clerk of the superior court shall notify the county board of tax assessors in writing. The county board of tax assessors shall then certify the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization.

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(11) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the proper administration of this subsection, including, but not limited to, a uniform appeal form; qualifications; training, including an eight-hour course on Georgia property law, Georgia evidence law, preponderance of evidence, burden of proof, credibility of the witnesses, and weight of evidence; disqualification questionnaire; selection; removal; an annual continuing education requirement of at least four hours of instruction in recent legislation, current case law, and updates on appraisal and equalization procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner; and any other matters necessary to the proper administration of this subsection. The failure of any hearing officer to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph shall render that person ineligible to serve. Such rules and regulations shall also include a uniform appeal form which shall require the initial assertion of a valuation of the property by the taxpayer. Any such assertion of value shall be subject to later revision by the taxpayer based upon written evidence. The commissioner shall seek input from all interested parties prior to such promulgation. (f) Arbitration. (1) As used in this subsection, the term 'certified appraisal' means an appraisal or appraisal report given, signed, and certified as such by a real property appraiser as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. (2) At the option of the taxpayer, an appeal shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with this subsection.
(3)(A) Following an election by the taxpayer to use the arbitration provisions of this subsection, an arbitration appeal shall be effected by the taxpayer by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by filing a written notice of arbitration appeal with the county board of tax assessors. The notice of arbitration appeal shall specifically state the grounds for arbitration. The notice shall be filed within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Within ten days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of arbitration appeal, the board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer an acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal; a notice that the taxpayer must shall, within 45 days of the filing of the notice date of transmittal of the acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal, provide to the board of assessors for consideration a copy of a certified appraisal; and a confirmation of the amount of the filing fees, if any, required under Code Section 15-6-77 and notice that within 45 days of the date of transmittal of the acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal, the taxpayer shall pay to the clerk of the superior court the fees, if any, if the county board of tax assessors rejects the appraisal. Failure of the taxpayer to provide such certified appraisal and filing fees within such 45 days shall terminate the appeal unless the taxpayer within such 45 day period elects to have the appeal immediately forwarded to the board of equalization. Prior to appointment of the arbitrator and within 45 days of filing the notice of the acknowledgment of the receipt of the appeal, the taxpayer shall provide a copy of the certified appraisal as specified in

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this paragraph to the board of assessors for consideration. Within 45 days of receiving the taxpayer's certified appraisal, the board of assessors shall either accept the taxpayer's appraisal, in which case that value shall become final, or the county board of tax assessors shall reject the taxpayer's appraisal by sending within ten days of the date of such rejection a written notification by certified mail of such rejection to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of record, in which case the county board of tax assessors shall certify within 45 days the appeal to the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property is located along with any other papers specified by the person seeking arbitration under this subsection, including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors. In the event the taxpayer is not notified of a rejection of the taxpayer's appraisal within such ten-day period, the taxpayer's appraisal value shall become final. In the event that the county board of tax assessors neither accepts nor rejects the value set out in the certified appraisal within such 45 day period 45 days after the receipt of the certified appraisal, then the certified appraisal shall become the final value, and the filing fees shall be returned to the taxpayer. In any case where a taxpayer properly filed for the 2009 tax year a notice of binding arbitration appeal and provided the required certified appraisal in accordance with this paragraph and the board of assessors neither accepted nor rejected the value set out in such certified appraisal within the 30 day period formerly specified under this subparagraph, then for purposes of the 2009 tax year, the value set forth in the taxpayer's certified appraisal shall be deemed the final value. All papers and information certified to the clerk shall become a part of the record on arbitration. At the time of certification of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of record, if any, or employee with a copy of the certification along with any other papers specified by the person seeking arbitration along with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Within 15 days of filing the certification to the clerk of the superior court, the presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located shall issue an order authorizing the arbitration. (B) At any point, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer may execute a signed, written agreement establishing the fair market value without entering into or completing the arbitration process. The fair market value as set forth in such agreement shall become the final value. (B)(C) The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the following procedure:
(i) The county board of tax assessors shall, at the time the appeal is certified to the clerk of the superior court under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, provide to the taxpayer a notice of a meeting time and place to decide upon an arbitrator, to occur within 60 days after the date of sending the rejection of the taxpayer's certified appraisal. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of the meeting, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the meeting to a date and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. If the parties agree, the matter

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shall be submitted to a single arbitrator chosen by the parties. If Only if the parties cannot agree on the single arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be chosen by the presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located within 30 days after the filing of a petition by either party; (ii) In order to be qualified to serve as an arbitrator, a person shall be classified as a state certified general real property appraiser or state certified residential real property appraiser pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board and shall have experience or expertise in appraising the type of property that is the subject of the arbitration; (iii) The arbitrator, within 30 days after his or her appointment, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The arbitrator shall provide written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that documents or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by a party must be provided to the other party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing and that any failure to comply with this requirement, unless waived by mutual written agreement of such parties, shall be grounds for a continuance or for exclusion of such documents or other written evidence. The arbitrator, in consultation with the parties, may adjourn or postpone the hearing. Following notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of the hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the hearing to a date and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. The presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located may direct the arbitrator to proceed promptly with the hearing and the determination of the appeal upon application of any party. The hearing shall occur in the county in which the property is located or such other place as may be agreed upon in writing by the parties; (iv) At the hearing, the parties shall be entitled to be heard, to present documents, testimony, and other matters, and to cross-examine witnesses. The arbitrator may hear and determine the controversy upon the documents, testimony, and other matters produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear; (v) The arbitrator shall maintain a record of all pleadings, documents, testimony, and other matters introduced at the hearing. The arbitrator or any party to the proceeding may have the proceedings transcribed by a court reporter; (vi) The provisions of this paragraph may be waived at any time by written consent of the taxpayer and the board of tax assessors; (vii) At the conclusion of the hearing, the arbitrator shall render a decision regarding the value of the property subject to arbitration; (viii) In order to determine the value, the arbitrator shall consider a single the final value for the property submitted by the board of assessors and a single the final

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value submitted by the taxpayer. The taxpayer shall be responsible for the cost of any appraisal by the taxpayer's appraiser; (ix) Upon consideration of the single final value submitted by the board of assessors and the single final value submitted by the taxpayer, and evidence supporting the values submitted by the board of assessors and the taxpayer, the arbitrator shall determine which value is the value for the property under appeal; (x) If the taxpayer's value is determined by the arbitrator to be the value, the county shall be responsible for the clerk of the superior court's fees, if any, and the fees and costs of such arbitrator. If the board of tax assessors' value is determined by the arbitrator to be the value, the taxpayer shall be responsible for the clerk of the superior court's fees, if any, and the fees and costs of such arbitrator; and (xi) The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinion of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. (4) The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation established or rendered by any county board of equalization, arbitrator, hearing officer, or superior court. (5)(A) If the county's tax bills are issued before an arbitrator has rendered its decision on property which is on appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no structural improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. If the county's tax bills are issued before an arbitrator has rendered its decision on property which is on appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the higher of the taxpayer's return valuation or 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of tax assessors. This amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (B) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax

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commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (C) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (g) Appeals to the superior court. (1) The taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors may appeal decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, to the superior court of the county in which the property lies. By mutual written agreement, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors may waive an appeal to the county board of equalization and initiate an appeal under this subsection. A county board of tax assessors shall not appeal a decision of the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, changing an assessment by 20 percent or less unless the board of tax assessors gives the county governing authority a written notice of its intention to appeal, and, within ten days of receipt of the notice, the county governing authority by majority vote does not prohibit the appeal. In the case of a joint city-county board of tax assessors, such notice shall be given to the city and county governing authorities, either of which may prohibit the appeal by majority vote within the allowed period of time. (2) An appeal by the taxpayer as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal. An appeal by the county board of tax assessors shall be effected by giving notice to the taxpayer. The notice to the taxpayer shall be dated and shall contain the name and the last known address of the taxpayer. The notice of appeal shall specifically state the grounds for appeal. The notice shall be mailed or filed within 30 days from the date on which the decision of the county board of equalization or hearing officer is mailed delivered pursuant to subparagraph (e)(6)(D) or paragraph (6) of subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Within 45 days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer notice that a settlement conference, in which the county board of assessors and the taxpayer shall confer in good faith, will be held at a specified date and time which shall be no later than 30 days from the notice of the settlement conference, and notice of the amount of the filing fee, if any, required by the clerk of the superior court. The taxpayer may exercise a one-time option to reschedule the settlement conference to a different date and time acceptable to the taxpayer, but in no event later than 30 days from the date of the notice. If at the end of the 45 day review period the county board of tax assessors elects not to hold a settlement conference, then the appeal shall terminate and the taxpayer's stated value shall be entered in the records of the board of tax assessors as the fair market value for the year under appeal. If the appellant chooses not to participate in the settlement conference, he or she may not seek and shall not be awarded fees and costs at such time when the appeal is settled in superior court. If at the conclusion of the settlement

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conference the parties cannot agree on a fair market value, then written notice shall be provided to the taxpayer that the filing fees must be paid by the taxpayer to the clerk of the superior court within ten days of the date of the conference, with a copy of the check delivered to the county board of tax assessors. Upon receipt of proof of payment to the clerk of the superior court, the The county board of tax assessors shall certify to the clerk of the superior court the notice of appeal and any other papers specified by the person appealing including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors, the county board of equalization, or the hearing officer. All papers and information certified to the clerk shall become a part of the record on appeal to the superior court. At the time of certification of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and his or her attorney of record, if any, with a copy of the notice of appeal and with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Such service shall be effected in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-5. No discovery, motions, or other pleadings may be filed by the county board of tax assessors in the appeal until such service has been made. (3) The appeal shall constitute a de novo action. The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. Upon a failure of the board of tax assessors to meet such burden of proof, the court may, upon motion or sua sponte, authorize the finding that the value asserted by the taxpayer is unreasonable and authorize the determination of the final value of the property.
(4)(A) The appeal shall be placed on the court's next available jury or bench trial calendar, at the taxpayer's election, following the filing of the appeal unless continued by the court upon a showing of good cause. If only questions of law are presented in the appeal, the appeal shall be heard as soon as practicable before the court sitting without a jury. Each hearing before the court sitting without a jury at the taxpayer's election shall be held within 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court. The time of any hearing shall be set in consultation with the taxpayer and at a time acceptable to the taxpayer between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day.
(B)(i) The county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization or the hearing officer, as applicable, in compiling the tax digest for the county.
(ii)(I) If the final determination of value on appeal is less than the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, the taxpayer shall receive a deduction in such thus used, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to adjust the taxpayer's taxes tax bill to reflect the final value for the year in question. Such deduction shall be refunded to the taxpayer and shall include interest on the amount of such deduction at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of the tax was due or was paid, whichever is later. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00.

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(II) If the final determination of value on appeal causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer, it shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (ii)(III) If the final determination of value on appeal is 80 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer tax assessors as to commercial property, or 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of tax assessors as to other property, the taxpayer, in addition to the interest provided for by this paragraph, shall recover costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the action. Any appeal of an award of attorney's fees by the county shall be specifically approved by the governing authority of the county. (iii) If the final determination of value on appeal is greater than the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, the taxpayer shall be liable for the increase in taxes for the year in question due to the increased valuation fixed on appeal with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of tax was due to the date the additional taxes are remitted, but in no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 and causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing, it shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (h) Recording of interviews. In the course of any assessment, appeal, or arbitration, or any related proceeding, the taxpayer shall be entitled to make recordings of any interview with any officer or employee of the taxing authority relating to the valuation of the taxpayer's property subject to such assessment, appeal, arbitration, or related proceeding, at the taxpayer's expense and with equipment provided by the taxpayer, and no such officer or employee may refuse to participate in an interview relating to such valuation for reason of the taxpayer's choice to record such interview. (i) Alternate members of boards of equalization. Alternate members of the county board of equalization in the order in which selected shall serve: (1) As members of the county board of equalization in the event there is a permanent vacancy on the board created by the death, ineligibility, removal from the county, or incapacitating illness of a member or by any other circumstances. An alternate member who fills a permanent vacancy shall be considered a member of the board for the remainder of the unexpired term; (2) In any appeal with respect to which a member of the board is disqualified and shall be considered a member of the board; or (3) In any appeal at a regularly scheduled or called meeting in the absence of a member and shall be considered a member of the board.

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(j) Disqualification. (1) No member of the county board of equalization and no hearing officer shall serve with respect to any appeal concerning which he or she would be subject to a challenge for cause if he or she were a member of a panel of jurors in a civil case involving the same subject matter. (2) The parties to an appeal to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer shall file in writing with the appeal, in the case of the person appealing, or, in the case of the county board of tax assessors, with the certificate transmitting the appeal, questions relating to the disqualification of members of the county board of equalization or hearing officer. Each question shall be phrased so that it can be answered by an affirmative or negative response. The members of the county board of equalization or hearing officer shall, in writing under oath within two days of their receipt of the appeal, answer the questions and any question which may be adopted pursuant to subparagraph (e)(1)(D) of this Code section. Answers of the county board of equalization or hearing officers shall be part of the decision of the board or hearing officer and shall be served on each party by first-class mail. Determination of disqualification shall be made by the judge of the superior court upon the request of any party when the request is made within two days of the response of the board or hearing officer to the questions. The time prescribed under subparagraph (e)(6)(A) of this Code section shall be tolled pending the determination by the judge of the superior court. (3) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the superior court to make a thorough and complete investigation of any complaint filed with respect to the actions of any member of a county board of equalization regarding technical competency, compliance with state law and regulations based upon advice from the county attorney, or rude or unprofessional conduct or behavior towards any member of the public. The clerk of the superior court shall issue a written report of investigation findings, which shall include such evaluations, judgments, and recommendations as the clerk of the superior court deems appropriate, and shall forward such report to the grand jury. The findings of the report may be grounds for removal of a member of the board of equalization by the grand jury for failure to perform the duties required under this Code section.
(k) Compensation of board of equalization members. Each member of the county board of equalization shall be compensated by the county per diem for time expended in considering appeals. The compensation shall be paid at a rate of not less than $25.00 per day and shall be determined by the county governing authority. The attendance at required approved appraisal courses shall be part of the official duties of a member of the board, and he or she shall be paid for each day in attendance at such courses and shall be allowed reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in connection with such courses. Compensation pursuant to this subsection shall be paid from the county treasury upon certification by the member of the days expended in consideration of appeals.

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(l) Military service. In the event of the absence of an individual from such individual's residence because of duty in the armed forces, the filing requirements set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (f) of this Code section shall be tolled for a period of 90 days. During this period, any member of the immediate family of the individual, or a friend of the individual, may notify the tax receiver or the tax commissioner of the individual's absence due to military service and submit written notice of representation for the limited purpose of the appeal. Upon receipt of this notice, the tax receiver or the tax commissioner shall initiate the appeal. (m) Refunds Interest. In the event a refund is owed to the taxpayer, such refund shall be paid to the taxpayer within 60 days of the last date upon which an appeal may be filed, or the date the final determination of value is established on appeal, whichever is later. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixtieth day until paid with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35.
(1) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment was due or was paid, whichever is later, through the date on which the refund is paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (2) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through the date on which the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due and interest shall

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accrue as specified in Code Section 48-2-40 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, and late and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (n) Service of notice. A notice of appeal to a board of tax assessors under subsection (e), (e.1), (f), or (g) of this Code section shall be deemed filed as of the date of the United States Postal Service postmark, receipt of delivery by statutory overnight delivery, or, if the board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, by transmitting a copy to the board of tax assessors via e-mail in portable document format using all e-mail addresses provided by the board of tax assessors and showing in the subject line of the e-mail message the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters. Service by mail, statutory overnight delivery, or electronic transmittal is complete upon such service. Proof of service may be made within 45 days of receipt of the annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306 to the taxpayer by certificate of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's attorney, or the taxpayer's employee by written admission or by affidavit. Failure to make proof of service shall not affect the validity of service. (o) When a taxpayer authorizes an attorney in writing to act on the taxpayer's behalf, all notices required to be provided to the taxpayer regarding hearing times, dates, certifications, or official actions shall instead be provided to such attorney."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-345, relating to county tax digests and deviations from certain assessment ratio, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Beginning with tax digests on or after the effective date of this subsection, no county shall be subject to the assessment authorized by subparagraph (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits, as follows:
"48-5-492. (a) Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under this article shall obtain on or before May April 1 from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county of taxation of the mobile home a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit by the tax collector or tax commissioner shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal, the color of which shall be prescribed for each year by the commissioner. Each decal shall reflect the county of issuance and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner. (b) Except as provided for mobile homes owned by a dealer, no mobile home location permit shall be issued by the tax collector or tax commissioner until all ad valorem taxes due on the mobile home have been paid. Each year every owner of a mobile

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home situated in this state on January 1 which is not subject to taxation under this article shall obtain on or before May April 1 from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county where the mobile home is situated a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal which shall reflect the county of issuance and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-493, relating to penalties for failure to attach and display certain decals, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 $100.00 nor more than $200.00 $300.00, except that upon receipt of proof of purchase of a decal prior to the date of the issuance of a summons, the fine shall be $25.00 $50.00; provided, however, that in the event such person owns more than one mobile home in an individual mobile home park, then the maximum fine under this paragraph for that person with respect to such mobile home park shall not exceed $1,000.00."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-494, relating to mobile home tax returns and decal application and issuance, as follows:
"48-5-494. Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under this article shall return the mobile home for taxation and shall pay the taxes due on the mobile home at the time the owner applies for the mobile home location permit, or at the time of the first sale or transfer of the mobile home after December 31, or on May April 1, whichever occurs first. If the owner returns such owner's mobile home for taxation prior to the date that the application for the mobile home location permit is required, such owner shall apply for the permit at the time such owner returns the mobile home for taxation."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-6-2, relating to real estate transfer tax exemptions, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In order to exercise any exemption provided in this Code section, the total consideration of the transfer shall be shown, and the fair market value of real and personal property conveyed shall be shown on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-6-4."

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SECTION 15. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-6-4, relating to real estate transfer tax payment as certain filing prerequisites, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) as follows:
"(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the tax imposed by this article be paid to the clerk of the superior court or his or her deputy, and that the fair market value of real and personal property conveyed shall be shown separately on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of this Code section, prior to and as a prerequisite to the filing for record of any deed, instrument, or other writing described in Code Section 48-6-1. (b) No deed, instrument, or other writing described in Code Section 48-6-1 shall be filed for record or recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court or filed for record or recorded in or on any other official record of this state or of any county until the tax imposed by this article has been paid and until the fair market value of real and personal property conveyed has been shown separately on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of this Code section; provided, however, that any such deed, instrument, or other writing filed or recorded which would otherwise constitute constructive notice shall constitute such notice whether or not such tax was in fact paid. (c) The amount of tax to be paid on a deed, instrument, or other writing shall be determined on the basis of written disclosure of the consideration or value of the interest in the property granted, assigned, transferred, or otherwise conveyed. The disclosure of the amount of tax and the fair market value shall be made on a form or in electronic format prescribed by the commissioner and provided by the clerk of the superior court. By the fifteenth day of the month following the month the deed, instrument, or other writing is recorded, a physical or electronic copy of each disclosure shall be forwarded or made available electronically to the state auditor and to the tax commissioner and the board of tax assessors in the county where the deed, instrument, or other writing is recorded."
SECTION 16. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
SECTION 17. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Hamilton of the 24th and Battles of the 15th offer the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 295 (LC 34 4178ERS) by deleting lines 401 through 427 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(4)(A)(i) When used in this paragraph, the term 'appeal administrator' shall mean the clerk of superior court or another individual appointed by and serving at the

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pleasure of the clerk of superior court to perform administrative and oversight duties for the board of equalization, as required by this Code section. If the clerk opts to employ another individual to serve as the appeal administrator, such person shall not be an employee of the county governing authority, the county board of tax assessors, the county tax commissioner or, in counties where there is no tax commissioner, the tax collector, the county board of education, or any court, agency, department, or entity that receives funding from the county governing authority or any municipal governing authority that benefits from local ad valorem property taxation. When the clerk of superior court serves as administrator, he or she shall be authorized to designate an employee of his or her office to assist him or her with administrative duties required of him or her by this Code section. The appeal administrator shall be compensated monthly in an amount not less than:

Number of Appeals Filed In Preceding Calendar Year

Monthly Salary

0-300 ................................................................................................... $ 300.00

301-500 .................................................................................................. 400.00

501-1,000 ............................................................................................... 500.00

1,001 or more......................................................................................... 600.00
The county governing authority shall be authorized to compensate the appeal administrator in an amount greater than the minimum monthly compensation amount. When the clerk of superior court serves as appeal administrator, such compensation shall be retained by the clerk of superior court as his or her personal funds without regard to any other method of compensation he or she receives for his or her services as clerk of superior court. (ii) The clerk of the superior court appeal administrator shall have oversight over and supervision of all boards of equalization of the county and hearing officers. This When the clerk of superior court serves as appeal administrator, oversight and supervision shall include, but not be limited to, requiring appointment of members of county boards of equalization by the grand jury; giving the notice of the appointment of members and alternates of the county board of equalization by the county grand jury as required by Code Section 15-12-81; collecting the names of possible appointees; collecting information from possible appointees as to their qualifications; presenting the names of the possible appointees to the county grand jury; processing the appointments as required by paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section, including administering the oath of office to the newly appointed members and alternates of the county board of equalization as required by paragraph (5) of such subsection; instructing the newly appointed members and alternates as to the training they must receive and the operations of the county board of equalization; presenting to the grand jury of the county the names of possible appointees to fill vacancies as provided in paragraph (3) of such

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subsection; maintaining a roster of board members and alternates, maintaining a record showing that the board members and alternates completed training, keeping attendance records of board members and alternates for the purpose of payment for service, and maintaining the uniform application forms, and keeping a record of the appointment dates of board members and alternates and their terms in office; and informing the county board of equalization that it must establish by regulation procedures for conducting appeals before the board as required by paragraph (3) of this subsection (d) of this Code section. When a person other than the clerk of superior court serves as appeal administrator, oversight and supervision shall include, but not be limited to, requiring appointment of members of county boards of equalization by the grand jury; notifying the clerk of superior court to facilitate publication of the notice of the appointment of members and alternates of the county board of equalization by the county grand jury as required by Code Section 15-12-81; collecting the names of possible appointees; collecting information from possible appointees as to their qualifications; providing the names of the possible appointees to the clerk of superior court for presentation to the county grand jury; presenting to the clerk of superior court for presentation to the grand jury of the county the names of possible appointees to fill vacancies as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection; maintaining a roster of board members and alternates, maintaining a record showing that the board members and alternates completed training, keeping attendance records of board members and alternates for the purpose of payment for service, and keeping a record of the appointment dates of board members and alternates and their terms in office; and informing the county board of equalization that it must establish by regulation procedures for conducting appeals before the board as required by paragraph (3) of this subsection. Oversight and supervision shall also include the scheduling of board hearings, assistance in scheduling hearings before hearing officers, and giving notice of the date, time, and place of hearings to the taxpayers and the county board of tax assessors and giving notice of the decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer to the taxpayer and county board of tax assessors as required by division (e)(6)(D)(i) of this Code section.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 165, nays 3.

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

HB 460. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Battles of the 15th, Benton of the 31st, Black of the 174th and Riley of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership in such retirement fund; to provide that a member of such fund shall not accrue creditable service while under a sentence of confinement; to provide conditions for an effective date 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague
Bell Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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

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

HB 701. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Willard of the 51st, Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the

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"Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; 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 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the Georgia Child Support Commission; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; 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 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support, is amended by revising paragraphs (1), (3), (6), (18), and (25) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(1) 'Adjusted child support obligation' means the basic child support obligation adjusted by health insurance and work related child care costs Reserved." "(3) 'Basic child support obligation' means the monthly amount of support displayed on the child support obligation table which corresponds to the combined adjusted income of the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent and the number of children for whom child support is being determined. This amount is rebuttably presumed to be the appropriate amount of child support to be provided by the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent prior to consideration of percentage of income, health insurance, work related child care costs, and deviations."

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"(6) 'Child support obligation table' means the chart which displays the dollar amount of the basic child support obligation corresponding to various levels of combined adjusted income of the children's parents and the number of children for whom a child support order is being established or modified. The child support obligation table shall be used to calculate the basic child support obligation according to the provisions of this Code section. For further reference see subsections (n) and in subsection (o) of this Code section." "(18) 'Preexisting order' means:
(A) An order in another case that requires a parent to make child support payments for another child, which child support the parent is actually paying, as evidenced by documentation as provided in division (f)(5)(B)(iii) of this Code section; and (B) That the date and time of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order for each such other case is earlier than the date and time of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order in the case immediately before the court, regardless of the age of any child in any of the cases." "(25) 'Worksheet' or 'child support worksheet' means the worksheet document used to record information necessary to determine and calculate monthly child support. In child support services cases in which neither parent prepared a worksheet, the court may rely solely on the worksheet prepared by the child support services as a basis for its order. For further reference see subsection (m) of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(b) Process of calculating child support. Pursuant to this Code section, the determination of monthly child support shall be calculated as follows:
(1) Determine the monthly gross income of both the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent. Gross income may include imputed income, if applicable. Gross income shall be calculated on a monthly basis. The determination of monthly gross income shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule A Gross Income; (2) Adjust each parent's monthly gross income by deducting the following from the parents' monthly gross income and entering it on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income if any of the following apply:
(A) One-half of the amount of self-employment taxes; (B) Preexisting orders; and (C) Theoretical child support order for qualified children, if allowed by the court; (3) Add each parent's adjusted income together to compute the combined adjusted income; (4) Locate the basic child support obligation by referring to the child support obligation table. Using the figure closest to the amount of the combined adjusted income, locate the amount of the basic child support obligation in the column underneath the number of children for whom support is being determined. If the combined adjusted income falls between the amounts shown in the table, then the

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basic child support obligation shall be based on the income bracket most closely matched to the combined adjusted income. The basic child support obligation amount stated in subsection (o) of this Code section shall be rebuttably presumed to be the appropriate amount of child support to be provided by the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent prior to consideration of health insurance, work related child care costs, and deviations; (5) Calculate the pro rata share of the basic child support obligation for the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent by dividing the combined adjusted income into each parent's adjusted income to arrive at each parent's pro rata percentage of the basic child support obligation; (6) Find the adjusted child support obligation amount by adding the additional expenses of the costs of health insurance and work related child care costs, prorating such expenses in accordance with each parent's pro rata share of the obligation and adding such expenses to the pro rata share of the basic child support obligation. The monthly cost of health insurance premiums and work related child care costs shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule D Additional Expenses. The pro rata share of the monthly basic child support obligation and the pro rata share of the combined additional expenses shall be added together to create the monthly adjusted child support obligation; (7) Determine the presumptive amount of child support for the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent resulting in a monthly sum certain single payment due to the custodial parent by assigning or deducting credit for actual payments for health insurance and work related child care costs from the basic child support obligation; (8) In accordance with subsection (i) of this Code section, deviations subtracted from or increased added to the presumptive amount of child support are shall be applied, if applicable, and if supported by the required findings of fact and application of the best interest of the child standard. The proposed deviations shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule E Deviations. In the court's or the jury's discretion, deviations may include, but are shall not be limited to, the following:
(A) High income; (B) Low income; (C) Other health related insurance; (D) Life insurance; (E) Child and dependent care tax credit; (F) Travel expenses; (G) Alimony; (H) Mortgage; (I) Permanency plan or foster care plan; (J) Extraordinary expenses; (K) Parenting time; and (L) Nonspecific deviations; (9) Any The final child support order shall be the presumptive amount of child support as increased or decreased by deviations and any benefits which the child

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receives under Title II of the federal Social Security Act shall be applied against the final child support order. The final child support amount for each parent shall be entered on the child support worksheet, together with the information from each of the utilized schedules; (10) The In addition, the parents shall allocate the uninsured health care expenses which shall be based on the pro rata responsibility of the parents or as otherwise ordered by the court. Each parent's pro rata responsibility for uninsured health care expenses shall be entered on the child support worksheet; and (11) In a split parenting case, there shall be a separate calculation and final child support order for each parent."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(4) In all cases, the parties shall submit to the court their worksheets and schedules and the presence or absence of other factors to be considered by the court pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. The child support worksheet and, if there are any deviations, Schedule E shall be attached to the final court order or judgment; provided, however, that any order entered pursuant to Code Section 19-13-4 shall not be required to have such worksheet and schedule attached thereto."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraphs (f)(1)(A) and (f)(4)(C), division (f)(5)(A)(i), and subparagraphs (f)(5)(B) and (f)(5)(D) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(A) Attributable income. Gross income of each parent shall be determined in the process of setting the presumptive amount of child support and shall include all income from any source, before deductions for taxes and other deductions such as preexisting orders for child support and credits for other qualified children, whether earned or unearned, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(i) Salaries; (ii) Commissions, fees, and tips; (iii) Income from self-employment; (iv) Bonuses; (v) Overtime payments; (vi) Severance pay; (vii) Recurring income from pensions or retirement plans including, but not limited to, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, Keoghs, and individual retirement accounts; (viii) Interest income; (ix) Dividend income; (x) Trust income; (xi) Income from annuities;

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(xii) Capital gains; (xiii) Disability or retirement benefits that are received from the Social Security Administration pursuant to Title II of the federal Social Security Act; (xiv) Disability benefits that are received pursuant to the federal Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010, 38 U.S.C. Section 101, et seq.; (xiv)(xv) Workers' compensation benefits, whether temporary or permanent; (xv)(xvi) Unemployment insurance benefits; (xvi)(xvii) Judgments recovered for personal injuries and awards from other civil actions; (xvii)(xviii) Gifts that consist of cash or other liquid instruments, or which can be converted to cash; (xviii)(xix) Prizes; (xix)(xx) Lottery winnings; (xx)(xxi) Alimony or maintenance received from persons other than parties to the proceeding before the court; (xxi)(xxii) Assets which are used for the support of the family; and (xxii)(xxiii) Other income." "(C) Rehearing. If income is imputed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the party believing the income of the other party is higher than the amount imputed may provide within 90 days, upon motion to the court, evidence necessary to determine the appropriate amount of child support based upon reliable evidence. A hearing shall be scheduled after the motion is filed. The court may increase, decrease, or leave unchanged the amount of current child support from the date of filing of either parent's initial filing or motion for reconsideration. While the motion for reconsideration is pending, the obligor shall be responsible for the amount of child support originally ordered. Arrearages entered in the original child support order based upon imputed income shall not be forgiven. When there is reliable evidence to support a motion for reconsideration of the amount of income imputed, the party seeking reconsideration shall not be required to demonstrate that there has been a substantial change in either parent's income, financial status, the needs of the child, or other such factors required prove the existence of grounds for modification of an order pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section." "(i) Six and one-quarter two-tenths percent of self-employment income up to the maximum amount to which federal old age, survivors, and disability insurance (OASDI) applies; plus" "(B) Preexisting orders. An adjustment to the parent's monthly gross income shall be made on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income for current preexisting orders actually being paid under an order of support for a period of not less than 12 months immediately prior to the date of the hearing or such period that an order has been in effect if less than 12 months prior to the date of the hearing before the court to set, modify, or enforce child support. (i) In calculating the adjustment for preexisting orders, the court shall include only those preexisting orders where the date of filing with the clerk of court of the

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initial support order precedes the date of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order in the case immediately under consideration meeting the criteria set forth in subparagraph (a)(18)(B); (ii) The priority for preexisting orders shall be determined by the date and time of filing with the clerk of court of the initial order in each case. Subsequent modifications of the initial support order shall not affect the priority position established by the date and time of the initial order. In any modification proceeding, the court rendering the decision shall make a specific finding of the date, and time if known, of the initial order of the case; (iii) Adjustments shall be allowed for current preexisting support only to the extent that the payments are actually being paid as evidenced by documentation including, but not limited to, payment history from a court clerk, a IV-D agency, as defined in Code Section 19-6-31, the child support services' computer data base, the child support payment history, or canceled checks or other written proof of payments paid directly to the other parent. The maximum credit allowed for a preexisting order is an average of the amount of current support actually paid under the preexisting order over the past 12 months prior to the hearing date; (iv) All preexisting orders shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income for the purpose of calculating the total amount of the credit to be included on the child support worksheet; and (v) Payments being made by a parent on any arrearages shall not be considered payments on preexisting orders or subsequent orders and shall not be used as a basis for reducing gross income." "(D) Multiple family situations. Priority of adjustments. In multiple family situations, the priority of adjustments to a parent's monthly gross income shall be calculated in the following order: (i) Preexisting orders according to the date and time of the initial order as set forth in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and (ii) Application of After applying the deductions on the Child Support Schedule B Adjusted Income for preexisting orders, if any, in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (5) of this subsection, any credit for a parent's other qualified children may be considered using the procedure set forth in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising division (h)(3)(B)(ii) of Code Section 19-615, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(ii) Child The child support services shall pursue enforcement of payment of such unpaid expenses only if the unpaid expenses have been reduced to a judgment in a sum certain amount."

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SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (i)(2)(B) and division (i)(2)(K)(iii) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(B) Low income. (i) If the noncustodial parent requests a low-income deviation, such parent shall can provide evidence sufficient to demonstrate no earning capacity or that his or her pro rata share of the presumptive amount of child support would create an extreme economic hardship for such parent, the court may consider a low-income deviation. (ii) A noncustodial parent whose sole source of income is supplemental security income received under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act shall be considered to have no earning capacity. (ii)(iii) The In considering a noncustodial parent's request for a low-income deviation, the court or the jury shall examine all attributable and excluded sources of income, assets, and benefits available to the noncustodial parent and may consider all reasonable expenses of the noncustodial parent, ensuring that such expenses are actually paid by the noncustodial parent and are clearly justified expenses. (iii)(iv) In considering a noncustodial parent's request for a low-income deviation, the court or the jury shall then weigh the income and all attributable and excluded sources of income, assets, and benefits and all reasonable expenses of each parent, the relative hardship that a reduction in the amount of child support paid to the custodial parent would have on the custodial parent's household, the needs of each parent, the needs of the child for whom child support is being determined, and the ability of the noncustodial parent to pay child support. (iv)(v) Following a review of such the noncustodial parent's gross income and expenses, and taking into account each parent's adjusted basic child support obligation adjusted by health insurance and work related child care costs and the relative hardships on the parents and the child, the court or the jury, upon request by either party or upon the court's initiative, may consider a downward deviation to attain an appropriate award of child support which is consistent with the best interest of the child. (v)(vi) For the purpose of calculating a low-income deviation, the noncustodial parent's minimum child support for one child shall be not less than $100.00 per month, and such amount shall be increased by at least $50.00 for each additional child for the same case for which child support is being ordered. (vi)(vii) A low-income deviation granted pursuant to this subparagraph shall apply only to the current child support amount and shall not prohibit an additional amount being ordered to reduce a noncustodial parent's arrears. (vii)(viii) If a low-income deviation is granted pursuant to this subparagraph, such deviation shall not prohibit the court or jury from granting an increase or decrease

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to the presumptive amount of child support by the use of any other specific or nonspecific deviation." "(iii) In accordance with subsection (d) of Code Section 19-11-8, if any action or claim for parenting time or a parenting time deviation is brought under this subparagraph, it shall be an action or claim solely between the custodial parent and the noncustodial parent, and not any third parties, including the child support services."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (k)(3)(C) of Code Section 196-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(C) All IV-D child support services' case reviews and modifications shall proceed and be governed by Code Section 19-11-12. Subsequent changes to the child support obligation table shall be a reason to request a review for modification from the IV-D agency child support services to the extent that such changes are consistent with the requirements of Code Section 19-11-12."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (m) of Code Section 19-6-15, relating to child support in final verdict or decree, as follows:
"(m) Worksheets. (1) The child support worksheet shall be used to record information necessary to determine and calculate child support. Schedules and worksheets shall be prepared by the parties for purposes of calculating the amount of child support. In child support services cases in which neither parent prepared a worksheet, the court may rely on the worksheet prepared by child support services as a basis for its order. Information from the schedules shall be entered on the child support worksheet. The child support worksheet and, if there are any deviations, Schedule E shall be attached to the final court order or judgment; provided, however, that any order entered pursuant to Code Section 19-13-4 shall not be required to have such worksheet and schedule attached thereto. (2) The child support worksheet and schedules shall be promulgated by the Georgia Child Support Commission."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 19-6-53, relating to the duties, powers, and authorization of the Georgia Child Support Commission to retain professional services, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall have the following duties: (1) To study and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Georgia's child support guidelines; (2) To evaluate and consider the experiences and results in other states which utilize child support guidelines;

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(3)(A) To create and recommend to the General Assembly a child support obligation table consistent with Code Section 19-6-15. Prior to January 1, 2006, the commission shall produce the child support obligation table and provide an explanation of the underlying data and assumptions to the General Assembly by delivering copies to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(B)(i) The child support obligation table shall include deductions from a parent's gross income for the employee's share of the contributions for the first 6.2 percent in Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and 1.45 percent in medicare taxes. (ii) FICA tax withholding for high-income persons may vary during the year. Six and two-tenths percent is withheld on the first $90,000.00 of gross earnings. After the maximum $5,580.00 is withheld, no additional FICA taxes shall be withheld. (iii) Self-employed persons are required by law to pay the full FICA tax of 12.4 percent up to the $90,000.00 gross earnings limit and the full medicare tax rate of 2.9 percent on all earned income. (iv) The percentages and dollar amounts established or referenced in this subparagraph with respect to the payment of self-employment taxes shall be adjusted by the commission, as necessary, as relevant changes occur in the federal tax laws; (4) To determine periodically, and at least every two four years, if the child support obligation table results in appropriate presumptive awards; (5) To identify and recommend whether and when the child support obligation table or child support guidelines should be modified; (6) To develop, publish in print or electronically, and update the child support obligation table and worksheets and schedules associated with the use of such table; (7) To develop or cause to be developed software and a calculator associated with the use of the child support obligation table and child support guidelines and adjust the formula for the calculations of self-employed persons' income pursuant to applicable federal law, if the commission determines that the calculation affects persons paying or receiving child support in this state; (8) To develop training manuals and information to educate judges, attorneys, and litigants on the use of the child support obligation table and child support guidelines; (9) To collaborate with the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and other agencies for the purpose of training persons who will be utilizing the child support obligation table and child support guidelines; (10) To make recommendations for proposed legislation; (11) To study the appellate courts' acceptance of discretionary appeals in domestic relations cases and the formulation of case law in the area of domestic relations; (12) To study alternative programs, such as mediation, collaborative practice, and pro se assistance programs, in order to reduce litigation in child support and child custody cases; and (13) To study the impact of having parenting time serve as a deviation to the presumptive amount of child support and make recommendations concerning the utilization of the parenting time adjustment."

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SECTION 10. Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Child Support Recovery Act," is amended by revising Code Section 19-11-3, relating to definitions for the Child Support Recovery Act, as follows:
"19-11-3. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Account' means a demand deposit account, checking or negotiable order of withdrawal account, savings account, time deposit account, or a money market mutual fund account. (1)(2) 'Court order for child support' means any order for child support issued by a court or administrative or quasi-judicial entity of this state or another state, including an order in a criminal proceeding which results in the payment of child support as a condition of probation or otherwise. Such order shall be deemed to be a IV-D order for purposes of this article when either party to the order submits a copy of the order for support and a signed application to the department for IV-D services, when the right to child support has been assigned to the department pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 19-11-6, or upon registration of a foreign order pursuant to Article 3 of this chapter. (2)(3) 'Department' means the Department of Human Services. (3)(4) 'Dependent child' means any person under the age of 18 who is not otherwise emancipated, self-supporting, married, or a member of the armed forces of the United States. (4)(5) 'Duty of support' means any duty of support imposed or imposable by law or by court order, decree, or judgment. (6) 'Financial institution' means every federal or state chartered commercial or savings bank, including savings and loan associations and cooperative banks, federal or state chartered credit unions, benefit associations, insurance companies, safedeposit companies, trust companies, and any money market mutual fund. (5)(7) 'IV-D' means Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act. (6)(8) 'IV-D agency' means the Child Support Enforcement Agency of the Department of Human Services and its contractors. (7)(9) 'Medical insurance obligee' means any person to whom a duty of medical support is owed. (8)(10) 'Medical insurance obligor' means any person owing a duty of medical support. (11) 'Money market mutual fund' means every regulated investment company within the meaning of Section 851(a) of the Internal Revenue Code which seeks to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 in accordance with 17 C.F.R. Section 270.2A-7. (9)(12) 'Parent' means the natural or adoptive parents of a child and includes the father of a child born out of wedlock if his paternity has been established in a judicial proceeding or if he has acknowledged paternity under oath either in open court, in an administrative hearing, or by verified writing. (13) 'TANF' means temporary assistance for needy families."

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SECTION 11. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 19-11-30.2, relating to definitions and information from financial institutions, as follows:
"(a) As used in Code Section 19-11-30.1, this Code section, and Code Sections 19-1130.3 through 19-11-30.11, the term:
(1) 'Account' means a demand deposit account, checking or negotiable order of withdrawal account, savings account, time deposit account, or a money market mutual fund account. (2) 'Financial institution' means every federal or state chartered commercial or savings bank, including savings and loan associations and cooperative banks, federal or state chartered credit unions, benefit associations, insurance companies, safedeposit companies, trust companies, and any money market mutual fund. (3) 'For 'for cause' means that the department has reason to believe that an individual has opened an account at a financial institution listed in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (4) 'Money market mutual fund' means every regulated investment company within the meaning of Section 851(a) of the Internal Revenue Code which seeks to maintain a constant net asset value of $1.00 in accordance with 17 CFR 270.2A-7."
SECTION 12. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 19-11-32, relating to the process to collect delinquent support accounts and limitations, as follows:
"(c) Any amount forwarded by a financial institution under this Code section and Code Sections 19-11-33 through 19-11-39 shall not exceed the delinquent or accrued amount of support owed by the obligor. Financial institutions subject to administrative levy are defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 19-11-30.2."
SECTION 13. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 19-11-39, relating to computerized central case registry for support orders, as follows:
"(c) In any case handled by the IV-D agency, the registry shall include payment records as well as the amount of child support liens. The payment record shall include:
(1) The the amount of monthly or other periodic support owed under the order and other amounts including arrearages, interest or late payment penalties, and fees due or overdue under the order; (2) Any any amount described in item paragraph (1) of this subsection that has been collected; (3) The the distribution of such collected accounts amounts; (4) The the birth date of any child for whom the order requires the provision of support; and (5) The the amount of any lien imposed with respect to a child support order."

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SECTION 14. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

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

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HR 1183. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson N Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black N Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge

N Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
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N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 157, nays 10.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 900. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th and Peake of the 141st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Pezold of the 133rd was excused from voting on HB 900.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo E Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd E Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HB 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd, Clark of the 98th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; 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 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for an exception as to those persons licensed under Chapter 40 of Title 43; to provide for gender neutrality; 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. Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, is amended by revising Code Section 43-6-1, relating to definitions applicable to auctioneers, as follows:
"43-6-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Absolute auction' shall mean that means an auction in which the ownership and title of real or personal property offered at auction must be conveyed to the high bidder without reservation and without any competing bids bid of any type by the owner or an agent of the owner of the such property. (2) 'Apprentice auctioneer' means any person who for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is employed, directly or indirectly, by an auctioneer to deal or engage in any auctioning activity and who is duly licensed under this chapter or any person who is not employed by an auctioneer and who conducts the business of auctioning in cases where gross sales do not exceed $2,000.00 per auction and who is duly licensed under this chapter. (2) 'Auction' means a method of selling property or goods by competitive bid using any method, format, or venue including, but not limited to, competitive bidding by a sealed bid or silent bid that occurs in person or through the Internet. (3) 'Auction business' or 'business of auctioning' means the performing of any of the acts of an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, including bid calling for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction or offering, negotiating, or attempting to negotiate a listing contract for the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale. (4) 'Auction with reserve' shall mean that means an auction in which the seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. (5) 'Auctioneer' means any person who, for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction, offers, negotiates, or attempts to negotiate a listing contract, sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale and has been duly licensed, as provided in this chapter. (6) 'Commission' means the Georgia Auctioneers Commission. (7) 'Company' means an association, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or sole proprietorship and shall also include the officers, directors, members, and employees of such entities. (8) 'Goods' means any chattel, goods, merchandise, real or personal property, or commodities of any form or type which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale. (9) 'Person or persons' means an individual.

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(10) 'Ringperson' means any person employed directly by an auctioneer or auction company responsible for a sale who assists the auctioneer in the conduct of an auction, provided that such person shall not be permitted to call or chant a bid or negotiate a listing contract."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 43-6-2, relating to the creation of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, composition, terms of office, and qualifications of members, as follows:
"(c) Five members of the commission shall be licensed auctioneers who shall have been residents of this state and actively engaged in the auctioneering auction business for at least five years. One member shall be a consumer advocate and a resident of this state and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of auctioneering any auction company or the business of auctioning."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 43-69, relating to license requirement for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers, registration for companies conducting auctions, and restrictions as to sales of real property, as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in, conduct, advertise, hold himself or herself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or act in the capacity of, an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within this state without first obtaining a license as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as provided in this chapter, unless he or she is exempted from obtaining a license under Code Section 436-24. (b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer to act in such capacity in the sale of real property unless such auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall also be licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of this title; provided, however, that any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer who was licensed as such by this state prior to July 1, 1978, and who, prior to December 31, 1984, submits proof to the commission that he or she has been auctioning real property for five years or more immediately prior to the date of application shall not be required to meet the provisions of this subsection but such person shall not thereby be construed to be a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of this title."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-10, relating to an application by a person for a license, as follows:

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"43-6-10. Any person desiring to act as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must file an application for a license with the commission. The application shall be in such form and detail as the commission shall prescribe, setting forth the following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business; if the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership or limited liability company business is to be conducted; and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers; (2) The place or places, including the municipality, with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; and (3) Such other information as the commission shall require."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-11, relating to qualifications of applicants, as follows:
"43-6-11. (a) No auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of 18 years, nor to any person who is not a resident of this state unless he or she has fully complied with Code Section 43-6-12, nor to any person who is not a citizen or has not filed his or her intent to become a citizen of the United States. (b) Each applicant for an auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be required to pass an examination in a form prescribed by the commission. (c) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must prove to the commission that he or she is reputable, trustworthy, honest, and competent to transact the business of an auctioneer or of an apprentice auctioneer auctioning in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public. (d) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer shall have successfully graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a GED and have graduated from an auctioneers school approved by the commission prior to making an application for an auctioneer's license. (e) On and after December 31, 1995, no apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued or renewed."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 43-612, relating to reciprocity, nonresident license requirement, and designation of agents for service of process, as follows:
"(a) Any resident of another state who holds a current license as an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer under the laws of any other state having requirements similar to those in this chapter may, at the discretion of the commission, be issued a license to practice as an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer in this state without written examination upon the payment of the fees as required by the commission."

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"(c) Prior to the issuance of a license to a nonresident auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, such nonresident shall file with the commission a designation in writing that appoints the commission or a deputy to be designated by it to act as the licensee's agent upon whom all judicial and other process or legal notices directed to such licensee may be served. Service upon the agent so designated shall be equivalent to personal service upon the licensee. Copies of such appointment, certified by the commission chairman, shall be deemed sufficient evidence thereof and shall be admitted in evidence with the same force and effect as the original thereof might be admitted. In such written designation, the licensee shall agree that any lawful process against the licensee which is served upon such agent shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon the licensee and that the authority shall continue in force so long as any liability remains outstanding in this state. Upon the receipt of all such process or notices, the commission or the deputy as designated by it shall immediately mail a copy of the same by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last known business address of the licensee."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-14, relating to affixing seal to licenses, delivery of licenses, display of licenses, pocket card, and branch office licenses, as follows:
"43-6-14. Each license shall have placed thereon the seal of the commission. The license of each auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall be delivered or mailed to his or her place of business and shall be displayed conspicuously at all times in the office of the licensee. The commission shall prepare and deliver a pocket card certifying that the person whose name appears thereon is a licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as the case may be, stating the period of time for which fees have been paid and including, on apprentice auctioneers' cards only, the name and address of the auctioneer for whom such apprentice auctioneer is acting. If an auctioneer maintains more than one place of business within the state, a branch office license shall be issued to such auctioneer for each branch office so maintained by him or her upon the payment of a biennial fee in an amount established by the commission; and the branch office license shall be conspicuously displayed in each branch office."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-14.1, relating to requirement of carrying license identification card, as follows:
"43-6-14.1. All licensees must carry on their person, when participating in the auctioneering auction business in any capacity, their Georgia auctioneer's license identification card and must present such card upon demand by any official of the State of Georgia."

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SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 43-616, relating to grounds for refusal to issue license, as follows:
"(a) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer auctioning in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. The commission shall grant a license to a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership only if the stockholder, member, or partner having a controlling interest therein bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity." "(c) Where an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his or her application, such false statement, in itself, may be sufficient ground for refusal of a license."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-18, relating to grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses and censure of licensees, as follows:
"43-6-18. The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the signed complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer and shall have power to censure such licensee or to revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter whenever such license has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation or the licensee has been found guilty of any unfair trade practices, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Making any substantial misrepresentation while describing any property, real or personal; using any false, deceptive, misleading, or untruthful advertising; or making any statements, either in person or through any form of advertising, which may create false or unjustified expectations of the services to be performed; (2) Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or making false promises through agents or advertising an auction to be an absolute auction, but conducting it as an auction with reserve or otherwise; (3) Failing to account for or remit, within 30 days unless otherwise provided by contract, any money belonging to others that comes into his or her possession, commingling funds of others with his or her own, or failing to keep such funds of others in an escrow or trustee account; provided, however, that the requirement of an escrow or trust account shall not apply to an apprentice auctioneer who conducts the business of auctioning where gross sales do not exceed $2,000.00 per auction; (4) Being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a felony; (5) Violation of any rule or regulation or code of ethics promulgated by the commission;

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(6) Any conduct of any auctioneer which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, incompetency, or untruthfulness; (7) Any conduct of an auctioneer which demonstrates improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealings; (8) Having had any license to practice a business or profession revoked, suspended, annulled, or sanctioned, or otherwise having had any disciplinary action taken by any other licensing authority in this or any other state; or (9) Knowingly making any misleading, false, or deceptive statement on any application for a license under this chapter."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-20, relating to effect of revocation of auctioneer's license on licenses of apprentice auctioneers, as follows:
"43-6-20. The revocation of an auctioneer's license shall automatically suspend every apprentice auctioneer's license granted to any person by virtue of his employment by the auctioneer whose license has been revoked. The apprentice auctioneer may retain his license by transferring to the employment of another licensed auctioneer within 90 days Reserved."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-21, relating to notification of change of address and effect of apprentice's leaving auctioneer, as follows:
"43-6-21. (a) Should the auctioneer change his or her place of business, he or she shall notify the commission in writing within ten days of such change, and thereupon a new pocket card shall be granted to the auctioneer and to his apprentice auctioneers. (b) When an apprentice auctioneer is discharged or terminates his employment with the auctioneer for any reason, it shall be the immediate duty of the auctioneer to deliver or mail by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the commission the license of the apprentice auctioneer. It shall be unlawful for any apprentice auctioneer to perform any of the acts contemplated by this chapter, either directly or indirectly under authority of his license, until the apprentice auctioneer receives a new license bearing the name and address of his new employer. No more than one license shall be issued to any apprentice auctioneer for the same period of time."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-6-22, relating to prerequisite for bringing action for compensation and power of commission to sue for violation, as follows:
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chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer at the time the alleged cause of action arose."

SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-24, relating to exceptions to operation of the chapter, by designating the existing text as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter the scope of practice of any person licensed under Chapter 40 of this title."

SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-25, relating to penalty, as follows:
"43-6-25. Any person or corporation acting as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within the meaning of this chapter without a license and any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 8.

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

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 messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 358. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; 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 912. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 916. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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.

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HB 961. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 962. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 986. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 997. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1001. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 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 1015. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to remove the cap on the annual millage rate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1018. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1019. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:
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 provide for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; 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 268. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and Orrock of the 36th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, so as to authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; to require health insurance providers to record the name of a physician assistant providing care and treatment to a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; 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:
SR 941. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 281. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1602. By Representatives Rice of the 95th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross Blue Devils football team for winning the 2013 Class AAAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1603. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marquis Deon Grissom and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1604. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th and Bryant of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1605. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Bruce of the 61st, Abrams of the 89th and Morgan of the 39th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Kirstie Bronner and Kristie Bronner, covaledictorians for the Spelman College class of 2013, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1245 HR 1335 HR 1372 HR 1503

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 1308 HR 1350 HR 1502

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:

HR 1245. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Houston of the 170th, Caldwell of the 131st, Watson of the 172nd, Randall of the 142nd and others:

A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association, recognizing March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, and inviting GRHA members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1308. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Burns of the 159th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A RESOLUTION commending Conservation Corporal Michael Crawley for his dedication and service to the citizens of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1335. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Stover of the 71st, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:

A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2013-2014 McIntosh High School cheerleading squad and inviting the team and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1350. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Pak of the 108th, Bell of the 58th, Carter of the 175th, Henson of the 86th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of April, 2014, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol and inviting the Georgia

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Coalition to Prevent Genocide to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1372. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and inviting Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Chamber President and CEO Mike Gaymon, and Chamber Board Chairman Alan Rothschild to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1502. By Representatives Smith of the 125th, Dukes of the 154th, Epps of the 132nd, Smyre of the 135th, Dickerson of the 113th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 103rd birthday and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1503. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, Smith of the 70th, Randall of the 142nd, Braddock of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending First Lady Sandra Deal 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 1606. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Welch, the 2014 Fannin County School System Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1607. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Henson of the 86th, Mitchell of the 88th, Anderson of the 92nd, Williams of the 87th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elizabeth Andrews High School; and for other purposes.
HR 1609. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th and Bryant of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing WTOC-TV of Savannah; and for other purposes.

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HR 1610. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th and Bryant of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Megathlin; and for other purposes.
HR 1611. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 5th, 2014, as Soka Gakkai International Youth Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1612. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Alexander of the 66th and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 21st Annual Youth and Family Convocation; and for other purposes.
HR 1613. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Scott of the 76th, Waites of the 60th and Stephenson of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Mrs. Beatrice L. Holmes, Red Oak Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1614. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Mabra of the 63rd and Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Ariana Robinson, Mt. Zion Primary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1615. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Darraugh Butler and the National Black and Latino Council; and for other purposes.
HR 1616. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Holly Wright, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1617. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending Madison Mealor, East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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HR 1618. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Wayne Huffman; and for other purposes.
HR 1619. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Gage Stephens; and for other purposes.
HR 1620. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Daniel Stephens; and for other purposes.
HR 1621. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Frank Wood; and for other purposes.
HR 1622. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Will Shirah; and for other purposes.
HR 1623. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Army Spc. Christopher Daniel; and for other purposes.
HR 1624. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending the House Interns for the 2014 Regular Session; and for other purposes.
HR 1625. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ebony Madison, UsherCollier Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1626. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Ann Grant, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1627. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathy Crawford in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1628. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michelle K. Uchiyama in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1629. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Delores Lattimore in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1630. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ola W. Reynolds in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1631. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alana Allen, HarperArcher Middle School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1632. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miriam Arlala Johnson James-Miller in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1633. By Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Anderson of the 92nd, Chandler of the 105th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Mitchell of the 88th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Shiloh High School concert choir; and for other purposes.
HR 1634. By Representatives Brooks of the 55th, Jones of the 53rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Thomas of the 56th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Courtney Parker Siceloff and offering condolences on his passing; and for other purposes.

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HR 1635. By Representatives Brooks of the 55th, Jones of the 53rd, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Thomas of the 56th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Edward Menifee and offering condolences on his passing; and for other purposes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; 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 833. By Representatives Jones of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Hightower of the 68th, Alexander of the 66th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law", so as to include blighted areas; to modernize terminology; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

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

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HB 690. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
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 that a county may petition any municipality within such county that has unincorporated islands within such municipality to annex such unincorporated islands; to provide for binding mediation if the municipality fails to annex such islands; 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 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that a county may petition any municipality within such county that has unincorporated islands within such municipality to annex such unincorporated islands; to provide for mediation if the municipality fails to annex such islands; 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 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 36-36-92, relating to annexation of unincorporated islands, as follows:
"(d)(1) Annexations under this article shall be at the sole discretion of the governing body of each municipality, except as otherwise provided in this subsection.
(2) Any county that contains a municipality which has within its corporate boundaries unincorporated islands may, by resolution delivered to the governing authority of the municipality, petition such municipality to annex some or all of such unincorporated islands within such municipality. If the municipality fails or refuses to annex all of such selected unincorporated islands within six months following the delivery of such resolution to the governing authority of the municipality by the county petitioning the municipality to annex such unincorporated islands, the county shall be authorized to undertake mediation procedures with the municipality utilizing an arbitration panel as provided in Code Section 36-36-114 to resolve the annexation of such unincorporated islands. Such mediation shall be initiated by the county by filing a request for such mediation with the Department of Community Affairs which shall form an arbitration panel under Code Section 36-36-114 within 30 days

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following such request. Such request shall be served on the governing authority of the municipality. The arbitration panel shall meet with the parties as soon as practicable and resolve the issues between the county and the municipality regarding the annexation of such unincorporated islands and shall render a recommendation within 90 days following the appointment of the panel. Either party not agreeing to and carrying out the recommendation of the panel shall pay the full costs and expenses of the other party for such mediation. The panel shall decide the appropriate costs and expenses to be paid."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock N Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

E Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 18.

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

Representative Pak of the 108th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the Rules Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HB 504. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Harrell of the 106th, Taylor of the 79th, Willard of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide that the failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1636. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jonathan Michael Dispain, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1637. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Alex Childers, Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1638. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kaitlyn Ellington, Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1639. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Abby Rutledge, Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1640. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Craig Martin, Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1641. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Stephanie Tyson Atkinson, Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1642. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Samuel Farrar Smith III; and for other purposes.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 702. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Battles of the 15th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; 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 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to authorize placement of a monument of religious liberty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
50-3-105. (a) Subject to the availability of funds, there shall be placed within the capitol building or grounds a historic granite monument depicting:
(1) The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution; (2) The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.'; and (3) The Ten Commandments. (b)(1) Such monument shall be designed, procured, and placed by the Capitol Art Standards Commission, subject to final approval by a monument committee composed of the following members of the General Assembly:
(A) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

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(B) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and (C) One member from each house of the General Assembly appointed by the Governor. (2) The monument committee established pursuant to this subsection shall stand abolished upon placement of such monument. (c) No public funds shall be expended for the design or procurement of such monument. Gifts and donations from private individuals, organizations, or foundations shall be accepted and expended by the Capitol Art Standards Commission to carry out the requirements 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:

N Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague N Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 138, nays 37.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:

On the vote for HB 702 on March 3rd, 2014, I mistakenly voted "Yes" and was unable to change my vote in time. My intention was to vote "No" as the purpose of the bill does not fall under the proper role of government.

In Liberty

/s/ Charles Gregory Representative, District 34

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014

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

Open Rule

None

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Modified Open Rule

HB 291 HB 876 HB 883

State Board of Accountancy; independent state agency attached to Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Knight-130th) Expense allowance; certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly; provide (Substitute)(GAff-Harbin122nd) Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; correct cross-references; provide (B&B-Strickland-111th)

Modified Structured Rule

HB 133 HB 138 HB 257 HB 348 HB 580 HB 707 HB 772 HB 819 HB 845 HB 870 HB 885 HB 913 HB 914
HB 930 HB 982

Property easements; rights of way across private land for the purpose of access to cemetery sites; provide (Substitute)(Judy-Benton-31st) Temporary assistance; use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; prohibit (Substitute)(GAff-Welch-110th) Income tax; change certain definitions (Substitute)(W&M-Martin49th)(AM# 34 0640) Income tax credit; purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Parsons-44th) Superior Court Clerk's Retirement Fund; provide spousal survivor's benefit (Ret-Weldon-3rd) The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact (Substitute)(Judy-Spencer-180th) Public assistance; drug testing for applicants for food stamps; require (Substitute)(Judy-Morris-156th)(AM# 33 1412) Revenue and taxation; tax executions; modify certain provisions (Substitute)(Judy-Martin-49th) Public disclosure; disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; prohibit (Substitute)(JudyNC-Strickland-111th) Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide (JudyNC-Tanner-9th) Medical cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions (Substitute)(H&HS-Peake-141st) Community Health, Board of; persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board; prohibit (Substitute)(GAff-Kelley-16th) Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide (Substitute)(JuvJ-Wilkerson-38th) General Assembly; adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; provisions (Substitute)(IntC-Barr-103rd) Financial institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; provisions (Substitute)(B&B-Williamson-115th)

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HB 990
HB 1052 HB 1078 HB 1080

Social services; expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval; prohibit (Substitute)(Judy-Jones-47th) Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder (Substitute)(JudyNC-Coomer-14th) Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions (Judy-Kelley-16th)(AM# 29 2292)(AM# 29 2293) State government; capitol grounds; provide for placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. (SProp-Smyre-135th)

Structured Rule

HB 69 HB 128 HB 390
HB 729 HB 823 HB 922 HB 933
HB 954 HB 958
HB 969
HB 983 HR 1200 HR 1544

Tax; amount payable for property at redemption; change provisions (Substitute)(W&M-Benton-31st) Georgia Downtown Renaissance Investment Tax Credit Act; enact (Substitute)(W&M-Peake-141st) Sales and use tax; ceiling on local taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; provide for additional exemption (Substitute)(W&M-Mayo84th) Revenue and taxation; manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; change (Substitute)(W&M-Rice-95th) Sales and use tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary exemption (W&M-Powell-171st) State taxable net income; limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; provide (Substitute)(W&M-Harbin-122nd) Sales and use tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption (W&MAtwood-179th) Ad valorem tax; property; change definition of fair market value (Substitute)(W&M-Harrell-106th) Revenue and taxation; state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; change certain provisions (Substitute)(W&MNimmer-178th) Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time (Substitute)(W&M-Smith-134th) State sales and use tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions (Substitute)(W&M-McCall-33rd) Trooper James David Young Memorial Highway; City of Fitzgerald; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Roberts-155th) Major Henry Talmage Elrod Memorial Highway; Turner County; dedicate (Substitute)(Trans-Roberts-155th)

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HR 1573

Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create (Substitute)(Trans-Roberts-155th)

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 Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes
Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 173, nays 3.

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

House of Representatives State Capitol, Room 226 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 3, 2014

Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk, House of Representatives Hand Delivered 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Clerk:

In regard to HB 1080, I mistakenly pushed the wrong button to indicate my position on the bill. It was my intention to press red and "vote no." I would appreciate the journal to reflect my desire to "vote no" on HB 1080. Thank you.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg Morris

GM/gm

HB 291. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Peake of the 141st, Mosby of the 83rd, Riley of the 50th, Carson of the 46th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; 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 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the Georgia State Board of Accountancy is transferred from being administratively attached to the Secretary of State to being a division within the State Accounting Office; to provide a short title; to add definitions; to change provisions within the chapter that governs the practice of public accountancy, so as to update terminology and practice to current usage; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the state accounting officer to employ an executive director; to provide the powers and duties of the executive director; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to amend Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Accounting Office, so as to provide that the state accounting officer shall appoint the executive director of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy which shall be established as a division within the State Accounting Office; to amend Code Sections 24-5-501 and 36-81-8.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications as privileged and definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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.
Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses,

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is amended by revising Code Section 43-1-9, relating to point credit given to veterans taking examinations given by professional licensing boards, as follows:
"43-1-9. Any applicant taking an examination required by any professional licensing board except the State Board of Accountancy and the Georgia Board of Nursing shall receive points in the following manner:
(1) Any applicant who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or on active duty in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, for a period of one year or more, of which at least 90 days were served during wartime or during any conflict when military personnel were committed by the President of the United States, shall be entitled to a credit of five points. Such points shall be added by the person grading the examination to the grade made by the applicant in answering the questions propounded in any such examination; (2) Any applicant who is a disabled veteran and who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or on active duty in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, during wartime or during any conflict when military personnel were committed by the President of the United States shall be entitled to a credit of five points if the disability was for an injury or illness incurred in the line of duty and such disability is officially rated at less than 10 percent at the time of taking the examination. Such points shall be added by the person grading the examination to the grade made by the applicant in answering the questions propounded in any such examination; and (3) Any applicant who is a disabled veteran who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or on active duty in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, during wartime or during any conflict when military personnel were committed by the President of the United States shall be entitled to a credit of ten points if the disability was for an injury or illness incurred in the line of duty and such disability is officially rated at 10 percent or above at the time of taking the examination. Such points shall be added by the person grading the examination to the grade made by the applicant in answering questions propounded in any such examination."
SECTION 1-2. Said title is further amended by revising Chapter 3, relating to the "Public Accountancy Act of 1977," as follows:
"CHAPTER 3
43-3-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Public Accountancy Act of 1977 2014.'

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43-3-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Any other state' means a state other than Georgia, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, or Guam. (1)(2) 'Attest' means providing the following financial statement public accountancy services:
(A) Any audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS); and professional standards adopted by the board's rules or regulations; (B) Any review of a financial statement to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS); provided, however, that nothing in this definition shall alter the rights of unlicensed accountants contained in Code Section 43-3-36 professional standards adopted by the board's rules or regulations; (C) Any examination of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE); and professional standards for attestation engagements adopted by the board's rules or regulations; (D) Any engagement to be performed in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board professional standards related to public companies adopted by the board's rules or regulations; and (E) Any examination, review, or agreed upon procedures engagement to be performed in accordance with the professional standards adopted by the board's rules or regulations, other than an examination of prospective financial information as described in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. The standards specified in this paragraph shall be adopted by reference by the board pursuant to rule making and shall be those developed for general application by recognized national accountancy organizations, such as the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (2)(3) 'Board' means the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. (3)(4) 'Compilation' means providing a service to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services professional standards adopted by the board's rules or regulations that presents information in the form of financial statements that are the representation of management or owners without undertaking to express any assurance as to the statements. (4)(5) 'CPA' means certified public accountant. (6) 'Executive director' means the individual appointed by the state accounting officer to serve as the chief executive officer of the board. (5)(7) 'Firm' means any person, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity which practices is practicing public accountancy.

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(6) 'Home office' means the location identified by the client as the address to which a service described in paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 is directed. (7) 'Live permit' means a permit issued under Code Section 43-3-24 which is in full force and effect. (8) 'Peer review' means a study, appraisal, or review of one or more aspects of the professional work of a licensee that provides attest or compilation services, by a licensee who is not affiliated with the individual or firm being reviewed. (8)(9) 'Practice of public accountancy' or 'practicing public accountancy' means offering to perform or performing attest or compilation services or while holding oneself out in such manner as to state or imply that one is a licensee, offering to perform or performing for a client one or more types of an individual or entity services involving the:
(A) The use of accounting or auditing skills, one or more types of management; (B) Management advisory or other consulting services, or the; (C) The preparation of tax returns; or (D) The the furnishing of advice on tax matters while holding oneself out in such manner as to state or imply that one is a licensee. (9) 'Principal place of business' means the office location designated by the licensee for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity. (10) 'State' means the District of Columbia and any state other than this state and any territory or insular possession of the United States. (10) 'State Accounting Office' means the office created under Code Section 50-5B-1. (11) 'State accounting officer' means the individual appointed by the Governor under Code Section 50-5B-1 to administer the State Accounting Office.
43-3-3. (a) The State Board of Accountancy on June 30, 2014, is continued in existence as the Georgia State Board of Accountancy, and members serving on the State Board of Accountancy on June 30, 2014, shall continue to serve out his or her term of office on the Georgia State Board of Accountancy and until his or her respective successors are appointed and qualified. (b) The board shall have all of the duties, powers, and authority granted by or necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. (c) On and after July 1, 2014, the board shall be a division within the State Accounting Office and shall not be considered a division as such term is defined in Code Section 43-1-1. The board shall neither be under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State nor be under the direction of the director of the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of State. The board shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1 of this title. (d) The state accounting officer shall fix the compensation of an executive director. The executive director shall serve at the pleasure of the state accounting officer. The

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executive director shall have those duties and powers prescribed by the board with the approval of the state accounting officer and as further set forth in Code Section 43-3-6. (e) The venue of any action involving members of the board shall be the county in which is found the primary office of the State Accounting Office. The executive director shall not be considered a member of the board in determining the venue of any such action, and no court shall have jurisdiction over any such action solely by virtue of the executive director residing or maintaining a residence within its jurisdiction.
43-3-3. 43-3-4. (a) There is created the State Board of Accountancy. (b)(a) The board shall consist of seven members, to be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Senate. Any such appointment made when the Senate is not in session shall be effective until the appointment is acted upon by the Senate. Each member of the board shall be a resident of this state. Six members of the board shall be certified public accountants, all of whom shall hold a permit to practice public accounting issued under Code Section 43-3-24 be licensed in this state. One member of the board shall be appointed from the public at large and shall be a person an individual to whom neither this state nor any other state has ever issued a certificate, registration, license, or permit to engage in the practice of public accounting. The person serving on the board on June 30, 2005, as a registered public accountant member of the board shall serve the remainder of the term to which such person was appointed as one of the certified public accountant members of the board accountancy. (c)(b) Each member of the board State Board of Accountancy in office on July 1, 1982 June 30, 2014, shall remain in office until the expiration of his or her term and the appointment and approval of his or her successor. (d)(c) Any appointment or reappointment of board members shall be for a period of four years. The remaining portion of any unexpired term shall be filled by appointment by the Governor with the approval of the Senate. Upon the expiration of his or her term of office, a member shall continue to serve until his or her successor shall have been is appointed and shall have qualified. (e)(d) No member of the board shall serve as such for more than two terms, consecutive or otherwise; and, for purposes of calculating the number of terms served, the filling of an unexpired term or terms for a total of more than 30 calendar months shall be treated as the serving of a full term. (f)(e) Any member of the board may be removed by the Governor for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty, or inability to perform the duties required of members. The membership on the board of any member whose permit to practice license in this state has expired and has not been renewed, has become void, or has been revoked or suspended shall be automatically terminated simultaneously with any such expiration, voiding, revocation, or suspension. (g)(f) Each member of the board may receive the expense allowance as provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 and the same mileage allowance for the use of a vehicle as that received by other employees of this state or a travel allowance of actual

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transportation costs if traveling by public carrier. Each board member may be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a board member subject to the approval of the executive director. For each day's service in any other state as a board member, such member may receive actual expenses as an expense allowance. Expense vouchers submitted by board members shall be subject to approval by the executive director. A board member's travel outside of this state shall be allowed if such travel was approved by the executive director. Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided for in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2.
43-3-4. 43-3-5. (a) The board shall elect annually a chairman chairperson from its members. (b) The division executive director shall serve as secretary of the board and perform for the board the duties required of him as provided in Chapter 1 of this title. (c) The chairperson shall determine the date, time, and location of board meetings. Board meetings shall be held at the site of the primary office of the State Accounting Office unless otherwise specified by the chairperson. The chairperson shall provide three Three days' notice of any meeting shall be given by the chairman or division director,; provided, however, that notice may be waived by instrument in writing executed before or after the meeting; provided, further, that attendance at a meeting of the board shall constitute a waiver of notice thereof. The chairperson may delegate the responsibility of setting the location, date, and time of board meetings and providing notice of meetings to the executive director. Board meetings may be conducted by audio or video conference telephone calls, and participation in such a conference call shall constitute attendance at the meeting so conducted. Any action that might have been taken at a meeting of the board may be taken by the unanimous written consent of all members of the board. (d) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the board. (d)(e) The board shall have a seal which shall be judicially noticed. (e)(f) The board shall preserve all applications and keep records of all of its proceedings for six years. In any proceeding in court, civil or criminal, arising out of or founded upon this chapter, copies of the records of the board's proceedings signed by a member of the board and certified as correct under the seal of the board by the division executive director shall be admissible in evidence in any court of this state without further proof. (f) The board may appoint such committees or persons, who need not be members of the board, to advise or assist it in administration, investigation, and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter as the board deems necessary and shall be authorized to compensate any such persons or members of committees who are not members of the board in such amounts as it shall determine to be reasonable.

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43-3-6. (a) The executive director shall:
(1) Be a full-time employee of the State Accounting Office and shall serve as the secretary of the board. He or she shall be an individual of good moral character and shall possess such qualifications as the board, with the approval of the state accounting officer, may require; (2) Take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of the office; (3) Keep all records related to the board; (4) With the approval of the state accounting officer, employ and fix the compensation of individuals as deemed necessary to assist in the duties of the board. If an employee will serve as an investigator, he or she shall have a level of experience or knowledge of the area of practice needing to be examined or investigated, including but not limited to accounting, auditing, and taxes, that is acceptable to the board; (5) Prepare and maintain a public roster containing the names and business addresses of all current licensees and individuals registered as foreign accountants. A copy of such roster shall be available upon request at a fee prescribed by the board sufficient to cover the cost of printing. (6) Schedule the time and location for all examinations and hearings; (7) Maintain a schedule of all meetings and hearings of the board that shall be available for public review; and (8) Make a report to the Governor on or before the second Tuesday in January of each year covering the activities of the board for the previous calendar year, which shall be made available to any member of the General Assembly upon request. (b) With the approval of the state accounting officer, the executive director may contract with any person or agency who is not an employee of the State Accounting Office to implement any provision of this chapter and to fulfill the responsibilities of the board. (c) The executive director and other board employees shall be allowed reimbursement for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties in the same manner as other employees of this state and shall receive payment of the same in the manner provided for the board.
43-3-7. The board by rule or regulation shall be authorized to charge an examination fee, license fee, license renewal fee, or similar fee and may establish the amount of the fee to be charged by rule or regulation. Fees shall be reasonable and shall be determined in such a manner that the total amount of fees charged by the board shall approximate the total of the direct and indirect costs for the operation of the board. Fees may be refunded for good cause, as determined by the executive director.

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43-3-5. 43-3-8. (a) The board may promulgate and amend, from time to time, such rules and or regulations, consistent with this chapter and Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' as it deems consistent with or required for the public welfare, for the administration of any provision of this chapter, or for the orderly conduct of the board's affairs. Such rules and or regulations may include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
(1) Procedure Rules of procedure for governing the conduct of matters before the board; (2) Professional Rules of professional conduct for establishing and maintaining high standards of competence and integrity in the practice of public accountancy; (3) Continuing professional education Regulations governing educational requirements for certification licensure as a certified public accountant and registration as a public accountant and prescribing further educational requirements (requirements of continuing professional education) to be met from time to time by persons so certified or registered, in order to maintain their professional knowledge and competence, as a condition to continuing in the practice of public accountancy; (4) Governance of Regulations governing individuals or firms engaged in this state in the practice of public accountancy; (5) Governance of firms Regulations governing the registration of offices established or maintained for the practice of public accountancy in this state and the conditions upon which such registration licensure shall be granted, including any requirements that the board may deem necessary to monitor the practice of such office public accountancy to determine whether acceptable standards of competence and integrity in the practice of public accountancy are being maintained; and (6) Any and all other rules and or regulations which the board deems necessary or appropriate in exercising its functions under this chapter. (b) The board shall adopt rules or regulations setting the professional standards in performing attest and compilation services, taking into account the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants Statements on Auditing Standards, the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements, and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. (b)(c) Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule other than interpretive rules or general statements of policy or regulation, the board shall give notice of its intended action in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Act,' provided that such comments shall be advisory only. In connection with any rule-making proceeding, formal or informal, the board shall have the power to conduct hearings as provided in, and in accordance with, Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' No such notice shall be required prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any interpretive rules, regulations, or general statements of policy, provided that such rules, regulations, or general statements shall be advisory only.

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43-3-6. 43-3-9. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'good moral character' means fiscal integrity and a lack of any history of acts involving dishonesty or moral turpitude. (a)(b) The certificate of 'certified public accountant' shall be granted by the board to any person individual:
(1) Who has attained the age of 18; (2) Who is, in the opinion of the board, of good moral character; (3) Who meets the following requirements of education and experience:
(A)(i) Presentation to the board of such evidence as it may require that the applicant has received a baccalaureate degree or completed the requirements therefor, conferred by a college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board, with a concentration in accounting or what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of an accounting concentration, or with a nonaccounting concentration supplemented by what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of an accounting concentration, including related courses in other areas of business administration. (ii) After January 1, 1998, any person individual who has not previously sat for the uniform written examination for the certificate of certified public accountant must have completed a total of 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours of college education, including a baccalaureate degree awarded by a college or university accredited by either a national or regional accrediting organization recognized by the board. The total educational program shall include an undergraduate accounting concentration as defined by the board or what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of an undergraduate accounting concentration; and (B) One year of continuous experience in the accounting field relevant to the practice of public accountancy immediately preceding the date of application for the certificate or within a reasonable time prior to the date of such application as provided by the board by rule, or regulation; provided, however, that the board may promulgate rules or regulations stating certain circumstances which shall constitute acceptable breaks in the continuity of said such experience; and provided, further, that the board may accept, in lieu of such year of experience in public accounting, evidence satisfactory to it of one year of continuous employment in the accounting field in industry, business, government, or college teaching; any combination of the above employment in such fields; or any combination of the above employment in such fields and the practice of public accountancy immediately preceding the date of application for the certificate or what the board determines to be the equivalent thereof; and provided, further, that any person certified individual certificated as a certified public accountant under the laws of this state on July 1, 1977, shall be deemed to have the experience in the practice of public accountancy required by this subparagraph; and (4) Who shall have passed an examination approved by the board in such related subjects as the board deems appropriate.

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(b)(c) If the board determines that an applicant lacks good moral character, For the purposes of this Code section, 'good moral character' means fiscal integrity and a lack of any history of acts involving dishonesty or moral turpitude. For failure to satisfy this requirement, the board may refuse to certify an applicant where when it finds by clear and convincing evidence that there is a substantial connection between the lack of good moral character of the applicant and the potential professional responsibilities of a licensee and the finding by the board of a lack of good moral character is supported by clear and convincing evidence such applicant. When an applicant is found to be unqualified for a certificate because of lack of good moral character, the board shall furnish the applicant a statement containing the findings of the board and a complete listing of the evidence upon which the determination was based, and the applicant may request a hearing on that determination. (c)(d) Any person individual or firm who holds a certificate license as a 'certified public accountant' and who is engaged in the sale of insurance or financial products for which such person individual or firm receives commissions must shall disclose in writing to the client the fact that the person shall individual or firm will receive commissions from the sale to the client of any such insurance or financial products; provided, however, that the person individual or firm shall not be required to disclose the actual amount of such commissions. A person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
43-3-7. 43-3-10. (a) The board may provide, by rule or regulation, for the general scope of the examination described in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 433-9. The board may approve the examination and obtain advice and assistance in providing for and grading such examination and the division executive director, with approval of the board, may contract with third parties to perform administrative services with respect to the examination as he or she deems appropriate. (b) As a prerequisite to sit for the examination, candidates applicants shall meet the education requirements provided in division (a)(3)(A)(i) (b)(3)(A)(ii) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9. (c) An applicant for the certificate of certified public accountant who has successfully completed the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9 shall have no status not use the CPA title or hold himself or herself out as a certified public accountant until he or she has the requisite education and experience and has received his or her certificate and license as a certified public accountant. (d) The board, by rule or regulation, may provide for granting a credit to any applicant for satisfactory completion of an examination in any one or more of the subjects provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9 given by the licensing authority in another jurisdiction any other state. Such regulations rules or regulations shall include such requirements as the board deems appropriate to ensure that any examination approved as a basis for any such credit, in the judgment of the

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board, shall be at least as thorough as the examination approved by the board at the time of the granting of such credit. (e) The board, by rule or regulation, may prescribe the time and conditions under which an applicant may retain credit for a portion or portions of the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9. (f) Application for certification by persons who are not residents of this state shall constitute the appointment of the Secretary of State as the agent for service of process in any action or proceeding against such applicant arising out of any transaction, activity, or operation connected with or incidental to the practice of public accounting in this state by nonresident holders of certified public accountant certificates.
43-3-8. Reserved.
43-3-9. 43-3-11. Any person individual who has received a certificate as a certified public accountant from the board and who holds a live permit license may be styled and known as a 'certified public accountant.' The division director shall maintain a list of certified public accountants; and, for this purpose, the board may provide by regulation a procedure whereby all certified public accountants are required to register with the board periodically. Any certified public accountant may also be known as a 'public accountant.'
43-3-10. Reserved.
43-3-11. 43-3-12. The board, in its discretion, may waive the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9 and may issue a certificate as a certified public accountant to any person individual who possesses the qualifications specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9 and what the board determines to be the substantial equivalent of the qualifications under paragraph (3) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9 and who is a holder of a certificate as a certified public accountant, then in full force and effect, issued under the laws of another any other state,; provided, however, that the certificate held by such person individual was issued by any other state after an examination which, in the judgment of the board, is the equivalent of the standard established by the board for examinations administered pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9; and provided, further, that such privileges are extended to citizens of this state by the any other state that originally granting granted the certificate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the examination provided for in paragraph (4) of subsection (a) (b) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9 shall be waived by the board in

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the case of an applicant who has been engaged in public practice for a period of ten years in another any other state pursuant to the authority issued by of such state.
43-3-12. 43-3-13. Individuals Persons who hold certified public accountant certificates, live permits, or licenses issued prior to July 1, 1977 2014, under the laws of this state as they existed on June 30, 2014, shall not be required to undergo recertification or relicensure under this chapter but shall otherwise be subject to all applicable provisions of this chapter. Such certificates, live permits, and licenses issued prior to July 1, 1977 2014, shall be considered certificates, live permits, and licenses issued under and subject to this chapter for all purposes.
43-3-13. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, on and after July 1, 2005, each registered public accountant who holds a live permit and who is in good standing shall be certificated as a certified public accountant. On and after July 1, 2005, the board shall not consider any application for a certificate of registered public accountant.
43-3-14. Application for certification by individuals who are not residents of this state shall constitute the appointment of the executive director as the agent for service of process in any action or proceeding against such applicant arising out of any transaction, activity, or operation connected with or incidental to the practice of public accountancy in this state by such nonresident holders of certified public accountant certificates. Reserved.
43-3-15. Reserved. 43-3-16. Reserved.
43-3-17. Reserved.
43-3-18. Reserved.
43-3-19. Reserved.
43-3-20. 43-3-15. Any person individual who was registered with the board on or before July 1, 1989, as a foreign accountant based on being a holder in good standing of a certificate, license, or

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degree in a foreign country constituting a recognized qualification for the practice of public accountancy in such country shall be eligible to renew his live permit or her license under such terms and conditions as provided by law this chapter and the rules and or regulations of the board. Such registered foreign accountant shall be subject to the laws provisions of this chapter and rules and or regulations of the board, including, but not limited to, those concerning continuing professional education requirements and disciplinary actions. Should such registered foreign accountant fail to renew his live permit or her license or have such permit license revoked or suspended, the board may reinstate such registered foreign accountant under the terms and conditions as determined by the board.
43-3-21. 43-3-16. (a) The board shall grant or renew the registration license of a firm practicing public accountancy to firms that meet the following requirements:
(1)(A) Partners, members, or shareholders owning at least a simple majority of the financial interest and voting rights of the firm shall be certified public accountants of some this state or any other state in good standing, except that such partners, members, or shareholders who are certified public accountants and whose principal place of business office location designated by such partners, members, or shareholders who are certified public accountants for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity is in this state and who perform accounting services in this state must shall be required to hold a live permit license from this state. (B) An individual who has substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18 who performs services for which a firm registration licensure is required under paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18 shall not be required to obtain a certificate or live permit license under this chapter; (2) The firm shall be in compliance with all requirements and provisions of state law governing the organizational form of the firm in the any other state of that is the firm's principal place of business office location designation for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity; (3) The firm shall comply with all rules or regulations pertaining to firms registered with licensed by the board; (4) The resident manager, as such term is defined in the board's rules or regulations, of each office of the firm within this state in the practice of public accountancy shall be a certified public accountant of this state in good standing; (5) Any firms firm that include includes nonlicensee owners shall comply with the following rules: (A) The firm shall designate the holder of a live permit license in this state, or in the case of a firm which must register is required to be licensed pursuant to subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, a licensee of another any other state who meets the substantial equivalency practice privileges requirements set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18, who shall be responsible for the

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proper registration licensure of the firm and shall identify that individual to the board; (B) All nonlicensee owners shall be active individual participants provide services or perform functions in the firm or the firm's affiliated entities; and (C) The firm shall comply with such other requirements as the board may impose by rule or regulation; (6) Any holder of a live permit license in this state and any individual who qualifies for substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18 who is responsible for supervising attest or compilation services and signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountant's report on the financial statements on behalf of the firm shall meet the competency requirements set out in the professional standards by the board for such services; and (7) Any holder of a live permit license in this state and any individual who qualifies for substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18 who signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountants' accountant's report on the financial statements on behalf of the firm shall meet the competency requirements of subparagraph (6) of this subsection set by the board. (b)(1) The following firms must register shall be required to be licensed under this Code section: (A) Any firm with an a physical office in this state practicing public accountancy; (B) Any firm with an a physical office in this state that uses the title 'CPA' or 'CPA firm'; and (C) Any firm that does not have an a physical office in this state but performs any service described in subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) (2) of Code Section 43-3-2 for a client having its home office in this state that specifies a location in this state to which such service is directed. (2) A firm that does not have an a physical office in this state may perform services described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) (2) or paragraph (3) (4) of Code Section 43-3-2 for a client having its home office in this state, may practice public accountancy as authorized under this Code section, that specifies a location in this state to which any service described in subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 43-3-2 is directed and may use the title 'CPA' or 'CPA firm' without registering being licensed as provided in this Code section only if: (A) It meets the qualifications described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section and it; (B) It complies with the board's rules and or regulations regarding peer review; and (B)(C) It performs such services through an individual with substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18. (3) A firm that does not have an a physical office in this state and that is not subject to the requirements of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection or paragraph (2) of this subsection may perform other professional services, as such services are defined in the board's rules or regulations, included in the practice of

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public accountancy while using the title 'CPA' or 'CPA firm' in this state without registering being licensed under this Code section only if:
(A) It performs such services through an individual with substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18; and (B) It can lawfully perform such services in the any other state where said such individuals with substantial equivalency practice privileges have their principal place of business office location designated by such individuals for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity. (c) Each firm required to register be licensed under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be registered licensed biennially under this chapter with the board, provided that any firm for which such requirement becomes effective between biennial reporting periods shall register become licensed with the board within 60 days. Such a firm must shall be required to show that all attest and compilation services rendered in this state are under the supervision of a person an individual holding a live permit license issued by this state the board or a person an individual with substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18. The board, by rule or regulation, shall prescribe the procedure to be followed in effecting such registration licensure and the information which must shall be required to be provided regarding the firm and its practice. (d) A registered licensed firm shall file written notice to the board, within 60 days after the occurrence of the opening of a new office or the closing or change of address of any of its offices in this state. Each such office shall be under the supervision of a resident manager who may be a partner, principal, shareholder, member, or a staff employee holding a live permit license in this state. (e) Neither the denial of a firm registration license under this Code section nor the denial of the renewal of a firm registration license under Code Section 43-3-23 43-3-17 shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Notice and hearing within the meaning of said Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall not be required, but the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she requests.
43-3-22. Reserved.
43-3-23. 43-3-17. (a) In each renewal year, each firm registered licensed in the this state pursuant to Code Section 43-3-21 43-3-16 which has issued an audit, review, attest or compilation report within the 24 months preceding the date of expiration of the firm's registration must license shall submit, with the application for renewal, evidence of satisfactory completion of a board approved peer review program within the 36 months preceding the date of such firm's registration license expiration. Satisfactory completion shall mean that the firm has undergone the entire peer review process and that the report of the peer review indicates that the firm maintains acceptable standards of competence

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and integrity in the practice of public accountancy. Firms which have not issued an audit, review, attest or compilation report within the 24 months preceding the date of the firm's registration license expiration must shall submit written confirmation of such fact with the application for the firm's registration license renewal. The board may waive or modify the requirements of this subsection in cases of hardship or other such circumstances which the board deems appropriate. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the practice of an enrolled agent before the federal Internal Revenue Service or the Department of Revenue if the enrolled agent is not otherwise engaged in the practice of public accounting accountancy in this state. (b) No firm shall be registered licensed in the this state which shall have failed to comply with the provisions of this Code section and all, applicable requirements of law, and rules or regulations promulgated by the board. (c) This Code section shall be construed to apply only to firms required to be registered licensed under this chapter. Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit any person from operating under the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-36.
43-3-24. 43-3-18. (a) A permit license to engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state shall be issued by the division executive director, at the direction of the board, to each person individual who is certificated as a certified public accountant under Code Sections 433-6 through Section 43-3-9 or 43-3-12 or registered as a foreign accountant under Code Section 43-3-20 43-3-15 who shall have furnished evidence, satisfactory to the board, of compliance with the continuing professional education requirements of Code Section 43-3-25 43-3-19, and to individuals and firms registered licensed under Code Section 43-3-21 43-3-16, provided that such entities firms are maintained and registered licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-3-23 43-3-16 and 43-3-17. There shall be a biennial permit license fee in an amount to be determined by the board. (b) Individuals may practice based on a under substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges as follows:
(1) An individual whose principal place of business is outside this office location designation by such individual for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity is in any other state shall be presumed to have qualifications substantially equivalent to this state's requirements, shall have all the privileges of live permit license holders of this state, and may practice public accountancy in this state without the requirement to obtain a live permit, certificate, or registration license under this chapter or to otherwise notify or register with the board or pay any license fee if the individual:
(A) Holds a valid current license as a certified public accountant from any other state which requires, as a condition of licensure, that an individual:
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(iii) Possesses at least one year of experience, including providing any type of service or advice involving the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, which may be obtained through government, industry, academic, or public practice all of which was verified by a licensee; or (B) Holds a valid current license as a certified public accountant from any other state which does not meet the requirements of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph but such individual's certified public accountant qualifications are substantially equivalent to those requirements. Any individual who passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and holds a valid current license issued by any other state prior to January 1, 2012, may be exempt from the education requirement in division (1)(A)(i) of this subsection for purposes of this subparagraph; (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual who offers or renders professional services, as such services are defined in the board's rules or regulations, whether in person or by mail, telephone, or electronic means, under this Code section shall be granted substantial equivalency practice privileges in this state and no notice, license, fee, or other submission shall be provided by any such individual. Such an individual shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection; (3) An individual licensee of another any other state exercising the privilege afforded under this subsection, and the any firm that employs that such individual, shall simultaneously consent, as a condition of exercising this privilege: (A) To the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board; (B) To comply with the provisions of this chapter and the board's rules and or regulations; (C) That in the event the license from the state of the individual's principal place of business is no longer valid individual's license issued by any other state designated by such individual for purposes of substantial equivalency and reciprocity is not current, the individual shall cease offering or rendering professional services practicing public accountancy in this state individually and on behalf of a firm; and (D) To the appointment of the state board that issued the individual's license as the individual's agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by this state's board against the individual; (4) An individual who qualifies for the substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges under this Code section who, for any entity with its home office in this state, performs a client who specifies a location in this state to which any service under subparagraph (A), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) (2) of Code Section 43-3-2 may do so only is directed, may only perform such services through a firm that has registered is licensed with the board under Code Section 43-3-21 43-3-16; and (5) An individual qualifying for the substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges under paragraph (1) of this subsection may provide expert witness services in this state and shall be deemed to be in compliance with Code Section 24-7-702 for purposes of such services.

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(c) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be applied or construed to permit allow an individual to engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state based on a substantial equivalency privilege practice privileges unless such individual holds a valid current license as a certified public accountant in a any other state which grants similar reciprocity to license holders in this state.
43-3-25. 43-3-19. (a) Every When an individual for one year or more has been certificated as a certified public account or was registered as a foreign accountant in this state before July 1, 1989, and has maintained licensure under such status, his or her application for renewal of a license live permit by any individual who is and has been certificated as a certified public accountant or registered as a foreign accountant by this state for one year or more shall be accompanied or supported by such evidence as the board shall prescribe of satisfactory completion of continuing professional education as provided in this Code section, provided that the board may relax or suspend requirements of continuing professional education in instances where an applicant's health requires it or in instances of individual hardship. (b) The board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and or regulations providing for the continuing professional education which shall include:
(1) The number of hours of acceptable continuing professional education, which shall not be less than 60 hours, required to renew a live permit, for the license; (2) The assignment of credit for hours in excess of the minimum continuing professional education requirement, and for the; (3) The proration of required continuing professional education hours. The board may establish criteria; (4) Criteria for continuing professional education programs, provide for accreditation of such programs, enter into agreements with sponsors of such programs, and provide for the; (5) Accreditation of continuing professional education programs; and (6) The assignment of credits for participation in such continuing professional education programs. (c) All provisions of this chapter relating to continuing professional education shall be administered by the board; and, in addition to the other powers conferred on the board by this chapter, the board shall have the authority to appoint a committee or committees composed of certified public accountants, as it deems appropriate, to administer, implement, and otherwise carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to continuing professional education. The board may enter into agreements with sponsors to provide continuing professional education. (d) Any licensee who has attained the age of 70 shall be exempt from the continuing professional educational requirements of this Code section and paragraph (1) of Code Section 43-3-24.

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43-3-26. Reserved.
43-3-27. Reserved.
43-3-20. (a) The executive director shall be vested with the power and authority to make, or cause to be made through employees or agents of the board, such investigations as the board may deem necessary or proper for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Any person properly conducting an investigation on behalf of the board shall have access to and may examine any writing, document, electronically stored information, or other material relating to the fitness of any licensee or applicant. The executive director or his or her appointed representative may issue subpoenas to compel access to any writing, document, electronically stored information, or other material upon a determination that reasonable grounds exist for the belief that a violation of this chapter may have occurred. (b) The results of all investigations initiated by the board shall be reported solely to the board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the board by the executive director, with the board retaining the right to have access at any time to such records. No part of any such records shall be released, except to the board, for any purpose other than a hearing before the board, nor shall such records be subject to subpoena; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or licensing authority. (c) If a licensee is the subject of a board inquiry, all records relating to any person who receives services rendered by such licensee in his or her capacity as licensee shall be admissible at any hearing held to determine whether a violation of this chapter has occurred, regardless of any statutory privilege; provided, however, that any documentary or electronic evidence relating to a person who received such services shall be reviewed in camera and shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. (d) The board shall have the authority to exclude all persons during its deliberations on disciplinary proceedings and to discuss any disciplinary matter in private with a licensee or applicant and the legal counsel for such licensee or applicant. (e) An individual may file a complaint against a licensee or applicant by submitting his or her complaint to the board or the executive director. When a complaint is filed, within 30 days after the conclusion of the investigation of such complaint, the executive director shall notify the complainant of the disposition of such complaint. In addition, the executive director shall upon request by the complainant advise the complainant as to the status of the complaint during the period of time that such complaint is pending. (f) An individual, firm, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of this chapter relating

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to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice a business or profession licensed under this chapter or for initiating or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any individual who testifies or makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of this chapter relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice the business or profession licensed by the board shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for so testifying. (g) Neither the issuance of a private reprimand nor the denial of a license by reciprocity nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a revoked license nor the refusal to issue a previously denied license shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; notice and hearing within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50 shall not be required, but the licensee or applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he or she so requests. The board may resolve a pending action by the issuance of a letter of concern. Such letter shall not be considered a disciplinary action or a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50 and shall not be disclosed to any individual except the licensee or applicant. (h) If a licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board for such licensee or applicant, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served personally upon the licensee or applicant or served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and is returned marked 'unclaimed' or 'refused' or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the executive director, or his or her designee, shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section, and service upon the executive director, or his or her designee, shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant. (i) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of such license, subject to reinstatement at the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license in the practice of public accountancy and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by this chapter.
43-3-28. 43-3-21. (a) After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-30 43-3-23, the board may revoke or suspend any certification issued under Code Sections 43-3-6 through Section 43-3-9 or 43-3-12 or a registration issued under Code Section 43-3-20 43-3-15 or may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any live permit license or may censure the holder of any such permit license, or may forbid an individual from exercising the

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substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges, for any cause which the board may deem sufficient, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any one or any combination of the following causes:
(1) Violation of any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the board in accordance with this chapter; (2) Fraud or deceit in obtaining certification as a certified public accountant or registration as a public accountant, in obtaining registration certification under this chapter, or in obtaining a live permit license; (3) Violation of any of the provisions of Code Section 43-3-35 or any other Code section of this chapter; (4) Dishonesty, fraud, or gross negligence in the practice of public accountancy; (5) Commission of a felony under the laws of any this state or any other state or of the United States; (6) Commission of any crime, an element of which is dishonesty or fraud, under the laws of any this state or any other state or of the United States; (7) Cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew authority to practice as a certified public accountant or as a public accountant by any other state for any cause other than voluntary withdrawal or failure to pay an annual registration a licensing fee in such other state; (8) Suspension or revocation of the right to practice any profession before any state or federal agency; (9) Failure to furnish evidence of satisfaction of requirements of continuing professional education as required by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-3-25 433-19 or to meet any conditions with respect to continuing professional education which the board may have ordered under that Code section Code Section 43-3-19; (10) Conduct which discredits the accounting profession; or (11) Failure of such holder's firm to register or renew its registration license under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-3-23 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 or the failure of such firm to comply with any of the provisions of Code Section 43-3-23 43-3-17. (b) An individual, A person, firm, corporation, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil and criminal liability and criminal prosecution for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section or any other provision of law relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice public accounting accountancy or for initiating or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any person individual who testifies or who makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud, or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section or any other law relating to a licensee's or applicant's fitness to practice public accounting accountancy shall be immune from civil and criminal liability and criminal prosecution for so testifying.

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43-3-29. 43-3-22. (a) After notice and hearing, as provided in Code Section 43-3-30 43-3-23, the board, in its discretion, may revoke the registration and permit license to practice of a firm if at any time it does not have all the qualifications prescribed by the Code section under which it qualified for registration licensure. (b) After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-30 43-3-23, the board may revoke or suspend the registration license of a firm or may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew its valid permit license or may censure the holder of any such permit license for any of the following causes in addition to those enumerated in Code Section 43-3-28 43-3-21:
(1) The revocation or suspension of the certificate or registration license or the revocation or, suspension, or refusal to renew the permit license to practice of any partner, member, or shareholder required by law to have such certificate, registration, or permit license as a condition to the firm's registration or permit licensure; (2) The cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority of the firm, or any partner, member, or shareholder thereof, to practice public accountancy in any other state for any cause other than voluntary withdrawal or failure to pay registration licensing fees in such other state; or (3) The failure of such firm to register become licensed or renew its registration license under Code Section 43-3-21 43-3-16 or the failure of such firm to comply with any of the provisions of Code Section 43-3-23 43-3-17.
43-3-29.1. After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-30, the board may impose any one or more of the following sanctions in addition to the actions described in Code Sections 43-3-28 and 43-3-29 for any of the causes described in Code Sections 43-3-28 and 43-3-29:
(1) Require the licensee or licensees to complete successfully the specific courses or types of continuing education as specified by the board or pass special examinations as specified by the board, all at the cost and expense of the licensee or licensees; (2) Require the licensee or firm holding a live permit to submit to a preissuance review prior to the issuance of any future reports, in a manner and for a duration as set by the board by a reviewer selected by the board at the licensee's or holder's cost and expense; or (3) Require a licensee or firm holding a valid permit to submit to a peer review of its accounting and auditing practices upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the board at the cost and expense of such licensee or holder of a valid permit.
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(b) Notice, rules of procedure, right to review, and any other matters arising with respect to all adjudicative hearings conducted by the board shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (c) Before the board shall revoke or suspend a permit license, a certificate, registration, or substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges, it shall provide for a hearing for the holder of such permit license, certificate, registration, or practice privilege privileges in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is shall be entitled to judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. (d) Initial judicial review of a final decision of the board shall be held solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the State Accounting Office.
43-3-24. After notice and hearing as provided in Code Section 43-3-23, the board may impose any one or more of the following sanctions in addition to the actions described in Code Sections 43-3-21, 43-3-22, and 43-3-25 for any of the causes described in Code Sections 43-3-21, 43-3-22, and 43-3-25:
(1) Require the licensee to complete successfully the specific courses or types of continuing professional education as specified by the board in accordance with Code Section 43-3-19 or pass special examinations as specified by the board, all at the cost and expense of the licensee; (2) Require the licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a preissuance review prior to the issuance of any future reports, in a manner and for a duration as set by the board by a reviewer selected by the board at the licensee's cost and expense; or (3) Require a licensee or firm holding a license to submit to a peer review of its accounting and auditing practices upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the board at the cost and expense of such licensee.
43-3-25. (a) Upon a finding by the board that an individual or firm governed by this chapter has violated any rule, regulation, or order promulgated by the board or any provision of this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000.00 for each violation. (b) In determining the amount of the penalty to impose for a violation, the board shall consider:
(1) The seriousness of the violation, including: (A) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and (B) The hazard or potential hazard to the public;
(2) The economic damage to property caused by the violation; (3) The history of any previous violation by the individual or firm; (4) The amount necessary to deter a future violation; (5) Any efforts on the part of the individual or firm to correct the violation; and

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(6) Any other matter that justice may require. (c) The board by rule or regulation may adopt a schedule for purposes of this Code section that prescribes ranges in the amounts of civil penalties to be imposed for specified types of conduct and circumstances.
43-3-25.1. (a) The following shall be available to an applicant, the board, and the board's employees and agents, but shall be treated as confidential, not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, and shall not be disclosed without the approval of the board:
(1) Applications and other personal information submitted by applicants; (2) Information, favorable or unfavorable, submitted by a reference source concerning an applicant; and (3) Examination questions and other examination materials. (b) The deliberations of the board with respect to an application, an examination, a complaint, an investigation, or a disciplinary proceeding, except as may be contained in official board minutes, shall be treated as confidential and not subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50; provided, however, that such deliberations may be released only to a federal enforcement agency or licensing authority or any other state's enforcement agency or licensing authority. (c) Releasing the documents pursuant to this Code section shall not subject any otherwise privileged documents to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
43-3-26. The executive director shall be authorized to provide to any licensing authority of this or any other state, upon inquiry by such authority, information regarding a past or pending investigation of or disciplinary sanction against any applicant for licensure by the board or licensee of the board notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-20 or any other law to the contrary regarding the confidentiality of that information; provided, however, that such information shall only be shared after receiving written confirmation from the recipient authority that it assures preservation of confidentiality and the licensee has been given reasonable notice that the information shall be provided to another entity. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or limit the authority of the executive director to disclose to any person or entity information concerning the existence of any investigation for unlicensed practice being conducted against any person who is neither licensed nor an applicant for licensure by the board.
43-3-27. (a) Any individual issued a license or certification under this chapter or providing services under substantial equivalency practice privileges and convicted under the laws of this state, the United States, any other state, or any other country of a felony as defined in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-1-19 shall be required to notify the board of such conviction within 30 days of such conviction. The failure of

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such individual to notify the board of a conviction shall be considered grounds for revocation of his or her license or other authorization issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) The board may suspend the license of an individual who has been certified by a federal agency and reported to the board for nonpayment or default or breach of a repayment or service obligation under any federal educational loan, loan repayment, or service conditional scholarship program. Prior to the suspension, the licensee shall be entitled to notice of the board's intended action and opportunity to appear before the board. A suspension of a license under this Code section is not a contested case under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' A license suspended under this Code section shall not be reinstated or reissued until the individual provides the board a written release issued by the reporting agency stating that the individual is making payments on the loan or satisfying the service requirements in accordance with an agreement approved by the reporting agency. If the individual has continued to meet all other requirements for licensure during the period of suspension, reinstatement of the license shall be automatic upon receipt of the notice and payment of any reinstatement fee which the board may impose.
43-3-31. 43-3-28. Upon written application after a hearing pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' the board may recertificate a certified public accountant or reregister a foreign accountant whose certification or registration has been revoked or may reissue or modify the suspension of a live permit license or substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges which has have been revoked or suspended.
43-3-32. 43-3-29. (a) All statements, records, schedules, working papers, computer printouts, computer tapes, and memoranda made by a certified public accountant or public accountant incident to, or in the course of, professional service to clients by such certified public accountant or public accountant, except reports submitted by a certified public accountant or public accountant to a client, shall be and remain the property of such certified public accountant or public accountant and his or her partners, fellow shareholders, or fellow members of the firm, in the absence of an express agreement between such certified public accountant or public accountant and the his or her client to the contrary. No such statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum shall be sold, transferred, or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or his or her personal representative or his assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, fellow shareholders, or fellow members of the firm of such certified public accountant or public accountant. (b) All communications between a certified public accountant or public accountant or employee of such certified public accountant or public accountant acting in the scope of such employment and the person for whom such certified public accountant, public accountant, or employee shall have made any audit or other investigation in a professional capacity and all information obtained by a certified public accountant,

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public accountant, or such an employee in his or her professional capacity concerning the business and affairs of clients shall be deemed privileged communications in all courts or in any other proceedings whatsoever; and no such certified public accountant, public accountant, or employee shall be permitted to testify with respect to any of such matters, except with the written consent of such person or client or such person's or client's legal representative,; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting a certified public accountant, public accountant, or such an employee from:
(1) Disclosing any data required to be disclosed by the standards of the accounting profession in rendering an opinion on the presentation of financial statements or in making disclosure where the practices or diligence of the accountant in preparing, or in expressing an opinion upon, such financial statements are contested; (2) Disclosing any data where the professional services of when the practice of public accountancy by the accountant are is being contested by or against the client for whom such services were the practice of public accountancy was performed or any representative or assignee of such client; (3) Disclosing any data to other certified public accountants, public accountants, or employees thereof in connection with practice reviews and ethics reviews sponsored by professional groups, the purpose of which reviews is to survey such accountant's business practices, audits, and work papers or to review ethical considerations concerning such accountant; or (4) Disclosing any data pertaining to an application, investigation by the board, or hearing on its behalf, so long as such data shall be received by the board in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public; and provided, further, that no disclosure provided for in this paragraph shall constitute a waiver of the privilege established in this subsection. (c) The proceedings of and data obtained through peer review or by the board pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action, except in a hearing before the board, against a certified public accountant for matters which are the subject of evaluation and review by such peer review or the board; and no individual who was in attendance at a meeting of such peer review or the board shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, except in a hearing before the board, as to any evidence or the matters produced or presented during the proceedings of such peer review or the board or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or actions of such peer review or the board or any members thereof; provided, however, that any information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources shall not be construed as immune from discovery or use in any such civil action merely because they were presented during proceedings of such peer review or the board; and provided, further, that no individual who testifies before such peer review or the board or who is a member of such peer review or the board shall be prevented from testifying as to matters within his or her knowledge, provided that such witness may not be questioned

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regarding such witness's testimony before such peer review or the board or opinions formed by the witness as a result of such hearings of such peer review or the board.
43-3-33. 43-3-30. (a) Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute a violation of Code Section 43-3-35 or any other Code section of this chapter, the board may make application to the superior court of the county in which such acts or practices have occurred or may be reasonably expected to occur for an order enjoining such acts or practices; and upon a showing by the board that such person has engaged or is about to engage in any such acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or such other order as may be appropriate shall be granted by such court. (b) The Attorney General shall assist in the enforcement of this chapter. The board is authorized to retain such attorneys as it deems necessary, with the approval of the Attorney General, to assist the board in bringing any action authorized by law. (c) The electronic, printed, engraved, or written display or uttering by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, instrument, or other device bearing an individual's name in conjunction with the words 'certified public accountant' or any abbreviation thereof shall be prima-facie evidence in any action brought under this Code section or Code Section 43-3-34 that the individual whose name is so displayed caused or procured the electronic, printed, engraved, or written display or uttering of such card, sign, advertisement, instrument, or other device and that such individual is holding himself or herself out to be a certified public accountant holding a license or otherwise claims to be qualified to use such title by virtue of the substantial equivalency practice privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-18 or of the firm practice provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-16. In any such action, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter shall be sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
43-3-34. The display or uttering by a person of a card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device bearing a person's name in conjunction with the words 'certified public accountant' or any abbreviation thereof, or 'public accountant' or any abbreviation thereof shall be prima-facie evidence in any action brought under Code Section 43-3-33 or 43-3-38 that the person whose name is so displayed caused or procured the display or uttering of such card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device and that such person is holding himself or herself out to be a certified public accountant or a public accountant holding a live permit or otherwise claims to be qualified to use such title by virtue of the substantial equivalency practice privilege under subsection (b) of Code Section 433-24 or of the firm practice provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-21. In any such action, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this chapter

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shall be sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct.
43-3-35. 43-3-31. (a) No individual shall assume or use the title or designation 'certified public accountant' or the abbreviation 'C.P.A.' 'CPA' or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that such individual is a certified public accountant unless such individual has received a certificate as a certified public accountant under this chapter, holds a live permit license, and all of such individual's physical offices in this state for the practice of public accountancy are maintained and registered licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-323 43-3-16 and 43-3-17, provided that a foreign accountant who has registered under Code Section 43-3-20 43-3-15 and who holds a live permit license may use the title under which he or she is generally known in his or her country, followed by the name of the country from which he or she received his or her certificate, license, or degree. (b) No firm or any other person or entity shall assume or use the title or designation 'certified public accountant' or the abbreviation 'C.P.A.' 'CPA' or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card, or device tending to indicate that such firm, person, or entity is composed of certified public accountants unless such firm, person, or entity is registered licensed as a firm of certified public accountants under Code Section 43-3-21, holds a live permit 43-3-16, and all physical offices of such firm in this state for the practice of public accountancy are maintained and registered licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-3-23 43-3-16 and 43-3-17. (c) No individual, firm, or any other person or entity firm shall assume or use:
(1) Any any title or designation likely to be confused with 'certified public accountant,' including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, 'certified accountant,' 'enrolled accountant,' 'licensed accountant,' 'licensed public accountant,' or 'registered accountant'; or (2) Any any abbreviation likely to be confused with 'C.P.A.,' 'CPA,' including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, 'C.A.,' 'E.A.,' 'R.A.,' 'L.A.,' or 'L.P.A.,' provided that a foreign accountant registered under Code Section 43-3-20 43-3-15 who holds a live permit license in this state and all of whose physical offices in this state for the practice of public accountancy are maintained and registered licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-3-23 43-3-16 and 43-3-17 may use the title under which he or she is generally known in his or her country, followed by the name of the country from which he or she received his or her certificate, license, or degree. (d) No individual shall sign or affix his or her name or any trade assumed name used by him or her in his or her profession or business to any opinion or certificate attesting in any way that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any representation or estimate in regard to any person or organization embracing (1) financial information, or (2) facts respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, grants, loans, and

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appropriations, together with any wording accompanying, contained in, or affixed on such opinion or certificate, which indicates that he or she has expert knowledge in accounting or auditing unless he or she holds a live permit license and all of his or her physical offices in this state for the practice of public accountancy are maintained and registered licensed under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-3-23 43-3-16 and 43-3-17, provided that this subsection shall not prohibit any officer, employee, partner, member, or principal of any organization from affixing his or her signature to any statement or report in reference to the affairs of such organization with any wording designating the position, title, or office which he or she holds in such organization, nor shall this subsection prohibit any act of a public official or public employee in the performance of his or her duties as such. (e) No person individual shall sign or affix, or cause to be signed or affixed, a firm name to any opinion or certificate attesting in any way that states or implies assurance as to the reliability of any representation or estimate in regard to any person or organization embracing (1) financial information, or (2) facts respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, including but not limited to statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, grants, loans, and appropriations, together with any wording accompanying or contained in such opinion or certificate, which indicates that such firm is composed of or employs persons individuals having expert knowledge in accounting or auditing unless the firm holds a live permit license and all of its physical offices in this state for the practice of public accountancy are maintained and registered licensed as required under Code Sections 43-3-21 and 43-3-23 43-3-16 and 43-3-17. (f) A licensee shall not use or participate in the use of any form of public communication having reference to his or her professional services practice of public accountancy which contains a false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim. A false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, or unfair statement or claim includes, but is shall not be limited to, a statement or claim which:
(1) Contains a misrepresentation of fact; (2) Is likely to mislead or deceive because it fails to make full disclosure of relevant facts; (3) Contains any testimonial, laudatory, or other statement or implication that the licensee's professional services are practice of public accountancy is of exceptional quality, if not supported by verifiable facts; (4) Is intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results; (5) Implies educational or professional attainments or licensing recognition not supported in fact; (6) States or implies that the licensee has received formal recognition as a specialist in any aspect of the practice of public accounting accountancy, except in accordance with rules or regulations adopted by the board; (7) Represents that professional services the practice of public accountancy can or will be completely performed for a stated fee when this is not the case or makes representations with respect to fees for professional such services that do not disclose

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all variables that may reasonably be expected to affect the fees that will in fact be charged; or (8) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinarily prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived. (g) The board may by rule or regulation prohibit a licensee from soliciting by any direct personal communication an engagement to perform professional services practice public accountancy. (h) It shall not be a violation of this Code section or chapter for an individual who does not hold a live permit license under this chapter but who qualifies for the substantial equivalency practice privilege privileges under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18 to use the title or designation 'certified public accountant' or 'C.P.A.' 'CPA' or other titles to indicate that the person individual is a certified public accountant, and such individual may provide professional services engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state with the same privileges as a live permit license holder so long as the individual complies with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-24 43-3-18. (i) It shall not be a violation of this Code section or chapter for a firm that has not registered with the board or obtained a live permit license under this chapter and that does not have an office in this state to use the title or designation 'certified public accountant' or 'C.P.A.' 'CPA' or other titles to indicate that the firm is composed of certified public accountants, and such firm may provide professional services engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state with the same privileges as a registered firm with a live permit license so long as it complies with subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-21 43-3-16.
43-3-36. 43-3-32. (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any person individual who is not a certified public accountant or public accountant from serving as an employee of or an assistant to a certified public accountant or public accountant or firm of certified public accountants or public accountants holding a live permit license or a foreign accountant registered under Code Section 43-3-20 43-3-15 and holding a live permit license, provided that such employee or assistant shall not issue or attest to any accounting or financial statement over his or her name. (b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any person from offering to perform or performing for the public, for compensation, any of the following services:
(1) The recording of financial transactions in books of record; (2) The making of adjustments of such transactions in books of record; (3) The making of trial balances from books of record; (4) Internal verification and analysis of books or accounts of original entry; (5) The preparation of unaudited financial statements, schedules, or reports; (6) The devising and installing of systems or methods of bookkeeping, internal controls of financial data, or the recording of financial data; or (7) The preparation of tax returns and related forms.

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43-3-33. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'service member' means an active duty member of the regular or reserve component of the United States armed forces, the United States Coast Guard, the Georgia National Guard, or the Georgia Air National Guard on ordered federal duty for a period of 90 days or longer. (b) Any service member whose license issued pursuant to any provision of this chapter expired while such service member was serving on active duty outside this state shall be permitted to practice public accountancy in accordance with such expired license and shall not be charged with a violation of this chapter related to practicing a profession with an expired license for a period of six months from the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six months after the date of his or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within this state. The service member shall present to the board either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer in order to waive any violation of this chapter relating to practicing public accountancy with an expired license.
43-3-36.1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any licensee who has attained 70 years of age shall be exempt from any continuing professional education requirements of Code Section 43-3-25 or 43-3-29.1.
43-3-37. The proceedings of and data obtained by a peer review committee or the board pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-3-32 shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action, except in a hearing before the board, against a certified public accountant or public accountant for matters which are the subject of evaluation and review by such committee or the board; and no person who was in attendance at a meeting of such committee or board shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action, except in a hearing before the board, as to any evidence or the matters produced or presented during the proceedings of such committee or board or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or actions of such committee or board or any members thereof; provided, however, that any information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources shall not be construed as immune from discovery or use in any such civil action merely because they were presented during proceedings of such committee or board; and provided, further, that no person who testifies before such committee or board or who is a member of such committee or board shall be prevented from testifying as to matters within his or her knowledge, provided that such witness may not be questioned regarding such witness's testimony before such committee or board or opinions formed by the witness as a result of such hearings of the committee or board.

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43-3-38. 43-3-34. Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 1-3. Chapter 5B of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Accounting Office, is amended by revising Code Section 50-5B-2, relating to administrative units, directors, and employees of the State Accounting Office, as follows:
"50-5B-2. (a) The state accounting officer shall establish such units within the State Accounting Office as he or she deems proper for its administration, including The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia as separate units with distinct accounting functions, and shall designate persons to be directors and assistant directors of such units to exercise such authority as he or she may delegate to them in writing. (b) The Georgia State Board of Accountancy shall be a division within the State Accounting Office. The state accounting officer shall appoint an executive director of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. Such executive director shall have such powers and duties as provided under Chapter 3 of Title 43. (b)(c) The state accounting officer shall have the authority, within budgetary limitations, to employ as many persons as he or she deems necessary for the administration of the office and for the discharge of the duties of the office. The state accounting officer shall issue all necessary directions, instructions, orders, and rules applicable to such persons. He or she shall have authority, as he or she deems proper, to employ, assign, compensate, and discharge employees of the office within the limitations of the office's appropriation, the requirements of the state system of personnel administration provided for in Chapter 20 of Title 45, and restrictions set forth by law."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 24-5-501 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain communications as privileged, is amended by revising paragraph (9) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(9) Communications between accountant and client as provided by Code Section 433-32 43-3-29."
SECTION 2-2. Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:

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"(b) Each grant of state funds to a recipient unit of local government from the Governor's emergency fund or from a special project appropriation in an amount greater than $5,000.00 shall be conditioned upon the receipt by the state auditor of a properly completed grant certification form. The form shall be designed by the state auditor and shall be distributed with each covered grant as required by this Code section. The grant certification form shall require the certification by the recipient unit of local government and by the unit of local government auditor that the grant funds were used solely for the express purpose or purposes for which the grant was made. Such form shall be filed with the state auditor in conjunction with the annual audit required under Code Section 36-81-7 or 50-6-6 or any other applicable Code section for each year in which such grant funds are expended or remain unexpended by the unit of local government. A recipient unit of local government which is not otherwise subject to the annual audit requirements specified in this subsection shall file a grant certification form with the state auditor no later than December 31 of each year in which such grant funds are expended or remain unexpended. For grant funds to subrecipients, the certification by the unit of local government auditor required by this subsection may also be made by an in-house or internal auditor of the unit of local government who meets the education requirements contained in subparagraph (a)(3)(A) (b)(3)(A) of Code Section 43-3-6 43-3-9. The cost of performing any audit required by this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be an eligible expense of the grant. However, the amount charged shall not exceed 2 percent of the amount of the grant or $250.00 per required audit, whichever is less. The unit of local government to whom the grant is made may deduct the cost of any such audit from the funds disbursed to the subrecipient."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nix Oliver
Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 25.

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

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

HR 1200. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Talton of the 147th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper James David Young and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

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PART I WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper James David Young on May 4, 1975; and
WHEREAS, a native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, Trooper Young attended the 41st Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 30 in Cordele, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed by a prisoner while working with the Cordele Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Young exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART II WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston on July 26, 1983; and
WHEREAS, a native of Summerville, Georgia, Trooper First Class Langston attended the 45th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 29 in Cedartown, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed in a patrol car crash on Ga. 1 in Polk County; and
WHEREAS, Trooper First Class Langston exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART III WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard on February 3, 1977; and
WHEREAS, a native of Athens, Georgia, Corporal Dillard attended the 32nd Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 6 in Gainesville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed while directing traffic on Ga. 129 near Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Dillard exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.

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PART IV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper John Dixon Morris on May 18, 1982; and
WHEREAS, a native of Dublin, Georgia, Trooper Morris attended the 54th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 8 in Madison, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short after he was killed in a patrol car crash on Atlanta Highway in Monroe, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Morris exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART V WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Special Agent Lt. Benjamin Louis Sentell on March 3, 1966; and
WHEREAS, a native of Waynesboro, Georgia, Special Agent Sentell attended the 3rd Trooper School and was assigned to service in Waynesboro; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed in a patrol car crash on State Route 24 near Louisville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Special Agent Sentell exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART VI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Jr., on April 27, 1991; and
WHEREAS, a native of Vienna, Georgia, Trooper Stewart attended the 57th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 30 in Cordele, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed in a patrol car crash on State Route 215 near Pitts, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Stewart exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.

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PART VII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Special Agent Larry Paul Collins on November 5, 1973; and
WHEREAS, a native of Hawkinsville, Georgia, Special Agent Collins attended the 34th Trooper School and was assigned to service in Americus, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed in an automobile crash on State Route 128 in Taylor County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Special Agent Collins exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART VIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell on January 17, 1979; and
WHEREAS, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, Trooper Sewell attended the 49th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 8 in Madison, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed in a patrol car crash on State Route 24 in Oconee County; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Sewell exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART IX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner on April 11, 1970; and
WHEREAS, a native of Cedartown, Georgia, Trooper Tanner attended the 35th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 43 in Calhoun, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short after a patrol car crash on State Route 225 in Calhoun, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Tanner exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.

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PART X WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Jr., on May 8, 1977; and
WHEREAS, a native of Thomaston, Georgia, Trooper Andrews attended the 45th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 34 in Manchester, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short when he was killed in a patrol car crash on State Route 41 near Talbotton, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Andrews exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor on June 26, 1971; and
WHEREAS, a native of Toccoa, Georgia, Trooper Taylor attended the 37th Trooper School and was assigned to service at Post 33 in Milledgeville, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short after a patrol car crash on State Route 44 in Jones County; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Taylor exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART XII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper Mark Allen Page on June 22, 1968; and
WHEREAS, a native of Ellijay, Georgia, Trooper Page attended the 26th Trooper School and was assigned to service with Post 27 in Blue Ridge, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short after a patrol car crash on State Route 2 in Union County; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Page exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.

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PART XIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the tragic passing of Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen on February 23, 1965; and
WHEREAS, a native of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, Trooper Turpen attended the 17th Trooper School and was assigned to service with the Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit; and
WHEREAS, this dedicated law enforcement officer's life was cut short after a patrol car crash in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Turpen exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART XIV WHEREAS, Bobby Staton was born in Rabun County, Georgia, and was raised in Clayton, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he began his career with the Georgia State Patrol on July 7, 1968, and retired as a senior trooper on June 1, 2000, after 32 years of excellent service; and
WHEREAS, he was a dedicated trooper and a good and honest man; and
WHEREAS, Bobby was a master mason in Blue Ridge Lodge # 67 and was a member of the Blue Ridge First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he was a wonderful father and husband and leaves behind his beautiful wife, Claudia Cannon Staton, and their two children, son Cole Staton and daughter Shannon Staton; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Staton passed away on July 2, 2002, from cancer; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting to dedicate a lasting memorial in honor of his life well lived and his tireless service to the people of Georgia.
PART XV NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of Ga. 107 from the eastern city limit of Fitzgerald to the northwest city limit is dedicated as the Trooper James David Young Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on Ga. 1 over Blacks Bluff Road in Floyd County is dedicated as the Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 11 from its intersection with I-985 to the Jackson County line is dedicated as the Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 15 from the northern city limit of Eatonton to the southern city limit of Madison is dedicated as the Trooper John Dixon Morris Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 24 from the western city limit of Waynesboro to the intersection of Ga. 305 is dedicated as the Special Agent Lt. Benjamin Louis Sentell Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 215 from the southern city limit of Vienna to the northern city limit of Pitts is dedicated as the Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 257 from the southern city limit of Hawkinsville to the northern city limit of Cordele is dedicated as the Special Agent Larry Paul Collins Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on U.S. 441 over the railroad tracks between the intersection of Ga. 12 and Lower Apalachee Road in Morgan County is dedicated as the Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 6 from the U.S. 27 Bypass to the western city limit of Rockmart is dedicated as the Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 41 from the northern city limit of Talbotton to the southern city limit of Woodland is dedicated as the Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 184 from the Jeanette Jamieson Intersection with Ga. 365 and the Ga. 17 Toccoa Bypass to the intersection of Dicks Hill Parkway is dedicated as the Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 52 from its intersection with Rackley Road to the Dawson County line is dedicated as the Trooper Mark Allen Page Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 15 from the northern city limit of Tallulah Falls to the southern city limit is dedicated as the Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen Memorial Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Lake Burton on US 76 be dedicated as the Trooper Bobby Staton 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 and to the families of Trooper James David Young; Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston; Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard; Trooper John Dixon Morris; Special Agent Lt. Benjamin Louis Sentell; Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Jr.; Special Agent Larry Paul Collins; Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell; Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner; Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Jr.; Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor; Trooper Mark Allen Page; Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen; and Senior Trooper Robert "Bobby" Caroll Staton.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway
Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 1544. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating and renaming certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.

PART I WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Major Henry Talmage Elrod; and

WHEREAS, Major Elrod was born on September 27, 1905, in Turner County, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia and Yale University; and

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WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod single handedly attacked a flight of 22 enemy planes over Wake Island and executed several low altitude bombings and strafing runs on enemy ships; and
WHEREAS, he became the first American to sink a Japanese warship, the Kisaragi, with small caliber bombs delivered from a fighter aircraft; and
WHEREAS, when all the U.S. aircraft had been destroyed by hostile fire, Major Elrod organized the remaining troops into a beach defense unit which repulsed repeated Japanese attacks; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod was mortally wounded on December 23, 1941, while protecting his men who were carrying ammunition to a gun emplacement; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART II WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.

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PART III WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers were influential Tuskegee Airmen who valiantly and courageously served this nation during World War II and were born in or spent years during their childhood in Laurens County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Laurens County, Major Herndon Cummings enlisted in the United States Air Corps on June 25, 1942, and was assigned to the 447th Bomber Group with whom he served for four years;
WHEREAS, upon completion of his service with the Air Corps, Major Cummings enlisted with the United States Air Force Reserve and dedicated 20 years of additional service to the nation; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Marion Rodgers was raised in Dublin, Georgia, and served with an anti-aircraft artillery unit and as a radio operator prior to attending flight school; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Rodgers was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron, the "Red Tails," and dedicated 22 years to the Air Force before working in the civil service field for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Rodgers spent a year working for N.A.S.A. as a program manager on the mission for Apollo 13 and was prominent in the development of electronics and communications procedures with N.O.R.A.D.; and
WHEREAS, Colonel John Whitehead spent several years during his youth in Laurens County and flew several missions over Europe during World War II; and
WHEREAS, known as "Mr. Death" by his fellow pilots, Colonel Whitehead was the first African American test pilot for the Air Force and during his 30 year career spent more than 9,500 hours in the air; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of these distinguished Georgians be appropriately recognized with the naming of an intersection in their honor.

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PART IV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Deputy David W. Gilstrap on October 9, 2008; and
WHEREAS, a native of Hapeville, Georgia, Deputy Gilstrap graduated from Rabun Gap Nachoochee School and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, as a sergeant in the United States Armed Forces, Deputy Gilstrap was recognized with numerous commendations, including an Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Expert Marksmanship Badge for M-16; and
WHEREAS, after his 13 year career in the military, Deputy Gilstrap returned home to a begin his career in law enforcement with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of the North East Georgia Police Academy, Deputy Gilstrap joined the Oconee County Sheriff's Office in 2005 where he worked with the traffic enforcement unit; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Gilstrap exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART V WHEREAS, Mr. William Riley Curry served in the Georgia General Assembly during the 1910s and 1920s and entertained many legislators and governors in his home, and he organized and was president and majority stockholder of People's Bank of Shellman, now known as First State Bank of Randolph County, and was a major benefactor of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, where he established the Nena Ferguson Curry Children's Fund; and at the height of the Great Depression, he established the $100,000.00 Curry Choir of Christianity at Mercer University, which act of philanthropy allowed Mercer University to remain open at a time when many private universities were forced to close, and he developed railroad lines throughout the South with other capitalists, who were also guests at the family home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Curry built the Curry Home in Shellman, Georgia, in 1906; the home was designed by the architectural firm of Dennis & Dennis of Macon and was constructed by W.I. Jay & Co.; and

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WHEREAS, he remodeled the imposing, two-story, white clapboard home in 1926, and in 1963 James Riley Curry, Sr., inherited the property and commissioned a vast renovation, which was undertaken by the Hugh Gaston Architecture Co. of Albany; and
WHEREAS, the current owner, William Scott Curry II, purchased the home from the heirs of the J. R. Curry, Sr., Estate in 2012, and in April of 2013 he began an extensive renovation and remodel of the home; and
WHEREAS, the many interesting historic features of the house include fluted ionic columns, unusually fine, leaded cut-glass windows surrounding the massive front doorway, richly colored stained-glass windows, intricately designed bronze ceilings, mahogany wainscoting of the front entrance hall and formal dining room, and the crystal chandelier in the foyer; and
WHEREAS, the home in Randolph County stands as a fine monument to Mr. William Riley Curry, a successful Georgia entrepreneur and great philanthropist.
PART VI WHEREAS, Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Mr. Parham's interest in politics was piqued as he worked as a pharmacist for Representative Culver Kidd at the Culver & Kidd Drugstore; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parham successfully ran for the Baldwin County School Board and served as a Baldwin County Commissioner before he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served his constituents and the State of Georgia as a Representative from 1974 until his retirement in 2009; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Parham served on the House Committees on Appropriations, Rules, and Health & Ecology and as chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation; and
WHEREAS, upon his retirement from the House in 2009, Mr. Parham was elected to the State Transportation Board of the Department of Transportation, representing his hometown of Milledgeville and Baldwin County; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized with the naming of a bridge in his honor.
PART VII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART VIII WHEREAS, the McDougald family, William Alexander and Catherine Buie McDougald with their youngest child Dougald, immigrated to America in 1841 from the Island of Jura, Great Britain, and settled in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Dougald and his sons, John Alexander, Duncan, and William, were successful farmers and turpentine producers and were active in civic projects, especially in Bulloch County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, John Alexander McDougald was a major donor in the bid to establish the First District A&M School, which later was named Georgia Southern University, and as a member of the city council and mayor helped the City of Statesboro obtain improved water and sewerage and a complete sanitary system; and
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Baptist church on Highway 67 for the benefit of his workers and their families, a church named St. John the Second; and
WHEREAS, a most notable achievement of John Alexander McDougald is that he attracted to Statesboro and was host to the internationally acclaimed chemist, Dr. Charles Holmes Herty, who in the year 1900 performed experiments on pine trees located on land now occupied by Georgia Southern University and whose research led to the production of Naval Stores shipped from Statesboro around the world; and
WHEREAS, in honor of John Alexander McDougald, the General Assembly created the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center which relocated from Savannah to Georgia Southern University in 2012; and
WHEREAS, other members of the McDougald family who have a rich history in Statesboro and Georgia include Bernard McDougald, who served 30 years as a member of the Statesboro City Council; Ruth McDougald, author of a popular local newspaper column; Walter McDougald, an active spokesperson for the growth of the college and of the community of Clito; Worth McDougald, a noted professor at the University of Georgia who shaped the famed Peabody Awards program; Don McDougald, who brought the first FM radio station to Statesboro, developed WWNS Radio, and established the community's cable television system; Maggie McDougald, one of the early communications lawyers in Georgia; Sally Quinn, a noted television commentator and author of several major books, who married Ben Bradley, former editor of the Washington Post; Michael McDougald, who has served eight years as chairman of Georgia Public Broadcasting; and William McDougald, editor of Southern Living Magazine; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in honor of this important and notable Georgia family whose talents and influence stretch from the islands of Scotland to the Pine Forests of Bulloch County, Georgia.
PART IX WHEREAS, Mr. Ray C. Anderson graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology and spent over 14 years learning the carpet trade with Deering-Milliken and Callaway Mills before founding Interface, a company that produced the first free-lay carpet tiles in America; and
WHEREAS, since the company's establishment in 1973, Interface has grown to be the world's largest producer of modular commercial flooring with sales in 110 countries and manufacturing facilities on four continents; and
WHEREAS, under the enlightened and thoughtful vision of Mr. Anderson, Interface adopted a Mission Zero promise, which aims to eliminate any negative impact it may

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have on the environment by the year 2020 and to reduce or eliminate waste and harmful emissions while increasing the use of renewable materials and sources of energy; and
WHEREAS, a pioneer of conscientious business practices, Mr. Anderson and his dedication to improving the environment have been recognized with numerous awards, including a Design for Humanity Award from the American Society for Interior Designers, a Lifetime Achievement Award from GreenLaw, and a River Guardian Award from the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper organization, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson served as a co-chair on President Clinton's Council on Sustainable Development and the 2008 Presidential Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, a sought-after speaker and advisor on all eco-issues, Mr. Anderson was named one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment in 2007, was honored with an inaugural Millennium Award from Global Green, and earned recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 from Ernst & Young and Forbes Magazine; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was instrumental to the numerous boards on which he served, including The Georgia Conservancy, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Rocky Mountain Institute, the David Suzuki Foundation, Emory University Board of Ethics Advisory Council, the ASID Foundation, and Worldwatch Institute; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by naming a road in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated public servants with the passing of Judge Arthur M. Kaplan on January 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, a native of Covington, Georgia, Judge Kaplan was born on January 5, 1925, the beloved son of Nathan Kaplan and Lena Mischelevich Kaplan; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting America during World War II in five invasions in the Pacific theater of war; and
WHEREAS, a John Marshall School of Law graduate, Judge Kaplan practiced civil and criminal law for 50 years and was appointed to the Atlanta Municipal Court in 1973 by Mayor Sam Massell; and
WHEREAS, he used the life-saving skills he obtained in the Navy to teach members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States

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Secret Service, Atlanta Fire Rescue, and nursing students at Grady Memorial Hospital emergency medical care techniques at the Atlanta Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kaplan taught more than 15,000 people in emergency medical care and rendered emergency first aid to more than 30,000 people; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by naming an intersection in his memory.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost an icon of strength with the passing of twelve-yearold Kenneth Webster Stewart, III after a five-year battle with medulloblastoma; and
WHEREAS, his suffering brought together his community with a renewed love and sense of doing the right thing; and
WHEREAS, throughout his journey more than 800 people followed his progress through his Facebook prayer-group page and more than 1,012 people came to pay their respects to his family upon his passing; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth, who one day hoped of serving in the Army, was given the nickname "Soldier Boy" by the community that also dedicated Rock Creek Park Field #12 to his memory by renaming it Kenneth Stewart, III Field "Soldier Boy"; and
WHEREAS, his true love of baseball was further celebrated when he had the opportunity to serve as a bat boy during a baseball game held at Turner Field benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XII WHEREAS, Mr. Marcus Byrd was born in Dawson County, Georgia, a beloved son of C.B. and Annie Byrd; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, attaining the rank of sergeant;
WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd was dedicated to enriching and uplifting the lives of young people in Dawson County, where he started volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America program in 1958; and

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WHEREAS, he started the first Cub Scout pack in Dawson County and served as pack master before later serving as a leader for a Boy Scout troop; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd dedicated three decades to the Boy Scouts of America organization, and under his leadership and tutelage numerous young men went on to earn Eagle Scout rankings and become productive adults; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the organization was recognized with a Silver Beaver Award; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Byrd was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, the Board of Trustees for Lumpkin Campground, and the Etowah Masonic Lodge; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newton was born in Jenkins County, the beloved son of the late John Cleve and Ruby Aycock Newton, and he graduated from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, one of Jenkins County's most successful farmers and dairymen, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Farm Bureau and the Georgia Dairy Association; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served three terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and one term in the Georgia Senate, championing the interests of his constituents; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Georgia Senate in 1961, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners for 20 years and served as chairperson for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was invaluable as vice president and director of the Bank of Millen, director of Millen Warehouse Company, president of Millen Industrial Development Company, president of the Jenkins County Authority, and vice president of John Wilson Company; and

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WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Newton was a member of Millen Methodist Church, where he was active in Bible Class, and was a member of the Millen Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rivers served in both chambers of the General Assembly, adeptly representing the interests of his constituents in Lanier County; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Georgia State Senate, Governor Rivers demonstrated invaluable leadership and was elected to serve as President Pro Tempore by his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Governor by the citizens of Georgia in 1936 and won reelection in 1939; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rivers served the State of Georgia with honor and distinction, and his vision and unyielding commitment 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 by naming a road in his memory.
PART XV WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., influential pastor and leader of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, be honored by his home state for his many contributions to the greater good of this state and the nation.
PART XVI WHEREAS, the Sledge family has been part of Peach County since the county's formation, and generations of the Sledge family have been integral leaders in the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge was a lifelong resident of Peach County and patriarch of the Sledge family; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Sledge donated land to the county which allowed for the construction of a bridge and interchange at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Russell Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the lives of countless Peach County residents and visitors have been improved thanks to Mr. Sledge's generous donation; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary charity of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Stanton Springs spans 1,620 acres of gently rolling countryside near Covington, Social Circle, Monticello, and Madison, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Stanton Springs incorporates specific areas for residential, light business/industrial/distribution, commercial/retail, and office uses in mid- to low-rise buildings that blend gracefully with their surrounding environment; and
WHEREAS, this development stands as one of Georgia's premier economic development achievements, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in its honor.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis was the last in a long line of Purvis men devoted to building bridges in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, for 59 years, members of the Purvis family built bridges and ensured the safety of countless Georgians traveling on local and state roads; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purvis was the chief crane operator for Rodgers Bridge Company for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, he worked on bridges from Charlton County to Valdosta, including the Savannah Port, Savannah, Eulonia, Darien, and Dock Junction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purvis was working on the bridge at Horse Stamp Church Road in Glynn County when he passed away of a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated working man and salt of the Earth gentleman, Mr. Purvis left behind many who cherish his memory and admired his work ethic, including his wife, family, and numerous friends and co-workers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.

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PART XIX WHEREAS, Mr. Olief Wainwright was a lifelong resident of the Crowell/Fickling Mill Community in Taylor County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wainwright served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow citizens during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Wainwright was actively involved in his church's ministry, served on mission trips to South America and throughout the United States, and coordinated many construction efforts to repair church roofs, install wheelchair ramps, and build furniture and pews; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wainwright helped to replace a breached dam at the Taylor County landmark of Fickling Mill on four separate occasions, and due to his hard work and dedication, the landmark continues to be enjoyed by many Taylor County visitors and local residents; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary charity of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XX WHEREAS, Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt was committed to uplifting the lives of children and her hard work and community spirit have impacted the lives of countless Georgians and Americans; and
WHEREAS, as First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt was an influential spokesperson for human rights, children's causes, and women's issues, and her work after her husband's term as president on behalf of the League of Women Voters, volunteering for the American Red Cross, and serving as a foreign diplomat and ambassador earned her the title "First Lady of the World"; and
WHEREAS, the longest serving First Lady in the nation's history, Mrs. Roosevelt is the namesake for the Eleanor Roosevelt School in Warm Springs, which was one of many schools opened during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's tenure as president and was part of the Julius Rosenwald School Building Fund Program which was a major effort to provide education for African American children across the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Rosenwald Fund provided financial support for the construction of schools for African Americans and produced plan books to aid communities with constructing cost-efficient, architect-designed school buildings; and

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WHEREAS, the school was named in honor of Mrs. Roosevelt in recognition of her efforts to end segregation and her dedication to civil rights; and
WHEREAS, President Roosevelt delivered the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the school which operated from 1937 to 1972; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished woman be recognized by naming a bridge in her honor.
PART XXI WHEREAS, Mr. Rodney Mims Cook has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was born in Atlanta, the beloved son of the late James Leslie and Bess Mims Cook, and he graduated summa cum laude and as class valedictorian from Washington and Lee University; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy as a lieutenant in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and
WHEREAS, one of the first Republicans to be elected in Georgia since Reconstruction, Mr. Cook served simultaneously as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and as an at-large member of the Atlanta City Council, helping to foster Atlanta's exponential growth during the 1960s and 1970s; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives he served on the appropriations, ways and means, and industry committees, served as chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, and was the party nominee for Governor in 1978; and
WHEREAS, mentored by Martin Luther King, Sr., and Mayors William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Mr. Cook fought to integrate Atlanta neighborhoods with his notable speech on the floor of the Atlanta City Council urging the tearing down of the "Peyton Wall" which was a barrier built to stop black citizens from moving into a white section of Atlanta and was referred to as the "Berlin Wall" by the black community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.

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PART XXII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, a native of Sparks, Georgia, Staff Sergeant Williams was a graduate of Cook High School and was active with the Adel-Cook Recreational Department; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life in combat in Iraq protecting the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by naming a road in his honor.
PART XXIII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan was born on September 22, 1924, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service with the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan served as a radio operator and bombardier and flew on 24 missions over Germany; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan later joined the United States Air Force to train as a pilot and flew100 missions in the F-80 Shooting Star aircraft during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, he served as a Forward Air Controller during the Vietnam War and flew 135 missions in the O-35 aircraft before retiring with 26 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and dedicated his life to ensuring the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, it is important that men and women of the armed forces are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and

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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan embodied the spirit of service and found meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifice of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXIV WHEREAS, Middle and South Georgia are among the few areas remaining in the United States where there are miles of rural landscape, historic small towns, and abundant agricultural operations; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of agri-tourism represents a readily available and effective tool with which to spur economic development; and
WHEREAS, the portions of highways to be included in the Georgia Grown Trail wind through miles of family owned farms; pristine hunting plantations and unique lodging; upick farms, farm stands, and hands-on educational farm experiences; farm-to-table restaurants and establishments dedicated to preserving and sharing local recipes, traditions, and crops and farming techniques; and
WHEREAS, dedication of this route as a scenic highway will promote economic wellbeing through agri-tourism.
PART XXV WHEREAS, Honorable Emma Gresham 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 diligently and conscientiously devoted over two decades of her time, talents, and energy to improving the lives of her neighbors as mayor of the Town of Keysville; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gresham was born in 1925 in Reidsville, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Reverend Marvin B. Rhodes, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor and teacher, and Ida Rhodes, a church missionary and Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Boggs Academy, Mayor Gresham devoted 32 years to challenging and inspiring the future leaders of this state as an educator in Augusta, teaching second grade and mentally challenged students; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1980's, she became involved with Keysville Concerned Citizens, a group seeking better living conditions for the community, and through her work with this group, Mayor Gresham learned that Keysville had been registered as a town and incorporated, yet had not had official leadership in 55 years; and

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WHEREAS, determined to improve the lives of her neighbors through public service, Mayor Gresham was elected mayor in 1985, but due to a loophole in the town's charter which prevented an official election, Mayor Gresham served as mayor for only five hours; and
WHEREAS, after several years of community outreach, legal battles, and two Supreme Court cases, Keysville held an election for mayor in 1988, and Mayor Gresham was again recognized by the people as the most fitting person to lead; and
WHEREAS, located 25 miles south of Augusta in Burke County, Keysville is home to an unofficial population of 319 and during Mayor Gresham's tenure established a water system, a waste-water treatment plant, city streetlights, and a health facility and earned the title of a Certified Literate Community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished woman be recognized by dedicating a road in her honor.
PART XXVI WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART XXVII WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray was an outstanding member and leader in the United States Army; and

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WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty throughout his three decades of military service and was the first African American commander of Fort Gordon, the first African American commander of the 35th Signal Brigade, the first African American commander of the 82nd Signal Battalion, and the first Signal general officer to serve as the chief of staff and deputy commander of U. S. Army Europe; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Gray's drive and determination led the way for the troops under his command; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Gray commanded the Signal Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon from August 1991 until July 1994 and was instrumental in managing the base expansion with the arrival of new units after the first Persian Gulf War during the nation's Base Realignment and Closure initiatives; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Lieutenant General Gray continued to serve the CSRA community and was deeply engaged in supporting community initiatives and projects; 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, it is fitting and proper to dedicate the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge as an appropriate tribute to this outstanding man.
PART XXVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Robert K. Ballew has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew was born on March 1, 1926, in Copperhill, Tennessee, the beloved son of the late Robert Fulton Ballew and Helen King Ballew; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Force and was a long-time member of the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew practiced law in Blue Ridge, Georgia, for more than 55 years, opening his own practice on April 1, 1953, and serving as the attorney for an electric company for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness who brought joy and happiness to his many friends, neighbors, and family members; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated community leader, Mr. Ballew served as mayor of Blue Ridge and a senator with the Georgia General Assembly and was a 32 degree Mason and Member of the Shrine; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXIX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Mr. George Duke Beasley; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley was born on January 19, 1922, in Indianapolis, and he and his two brothers were raised by their mother, Emma Ruth Vance Beasley; and
WHEREAS, he graduated with honors from Crispus Attucks High School, where he served as captain of the school's basketball team, and attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service during World War II, Mr. Beasley served in five military campaigns and was recognized with honors such as the Purple Heart and the U.S. Army Soldier's Medal of Valor for saving the life of a fellow soldier while risking his own; and
WHEREAS, he earned a bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University, where he joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and was active in the Students for Democratic Action Committee, and a master's degree from Indiana University; and

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WHEREAS, a dedicated public servant, Mr. Beasley served as claims director for the Indiana Employment Security Division, Northeast Regional Director and Director of the State Regional Offices for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Deputy District Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the head administrator for the Georgia Office of Fair Employment Practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XXX WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Elvin Hickox demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he served as guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States military; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hickox embodied the spirit of service and was willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXXI WHEREAS, often called "Mr. Wid," Mr. William Eugene Bone was a talented builder whose legacy stands tribute throughout Taylor County, Georgia, with numerous homes and historic buildings; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bone's work throughout the county is exemplified by buildings such as the Hugh Cheek home in Butler, the Garrett home in Charing, the Charing post office, and the Cooper home in Rupert, all which were built from 1911 to 1914; and
WHEREAS, he is said to have built the first bridge that crossed Whitewater Creek at a time when automobiles started traveling the route when it was a mere dust trail; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXII WHEREAS, Mr. J. Ran Cooper was a leader of the Taylor County community and the way he lived his life stands as an example and inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper's leadership and guidance were instrumental to the Taylor County Board of Commissioners as chairperson, and he promoted the paving of more county roads during his tenure with the board than had ever been accomplished before; and
WHEREAS, he built a country store where he sold groceries and gasoline and had a bus route during World War II to provide employees of Warner Robins Air Force Base with transportation between home and work; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper started Cooper Construction Company in the 1940's and he was a lifetime member and steward of Sand Bethel Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXIII WHEREAS, Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr., was recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces for over 25 years during World War II and the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the Taylor County Board of Education and the Tax Assessors Board; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.

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PART XXXIV WHEREAS, Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr., played vital roles in leadership and demonstrated great commitment to improving the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hice diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their community and state; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized by dedicating a bridge in their memory.
PART XXXV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. William T. "Boss" Mull; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mull served as police chief of the McCaysville Police Department for 11 years and dedicated 46 years to protecting and serving the citizens of Georgia as a member of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mull tragically lost his life while apprehending a fugitive in Coletown, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to dedicate a bridge in his honor.
PART XXXVI NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 112 from Rebecca to Ashburn in Turner County is dedicated as the Major Henry Talmage Elrod Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates the portion U.S. Highway 19 from its intersection with the north Lee County line to its intersection with the south Lee County line as Veterans Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. Route 80 at U.S. 441 Bypass in Laurens County is dedicated as the Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 53 from Mars Hill Road to Union Church Road in Oconee County is dedicated as the Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on U.S. Route 82 over Pachitla Creek in Randolph County is dedicated as the William Riley Curry Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on East Hancock Street and Ga. 24 over the Oconee River in Baldwin County is dedicated as the Bobby Parham Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates the interchange of I-475 and Thomaston Road in MaconBibb County as Veterans of All Wars Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 67 in Bulloch County from its intersection with US Highway 301/State Route 73 to the Statesboro East Bypass is dedicated as the McDougald Memorial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 85 in Troup County from Exit 2 to Exit 18 is dedicated as the Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 237 at Cheshire Bridge in Fulton County is dedicated as the Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Highway 53 and Perimeter Road in Dawsonville is dedicated as the Kenneth Webster Stewart, III Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 53 over the Etowah River in Dawson County is dedicated as the Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 67 in Jenkins County from the southernmost point of the Ogeechee River Bridges to its intersection with Ga. 121 is dedicated as the Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 122 in Lanier County that runs beside Banks Lake from the City of Lakeland to the Lowndes County line is dedicated as the Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 107 from Ga. 90/Ga. 11 in Fitzgerald to U.S. Highway 319 is dedicated as the M.L.K., Jr., Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Russell Parkway in Peach County is dedicated as the C.H. "Bud" Sledge Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 12/U.S. Route 278 in Newton County from .7 miles south of Interstate Route 20 at Exit 101 to the Walton County line north of Interstate Route 20 is dedicated as the Stanton Springs Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 99 over Interstate 95 in Glynn County is dedicated as the Johnny "Eric" Purvis Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Patsiliga Creek on State Route 137 near Fickling Mill Dam in Taylor County is dedicated as the Olief Wainwright Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 85 Alternate over the railroad tracks in the City of Warm Springs in Meriwether County is dedicated as the Eleanor D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 75 where it merges with Interstate 85 at Exit 242 in Fulton County is dedicated as the Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 76 in Cook County from 4th Street in Adel to the Brooks County line is dedicated as the United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Georgia Highway 135 in Berrien County from its intersection with Georgia Highway 76 to Georgia Highway 168 is dedicated as the Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. Route 41 from the northernmost point of Houston County to the Florida state line is dedicated as the Georgia Grown Trail: 41.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 88 in the city limits of Keysville in Burke County is dedicated as the Mayor Emma Gresham Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 475 at Bolingbroke in Monroe County is dedicated as the Veterans Memorial Interchange.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the signs dedicating the Veterans Memorial Interchange shall include "Home of the 148th BSB, Deployed to Iraq in 2005 and 2006."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County is dedicated as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515 over the Georgia Northeastern Railroad at milepost 2.4 in Fannin County is dedicated as the Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 in southern Fulton County from U.S. Route 29 (Roosevelt Highway) to the Douglas County line is dedicated as the George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Big Creek on U.S. 82.7 miles from Schlatterville and 3.1 miles from Hoboken West in Brantley County is renamed as the Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the southbound bridge on State Route 3 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the William Eugene Bone Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the northbound bridge on State Route 3 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the J. Ran Cooper Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the southbound bridge on State Route 3 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the Reginald S. Carter, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515 over Rock Creek in Gilmer County is dedicated as the Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 5 over the Toccoa River in Fannin County is dedicated as the William T. "Boss" Mull 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.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the families of Major Henry Talmage Elrod; Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers; Deputy David W. Gilstrap; Mr. William Riley Curry; Mr. Ray C. Anderson; Judge Arthur M. Kaplan; Kenneth Webster Stewart, III; Mr. Marcus Byrd; Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton; Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge; Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis; Mr. Olief Wainwright; Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt; Mr. Rodney Mims Cook; United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams; Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan; Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray; Mr. Robert K. Ballew; Mr. George Duke Beasley; Charles E. Hickox; Mr. William Eugene Bone; Mr. J. Ran Cooper; Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr.; Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr.; and Mr. William T. "Boss" Mull; and Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham; the McDougald family; and Mayor Emma Gresham.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 175, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 933. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Cheokas of the 138th was excused from voting on HB 933.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 10.

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

HB 958. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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 Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for

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purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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 paragraph (7) of subsection (b) and subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.26, relating to the income tax credit for film, video, or digital production, as follows:
"(7) 'Qualified interactive entertainment production company' means a company whose gross income is less than $100 million that is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which has been approved by the Department of Economic Development. that:
(A) Maintains a business location physically located in Georgia; (B) In the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company, had a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within the state; (C) Has gross income less than $100 million for the taxable year; and (D) Is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development. This term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state, or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state." "(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates exceed $25 million for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and before January 1, 2014. The maximum credit for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be $5 million for such taxable year. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire for such period taxable years. (2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2015, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2016, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million.

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(4) The tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not be available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016. (5) The maximum allowable credit claimed for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall not exceed $1.5 million in any single year. (6) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies on a first come, first served basis based on the date the credits are claimed. (7) No qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed to claim an amount of tax credits under this Code section for any single year in excess of its total aggregate payroll expended to employees working within this state for the calendar year directly preceding the start of the year the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits. Any amount in excess of such limit shall not be eligible for carry forward to the succeeding years' tax liability, nor shall such excess amount be eligible for use against the qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103, nor shall such excess amount be assigned, sold, or transferred to any other taxpayer. (8) Before the Department of Economic Development issues its approval to the qualified interactive entertainment production company for the qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment, the qualified interactive entertainment production company must certify to the department that:
(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company maintains a business location physically located in this state; and (B) The qualified interactive entertainment production company had expended a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within this state during the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company. The department shall issue a certification that the qualified interactive entertainment production company meets the requirements of this paragraph; provided, however, that the department shall not issue any certifications before July 1, 2014. The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall provide such certification to the Department of Economic Development. The Department of Economic Development shall not issue its approval until it receives such certification. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies on a first come, first served basis based on the date the credits are claimed. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (57.1), subparagraph (A) of paragraph (75), subparagraph (A) of paragraph (82), and

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subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (93) of Code Section 48-8-3, relating to state sales and use tax exemptions, as follows:
"(57.1)(A) From July 1, 2006 2014, until June 30, 2010 2016, sales of food and food ingredients to a qualified food bank." "(75)(A) The sale of any covered item. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply only to sales occurring during periods:
(i) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on August 10, 2012 August 1, 2014, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on August 11, 2012 August 2, 2014; and (ii) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on August 9, 2013 July 31, 2015, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on August 10, 2013 August 1, 2015." "(82)(A) Purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products with a sales price of $1,500.00 or less per product purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply only to sales occurring during periods: (i) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on October 5, 2012 October 3, 2014, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on October 7, 2012 October 5, 2014; and (ii) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on October 4, 2013 October 2, 2015, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on October 6, 2013 October 4, 2015." "(93)(A) For the period commencing January 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014 2016, sales of tangible personal property used for and in the construction of a competitive project of regional significance. (B) The exemption provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall apply to purchases made during the entire time of construction of the competitive project of regional significance so long as such project meets the definition of a 'competitive project of regional significance' within the period commencing January 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014 2016."
SECTION 3. (a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 1 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Dudgeon of the 25th was excused from voting on HB 958.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Ehrhart of the 36th was excused from voting on HB 958.

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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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black
Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin
Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 5.

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

HB 128. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise and change provisions regarding state income tax credits; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown investments; to provide for state income tax credits for qualified contributions to a Georgia Renaissance Fund; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown housing investments; to provide for short titles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Community Affairs; 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 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to provide for the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund to direct and fund efforts for redevelopment, preservation, small business development, and community planning in certain downtown districts in this state; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Community Affairs; 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 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 11
50-8-260. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs. (2) 'Fund' means the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund, a revolving loan fund originating low-interest loans for qualified investments in a downtown district.

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50-8-261. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act.' (b) The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund is established within the department for the purpose of assisting local governments, downtown development authorities, urban redevelopment authorities, special districts, and nonprofit organizations with financing and technical assistance to encourage economic and small business development, historic preservation, private investment, public improvements, leadership development, training, design assistance, and financing in the effort of improving downtown districts. (c) The commissioner of community affairs shall serve as the director of the fund.
(d)(1) Using such funds as may be appropriated, the office may provide assistance to eligible local governments, urban redevelopment authorities, development authorities, or downtown development authorities in the form of technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees, or any combination thereof. (2) Appropriated funds by line item in any appropriations Act for the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be used for project financing and be disbursed through rules and procedures promulgated by the Office of Downtown Development. (3) The initial investment into the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund shall be capped on an annual basis of $5 million per year for up to four years, not to exceed $20 million. (e) The department may apply for, receive, administer, and use any grant, other financial assistance, or other funds made available to the department from any government or other source for furthering the purposes of the fund. (f) Each municipal corporation in this state may make application to the department for assistance in downtown district development. A major criteria to be used in determining the amount of any financial assistance granted by the department from the fund may be the local commitment to the redevelopment of the downtown district. (g) The department shall be authorized to charge reasonable application or service fees to offset administrative costs incurred in the administration of the fund. (h) The department shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer 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.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Quick of the 117th was excused from voting on HB 128.

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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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett
Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 160, nays 15.

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

HB 823. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Houston of the 170th, Harden of the 148th, Epps of the 144th, McCall of the 33rd and others:

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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 state sales and use tax, so as to provide for a new temporary exemption regarding the sale of tangible personal property to, or used in the construction of, an alternative fuel facility; to revise a definition; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 24.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 913. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, England of the 116th, Powell of the 171st, Gravley of the 67th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, so as to prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on the board; 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 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, so as to prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g)(1) It shall be unlawful for any member of the board to have any ownership interest in any entity or program that is licensed or regulated by the department or any entity that provides medical staffing services to an entity that is licensed or regulated by the department; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to any person licensed under Chapter 11 or 34 of Title 43. Any violation of this subsection shall be subject to the same penalties and procedures specified in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-10-28 for violation of Code Section 45-10-22. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be in addition to those conflicts of interest made unlawful by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-10-22."
SECTION 2. 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory N Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Jones, L N Jones, S Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan
Morris N Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 120, nays 52.

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

House of Representatives 18 Capitol Square, SW Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Suite 608 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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March 3, 2014
Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334
Regarding HB 913
Mr. Bill Reilly,
Please enter into the minutes of the Georgia House of Representatives that today, March 3, 2014, due to working on a constituent issue, I was not on the floor of the House when we voted on HB 913.
Please note that I would be voting Yes.
Thank you,
/s/ Mike Cheokas Representative Mike Cheokas District 138
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 333. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Davis of the 22nd and Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for 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 bills of the Senate:
SB 98. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 293. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Chance of the 16th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Balfour of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request; to provide for limitations on such information and the manner of its use; to provide for limitations on the use of certain evidence in hearings before the board of equalization, hearing officers, and the superior court; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for interviews with the board of tax assessors; to provide for the recording of such interviews and for the recording of hearings before the board of equalization or a hearing officer; 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 353. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; to provide for related matters; 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 381. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Staton of the 18th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; 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 885. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Watson of the 166th, Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; 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:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for

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definitions; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the selection of approved pediatric neurologists; to provide for cultivation and processing by a selected academic medical center; to provide for storage and distribution of research medical cannabis by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for employer and employee rights and obligations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. WHEREAS, the General Assembly finds and declares that clinical research has shown certain benefits arising from the utilization of medical research cannabis and, most recently, significant benefits of a particular strain delivered orally for the treatment of seizure disorders among children.
WHEREAS, nothing in this legislation should be construed as encouraging or sanctioning the recreational use of cannabis, nor is this legislation to be construed as any intent of the General Assembly to be moving in the direction of the legalization of recreational cannabis.
SECTION 2. Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, is amended by revising the article as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
43-34-120. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research 'Haleigh's Hope Act.'
43-34-121. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the potential medicinal value of marijuana has received insufficient study due to a lack of financial incentives for the undertaking of appropriate research by private drug manufacturing concerns. Individual physicians cannot feasibly utilize marijuana in clinical trials because of federal governmental controls which involve expensive, time-consuming approval and monitoring procedures this legislation's purpose is the compassionate potentially lifesaving use of medical cannabis and is not intended to sanction, encourage, or otherwise be construed as a movement toward the legalization of recreational cannabis. Clinical research performed over the past decades continues to show benefits arising from

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medical cannabis. Presently there are in excess of one million United States medical cannabis patients and an increasing number of physicians are recommending the therapeutic use of cannabis to their patients in accordance with their respective state law. New extracts and compounds have been developed demonstrating that cannabidiol, one of the most prevalent nonpsychoactive cannabinoids, has significant health and wellness benefits as shown by recent publication of the positive treatment of certain seizure disorders afflicting children. (b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that limited continuing studies throughout the nation indicate that marijuana cannabis and certain of its derivatives possess valuable and, in some cases, unique therapeutic properties, including the ability to relieve nausea and vomiting which routinely accompany chemotherapy and irradiation used to treat cancer patients. Marijuana Cannabis also may be effective in reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients who do not respond well in adjunct to conventional medications. Cannabis derivatives have recently shown to be effective in the treatment of seizure disorders. (c) The General Assembly further finds and declares that, in enabling individual physicians and their patients to participate in a state-sponsored program for the investigational use of marijuana cannabis and its derivatives, qualified physicians and surgeons throughout the state academic medical centers will be able to study the benefits of the drug in a controlled clinical setting, and additional knowledge will be gained with respect to dosage and effects. (d) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this article to permit research into the therapeutic and treatment applications of marijuana cannabis and its derivatives in cancer, and glaucoma, and seizure disorder patients. This would allow qualified physicians academic medical centers approved by the Patient Qualification Review Board created by Code Section 43-34-124 to provide authorize use of the drug on a compassionate basis to seriously ill persons suffering from the severe side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment, and to persons suffering from glaucoma who are not responding to conventional treatment, and to persons suffering from seizure disorders, which persons would otherwise have no lawful access to it. It is the further intent of the General Assembly to facilitate clinical trials of marijuana cannabis and its derivatives, particularly with respect to persons suffering from cancer, and glaucoma, and seizure disorders who would be benefited by use of the drug. (e) This article is limited to clinical trials and research into therapeutic applications of marijuana cannabis only for use in treating glaucoma, and in treating the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation, and utilizing medical cannabis for the treatment of seizure disorders and should not be construed as either encouraging or sanctioning the social use of cannabis marijuana. Nothing in this article shall be construed to encourage the use of marijuana in lieu of or in conjunction with other accepted medical treatment, but only as an adjunct to such accepted medical treatment.
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(1) 'Academic medical center' means a research hospital that operates a medical residency program for physicians and conducts research that involves human subjects, including medical schools within the state that conduct translational research or clinical research programs. (1)(2) 'Board' means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. (2)(3) 'Cannabis' 'Marijuana' means marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, as defined or listed in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16. (4) 'Medical cannabis for the treatment of seizure disorders' means cannabis extracts and compounds of cannabis, including, but not limited to, those strains used to manufacture cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid, that is delivered to the patient in a nonsmoking delivery system whether it be in the form of liquid, pill, or injection or other delivery method that does not include smoking. (5) 'Medical research cannabis' means cannabis, medical cannabis for the treatment of seizure disorders, including, but not limited to, cannabis extracts and compounds approved under this article. (6) 'Pediatric neurologist' means a pediatric neurologist specializing in seizure disorders in children approved under this article to utilize medical cannabis treatment in conjunction with an approved academic medical center. (3)(7) 'Physician' means a person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter. (4)(8) 'Program' means the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program established pursuant to Code Section 43-34-123. (5)(9) 'Review board' means the Patient Qualification Review Board established pursuant to Code Section 43-34-124.
43-34-123. (a) There is established under the Georgia Composite Medical Board the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program, which shall be administered by the board. Under the program, the board shall act as a sponsor of state-wide investigational studies, utilizing as drug investigators individual physicians who elect academic medical centers and approved pediatric neurologists selected by the board to participate in accordance with the guidelines and protocols developed by the board. Such guidelines and protocols shall be designed to ensure that stringent security and recordkeeping requirements for research drugs medical research cannabis are met and that participants in the program meet those research standards necessary to establish empirical bases for the evaluation of marijuana cannabis as a medically recognized therapeutic substance. The board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary or advisable to administer the program. In promulgating such guidelines, protocols, rules, and regulations, the board shall take into consideration those pertinent rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal United States Drug Enforcement Agency Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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(b) The program shall be limited to patients who are certified to the board by a physician selected academic medical center and pediatric neurologists as being:
(1) Cancer patients involved in a life-threatening situation in which treatment by chemotherapy or radiology has produced severe side effects; or (2) Glaucoma patients who are not responding to conventional controlled substances; or (3) Seizure disorder patients. (c) No patient may be admitted to the program without full disclosure by the physician academic medical center of the experimental nature of the program and of the possible risks and side effects of the proposed treatment. (d) The cost of any blood test required by the federal Food and Drug Administration prior to entrance into the program shall be paid by the patient or through the program, donated research or study funds, or other funding seeking entrance into the program. (e) Only the following persons shall have access to the names and other identifying characteristics of patients in the program for whom marijuana medical research cannabis has been prescribed under this article: (1) The board; (2) The review board created by Code Section 43-34-124; (3) The Attorney General or his or her designee; (4) Any person directly connected with the program who has a legitimate need for the information; and (5) Any federal agency having responsibility for the program; (6) Any academic medical center operating a program under this article; (7) Any approved pediatric neurologist working in conjunction with an academic medical center operating a program under this article; and (8) Any patient program participant's attending physician.
43-34-124. (a) The board shall appoint the Patient Qualification Review Board. Each member of the review board shall be approved for such membership by a majority vote of the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The review board shall be composed of:
(1) A board certified physician in ophthalmology; (2) A board certified physician in surgery; (3) A board certified physician in internal medicine and medical oncology; (4) A board certified physician in psychiatry; (5) A board certified physician in radiology; and (6) A pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, and drugs; (7) A board certified physician in pediatric neurology; (8) A board certified physician in pain management; and (9) A board certified pediatric epitologist.

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(b) The review board shall elect from its members a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The review board shall hold regular meetings at least once every 60 days and shall meet at such additional times as shall be called by the chairperson of the review board or the chairperson of the board. Each member of the review board shall receive for services for each day's attendance upon meetings of such board the same amount authorized by law for members of the General Assembly for attendance upon meetings of the General Assembly. (c) The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the performance of the duties of the review board. (d) The review board: shall review all patient applicants for the program and their physicians and shall certify those qualified for participation in the program. The review board shall additionally certify pharmacies which are licensed by the state and which are otherwise qualified and certify physicians regarding the distribution of marijuana pursuant to Code Section 43-34-125. Meetings of the review board to certify patients, physicians, or pharmacies shall not be open to the public, as otherwise required by Chapter 14 of Title 50
(1) Shall review, evaluate, and rate applications for medical cannabis use programs submitted by academic medical centers and approved pediatric neurologists based on the procedures and guidelines established by the board; (2) Shall develop request applications for programs; (3) Shall approve or deny applications for programs, approve or deny applications for renewal of such programs, and monitor and oversee programs approved for operation under this article; (4) Shall approve or deny applications for pediatric neurologists to utilize medical cannabis in the treatment of patients in conjunction with an approved academic medical center. (5) May rescind approval of a program if the board finds that the program is not in compliance with the conditions of approval established by the board; (6) Shall set application fees and renewal fees that cover its expenses in reviewing and approving applications and providing oversight to programs; and (7) May accept any gifts, donations, contributions, grants, bequests of funds or property, or other funds.
43-34-125. (a) The board An academic medical center operating a program approved under this article shall may apply to contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse for receipt of marijuana cannabis pursuant to this article and pursuant to regulations promulgated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Federal United States Drug Enforcement Agency Administration or obtain such cannabis, cannabinoid, or any other derivative, compound, or substantially similar products from any available legal source. (b) The board shall cause marijuana approved for use in the program to be transferred to a certified pharmacy, licensed by the state, for distribution to the certified patient by

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a licensed pharmacist upon a written order for research medication of the certified physician, pursuant to this article. Any reasonable costs incurred by the board in obtaining or testing marijuana shall be charged to participating physicians who may seek reimbursement from their research subjects utilizing the marijuana. An academic medical center approved under this article may obtain research cannabis, cannabinoid, or any other derivative, compound, or substantially similar products from an academic medical center designated under Code Section 43-34-127. (c) Upon receipt of the research cannabis, its extracts, compounds, or derivatives, or any other substantially similar product, regardless of its source including the product produced pursuant to Code Section 43-34-127, the academic medical center shall test the specifications of such product. Upon completion of its testing of such product, the academic medical center shall notify the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency. (d) Upon notification by the academic medical center, the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency shall take possession of the research product acquired under subsection (a) of this Code section and retain such product until such time as the product shall be distributed by the agency to the academic medical center. (e) The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency shall establish rules and regulations for the storage and distribution of the research cannabis. (f) An approved pediatric neurologist shall be authorized to receive research cannabis through his or her approved affiliated academic medical center.
43-34-126. Patient participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession of marijuana as authorized by this article and under the program established in this article. A person authorized under this program shall not possess an amount of marijuana in excess of the amount prescribed under the authority of this article. The amount prescribed shall be maintained in the container in which it was placed at the time the prescription was filled. Physician, pharmacy, and pharmacist participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession, distribution, and any other use of marijuana, which use is authorized such persons by this article. Any such possession, distribution, or other use not authorized by this article shall be enforced and punished as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies. (a) The academic medical center operating a program approved under this article shall report annually or more frequently as the board deems necessary to the board in a manner specified by the board that includes the following:
(1) The number of patients served through the program and their county of residence; (2) The conditions treated under the program; and (3) Any outcome data on the results of the treatment through the program. (b) An academic medical center operating a program approved under this article shall apply annually to the board for renewal of approval of the program, in accordance with procedures established by the board.

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(c) An academic medical center operating a program under this article shall be subject to inspection by the board to ensure that the program is operating according to the conditions of approval established by the board.
43-34-127. (a) The board shall approve at least one academic medical center to cultivate and process medical research cannabis to provide medical research cannabis to programs approved for operation under this article. (b) The academic medical center approved to cultivate and process medical research cannabis under this Code section shall cultivate, process, and transfer such cannabis pursuant to Code Section 43-34-125. (c) The board shall establish requirements for security and the manufacturing process that such academic medical center shall meet in order to be approved for the cultivation and processing of such cannabis under this article, including a requirement for the tracking of such cannabis. (d) The board may revoke this agreement if the academic medical center is found by the board to have violated any of the requirements established under this Code section.
43-34-128. Reserved.
43-34-129. Any of the following persons acting in accordance with the provisions of this article shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or any civil or administrative penalty, including a civil penalty or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or be denied any right or privilege, for the medical use, prescription, administration, manufacture, or distribution of medical research cannabis:
(1) A patient enrolled in a program approved under this article who is in possession of an amount of medical research cannabis authorized under the program or such patient's caregiver, parent, or guardian; or (2) An academic medical center, an employee of an academic medical center, or any other person associated with the operation of a program approved under this article for activities conducted in accordance with the program approved under this article.
43-34-130. A state employee is eligible for reimbursement for incurred counsel fees under Code Section 45-12-26 in the event of a federal criminal investigation or prosecution solely related to the employee's good faith discharge of public responsibilities under this article.
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of the Drug Free Workplace Act or any other lawful drug test administered by an employer. (b) Nothing in this article shall affect an employer's rights under Code Section 34-9-17. (c) A patient's participation in treatment under this article and the consumption of medical cannabis shall not relieve the patient of the obligation to notify his or her employer if such participation impairs his or her ability to safely perform the duties of his or her job. (d) Nothing in this article shall require an employer to accommodate an employee's use of medical cannabis as an approved treatment."

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman

E Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders

Y Sims, C Smith, E
Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 4.

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

HB 883. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th, Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E 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.

Mr. Clerk Mr. Bill Reilly

I wish to vote yes on HB 883

/s/ Coach Williams District 87

HB 819. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th and Gardner of the 57th:

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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that a transfer of the execution is forthcoming; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to change certain procedures relating to redemption of property; to change the amount payable for

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redemption; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising Code Section 48-3-3, relating to executions by tax collectors and commissioners, as follows:
"48-3-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'New owner' means the most recent subsequent owner who has purchased such property during the year after January 1, but on or after before the due date of that tax bill year, and whose deed has been duly recorded in the records of the clerk of the superior court for that county. (2) 'Owner of record' means the owner whose name appears in the deed record as the owner as of January 1 of that tax bill year. (b) The tax collector or tax commissioner shall issue executions for nonpayment of taxes collectable by the tax collector or tax commissioner at any time after 30 days have elapsed since giving notice as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. The executions shall be directed to all and singular sheriffs and constables of the this state. (c) As soon as the last day for the payment of taxes has arrived, the tax collector or tax commissioner shall notify in writing the taxpayer of the fact that the taxes have not been paid and that, unless paid, an execution shall be issued; provided, however, that notice shall not be required for taxes due on personal property and executions may be issued on the day next following the day when taxes are due. (d) No execution shall be issued against any person who is not the record owner of record of the property on the day that the taxes become delinquent if, within 90 days from the due date, that such person has provided satisfactory proof to the tax collector or tax commissioner that the property has been transferred by recorded deed and the liability for the payment of ad valorem taxes has been assigned to the vested transferee by written agreement or contract. In such cases, the execution shall be issued against the person who is the new record owner of the property on the date that the taxes became delinquent only after such new owner has been sent a notice of the delinquent tax bill, and such notice shall state that the tax collector or tax commissioner intends to issue a tax execution in the new owner's name against such delinquent property if the bill and all applicable interest and other charges are not paid within 30 days of the date of the notice. Such notice shall be mailed first class by first-class mail to the address of record as shown on the real estate transfer tax declaration form in the records of the clerk of the superior court and to the address shown on the closing documents if presented or to the property location if the address differs from that shown on the real estate transfer tax declaration form. If an execution has already been issued against the

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owner of record, such execution shall be affirmatively cleared and vacated of record by the tax collector or tax commissioner upon receiving satisfactory proof as provided in this subsection.
(e)(1) Whenever technologically feasible, the tax collector or tax commissioner, at the time tax bills or any subsequent delinquent notices are mailed, shall also mail such bills or notices to any new owner that at that time appear in the records of the county board of assessors. The bills or notices shall be mailed to the address of record as found in the county board of assessors' records. (2) A new purchaser of property owner shall not be required to pay the interest specified in Code Section 48-2-40, or the penalty specified in Code Section 48-2-44, until 60 days after the tax collector or tax commissioner has forwarded a tax bill to the new purchaser owner in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. This paragraph shall apply only to the tax bill applicable to the year in which the property was purchased. (f) The real estate transfer tax declaration form shall provide for and indicate the correct tax map parcel identification number before being accepted by the clerk of the superior court for recordation."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and adding a new subsection in Code Section 48-3-19, relating to the transfer of tax executions, as follows:
"(2) 'Due diligence' means the performance of a diligent search to ascertain the actual location of the record owner of record of the property. The following actions action shall satisfy the diligent search requirements of this Code section: sending notice by first-class mail, certified mail, or statutory overnight delivery, as required by law. If the notice is returned undelivered, the following actions shall satisfy the diligent search requirements of this Code section: due diligence shall include checking telephone directories for the county wherein the property is located; checking Internet search engines and people finder data bases, which may include the use of online address verification products and services; checking the records of the tax commissioner of the county wherein the property is located; or checking the real estate records of the clerk of the superior court of the county wherein the property is located." "(a.1) Prior to the transfer of any execution under the provisions of this Code section, the officer whose duty it is to enforce the execution shall perform a due diligence search in an effort to obtain the delinquent taxpayer's correct address or any new owner's correct address in order to provide the taxpayer with notice of the officer's intent to transfer the execution to a third party if full payment is not received in a timely manner. The due diligence search and notification required by this Code section shall be performed no sooner that 35 days prior to the officer being entitled to transfer the execution under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, and the officer shall not transfer the execution if the taxpayer remits the full value of the execution, including the principal amount and any penalty and interest, prior to the time the officer

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is entitled to transfer the execution under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-4-42, relating to amount payable for redemption, as follows:
"48-4-42. The amount required to be paid for redemption of property from any sale for taxes as provided in this chapter, or the redemption price, shall with respect to any sale made after July 1, 2002 2014, be the amount paid for the property at the tax sale, as shown by the recitals in the tax deed, plus any taxes paid on the property by the purchaser after the sale for taxes, plus any special assessments on the property, plus a premium of 20 percent of the amount for the first year total amount of the taxes, interest, penalties, and other fees satisfied by the levy for each year or fraction of a year which has elapsed between the date of the sale and the date on which the redemption payment is made. and 10 percent for each year or fraction of a year thereafter. If redemption is not made until more than 30 days after the notice provided for in Code Section 48-4-45 has been given, there Any amounts paid in excess of the total amount of the taxes, interest, penalties, and other fees satisfied by the levy, including the advancement of additional taxes on the property, shall bear interest at the legal rate of interest as defined in Code Section 7-4-2. There shall be added to the redemption price the sheriff's cost in connection with serving the notice and the cost of publication of the notice, if any. All of the amounts required to be paid by this Code section shall be paid in lawful money of the United States to the purchaser at the tax sale or to the purchaser's successors."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by designating the existing provisions of Code Section 48-443, relating to the effect of redemption, as subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) Any creditor of the defendant in fi. fa. or any person having any interest in the property who redeems the property under this Code section shall not be entitled to take any judicial or nonjudicial action to foreclose the first lien created by this Code section until 12 months from the date of the sale."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by repealing Code Section 48-5-163, relating to the fee for issuance of tax executions and the allowance of costs on execution, and designating it as "Reserved."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan E Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 173, nays 1.

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

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HB 983. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; 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 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, is amended by revising Code Section 48-8-3.3, relating to certain agricultural exemptions, as follows:
"48-8-3.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)(A) 'Agricultural machinery and equipment' means machinery and equipment used in the production of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment used in the production of poultry and eggs for sale, including, but not limited to, equipment used in the cleaning or maintenance of poultry houses and the surrounding premises; in hatching and breeding of poultry and the breeding of livestock and equine; in production, processing, and storage of fluid milk for sale; in drying, ripening, cooking, further processing, or storage of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, orchard crops; in production of livestock and equine for sale; by a producer of poultry, eggs, fluid milk, equine, or livestock for sale; for the purpose of harvesting agricultural products to be used on the farm by that producer as feed for poultry, equine, or livestock; directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when the machinery is incorporated for the first time

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or as additional machinery for the first time into a new or an existing farm unit engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this state; directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when the machinery is bought to replace machinery in an existing farm unit already engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this state; machinery and equipment used exclusively for irrigation of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, fruit, vegetable, and nut crops regardless of whether the irrigation machinery or equipment becomes incorporated into real property; and machinery and equipment used to cool agricultural products in storage facilities. (B) 'Agricultural machinery and equipment' also means shall mean farm tractors and attachments to the tractors; off-road vehicles used primarily in the production of nursery and horticultural crops; self-propelled fertilizer or chemical application equipment sold to persons engaged primarily in producing agricultural products for sale and which are used exclusively in tilling, planting, cultivating, and harvesting agricultural products, including, but not limited to, growing, harvesting, or processing onions, peaches, blackberries, blueberries, or other orchard crops, nursery, and other horticultural crops; devices and containers used in the transport and shipment of agricultural products; aircraft exclusively used for spraying agricultural crops; pecan sprayers, pecan shakers, and other equipment used in harvesting pecans sold to persons engaged in the growing, harvesting, and production of pecans; and off-road equipment and related attachments which are sold to or used by persons engaged primarily in the growing or harvesting of timber and which are used exclusively in site preparation, planting, cultivating, or harvesting timber. Equipment used in harvesting shall include all off-road equipment and related attachments used in every forestry procedure starting with the severing of a tree from the ground until and including the point at which the tree or its parts in any form has been loaded in the field in or on a truck or other vehicle for transport to the place of use. Such off-road equipment shall include, but not be limited to, skidders, feller bunchers, debarkers, delimbers, chip harvesters, tubgrinders, woods cutters, chippers of all types, loaders of all types, dozers, mid-motor graders, and the related attachments; grain bins and attachments to grain bins regardless of whether such grain bins or attachments are incorporated into real property; any repair, replacement, or component parts installed on agricultural machinery and equipment; trailers used to transport agricultural products; all-terrain vehicles and multipassenger rough-terrain vehicles; and any other off-road vehicles used directly and principally in the production of agricultural or horticultural products. (2)(A) 'Agricultural operations' or 'agricultural products' is used synonymously with the term 'agricultural purposes' and means the following activities:
(i) raising Raising, growing, harvesting, or storing of crops, including, but not limited to, soil preparation and crop production services such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protecting

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services; (ii) feeding Feeding, breeding, or managing livestock, equine, or poultry; (iii) producing Producing or storing feed for use in the production of livestock, including, but not limited to, cattle, calves, swine, hogs, goats, sheep, equine, and rabbits, or for use in the production of poultry, including, but not limited to, chickens, hens, ratites, and turkeys; (iv) producing Producing plants, trees, Christmas trees, fowl, equine, or other animals; or (v) the production of Producing aquacultural, horticultural, viticultural, silvicultural, grass sod, dairy, livestock, poultry, egg, and apiarian products.; (vi) Processing poultry; (vii) Post-harvest services on crops with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing, including but not limited to crop cleaning, drying, shelling, fumigating, curing, sorting, grading, packing, ginning, canning, pickling, and cooling; (viii) Slaughtering poultry and other animals; and (ix) Manufacturing dairy products. (B) 'Agricultural operations' excludes constructing, installing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing real property structures or fixtures, including, but not limited to, grain bins, irrigation equipment, and fencing. (2.1) 'Agricultural products' means items produced by agricultural operations. Agricultural products are considered grown in this state if such products are grown, produced, or processed in this state, whether or not such products are composed of constituent products grown or produced outside this state. (3) 'Agricultural production inputs' means seed; seedlings; plants grown from seed, cuttings, or liners; fertilizers; insecticides; livestock and poultry feeds, drugs, and instruments used for the administration of such drugs; fencing products and materials used to produce agricultural products regardless of whether the fencing products or materials become incorporated into real property; fungicides; rodenticides; herbicides; defoliants; soil fumigants; plant growth regulating chemicals; desiccants, including, but not limited to, shavings and sawdust from wood, peanut hulls, fuller's earth, straw, and hay; feed for animals, including, but not limited to, livestock, fish, equine, hogs, or poultry; sugar used as food for honeybees kept for the commercial production of honey, beeswax, and honeybees; cattle, hogs, sheep, equine, poultry, or bees when sold for breeding purposes; ice or other refrigerants, including, but not limited to, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and propylene glycol used in the processing for market or the chilling of agricultural products in storage facilities, rooms, compartments, or delivery trucks; materials, containers, crates, boxes, labels, sacks, bags, or bottles used for packaging agricultural products when the product is either sold in the containers, sacks, bags, or bottles directly to the consumer or when such use is incidental to the sale of the product for resale; and containers, plastic, canvas, and other fabrics used in the care and raising of agricultural products or canvas used in covering feed bins, silos, greenhouses, and other similar storage structures.

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(3.1) 'Animal' shall be synonymous with livestock and means living organisms that are commonly regarded as farm animals, organisms that produce tangible personal property for sale, or organisms that are processed, manufactured, or converted into articles of tangible personal property for sale. The term does not include living organisms that are commonly regarded as domestic pets or companion animals. (4) 'Energy used in agriculture' means fuels used for agricultural purposes, other than fuels subject to prepaid state tax as defined in Code Section 48-8-2. The term includes, but is not limited to, off-road diesel, propane, butane, electricity, natural gas, wood, wood products, or wood by-products; liquefied petroleum gas or other fuel used in structures in which broilers, pullets, or other poultry are raised, in which swine are raised, in which dairy animals are raised or milked or where dairy products are stored on a farm, in which agricultural products are stored, and in which plants, seedlings, nursery stock, or floral products are raised primarily for the purposes of making sales of such plants, seedlings, nursery stock, or floral products for resale; electricity or other fuel for the operation of an irrigation system which is used on a farm exclusively for the irrigation of agricultural products; and electricity or other fuel used in the drying, cooking, or further processing of raw agricultural products, including, but not limited to, food processing of raw agricultural products. (5) 'Qualified agriculture agricultural producer' includes producers of agricultural products who meet one of the following criteria:
(A) The person or entity is the owner or lessee of agricultural land or other real property from which $2,500.00 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold during the year, including payments from government sources; (B) The person or entity is in the business of providing for-hire custom agricultural services, including, but not limited to, plowing, planting, harvesting, growing, animal husbandry or the maintenance of livestock, raising or substantially modifying agricultural products, or the maintenance of agricultural land from which $2,500.00 or more of such services were provided during the year performing agricultural operations and has provided $2,500.00 of such services during the year; (C) The person or entity is the owner of land that qualifies for taxation under the qualifications of bona fide conservation use property as defined in Code Section 485-7.4 or qualifies for taxation under the provisions of the Georgia Forest Land Protection Act as defined in Code Section 48-5-7.7; (D)(C) The person or entity is in the business of producing long-term agricultural products from which there might not be annual income, including, but not limited to, timber, pulpwood, orchard crops, pecans, and horticultural or other multiyear agricultural or farm products. Applicants must demonstrate that sufficient volumes of such long-term agricultural products will be produced which have the capacity to generate at least $2,500.00 in sales annually in the future; or (E)(D) The person or entity must establish, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Agriculture, that the person or entity is actively engaged in the production of agricultural products and has or will have created sufficient volumes to generate at least $2,500.00 in sales annually.

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(b) The sales and use taxes levied or imposed by this article shall not apply to sales to, or use by, a qualified agriculture agricultural producer of agricultural production inputs, energy used in agriculture, and agricultural machinery and equipment. (c) The Commissioner of Agriculture, at his or her discretion, may use one or both of the following criteria as a tool shall require applicants to acknowledge and produce, upon request, at least one of the following forms to determine eligibility under this Code section:
(1) Business activity on IRS schedule F (Profit or Loss from Farming); or (2) Farm rental activity on IRS form 4835 (Farm Rental Income and Expenses) or schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss); (3) IRS Form 4797; (4) IRS Form 1065; or (5) IRS Form 1120 or 1120(s). (d) Qualified agricultural producers that meet the criteria provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section must apply to the Commissioner of Agriculture to request an agricultural sales and use tax exemption certificate that contains an exemption number. Upon request, the qualified agricultural producer shall produce the form requested by the Commissioner of Agriculture under subsection (c) of this Code section to the commissioner. To facilitate the use of the exemption certificate, a walletsized card containing that same information shall also be issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (e) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance of agricultural exemption certificates and the administration of this Code section. The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to establish an oversight board and direct staff and is authorized to charge annual fees of not less than $15.00 nor more than $25.00 per year in accordance with Code Section 2-1-5, but in no event shall the total amount of the proceeds from such fees exceed the cost of administering this Code section. (f) In conjunction with the Commissioner of Agriculture, the commissioner shall promulgate a list of items which are exempt under this Code section. Such list shall be posted on the Department of Agriculture's website no later than January 1, 2015. (g) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to facilitate compliance with and the administration of the provisions of this Code section. The department, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, is authorized to conduct audits, as necessary, to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Code section. (h) A dealer that performs both manufacturing and agricultural operations at a single place of business may avail itself of the exemptions under either Code Section 48-8-3.2 or this Code section, but not both, for that place of business in any one calendar year. (i) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-63, contractors shall not incur any use tax on: (1) Tangible personal property that a qualified agricultural producer purchases taxexempt under this Code section and furnishes to such contractor for use in the

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performance of an agricultural operation, so long as such property retains the character of tangible personal property and is returned to the qualified agricultural producer upon the completion of the contract; or (2) Grain bins, irrigation equipment, and fencing or the repair, replacement, or component parts to grain bins, irrigation equipment, or fencing that a qualified agricultural producer purchases tax-exempt under this Code section for use in an agricultural operation and furnishes to such contractor for installation into real property."

SECTION 2. Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, is amended in subsection (b) by replacing "qualified agriculture producer" with "qualified agricultural producer".

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 173, nays 3.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 361. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jeffares of the 17th:

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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles

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not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; 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:
SR 1027. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Ginn of the 47th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; 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 990. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Nimmer of the 178th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 prohibit the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; 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 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to prohibit the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. WHEREAS, the General Assembly is constitutionally mandated to balance the Georgia state budget through the annual appropriations process; and

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WHEREAS, the Medicaid program comprises one of the largest expenditures of state funds in the annual budget; and
WHEREAS, any decision to increase the income threshold for eligibility for the Medicaid entitlement program in Georgia must be carefully considered within the context of the state's responsibility to fund other critical state services, including education, infrastructure, and public safety; and
WHEREAS, Governor Nathan Deal has demonstrated fiscal responsibility throughout his first term in office; and
WHEREAS, Governor Deal has recently declined to expand Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold in Georgia's Medicaid program despite efforts by the federal government to compel states to expand this entitlement program through provisions of the Affordable Care Act; and
WHEREAS, expanding Medicaid eligibility by increasing the income threshold for the Medicaid entitlement program would dramatically increase the number of Georgians receiving public assistance that otherwise do not qualify for Medicaid benefits by meeting low-income program requirements for aged, blind, and disabled individuals; for families or children age 18 and under; for aged, blind, and disabled individuals receiving nursing home care; for individuals receiving hospice care; for pregnant women; or for individuals with breast or cervical cancer; or by meeting other program requirements for children in foster care or adopted from foster care or for children with disabilities receiving services under a federal Deeming waiver; and
WHEREAS, in support of Governor Deal's stance against this effort to oblige states to expand the income threshold for Medicaid benefits and, in an effort to assure any similar efforts by the federal government are seriously evaluated in the future, the General Assembly determines it is essential that a potential expansion of eligibility for Medicaid be thoroughly debated and voted upon by the legislature.
SECTION 2. 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:
"49-4-142.2. On and after the effective date of this Code section, neither the department, the board, nor any other representative of the state shall expand Medicaid eligibility under this article through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; provided, however, that this shall not apply to any increase resulting from a cost-ofliving increase in the federal poverty level. The legislative approval required under this

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Code section shall be by Act of the General Assembly or the adoption of a joint resolution of the General Assembly."

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

Pursuant to Rule 36, Representative Moore of the 22nd moved to temporarily suspend the rules to allow an amendment to be introduced.

On the motion, the roll call was as follows:

N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler N Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer N Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England N Epps, C N Epps, J N Evans N Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner N Gasaway N Geisinger N Glanton N Golick N Gordon N Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory N Hamilton N Harbin N Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson N Hightower N Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser N Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby N Knight N Lindsey N Lumsden N Mabra N Marin N Martin N Maxwell
Mayo

N McCall N McClain N Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey N Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders N Scott N Setzler N Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L N Smith, M N Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner
Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 2, nays 174.

The motion was lost.

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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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon
Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 118, nays 57.

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

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 920. By Senators Jackson of the 24th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
SR 937. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; 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 133. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property easements, so as to provide for rights of way across private land for the purpose of access to cemetery sites; to provide definitions; to establish notice procedures; to provide for immunity from liability for landowners; to provide a cause of action; to amend Code Section 36-72-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits required for developing land on which a cemetery is located, so as to prevent certain activities on cemeteries and burial sites without a permit; 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 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property easements, so as to provide for rights of way across private land for the purpose of access to cemetery sites; to provide definitions; to establish notice procedures; to provide for immunity from liability for landowners; to provide a cause of action; to

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amend Code Section 36-72-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits required for developing land on which a cemetery is located, so as to prevent certain activities on cemeteries and burial sites without a permit; 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 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property easements, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2A
44-9-30. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Cemetery' means a noncommercial place dedicated to and used for permanent interment or inurnment of human remains and may consist of a burial park for earth interments, a mausoleum for vault or crypt interments, a columbarium for inurnments, or other similar structures. (2) 'Descendant' means a person or group of persons related to a human by blood or adoption in accordance with Title 19. (3) 'Family member' means a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild. (4) 'Private land' means the physical boundaries of a cemetery and a 25 foot buffer from the edge of the occupied graves.
44-9-31. (a) Owners of private land on which a cemetery is located shall grant access to such cemetery not more than twice each calendar year to:
(1) Any family member or descendant of any deceased person whose remains lie within the cemetery; (2) Any owner of the cemetery; or (3) Any person responsible for maintenance of the cemetery. (b) Access to such cemetery shall include ingress, egress, and regress, but only for the limited purposes of maintaining the cemetery for its intended use, honoring persons buried at the cemetery site, or conducting genealogical research. (c) A landowner granting access pursuant to this article may supervise ingress and egress across the property and dictate a reasonable location and manner of travel across the property. (d) A landowner granting access pursuant to this article shall provide for access to such property, including, but not limited to, the unlocking of any gates or fences.

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44-9-32. (a) Any person seeking access across private land pursuant to Code Section 44-9-31 shall provide to the landowner prior notice of intent to enter the private land. (b) Prior notice of intent to enter the private land must be received by the landowner at least 14 days prior to the proposed date of entry; provided, however, that if the landowner is a utility provider, notice must be received at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of entry. The notice shall include the name, address, telephone number, and, if available, e-mail address of the person seeking access across private land pursuant to Code Section 44-9-31. (c) Upon receiving proper notice, the landowner shall allow access on the proposed date or on any other date agreeable to both parties. (d) No landowner shall be required to grant access under Code Section 44-9-31 if:
(1) Prior notice under this Code section is not given; (2) Public access to the cemetery site is otherwise available; (3) The person seeking access is able to reach the cemetery site by way of his or her own land; or (4) The requested access is unreasonable with regard to hour, duration, or manner of travel across the land.
44-9-33. A person granted access across private land pursuant to this article shall enjoy the same protection as a licensee. The landowner shall be liable to a licensee only for willful or wanton injury as provided in Code Section 51-3-2.
44-9-34. (a) If a private landowner does not allow access to a cemetery in violation of this article, such violation shall constitute a private nuisance and may be abated. (b) A landowner who continues to deny access after a court has ordered abatement pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the contempt powers of the court."
SECTION 2. Code Section 36-72-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits required for developing land on which a cemetery is located, is amended as follows:
"36-72-4. No owner or occupier of land shall knowingly disturb any known cemetery, burial ground, human remains, or burial object shall be knowingly disturbed by the owner or occupier of the land on which the cemetery or burial ground is located for the purposes of developing or changing the use of any part of such land by developing, allowing livestock to graze upon, or similarly interfering with such cemetery, burial ground, human remains, or burial object unless a permit is first obtained from the governing authority of the municipal corporation or county wherein the cemetery or burial ground is located, which shall have authority to permit such activity except as provided in Code Section 36-72-14."

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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:

N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon N Gravley E Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parrish N Parsons
Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick N Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 68, nays 107.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Kirby of the 114th.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:00 o'clock, this evening.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1644. By Representatives Watson of the 166th and Shaw of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy and inviting members of its sixth class to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1645. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Girl Scouts of America organization 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 1644 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 1644. By Representatives Watson of the 166th and Shaw of the 176th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy and inviting members of its sixth class 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 1646. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 23, 2014, as Pakistani American Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1647. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Braddock of the 19th, Randall of the 142nd, Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award recipients and recognizing March as Women's History Month 2014 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1648. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Barbara Kennon upon her induction into the Georgia Association of Realtors Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
HR 1649. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Mabra of the 63rd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leslie Golden; and for other purposes.
HR 1650. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Mabra of the 63rd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION commending Free Solomon Polazzo; and for other purposes.
HR 1651. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Howard of the 124th, Carter of the 175th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2014, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1652. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Mabra of the 63rd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kip Carr; and for other purposes.

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HR 1653. By Representatives Marin of the 96th and Casas of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION condemning the actions of the Venezuelan government; and for other purposes.
HR 1654. By Representatives Thomas of the 56th, Jones of the 53rd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Helen Kilpatrick Threatt; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 783. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Dugan of the 30th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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SR 896. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; 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 138. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Atwood of the 179th, Jones of the 47th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to provide for legislative findings; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards by recipients for certain purposes; to provide for reports of suspected abuse; to provide for investigations; to provide for sanctions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for revisions to the state plan; to provide for a report; 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 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to prohibit the use of cash assistance in certain retail establishments; to prohibit the use of cash assistance by recipients for the purchase of certain products or services; to require signs to be posted at certain establishments; to provide for reports of suspected abuse; to provide for investigations; to provide for sanctions; to provide for a report; to provide for revisions to the state plan; to provide for rules and regulations; 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 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, is amended by revising Code Section 49-4-189, which is reserved, to read as follows:

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"49-4-189. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for the following establishments to accept and for a recipient to use cash assistance for any transaction in such establishment: (A) A liquor store, which shall be defined as an establishment of a retail dealer in distilled spirits licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 3; (B) A retail establishment which as its primary activity provides adult oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment; (C) A retail establishment whose primary purpose is to sell media or products relating to sexual activities; (D) A retail establishment whose primary purpose is to sell tobacco products; or (E) An establishment which as its primary activity provides tattoos or body piercings. (2) On and after January 1, 2015, the establishments listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall annually register with the Department of Revenue by January 31 of each year and provide the establishment's merchant category code or analogous code as assigned by the Department of Revenue pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection and such other information as the board deems necessary to enforce this Code section. Such establishments shall also notify the Department of Revenue of any change to the establishment's merchant category code, within 30 days of such change. Any such establishment shall also ensure that its merchant category code is associated with its name and transaction information that is transmitted to credit card and debit card entities when a transaction is made. (3) The Department of Revenue shall transmit to the department, on an ongoing basis, a list of establishments in this state which correspond to the merchant's category code for the type of establishments listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. In the event that one or more of such type of establishments listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection does not correspond to a merchant's category code, the Department of Revenue shall assign it an analogous code in order to identify these establishments to the department.
(b) On and after January 1, 2015, a recipient shall not use cash assistance for the purchase of the following products or services:
(1) Lottery tickets; (2) Alcoholic beverages; (3) Tobacco products; (4) Pornographic materials; (5) Tattoos or body piercings; (6) Gambling; or (7) Gift cards. (c)(1) On and after January 1, 2015, the establishments listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall post in a prominent location at each entrance and at each automated teller machine located on the premises of such establishment a

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sign which informs patrons that the use of cash assistance is prohibited in such establishment and that there are penalties for abuse of such prohibitions. (2) On and after January 1, 2015, any retail establishment which sells any of the prohibited products or services set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section shall post in a prominent location at each automated teller machine located on the premises of such establishment a sign which informs patrons that the use of cash assistance is prohibited for the purchase of any such prohibited products or services and that there are penalties for abuse of such prohibitions. (3) Prior to January 1, 2015, the language for the signs required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be provided by the department to the public on its website, shall be 6 inches by 8 inches in size, and shall include the toll-free telephone number and website address established pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section to report suspected incidents of abuse of such prohibitions. (4) To the extent that a federally insured depository financial institution is subject to the notice requirements under this Code section, those requirements may be satisfied by displaying the notice information on the automated teller machine screen. (5) This subsection shall stand repealed and reserved on January 1, 2018. (d) The department shall operate a toll-free telephone number and a website to receive reports of suspected violations of this Code section. The department shall monitor the incidents reported pursuant to this Code section and shall refer such incidents to investigators within the department. Investigators within the Department of Revenue and the department shall be authorized to investigate establishments and recipients for violations of this Code section. (e)(1) An individual employed by an establishment listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to a fine of $250.00 per violation. (2) An establishment listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section which has two or more violations under paragraph (1) of this subsection within the same calendar year shall be required to install technology or software to block transactions with any state sponsored debit or electronic benefits transfer card which allow expenditure of cash assistance at the point of sale and at all automated teller machines on the premises, or otherwise not accept such cards for payment. An establishment which fails to comply with this requirement shall be subject to a $250.00 fine per violation. (3) A recipient who uses cash assistance in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to sanctions pursuant to Code Section 49-4-185. (4) Any fine, sanction, or penalty imposed for a violation of this Code section may be appealed by the retail establishment or recipient sanctioned in accordance with the administrative hearing process established pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-4-183. (5) It is the intent of the General Assembly that any fines imposed for violations of this Code section are applied to offset the costs of enforcing the provisions of this Code section.

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(f)(1) On and after the effective date of this Code section, neither the board nor the department shall enter into any contracts or agreements with entities for the provision of cash assistance cards to recipients under this article unless such contracts or agreements fully comply with the requirements of this Code section. Neither the board nor the department shall extend any contracts or agreements with entities for the provision of cash assistance cards to recipients under this article unless such contracts or agreements fully comply with the requirements of this Code section. (2) No later than December 31, 2014, the department shall provide a report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate identifying other methods and associated costs that could be implemented to ensure that the provisions of this Code section are enforced through technology that may be used to prevent transactions prohibited under this Code section at the point of sale and at all automated teller machines at those establishments listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (g) On and after January 1, 2015, the board shall ensure that cash assistance is provided to recipients in accordance with the following requirements: (1) Print on any state sponsored debit or electronic benefits transfer card which allows the user of such card to utilize temporary cash assistance for needy families to purchase the products and services prohibited under subsection (b) of this Code section or a reference to such statutory citation and the toll-free telephone number and website established pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section; and (2) Shall be attached to an account of transaction which may be audited by the Department of Revenue or the department for violations of this Code section. (h) The department shall take appropriate steps, if necessary, to revise the state plan in order to effectuate the requirements of this Code section. (i) A violation of this Code section by a retail establishment or a federally insured depository financial institution shall not constitute a private cause of action. (j) The Department of Revenue and the department are authorized to establish rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. Reserved."
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:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick N Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 17.

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

HB 870. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 11.

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

HB 348. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Sims of the 169th, Abrams of the 89th and Martin of the 49th:

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,

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computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, so as to provide a tax credit for purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; 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 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 a tax credit for purchasers of alternative fuel heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions regarding income tax, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"48-7-29.18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Affiliated entity' means a person or business entity that is a member of the taxpayer's affiliated group within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) 'Alternative fuel' means electricity, liquid petroleum gas, natural gas, or hydrogen fuel. The term does not include hybrid electric drives unless the vehicle has a gross weight equal to or greater than 8,500 pounds and less than 26,000 pounds. (3) 'Alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicle' means a new commercial vehicle, with a gross vehicle weight ratio equal to or more than 26,001 pounds, that is primarily fueled by an alternative fuel. As used in this paragraph, 'primarily fueled by an alternative fuel' means a vehicle that is produced by an original equipment manufacturer and operates on 90 percent or more alternative fuel and on 10 percent or less gasoline or diesel fuel. In order to qualify for a tax credit under this Code section, the vehicle shall be registered in Georgia and be certified by the Department of Natural Resources as meeting all requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-29.19. (4) 'Alternative fuel medium-duty vehicle' means a new commercial vehicle, with a gross vehicle weight ratio equal to 8,500 pounds or more and less than 26,001 pounds,

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that is solely fueled by an alternative fuel and that is produced by an original equipment manufacturer. In order to qualify for a tax credit under this Code section, the vehicle shall be registered in Georgia and be certified by the Department of Natural Resources as meeting all requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-29.19. (5) 'New commercial vehicle' means a new commercial vehicle that: (A) is manufactured by an original equipment manufacturer, or (B) is manufactured by an original equipment manufacturer and any third-party equipment manufacturers, provided that such third-party manufacturers provide such parts or services prior to the original sale of such vehicle to a purchaser, and all vehicle components, including the alternative fuel system, are covered by the original equipment manufacturer or covered under separate warranties by the original equipment manufacturer and the third-party equipment manufacturer that together provide warranty for the complete vehicle. (6) 'Taxpayer' means any person or business entity required by law to file a return or to pay taxes. (b)(1) A taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against tax imposed under this article for the amount expended on or after July 1, 2015, and before June 30, 2017, to purchase an alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicle not to exceed $20,000.00 per vehicle. (2) A taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against tax imposed under this article for the amount expended on or after July 1, 2015, and before June 30, 2017, to purchase an alternative fuel medium-duty vehicle not to exceed $12,000.00 per vehicle. (c) The tax credits allowed under this Code section shall be limited to $2.5 million in each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2016 and ending with fiscal year 2017. (d) In no event shall the total amount of any tax credit under this Code section for a taxpayer or an affiliated entity for a taxable year exceed the lesser of (i) a taxpayer's income tax liability, or (ii) $250,000.00. No unused portion of such tax credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or an affiliated entity against succeeding years' tax liabilities. No such credit shall be allowed the taxpayer or an affiliated entity against prior years' tax liabilities. The tax credit provided for in this Code section shall not apply to any vehicle for which the taxpayer or an affiliated entity has applied for and received a tax credit as set forth in Code Section 48-7-40.16. (e) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section.
48-7-29.19. (a) A taxpayer seeking to claim a tax credit under the provisions of Code Section 48-729.18 shall submit an application to the commissioner for preapproval of such tax credit. Before any such application for such tax credit is filed, the applicant shall have completed the purchase and shall have registered the qualified vehicle or vehicles in this state. The application shall include:

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(1) Certification from the Department of Natural Resources that the vehicle is an alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicle, or alternative fuel medium-duty vehicle, as defined in Code Section 48-7-29.18; (2) A sworn affidavit from the taxpayer certifying that the vehicle shall accumulate at least 75 percent of its mileage in Georgia in each year for a five-year period, that is registered in Georgia and shall remain registered in Georgia for no less than five years; and (3) Any other information requested by the commissioner pursuant to a rule or regulation promulgated hereunder. The commissioner shall create and make available the forms to be used for such applications. Within 60 days of receipt of a properly completed application, the commissioner shall preapprove the application if a sufficient amount of available tax credits remain. (b) The commissioner shall preapprove the tax credits based on the order in which properly completed applications were submitted. In the event that two or more applications were submitted on the same day and the amount of funds available will not be sufficient to fully fund the tax credits requested, the commissioner shall prorate the available funds between or among the applicants. (c) In no event shall the aggregate amount of the tax credits preapproved by the commissioner for all taxpayers under the provisions of this Code section exceed the amounts specified in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-29.18. (d) The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this Code section, including provisions for repayment of any credit in the event any of the certifications of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section are or become untrue during the five-year period following the date of application."
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, 2015.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Harrell of the 106th was excused from voting on HB 348.
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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman
Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart E England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton
Golick Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 116, nays 53.

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

Representative Carson of the 46th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed

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at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Y Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd N Frazier N Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin N Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall N McClain N Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B N Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 101, nays 71.

The motion prevailed.

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

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 274. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Sims of the 12th, Carter of the 42nd, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; 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 729. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; 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 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for the fair market value determination of kit cars; to provide for credit for trade-in vehicle in certain lease transactions; to provide for the promulgation of a standardized

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form; to provide for the calculation of taxes for persons bringing motor vehicles into this state; to provide for the submission of title applications and title ad valorem tax fees by dealers; to provide for penalties for failure to submit title applications and title ad valorem tax fees timely; to provide for certain refunds; to provide for transfers as a result of a divorce decree or court order; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for multiyear decals for certain vehicles; to provide for an expiration period for temporary license plates; to require that applications be submitted to the county where the vehicle will be registered; to provide for extensions of the registration period 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. Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, is amended by revising the Code section as follows:
"48-5C-1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Fair market value of the motor vehicle' means: (A) For a used motor vehicle, the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of a motor vehicle for a vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442, and, in the case of a used car dealer, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle which shall also be based upon the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the trade-in motor vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442; (B) For a used motor vehicle which is not so listed in such current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual, the value from the bill of sale or the value from a reputable used car market guide designated by the commissioner, whichever is greater, and, in the case of a used car dealer, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle; provided, however, that, if the value of the motor vehicle is based upon a reputable used car market guide designated by the commissioner, then the value of the trade-in shall also be based upon the same reputable used car market guide;

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(C) Upon written application and supporting documentation submitted by an applicant under this Code section, a county tag agent may deviate from the fair market value as defined in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph based upon mileage and condition of the used vehicle. Supporting documentation may include, but not be limited to, bill of sale, odometer statement, and values from reputable pricing guides. The fair market value as determined by the county tag agent pursuant to this subparagraph shall be appealable as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; or (D)(C) For a new motor vehicle, the greater of the retail selling price or, in the case of a lease of a new motor vehicle, the agreed upon value of the vehicle pursuant to the lease agreement or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of a motor vehicle for a vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle as stated in the bill of sale and any rebate or any cash discounts provided by the selling dealer and taken at the time of sale. The retail selling price or agreed upon value shall include any charges for labor, freight, delivery, dealer fees, and similar charges and dealer addons and mark-ups, but shall not include any extended warranty or maintenance agreement itemized on the dealer's invoice to the customer or any finance, insurance, and interest charges for deferred payments billed separately; or (D) In the case of a kit car which is assembled by the purchaser from parts supplied by a manufacturer, the greater of the retail selling price of the kit or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the motor vehicle if listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442. A kit car shall not include a rebuilt or salvage vehicle. Upon written application and supporting documentation submitted by an applicant under this Code section, a county tag agent may deviate from the fair market value as defined in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph based upon mileage and condition of the used vehicle. Supporting documentation may include, but shall not be limited to, bill of sale, odometer statement, and values from reputable pricing guides. The fair market value as determined by the county tag agent pursuant to this paragraph shall be appealable as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. When a lessor receives a motor vehicle which was returned to the lessor by a lessee and the lessor utilizes such vehicle as a trade-in in the purchase of another motor vehicle to be leased to the same or a different lessee, such lessor shall receive credit for such trade-in vehicle in determining the fair market value of the vehicle being purchased. (2) 'Immediate family member' means spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild.

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(3) 'Loaner vehicle' means a motor vehicle owned by a dealer which is withdrawn temporarily from dealer inventory for exclusive use as a courtesy vehicle loaned at no charge for a period not to exceed 30 days within a 366 day period to any one customer whose motor vehicle is being serviced by such dealer. (4) 'Rental charge' means the total value received by a rental motor vehicle concern for the rental or lease for 31 or fewer consecutive days of a rental motor vehicle, including the total cash and nonmonetary consideration for the rental or lease, including, but not limited to, charges based on time or mileage and charges for insurance coverage or collision damage waiver but excluding all charges for motor fuel taxes or sales and use taxes. (5) 'Rental motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers and used primarily for the transportation of persons that is rented or leased without a driver. (6) 'Rental motor vehicle concern' means a person or legal entity which owns or leases five or more rental motor vehicles and which regularly rents or leases such vehicles to the public for value. (7) 'Trade-in value' means the fair market value of the motor vehicle, as defined in paragraph (1) of this subsection, as stated in the bill of sale for a vehicle which has been traded in to the dealer in a transaction involving the purchase of another vehicle from the dealer.
(b)(1)(A) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any motor vehicle for which a title is issued in this state on or after March 1, 2013, shall be exempt from sales and use taxes to the extent provided under paragraph (95) of Code Section 488-3 and shall not be subject to the ad valorem tax as otherwise required under Chapter 5 of this title. Any such motor vehicle shall be titled as otherwise required under Title 40 but shall be subject to a state title fee and a local title fee which shall be alternative ad valorem taxes as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. Motor vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan shall not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees but shall continue to be subject to apportioned ad valorem taxation under Article 10 of Chapter 5 of this title.
(B)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term: (I) 'Local base amount' means $1 billion. (II) 'Local current collection amount' means the total amount of sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicles under Chapter 8 of this title and motor vehicle local ad valorem tax proceeds under this Code section and Chapter 5 of this title which were collected during the calendar year which immediately precedes the tax year in which the title ad valorem tax adjustments are required to be made under this subparagraph. (III) 'Local target collection amount' means an amount equal to the local base amount added to the product of 2 percent of the local base amount multiplied by the number of years since 2012 with a maximum amount of $1.2 billion. (IV) 'State base amount' means $535 million.

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(V) 'State current collection amount' means the total amount of sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicles under Chapter 8 of this title and motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds under this Code section and Chapter 5 of this title which were collected during the calendar year which immediately precedes the tax year in which the state and local title ad valorem tax rate is to be reviewed for adjustment under division (xiv) of this subparagraph. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subdivision to the contrary, the term 'state current collection amount' for the 2014 calendar year for the purposes of the 2015 review under division (xiv) of this subparagraph shall be adjusted so that such amount is equal to the amount of motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds that would have been collected under this Code section in 2014 if the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate was 7 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle less any trade-in value plus the total amount of motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds collected under Chapter 5 of this title during 2014. (VI) 'State target collection amount' means an amount equal to the state base amount added to the product of 2 percent of the state base amount multiplied by the number of years since 2012. (ii) The combined state and local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to: (I) For the period commencing March 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, 6.5 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; (II) For the 2014 tax year, 6.75 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; and (III) Except as provided in division (xiv) of this subparagraph, for the 2015 and subsequent tax years, 7 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. (iii) For the period commencing March 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 57 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 43 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (iv) For the 2014 tax year, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 55 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 45 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (v) For the 2015 tax year, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 55 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 45 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (vi) For the 2016 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 53.5 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 46.5 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph.

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(vii) For the 2017 tax year, except as otherwise provided in divisions (xiii) and (xiv) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 44 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 56 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (viii) For the 2018 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 40 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 60 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (ix) For the 2019 tax year, except as otherwise provided in divisions (xiii) and (xiv) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 36 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 64 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (x) For the 2020 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 34 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 66 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xi) For the 2021 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 30 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 70 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xii) For the 2022 and all subsequent tax years, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph for tax years 2022, 2023, and 2024 and except as otherwise provided in division (xiv) of this subparagraph for tax year 2023, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 28 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 72 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xiii) Beginning in 2016, by not later than January 15 of each tax year through the 2022 tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall determine the local target collection amount and the local current collection amount for the preceding calendar year. If such local current collection amount is equal to or within 1 percent of the local target collection amount, then the state title ad valorem tax rate and the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall remain at the rate specified in this subparagraph for that year. If the local current collection amount is more than 1 percent greater than the local target collection amount, then the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be reduced automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the local current

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collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the local target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be increased by an equal amount to maintain the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate at the rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. If the local current collection amount is more than 1 percent less than the local target collection amount, then the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be increased automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the local current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the local target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be reduced by an equal amount to maintain the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate at the rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. In the event of an adjustment of such ad valorem tax rates, by not later than January 31 of such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall notify the tax commissioner of each county in this state of the adjusted rate amounts. The effective date of such adjusted rate amounts shall be January 1 of such tax year. (xiv) In tax years 2015, 2018, and 2022, by not later than July 1 of each such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall determine the state target collection amount and the state current collection amount for the preceding calendar year. If such state current collection amount is greater than, equal to, or within 1 percent of the state target collection amount after making the adjustment, if any, required in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, then the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph shall remain at the rate specified in such division. If the state current collection amount is more than 1 percent less than the state target collection amount after making the adjustment, if any, required by division (xiii) of this subparagraph, then the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph shall be increased automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the state current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the state target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate and the local title ad valorem tax rate for the tax year in which such increase in the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall become effective shall be adjusted from the rates specified in this subparagraph or division (xiii) of this subparagraph for such tax year such that the proceeds from such increase in the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall be allocated in full to the state. In the event of an adjustment of the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate, by not later than August 31 of such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall notify the tax commissioner of each county in this state of the adjusted combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate for the next calendar year. The effective date of such adjusted combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall be January 1 of the next calendar year. Notwithstanding the

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provisions of this division, the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall not exceed 9 percent. (xv) The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to implement and administer this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations regarding appropriate public notification of any changes in rate amounts and the effective date of such changes and rules and regulations regarding appropriate enforcement and compliance procedures and methods for the implementation and operation of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate a standardized form to be used by all dealers of new and used vehicles in this state in order to ease the administration of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner may promulgate and implement rules and regulations as may be necessary to permit seller financed sales of used vehicles to be assessed 2.5 percentage points less than the rate specified in division (b)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section subparagraph. (C) The application for title and the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be paid to the tag agent in the county where the motor vehicle is to be registered and shall be paid at the time the application for a certificate of title is submitted or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, at the time when the electronic title transaction is finalized. In an electronic title transaction, the state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be remitted electronically directly to the county tag agent. A dealer of new or used motor vehicles may accept shall make such application for title and state and local title ad valorem tax fees on behalf of the purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle for the purpose of submitting or, in the case of an electronic title application, finalizing such title application and remitting state and local title ad valorem tax fees. (D) There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the commissioner, falsifies any information in any bill of sale used for purposes of determining the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (E) Except in the case in which an extension of the registration period has been granted by the county tag agent under Code Section 40-2-20, a dealer of new or used motor vehicles that accepts makes an application for title and collects state and local title ad valorem tax fees from a purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle and does not submit or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, finalize such application for title and remit such state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent within 30 days following the date of purchase shall be liable to the county tag agent for an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees. An additional penalty equal to 10 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such

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payment is not transmitted within 60 days following the date of purchase. An additional penalty equal to 15 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 90 days following the date of purchase, and an additional penalty equal to 20 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 120 days following the date of purchase. An additional penalty equal to 25 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed for each subsequent 30 day period in which the payment is not transmitted. In addition, any such dealer of used motor vehicles who fails to make the application for title and submit or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, finalize such application for title and remit such state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent within 30 days following the date of purchase shall also be subject to civil fines not to exceed $500.00 per transaction, and such failure may be the basis for the revocation or suspension of such dealer's license under Chapter 47 of Title 43. (F) A dealer of new or used motor vehicles that accepts makes an application for title and collects state and local title ad valorem tax fees from a purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle and converts such fees to his or her own use shall be guilty of theft by conversion and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 16-8-12. (2) A person or entity acquiring a salvage title pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-36 shall not be subject to the fee specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection but shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such state title ad valorem tax fee shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (c)(1) The amount of proceeds collected by tag agents each month as state and local title ad valorem tax fees, state salvage title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be allocated and disbursed as provided in this subsection. (2) For the 2013 tax year and in each subsequent tax year, the amount of such funds shall be disbursed within 20 days following the end of each calendar month as follows: (A) State title ad valorem tax fees, state salvage title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest shall be remitted to the state revenue commissioner who shall deposit such proceeds in the general fund of the state less an amount to be retained by the tag agent not to exceed 1 percent of the total amount otherwise required to be remitted under this subparagraph to defray the cost of administration. Such retained amount shall be remitted to the collecting county's general fund. Failure by the tag agent to disburse within such 20 day period shall result in a forfeiture of such administrative fee plus interest on such amount at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40; and

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(B) Local title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest shall be designated as local government ad valorem tax funds. The tag agent shall then distribute the proceeds as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) The local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds required under this subsection shall be distributed as follows: (A) The tag agent of the county shall within 20 days following the end of each calendar month allocate and distribute to the county governing authority and to municipal governing authorities, the board of education of the county school district, and the board of education of any independent school district located in such county an amount of those proceeds necessary to offset any reduction in ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in the taxing jurisdiction of each governing authority and school district from the amount of ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in each such governing authority and school district during the same calendar month of 2012. This reduction shall be calculated by subtracting the amount of ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in each such taxing jurisdiction from the amount of ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in that taxing jurisdiction in the same calendar month of 2012. In the event that the local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds are insufficient to fully offset such reduction in ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, the tag agent shall allocate a proportionate amount of the proceeds to each governing authority and to the board of education of each such school district, and any remaining shortfall shall be paid from the following month's local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds. In the event that a shortfall remains, the tag agent shall continue to first allocate local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds to offset such shortfalls until the shortfall has been fully repaid; and (B) Of the proceeds remaining following the allocation and distribution under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the tag agent shall allocate and distribute to the county governing authority and to municipal governing authorities, the board of education of the county school district, and the board of education of any independent school district located in such county the remaining amount of those proceeds in the manner provided in this subparagraph. Such proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund of such governing authority or board of education and shall not be subject to any use or expenditure requirements provided for under any of the following described local sales and use taxes but shall be authorized to be expended in the same manner as authorized for the ad valorem tax revenues on motor vehicles under Chapter 5 of this title which would otherwise have been collected for such governing authority or board of education. Of such remaining proceeds:
(i) An amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district and the board of education of each independent school district located in such county in the same manner as required for any local sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect. If such tax is not currently in

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effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to such board or boards of education in the same manner as if such tax were in effect;
(ii)(I) Except as otherwise provided in this division, an amount equal to onethird of such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as specified under the distribution certificate for the joint county and municipal sales and use tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect. (II) If such tax were never in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county on a pro rata basis according to the ratio of the population that each such municipality bears to the population of the entire county. (III) If such tax is currently in effect as well as a local option sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to a local constitutional amendment, an amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed in the same manner as required under subdivision (I) of this division and an amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district. (IV) If such tax is not currently in effect and a local option sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to a local constitutional amendment is currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district and the board of education of any independent school district in the same manner as required under that such local constitutional amendment. (V) If such tax is not currently in effect and a homestead option sales and use tax under Article 2A of Chapter 8 of this title is in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county, each qualified municipality, and each existing municipality in the same proportion as otherwise required under Code Section 48-8-104; and (iii)(I) An amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as specified under an intergovernmental agreement or as otherwise required under the county special purpose local option sales and use tax under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect; provided, however, that this subdivision shall not apply if subdivision (III) of division (ii) of this subparagraph is applicable. (II) If such tax were in effect but expired and is not currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as if such tax were still in effect according to the intergovernmental agreement or as otherwise required under the county special purpose local sales and use tax under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title

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for the 12 month period commencing at the expiration of such tax. If such tax is not renewed prior to the expiration of such 12 month period, such amount shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (I) of division (ii) of this subparagraph; provided, however, that if a tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title is not in effect, such amount shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (II) of division (ii) of this subparagraph. (III) If such tax is not currently in effect in a county in which a tax is levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing body of the authority created by local Act to operate such metropolitan area system of public transportation. (IV) If such tax were never in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed in the same manner as specified under the distribution certificate for the joint county and municipal sales and use tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect; provided, however, that if such tax under such article is not in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county on a pro rata basis according to the ratio of the population that each such municipality bears to the population of the entire county. (d)(1)(A) Upon the death of an owner of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members of such owner who receive such motor vehicle pursuant to a will or under the rules of inheritance shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the immediate family member or immediate family members make an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the death of an owner of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members of such owner who receive such motor vehicle pursuant to a will or under the rules of inheritance shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution.

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(2)(A) Upon the transfer from an immediate family member of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members who receive such motor vehicle shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the immediate family member or immediate family members make an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the transfer from an immediate family member of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member who receives such motor vehicle shall transfer title of such motor vehicle to such recipient family member and shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (C) Any title transfer under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the transferor and transferee that such persons are immediate family members to one another. There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, falsifies any material information in such affidavit. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the state revenue commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (3) Any individual who: (A) Is required by law to register a motor vehicle or motor vehicles in this state which were registered in the state in which such person formerly resided; and (B) Is required to file an application for a certificate of title under Code Section 403-21 or 40-3-32 shall only be required to pay state and local title ad valorem tax fees in the amount of 50 percent of the amount which would otherwise be due and payable under this subsection at the time of filing the application for a certificate of title, and the remaining 50 percent shall be paid within 12 months a state title ad valorem tax fee in the amount of 2 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in the amount of 2 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; provided, however, that in the event that the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate imposed under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section exceeds 8 percent, then the state title ad valorem tax rate under this paragraph shall be adjusted to equal one-quarter of the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate

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and the local title ad valorem tax rate under this paragraph shall be adjusted to equal one-quarter of the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate. (4) The state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for under this Code section shall not apply to corrected titles, replacement titles under Code Section 40-3-31, or titles reissued to the same owner pursuant to Code Sections 40-3-50 through 40-3-56. (5) Any motor vehicle subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall continue to be subject to the title, license plate, revalidation decal, and registration requirements and applicable fees as otherwise provided in Title 40 in the same manner as motor vehicles which are not subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (6) Motor vehicles owned or leased by or to the state or any county, consolidated government, municipality, county or independent school district, or other government entity in this state shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that such other government entity shall not qualify for the exclusion under this paragraph unless it is exempt from ad valorem tax and sales and use tax pursuant to general law.
(7)(A) Any motor vehicle which is exempt from sales and use tax pursuant to paragraph (30) of Code Section 48-8-3 shall be exempt from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under this subsection. (B) Any motor vehicle which is exempt from ad valorem taxation pursuant to Code Section 48-5-478, 48-5-478.1, 48-5-478.2, or 48-5-478.3 shall be exempt from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (8) There shall be a penalty imposed on the transfer of all or any part of the interest in a business entity that includes primarily as an asset of such business entity one or more motor vehicles, when, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, such transfer is done to evade the payment of state and local title ad valorem tax fees under this subsection. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty per motor vehicle and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty per motor vehicle, as determined by the state revenue commissioner, plus the amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax fees. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information that a transfer may be in violation of this paragraph. (9) Any owner of any motor vehicle who fails to submit within 30 days of the date such owner is required by law to register such vehicle in this state an application for a first certificate of title under Code Section 40-3-21 or a certificate of title under Code Section 40-3-32 shall be required to pay a penalty in the amount of 10 percent of the state title ad valorem tax fees and 10 percent of the local title ad valorem tax fees required under this Code section, and, if such state and local title ad valorem tax fees and the penalty are not paid within 60 days following the date such owner is required by law to register such vehicle, interest at the rate of 1.0 percent per month shall be

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imposed on the state and local title ad valorem tax fees due under this Code section, unless a temporary permit has been issued by the tax commissioner. The tax commissioner shall grant a temporary permit in the event the failure to timely apply for a first certificate of title is due to the failure of a lienholder to comply with Code Section 40-3-56, regarding release of a security interest or lien, and no penalty or interest shall be assessed. Such penalty and interest shall be in addition to the penalty and fee required under Code Section 40-3-21 or 40-3-32, as applicable. (10) The owner of any motor vehicle for which a title was issued in this state on or after January 1, 2012, and prior to March 1, 2013, shall be authorized to opt in to the provisions of this subsection at any time prior to February 28, 2014, upon compliance with the following requirements:
(A)(i) The total amount of Georgia state and local title ad valorem tax fees which would be due from March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013, if such vehicle had been titled in 2013 shall be determined; and (ii) The total amount of Georgia state and local sales and use tax and Georgia state and local ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title which were due and paid in 2012 for that such motor vehicle and, if applicable, the total amount of such taxes which were due and paid for that such motor vehicle in 2013 and 2014 shall be determined; and (B)(i) If the amount derived under division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is greater than the amount derived under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the owner shall remit the difference to the tag agent. Such remittance shall be deemed local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds; or (ii) If the amount derived under division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is less than the amount derived under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, no additional amount shall be due and payable by the owner. Upon certification by the tag agent of compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, such motor vehicle shall not be subject to ad valorem tax as otherwise required under Chapter 5 of this title in the same manner as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (11)(A) In the case of rental motor vehicles owned by a rental motor vehicle concern, the state title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .625 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle, and the local title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .625 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle, but only if in the immediately prior calendar year the average amount of sales and use tax attributable to the rental charge of each such rental motor vehicle was at least $400.00 as certified by the state revenue commissioner. If, in the immediately prior calendar year, the average amount of sales and use tax attributable to the rental charge of each such rental motor vehicle was not at least $400.00, this paragraph shall not apply and such vehicles shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees prescribed in division (b)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section.

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(B) Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (12) A loaner vehicle shall not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section for a period of time not to exceed 366 days commencing on the date such loaner vehicle is withdrawn temporarily from inventory. Immediately upon the expiration of such 366 day period, if the dealer does not return the loaner vehicle to inventory for resale, the dealer shall be responsible for remitting state and local title ad valorem tax fees in the same manner as otherwise required of an owner under paragraph (9) of this subsection and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest as an owner for noncompliance with the requirements of paragraph (9) of this subsection. (13) Any motor vehicle which is donated to a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of being transferred to another person shall, when titled in the name of such nonprofit organization, not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section but shall be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees otherwise applicable to salvage titles under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section.
(14)(A) A lessor of motor vehicles that leases motor vehicles for more than 31 consecutive days to lessees residing in this state shall register with the department. The department shall collect an annual fee of $100.00 for such registrations. Failure of a lessor to register under this subparagraph shall subject such lessor to a civil penalty of $2,500.00. (B) A lessee residing in this state who leases a motor vehicle under this paragraph shall register such motor vehicle with the tag agent in such lessee's county of residence within 30 days of the commencement of the lease of such motor vehicle or beginning residence in this state, whichever is later. (C) A lessor that leases a motor vehicle under this paragraph to a lessee residing in this state shall apply for a certificate of title in this state within 30 days of the commencement of the lease of such motor vehicle. (15) There shall be no liability for any state or local title ad valorem tax fees in any of the following title transactions: (A) The addition or substitution of lienholders on a motor vehicle title so long as the owner of the motor vehicle remains the same; (B) The acquisition of a bonded title by a person or entity pursuant to Code Section 40-3-28 if the title is to be issued in the name of such person or entity; (C) The acquisition of a title to a motor vehicle by a person or entity as a result of the foreclosure of a mechanic's lien pursuant to Code Section 40-3-54 if such title is to be issued in the name of such lienholder; (D) The acquisition of a title to an abandoned motor vehicle by a person or entity pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title if such person or entity is a manufacturer or dealer of motor vehicles and the title is to be issued in the name of such person or entity;

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(E) The obtaining of a title to a stolen motor vehicle by a person or entity pursuant to Code Section 40-3-43; (F) The obtaining of a title by and in the name of a motor vehicle manufacturer, licensed distributor, licensed dealer, or licensed rebuilder for the purpose of sale or resale or to obtain a corrected title, provided that the manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or rebuilder shall submit an affidavit in a form promulgated by the commissioner attesting that the transfer of title is for the purpose of accomplishing a sale or resale or to correct a title only; (G) The obtaining of a title by and in the name of the holder of a security interest when a motor vehicle has been repossessed after default in accordance with Part 6 of Article 9 of Title 11 if such title is to be issued in the name of such security interest holder; (H) The obtaining of a title by a person or entity for purposes of correcting a title, changing an odometer reading, or removing an odometer discrepancy legend, provided that, subject to subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, title is not being transferred to another person or entity; and (I) The obtaining of a title by a person who pays state and local title ad valorem tax fees on a motor vehicle and subsequently moves out of this state but returns and applies to retitle such vehicle in this state. (16) It shall be unlawful for a person, including a dealer of new or used motor vehicles under subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, to fail to obtain a title for and register a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person, including a dealer of new or used motor vehicles under subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, who knowingly and willfully fails to obtain a title for or register a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (17) Any person who purchases a 1963 through 1985 or earlier model year motor vehicle for which such person obtains a title shall be subject to this Code section, but the state title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .50 percent of the fair market value of such motor vehicle, and the local title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .50 percent of the fair market value of such motor vehicle. (18)(A) Upon the transfer as the result of a divorce decree or court order of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the person who receives such motor vehicle shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to the ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless such person makes an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the transfer as the result of a divorce decree or court order of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code

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section, the person who receives such motor vehicle shall at the time of the transfer of title of such motor vehicle be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (C) Any title transfer under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the transferee that such transfer is pursuant to a divorce decree or court order, and the transferee shall attach such decree or order to the affidavit. There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, falsifies any material information in such affidavit. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the state revenue commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (e) The fair market value of any motor vehicle subject to this Code section shall be appealable in the same manner as otherwise authorized for a motor vehicle subject to ad valorem taxation under Code Section 48-5-450; provided, however, that the person appealing the fair market value shall first pay the full amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax prior to filing any appeal. If the appeal is successful, the amount of the tax owed shall be recalculated and, if the amount paid by the person appealing the determination of fair market value is greater than the recalculated tax owed, the person shall be promptly given a refund of the difference. (f) Beginning in 2014, on or before January 31 of each year, the department shall provide a report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee showing the state and local title ad valorem tax fee revenues collected pursuant to this chapter and the motor vehicle ad valorem tax proceeds collected pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title during the preceding calendar year. (g) A motor vehicle dealer shall be authorized to apply for a refund of state and local title ad valorem taxes on behalf of the person who purchased a motor vehicle from such dealer. Such dealer shall promptly pay to such purchaser any refund received by the dealer which is owed to the purchaser, and in any event, such payment shall be made no later than ten days following the receipt of such refund by the dealer."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-8, relating to the operation of unregistered vehicles, as follows:
"(b)(1) Any vehicle operated in the State of Georgia which is required to be registered and which does not have attached to the rear thereof a numbered license plate and current revalidation decal affixed to a corner or corners of the license plate as designated by the commissioner, if required, shall be stored at the owner's risk and

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expense by any law enforcement officer of the State of Georgia, unless such operation is otherwise permitted by this chapter.
(2)(A) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate any vehicle required to be registered in the State of Georgia without a valid numbered license plate properly validated, unless such operation is otherwise permitted under this chapter; and provided, further, that the purchaser of a new vehicle or a used vehicle from a dealer of new or used motor vehicles who displays a temporary plate issued as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may operate such vehicle on the public highways and streets of this state without a current valid license plate during the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20. An owner acquiring a motor vehicle from an entity that is not a new or used vehicle dealer shall register such vehicle as provided for in Code Section 40-2-29 unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan pursuant to Article 3A of this chapter.
(B)(i) Any dealer of new or used motor vehicles shall issue to the purchaser of a vehicle at the time of sale thereof, unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan, a temporary plate as provided for by department rules or regulations which may bear the dealer's name and location and shall bear the an expiration date 45 days from the date of purchase of the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20 to register such vehicle. The expiration date of such a temporary plate may be revised and extended by the county tag agent upon application by the dealer, the purchaser, or the transferee if an extension of the purchaser's initial registration period has been granted as provided by Code Section 40-2-20. Such temporary plate shall not resemble a license plate issued by this state and shall be issued without charge or fee. The requirements of this subparagraph do shall not apply to a dealer whose primary business is the sale of salvage motor vehicles and other vehicles on which total loss claims have been paid by insurers. (ii) All temporary plates issued by dealers to purchasers of vehicles shall be of a standard design prescribed by regulation promulgated by the department. The department may provide by rule or regulation for the sale and distribution of such temporary plates by third parties in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) All sellers and distributors of temporary license plates shall maintain an inventory record of temporary license plates by number and name of the dealer. (4) The purchaser and operator of a vehicle shall not be subject to the penalties set forth in this Code section during the period allowed for the registration of such vehicle. If the owner of such vehicle presents evidence that such owner has properly applied for the registration of such vehicle, but that the license plate or revalidation decal has not been delivered to such owner, then the owner shall not be subject to the penalties enumerated in this subsection."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) of Code Section 40-2-20, relating to registration and license requirements, extension of registration period, and penalties, and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a)(1)(A) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (d) of this Code section and subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-47, every owner of a motor vehicle, including a tractor or motorcycle, and every owner of a trailer shall, during the owner's registration period in each year, register such vehicle as provided in this chapter and obtain a license to operate it for the 12 month period until such person's next registration period." "(d) Upon the payment of the requisite fee, the owner of a passenger car for which the owner has paid state and local title ad valorem taxes may choose to register such passenger car for a period of two, three, four, or five years instead of the annual registration provided for in this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 40-2-29, relating to registration and license plate requirement, license fee to accompany application, temporary operating permit, and penalties, as follows:
"(c) A person unable to fully comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall register such vehicle and receive a temporary operating permit that will be valid until the end of the initial registration period as provided for in paragraph (.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-21. The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for one 30 day extension of such initial registration period which may be granted by the county tag agent if the transferor has not provided such purchaser or other transferee owner with a title to the motor vehicle more than five business days prior to the expiration of such initial registration period. The county tag agent shall grant an extension of the initial registration period when the transferor, purchaser, or transferee can demonstrate by affidavit in a form provided by the commissioner that title has not been provided to the purchaser or transferee due to the failure of a security interest or lienholder to timely release a security interest or lien in accordance with Code Section 40-3-56."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 40-2-151, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles and fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) The fee for a passenger car for which the owner has paid state and local title ad valorem taxes and that is being registered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 40-2-20 shall be:
(1) For a two-year registration period ....................................................... $38.00 (2) For a three-year registration period ....................................................... 57.00 (3) For a four-year registration period ........................................................ 75.00

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(4) For a five-year registration period...................................................... 90.00"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-3-21, relating to the application for the first certificate of title, as follows:
"40-3-21. (a) The application for the first certificate of title of a vehicle in this state shall be to made by the owner to the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized county tag agent on the prescribed form. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the application must shall be submitted to the commissioner or the appropriate authorized county tag agent by the owner of the vehicle within 30 days from the date of purchase of the vehicle or from the date the owner is otherwise required by law to register the vehicle in this state. If the owner does not submit the application within that time, the owner of the vehicle shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent for the issuance of a certificate of title. Should the documents not be properly resubmitted within the 60 day period, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents submitted, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this subsection. Such application shall contain:
(1) The full legal name, driver's license number, residence, and mailing address of the owner; (2) A description of the vehicle, including, so far as the following data exist: its make, model, identifying number, type of body, the number of cylinders, and whether new, used, or a demonstrator and, for a manufactured home, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin and the full serial number for all manufactured homes sold in this state on or after July 1, 1994; (3) The date of purchase by the applicant and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the names and addresses of the holders of all security interests and liens in order of their priority; and (4) Any further information the commissioner authorized county tag agent reasonably requires to identify the vehicle and to enable the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in the vehicle and liens on the vehicle. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'digital signature' means a digital or electronic method executed or adopted by a party with the intent to be bound by or to

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authenticate a record, which is unique to the person using it, is capable of verification, is under the sole control of the person using it, and is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the digital or electronic signature is invalidated. (2) If the application refers to a vehicle purchased from a dealer, it shall contain the name and address of the holder of any security interest created or reserved at the time of the sale by the dealer. The application shall be signed by the owner and, unless the dealer's signature appears on the certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin submitted in support of the title application, the dealer, provided that as an alternative to a handwritten signature, the commissioner may authorize use of a digital signature as so long as appropriate security measures are implemented which assure security and verification of the digital signature process, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The dealer shall promptly mail, or deliver, or electronically submit the application to the commissioner or the county tag agent of the county in which the seller is located, of the county in which the sale takes place, of the county tag agent where the vehicle will be registered in which the vehicle is delivered, or of the county wherein the vehicle owner resides so as to have the application submitted to the commissioner or such authorized county tag agent within 30 days from the date of the sale of the vehicle. If the application is not submitted within that time, the dealer, or in nondealer sales the transferee, shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee paid by the transferee provided for in this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the dealer submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or authorized county tag agent for the issuance of a certificate of title. Should the documents not be properly resubmitted within 60 days, there shall be an additional penalty of $10.00 assessed against the dealer. The willful failure of a dealer to obtain a certificate of title for a purchaser shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the dealer's state issued license and registration for the sale of motor vehicles. (c)(1) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state or country, the application shall contain or be accompanied by:
(A) Any certificate of title issued by the other state or country; and (B) Any other information and documents the commissioner or authorized county tag agent reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in it and liens against it. (2) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state and if the applicant is the last previously registered owner in such state, the application need not contain the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-32, relating to the transfer of vehicles, as follows:

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"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 40-3-33, the transferee, promptly after delivery to him or her of the vehicle and certificate of title, shall execute the application for a new certificate of title on the form the commissioner prescribes and cause the application and the certificate of title to be mailed or delivered to the commissioner or his appropriate authorized county tag agent in the county where the vehicle will be registered together with the application for change of registration for the vehicle, so that the title application shall be received within 30 days from the date of the transfer of the vehicle. If the title application is not received within that time, the owner shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner authorized county tag agent for the issuance of title. If the documents are not properly resubmitted within 60 days, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this subsection."

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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 132, nays 41.

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

HB 707. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st, Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cooke of the 18th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to the state or any political subdivision, from engaging in an activity that aids in the enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to endow the Attorney General with authority to bring suit to enjoin violations of such prohibition and issue advisory rulings; to provide that neither the State of Georgia nor any of its political subdivisions shall establish a health care exchange; to provide that no agency, department, or other state entity shall authorize any person acting on behalf of such agency, department, or entity to undertake any action under the aegis of Section 2951 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; 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 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to enact the "Georgia Health Care Freedom

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Act"; to provide a short title; to provide that neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets of the State of Georgia to advocate or influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the state of eligibility for medical assistance under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1396(a), Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended; to provide for enforcement; to provide for applicability; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange, or apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange; to provide for an exception; to prohibit the state and its departments, agencies, bureaus, authorities, offices, or other units of the state and its political subdivisions from providing navigator programs; to prohibit the Commissioner of Insurance from enforcing or investigating any health care insurance related provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to provide for applicability; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
31-1-40. (a) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets to advocate or influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the State of Georgia of eligibility for medical assistance under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1396(a), Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. (b) The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this Code section in accordance with Article V, Section III, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an employee of the State of Georgia or any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit thereof or

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any employee of a political subdivision of this state from advocating or attempting to influence public policy on such employee's personal time without using state resources."
SECTION 3. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'exchange' shall have the same meaning provided for in paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-23-201. (b) No department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall:
(1) Establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange; or (2) Apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to the Commissioner of Insurance in the implementation or enforcement of the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of this title. (d) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state, including the University System of Georgia and its member institutions, nor any political subdivision of the state shall establish, create, implement, or operate a navigator program as defined in Code Section 33-23-201.
33-1-24. The Commissioner of Insurance is prohibited from enforcing or investigating any health care insurance related provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to apply to the regulation of rates or rate filings, investigations, administrative or judicial proceedings, or any other duty or responsibility arising under state or local law regarding health care insurers by the Commissioner of Insurance."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye
Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton
Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A
Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 59.

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

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MEMORANDUM
To: Bill Reilly Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives
RE: Prohibiting the Commissioner of Insurance from investigating or enforcing any alleged violation of federal health insurance requirements mandated by Obamacare (HB 707, LC 29 5981S)
Summary and Conclusion
The United States Supreme Court has clearly held that constitutionally protected state sovereignty prohibits the federal government from commandeering the machinery of state government to enforce federal law. Under Georgia law, the Commissioner of Insurance enforces state health insurance requirements and investigates alleged violations of state health insurance laws. The amendment to HB 707 that passed the House Judiciary Committee on February 24, 2014, would prevent the federal government from commandeering the investigation or enforcement machinery of the Commissioner of Insurance to enforce or to investigate alleged violations of the federal health insurance mandates of Obamacare. They include, but are not limited to, prohibiting a denial of insurance for pre-existing conditions, requiring dependent coverage for children up to age 26, or proscribing lifetime or yearly dollar limits on coverage of essential health benefits. Disputes over these mandates arise under federal, not state law. The federal Department of Health and Human Services can be expected to seek to commandeer the machinery of Georgia's Commissioner of Insurance to enforce them or to investigate alleged violations because at present there is no federal health insurance agency and Congress is not likely to create one given the substantial opposition to Obamacare. The amendment's anticommandeering protection of the Commissioner of Insurance from the burdens of administering or enforcing the health insurance dictates of Obamacare is constitutionally justified by the state sovereignty precedents of the Supreme Court.
Analysis
The United States Supreme court held unconstitutional in Prinz v. United States, 521 U.S. 898 (1997) a provision of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that commanded state and local law enforcement officers to enforce federally prescribed limits on gun purchases. Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, writing for the Court, explained: "The Federal Government may neither issue directives requiring the States to address particular problems, nor command the States' officers, or those of their political subdivisions, to administer or enforce a federal regulatory program. It matters not whether policymaking is involved, and no case by case weighing of the burdens or benefits is necessary; such commands are fundamentally incompatible with our constitutional system of dual sovereignty." It is the President of the United States

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through officers he appoints with the advice and consent of the Senate who are constitutionally responsible for taking care that federal laws like Obamacare are faithfully executed.
The Prinz rationale was no aberration. It followed seamlessly from the teaching of the Supreme Court in New York v. United States, 505 U.S. 144 (1992) that "The Federal Government may not compel the State to enact or administer a federal regulatory program." Indeed, the Prinz ruling is more unassailable than the decision in NFIB v. Sebelius, 567 U.S.___ (2012) upholding the constitutionality of Obamacare as a "tax," not as a valid regulation of interstate commerce. Six Justices joined the Printiz majority, whereas the NFIB ruling attracted but five Justices. No decision post-dating Prinz undermines its anti-commandeering doctrine.
In sum, it would be frivolous to argue that Georgia is constitutionally prohibited from preventing the Commissioner of Insurance, a state executive officer presiding over a state executive agency, from administering or enforcing the federal health insurance mandates of Obamacare. Moreover, a federal-state division of enforcement authority is the norm in cases of concurrent jurisdiction between the federal and state governments. Federal antitrust laws, for instance, are enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission, not by the Attorney General of Georgia. Conversely, Georgia's state antitrust laws are enforced by the Attorney General and Georgia, and not by the U.S. Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission. Similarly, federal securities laws are enforced by the federal Securities and Exchange Commission, whereas Georgia's corresponding Blue Sky Law is enforced by Georgia's Office of the Secretary of State.
Finally, the messenger of bad news characteristically incurs the wrath of the recipients. The State of Georgia cannot constitutionally be compelled to become complicit in delivering the bad news of Obamacare to its citizens by administering or enforcing its ill-conceived mandates.
Mr. Clerk, please place this summation and analysis regarding HB 707 into the official House Journal for reference and posterity.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Jason Spencer 180th Rep. Jason Spencer

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House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 411 Atlanta, GA 30334
March 3, 2014
To: Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives
Re: Response to Minority Report on HB 707 Journal Entry
The Minority Report errs in asserting that HB 707's prohibition on the federal government's commandeering Georgia's Commissioner of Insurance to enforce or administer the federally prescribed health insurance provisions of Obamacare is constitutionally dubious and would invite costly litigation. To the contrary, the Constitution's anti-commandeering principle promulgated by a 6-3 majority of the United State Supreme Court in Prinz v. United States (1997) is as incontrovertible as the nondiscrimination principle of Brown v. Board of Education (1954). The controlling language of the Supreme Court is categorical and unambiguous:
"The Federal Government may neither issue directives requiring the States to address particular problems, nor command the States' officers, or those of their political subdivisions, to administer or enforce a federal regulatory program. It matters not whether policymaking is involved, and no case by case weighing of the burdens or benefits is necessary; such commands are fundamentally incompatible with our constitutional system of dual sovereignty."
The Minority Report correctly observes that the federal government is constitutionally empowered to regulate interstate commerce. But Georgia's Commissioner of Insurance is not engaged in interstate commerce. Further, the Supreme Court held in NFIB v. Sebelius (2012) that the congressional power to regulate interstate commerce did not authorize the enactment of Obamacare. It was sustained under the taxing power of the federal government.
In sum, the litigation worries of the Minority Report over HB 707 are contrived. If that threshold of risk aversion was the norm, virtually no legislation would ever be enacted including Obamacare, itself which survived by a single vote in the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Clerk, please place my response to the minority report on HB 707 into the official Journal for reference and posterity.

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Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Jason C. Spencer 180th Rep. Jason Spencer
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 411 Atlanta, GA 30334
March 3, 2014
To: Bill Reilly Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives
Re: Free Speech and HB 707
Dear Mr. Clerk,
In Pickering v. Board of Education, 391 U.S. 563 (1968), the Court held that government may restrict the private speech of government employees that may impede proper performance of their official duties or interfere with the regular operations of their government employers.
In Rust v. Sullivan, 500 U.S. 173 (1991), the Court declared: "The Government can, without violating the Constitution, selectively fund a program to encourage certain activities it believes to be in the public interest, without at the same time funding an alternative program which seeks to deal with the problem in another way." The Rust precedent established the government speech doctrine, i.e., when the government speaks through its officers or agencies, it is not subject to First Amendment limitations.
Accordingly, HB 707 may constitutionally prohibit any state or local officer from advocating in support of Obamacare in any of its moods and tenses when speaking in their official capacities contrary to the public policy of Georgia of opposition without violating the First Amendment. Further, a statement by a state or local officer even speaking in their private capacities in support of Obamacare arguably would interfere with the regular operations of the Government of Georgia or its political subdivisions which would be adverse to Obamacare. But HB 707 stops short of that First Amendment edge. It permits government officials to champion Obamacare during non-government hours and with non-government resources.

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In sum, HB 707 does more that the constitution requires in protecting the First Amendment rights of government officers or employees. Please place this summation regarding HB 707 in the official House Journal for reference and posterity.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Jason C. Spencer 180th Rep. Jason Spencer
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 384. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Miller of the 49th:
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 curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; 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 922. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Peake of the 141st, Sims of the 123rd, Stephens of the 164th and Howard of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; 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 Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; 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. Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(13.2)(A) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a medical core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (B) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a physician assistant core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (C) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a nurse practitioner core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (D) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Community based faculty physician' means a noncompensated physician who provides a minimum of three and a maximum of ten clerkships within a calendar year. (ii) 'Medical core clerkship,' 'physician assistant core clerkship,' or 'nurse practitioner core clerkship' means a clerkship for a student who is enrolled in a Georgia medical school, a Georgia physician assistant school, or a Georgia nurse

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practitioner school and who completes a minimum of 160 hours of community based instruction in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or general surgery under the guidance of a community based faculty physician. (E) The state-wide Area Health Education Centers Program Office at Georgia Regents University shall administer the program and certify rotations for the department;"

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 3.

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

HR 1573. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, transportation is a critical component of Georgia's economic competitiveness as a state; and

WHEREAS, Georgia is home to 15 Fortune 500 companies for whom transportation infrastructure is a critical component; and

WHEREAS, Georgia is home to the world's busiest airport, fastest growing seaport, ninth largest transit system, third largest freight rail network in the United States, and 6.5 million drivers who travel 108.5 billion miles each year; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's elected leadership has demonstrated excellent resourcefulness and productivity with current resource levels by utilizing innovative finance and project delivery mechanisms; and

WHEREAS, transportation is a critical resource in providing high quality of life for the residents of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, transportation is essential to commerce and the provision of goods and services to the people across this state, to getting Georgia's citizens to the workplace and

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medical and educational facilities, to the tourism industry, to the freight and logistics industry, and to every facet of the lives of Georgia's citizens; and
WHEREAS, the federal government has demonstrated an increasing inability to deliver a consistent, predictable transportation funding environment; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's growth rate is twice the national average; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation investment per capita is less than most of her regional neighbors; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion in Georgia is projected to increase by 25 percent in the next seven years; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation leadership has predicted that current funding levels can, at best, cover 50 percent of our greatest needs; and
WHEREAS, new sources and methods of funding transportation projects are needed to allow the transportation systems in Georgia to keep up with the needs of the population; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly needs to study these issues to determine alternative funding mechanisms for transportation projects and special funding sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding to be composed of 17 members as follows:
(1) The chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation; (2) The chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee; (3) Three representatives, one of whom shall be from the minority party and one of whom shall be from a location outside an area served by the commission established under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and one citizen member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (4) Three senators, one of whom shall be from the minority party, and one citizen member appointed by the President of the Senate; (5) The president and chief executive officer of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce or his or her designee; (6) The president and chief executive officer of the Metro-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce or his or her designee; (7) The executive director of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia; (8) The executive director of the Georgia Municipal Association; (9) The executive director of the Georgia Centers of Innovation; (10) The executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority; and

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(11) The planning director of the Department of Transportation or his or her designee. The chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation and the chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee shall serve as co-chairpersons of the committee. The co-chairpersons shall call all meetings of the committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and make specific legislative recommendations for consideration in the next legislative session. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. Legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than eight days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to pay the allowances for members of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The funds necessary to pay all other expenses incurred by the committee shall come from the private stakeholders serving on the committee. Those stakeholders are authorized and directed to provide the committee with such logistical, professional, and other support as the committee deems necessary to carry out the committee's duties under this resolution. The committee shall deliver legislative recommendations to the legislature by November 30, 2014, and shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 170, nays 4.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; 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 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to provide definitions; to provide for the method of selecting delegates and alternate delegates to an Article V convention; to provide for the qualifications of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for the

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recall of delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for oaths; to provide for expenses; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for replacement of delegates by alternate delegates; to provide for the void of votes of delegates and alternate delegates under certain circumstances; to provide for the forfeiture of the appointment as a delegate or alternate delegate under certain circumstances; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; 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 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, is amended by designating all of the existing text as Article 1 and adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2
50-1-30. This article shall apply whenever a convention is called pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution.
50-1-31. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Advisory group' means the Article V convention delegate advisory group established by Code Section 50-1-38. (2) 'Alternate delegate' means an individual appointed as an alternate delegate as provided by law. (3) 'Article V convention' means a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. (4) 'Chamber' means either the House of Representatives or the Senate. (5) 'Delegate' means an individual appointed as provided by law to represent Georgia at an Article V convention. (6) 'House of Representatives' means the House of Representatives of the Georgia General Assembly. (7) 'Paired delegate' means the delegate with whom an alternate delegate is paired as provided by law. (8) 'Senate' means the Senate of the Georgia General Assembly.

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50-1-32. (a) An individual shall satisfy the following to be appointed as a delegate to an Article V convention:
(1) The individual shall reside in Georgia; (2) The individual shall be a registered elector of the State of Georgia; (3) The individual shall be at least 18 years of age; (4) The individual shall not be registered or required to be registered as a lobbyist under Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 or any rules and regulations adopted thereunder; and (5) The individual shall not hold any federal office. (b) An individual appointed as an alternate delegate shall have the same qualifications as a delegate as provided under subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) Whenever an Article V convention is called, the General Assembly shall appoint the five delegates allocated to represent Georgia and an equal number of alternate delegates. If the General Assembly is not in session during the time during which delegates to an Article V convention shall be appointed, the Governor shall call the General Assembly into special session under Article V, Section II, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of Georgia for the purpose of appointing delegates and alternate delegates. (d) To be appointed a delegate or an alternate delegate, an individual shall receive, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber. At the time of appointment, each alternate delegate shall be paired with a delegate as provided in a joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly.
50-1-33. (a) At the time delegates and alternative delegates are appointed, the General Assembly shall adopt a joint resolution to provide instructions to the delegates and alternate delegates regarding the following:
(1) The rules of procedure; and (2) Any other matter relating to the Article V convention that the General Assembly considers necessary. (b) The General Assembly may amend the instructions at any time by joint resolution.
50-1-34. An alternate delegate:
(1) Shall act in the place of the alternate delegate's paired delegate when the alternate delegate's paired delegate is absent from the Article V convention; and (2) Replaces the alternate delegate's paired delegate if the alternate delegate's paired delegate vacates the office.
50-1-35. The General Assembly may recall any delegate or alternate delegate and replace that delegate or alternate delegate with an individual appointed under this article at any time.

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50-1-36. The General Assembly shall appoint or recall delegates or alternate delegates by joint resolution.
50-1-37. A vote cast by a delegate or an alternate delegate at an Article V convention that is outside of the scope of:
(1) The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under Code Section 501-32; or (2) The limits placed by the General Assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention is void.
50-1-38. (a) A delegate or alternate delegate who votes or attempts to vote outside of the scope of:
(1) The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under Code Section 501-32; or (2) The limits placed by the General Assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention forfeits the delegate's appointment by virtue of that vote or attempt to vote. (b) The paired alternate delegate of a delegate who forfeits his or her appointment under subsection (a) of this Code section shall become the delegate at the time the forfeiture of appointment occurs.
50-1-39. The application of the General Assembly to call an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States ceases to be a continuing application and shall be treated as having no effect if all of the delegates and alternate delegates vote or attempt to vote outside of the scope of:
(1) The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under Code Section 501-22; or (2) The limits placed by the General Assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention.

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50-1-40. (a) A delegate or alternate delegate who knowingly or intentionally votes or attempts to vote outside of the scope of:
(1) The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under Code Section 501-32; or (2) The limits placed by the General Assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, may be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, or both. (b) Venue of prosecutions under this Code section shall be in the county of the defendant's residence. (c) The Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney are authorized to prosecute violations of this Code section.
50-1-41. A delegate or alternate delegate shall be entitled to receive the same mileage and travel expenses paid to legislative members of interim study committees, but shall not be entitled to a salary or per diem for service as a delegate or alternate delegate. All funds necessary to pay expenses under this Code section shall be paid from funds appropriated to the General Assembly.
50-1-42. Each delegate and alternate delegate shall, after appointment and before the delegate or alternate delegate shall exercise any function as a delegate or alternate delegate, execute an oath in writing that the delegate or alternate delegate shall:
(1) Support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia; (2) Faithfully abide by and execute any instructions to delegates and alternate delegates adopted by the General Assembly and as may be amended by the General Assembly at any time; and (3) Otherwise faithfully discharge the duties of delegate or alternate delegate. The executed oath shall be filed with the Secretary of State. After the oath is filed with the Secretary of State, the Governor shall issue a commission to the delegate or alternate delegate.
50-1-43. (a) The Article V convention delegate advisory group is established. The advisory group shall consist of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the chief judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia shall be the chairperson of the advisory group. The advisory group shall meet upon the call of the

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chairperson. The advisory group shall establish policies and procedures that the advisory group determines necessary to carry out their duties under this Code section. (b) Upon the request of a delegate or alternate delegate, the advisory group shall advise the delegate or alternate delegate whether there is reason to believe that an action or an attempt to take an action by a delegate or alternate delegate would:
(1) Violate the instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under Code Section 50-1-32; or (2) Exceed the limits placed by the General Assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention. (c) The advisory group may render an advisory determination under this Code section in any summary manner considered appropriate by the advisory group. (d) The advisory group shall render an advisory determination under subsection (b) of this Code section within 24 hours after receiving a request for a determination. The advisory group shall transmit a copy of an advisory determination under this Code section in the most expeditious manner possible to the delegate or alternate delegate who requested the advisory determination. (e) If the advisory group renders an advisory determination under this Code section, the advisory group may also take an action permitted under subsection (f) of this Code section. (f)(1) On its own motion or upon request of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, or the Attorney General, the advisory group shall advise the Attorney General whether there is reason to believe that a vote or attempt to vote by a delegate or alternate delegate has:
(A) Violated the instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under Code Section 50-1-32; or (B) Exceeded the limits placed by the General Assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V convention. (2) The advisory group shall issue the advisory determination under this subsection by one of the following summary procedures: (A) Without notice or an evidentiary proceeding; or (B) After a hearing conducted by the advisory group. (3) The advisory group shall render an advisory determination under this subsection within 24 hours after receiving a request for an advisory determination. (4) The advisory group shall transmit a copy of an advisory determination under this subsection in the most expeditious manner possible to the Attorney General. (5) Immediately upon receipt of an advisory determination under this subsection that finds a vote or attempt to vote by a delegate or alternate delegate is a violation described in subparagraph (f)(1)(A) of this Code section or is in excess of the authority of the delegate or alternate delegate as described in subparagraph (f)(1)(B)

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of this Code section, the Attorney General shall inform the delegates, alternate delegates, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Article V convention that:
(A) The vote or attempt to vote did not comply with Georgia law, is void, and has no effect; and (B) The credentials of the delegate or alternate delegate who is the subject of the determination are revoked."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley
Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard

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Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 62.

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

HB 914. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; 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 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that certain school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; 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 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 49-5-41, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5.1) Within 24 hours of a school employee making a report of suspected child abuse pursuant to Code Section 19-7-5, the department or governmental child

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protective agency that received such report shall acknowledge, in writing, the receipt of such report to the reporting individual. Within five days of completing the investigation of the suspected child abuse, the department or governmental child protective agency shall disclose, in writing, to the school counselor for the school such child was attending at the time of the reported child abuse, advising as to whether the suspected child abuse was confirmed or unconfirmed. If a school does not have a school counselor, such disclosure shall be made to the principal;"

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover
Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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

HB 845. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except 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 Chapter 1 of Title 35 and Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies and when public disclosure is not required, respectively, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs 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. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'booking photograph' means a photograph or image of an individual taken by an arresting law enforcement agency for the purpose of identification or taken when such individual was processed into a jail. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 50-18-77, and booking photographs required for publication as set forth in Titles 16 and 40 and for the State Sexual Offender Registry, an arresting law enforcement agency or agent thereof shall not post booking photographs to or on a website.

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(c) An arresting law enforcement agency shall not provide or make available a copy of a booking photograph in any format to a person requesting such photograph if:
(1) Such booking photograph may be placed in a publication or posted to a website or transferred to a person to be placed in a publication or posted to a website; and (2) Removal or deletion of such booking photograph from such publication or website requires the payment of a fee or other consideration. (d) When a person requests a booking photograph, he or she shall submit a statement affirming that the use of such photograph is in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting a booking photograph shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20."

SECTION 2. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) Records of law enforcement, prosecution, or regulatory agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity, other than initial police arrest reports and initial incident reports; provided, however, that an investigation or prosecution shall no longer be deemed to be pending when all direct litigation involving such investigation and prosecution has become final or otherwise terminated; and provided, further, that this paragraph shall not apply to records in the possession of an agency that is the subject of the pending investigation or prosecution; and provided, further, that the release of booking photographs shall only be permissible in accordance with Code Section 35-1-18;"

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

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

HB 257. By Representative Martin of the 49th:

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to reduce to zero the amount of such credit; 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. Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to a taxpayer for the purchase or lease of a new low-emission vehicle or zero emission vehicle that is registered in the State of Georgia. The amount of the credit shall be:
(1)(A) For any new low-emission vehicle, 10 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $2,500.00, whichever is less; and (2)(B) For any new zero emission vehicle, 20 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $5,000.00, whichever is less. (2) For any new low-emission vehicle or zero emission vehicle purchased on or after April 1, 2014, the amount of the credit shall be $0.00."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or April 1, 2014, whichever is earliest.

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

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Rice of the 95th, and Channell of the 120th offer the following amendment:

Amend the substitute to HB 257 (LC 34 4194S) by deleting lines 19 and 20 and inserting
in lieu thereof the following: This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson N Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Cooper
N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson
Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton N Efstration Y Ehrhart
England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon
Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites N Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 64.

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

The following Bill of the House, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Committee substitute was previously read and 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 Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman Y Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart N England N Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon N Gravley N Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra N Marin Y Martin N Maxwell Mayo

Y McCall N McClain N Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley
Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 97, nays 75.

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

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

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HB 580. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th and Battles of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and application for retirement benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, additional or partial retirement benefits, and election to provide both retirement and survivors benefits, so as to provide for a spousal survivor's benefit; to provide for an actuarially reduced member's benefit; to provide for an increase in benefits in the event of the death of the spouse or entry of an order of divorce; to provide conditions for an effective date 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E Williamson
Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

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

HB 982. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; 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 repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorized activities; to provide for the transaction of business without a license; to provide for exemptions from licensure requirements; to provide for application for license for the sale of payment instruments or the transmission of money; to provide for application for license for cashing payment instruments; to provide for the treatment of mobile payment instrument cashing facilities; to provide for authorized agents to act on behalf of licensees; to provide for bond requirements; to provide for participation in a uniform multistate automated licensing system by the Department of Banking and Finance to facilitate oversight and issuance of licences; to provide for investigation of license applicants by the department; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the requirement of a unique identifier; to provide for renewal of licenses; to provide for the transferring of licenses; to provide for notice to the department by licensees in certain instances; to provide for maintenance of books and records by a licensee; to provide for exemptions from civil liability; to provide for authority to enact rules and regulations; to prohibit certain acts; to provide for the power to suspend and revoke licenses; to provide for judicial review; to provide for enforcement procedures; to provide for cease and desist orders; to provide for civil penalties; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide for

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construction of the article; to provide for a transition period; 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 repealing Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and enacting a new Article 4 to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 4
7-1-680. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Authorized agent' means a person designated by a licensee pursuant to Code Section 7-1-683.1 to engage in money transmission, the sale of payment instruments, or the issuance of payment instruments. (2) 'Check' means any check, money order, draft, or negotiable demand instrument. (3) 'Closed-loop transaction' means a transaction where the value or credit is primarily intended to be redeemed for a limited universe of goods, intangibles, services, or other items provided by the issuer of the payment instrument, its affiliates or agents, or others involved in the transaction functionally related to the issuer or its affiliates or agents. (4) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of banking and finance. (5) 'Control,' 'controlling,' 'controlled by,' or 'under common control with' means the direct or indirect possession of power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person. (6) 'Covered employee' means any employee of a licensee or an authorized agent engaged in any function related to the selling of payment instruments or money transmission. (7) 'Department' means the Department of Banking and Finance. (8) 'Executive officer' means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, each vice president with responsibility involving policy-making functions for a significant aspect of a person's business, secretary, treasurer, or any other person performing similar managerial or supervisory functions with respect to any organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated. (9) 'Individual' means a natural person. (10) 'Licensee' means a person, including, but not limited to, a money transmitter and a payment instrument seller, duly licensed by the department pursuant to this article. (11) 'Misrepresent' means to make a false statement of a substantive fact. The term may also mean to engage in any conduct which leads to a false belief which is material to the transaction. (12) 'Monetary value' means a medium of exchange, whether or not redeemable in money.

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(13) 'Money transmission,' 'transmit money,' or 'transmission of money' means engaging in the business of receiving money or monetary value for transmission or transmitting money or monetary value within the United States or to locations abroad by any and all means, including, but not limited to, an order, wire, facsimile, or electronic transfer. The term does not include closed-loop transactions. (14) 'Money transmitter' means a person licensed under this article to transmit money. (15) 'Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry' means a 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 certain persons engaged in nondepository activities. (16) 'Open-loop transaction' means a transaction using a payment instrument with stored value to redeem for goods or services at any location that accepts such payment instrument. (17) 'Payment instrument' means any instrument, order, or device for the payment or transmission of money or monetary value, whether or not it is a negotiable instrument under the terms of Article 3 of Title 11, relating to negotiable instruments. The term includes, but is not limited to, checks, money orders, drafts, stored value cards, and open-loop transactions. The term does not include closed-loop transactions, credit card vouchers, letters of credit, or any instrument that is redeemable by the issuer only in specific goods or services of the issuer. (18) 'Payment instrument holder' means a person that has purchased a payment instrument from a payment instrument seller or who has had monetary value transmitted by a money transmitter. (19) 'Payment instrument issuer' or 'payment instrument seller' means a person licensed under this article to engage in the issuance or sales of payment instruments. (20) 'Person' means any individual, sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, or any other group of individuals, however organized. (21) 'Sale' and 'selling' mean the passing of title from the payment instrument seller or the payment instrument seller's agent to a payment instrument holder or remitter or an agreement to transfer money or monetary value. (22) 'Sale of payment instruments,' 'selling of payment instruments,' or 'issuance of payment instruments' means the creation, issuance, or sale of a payment instrument that is redeemable in cash or monetary value. (23) 'Signed' shall have the same meaning as provided in paragraph (39) of Code Section 11-1-201. (24) 'Ultimate equitable owner' means a person that:
(A) Owns, directly or indirectly, a 10 percent or more interest in a corporation or any other form of business organization; (B) Owns, directly or indirectly, 10 percent or more of the voting shares of any corporation or any other form of business organization; or (C) Exerts control, directly or indirectly, over a corporation or any other form of business organization, regardless of whether such person owns or controls such interest through one or more natural persons or one or more proxies, powers of

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attorney, nominees, corporations, associations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, joint stock companies, other entities or devices, or any combination thereof. (25) 'Unique identifier' means a number or other identifier assigned by protocols established by the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
7-1-681. (a) Pursuant to this article, the department may license a person to engage in the sale of payment instruments or the transmission of money. (b) A license for the sale of payment instruments authorizes the licensee to sell payment instruments and to transmit money. (c) A license for the transmission of money authorizes the licensee to transmit money. (d) No person, regardless of the location of such person, its facilities, or its agents, shall engage in the sale of payment instruments or money transmission without having first obtained a license authorizing such activity under this article. This prohibition applies whether or not a person utilizes a branch, subsidiary, affiliate, or agent in this state. A person is deemed to be engaged in the sale of payment instruments or money transmission if the person advertises any of those services, provides any of those services with or without compensation, solicits to provide any of those services, or holds itself out as providing any of those services to or from this state, even if the person has no physical presence in this state. (e) Every person that directly or indirectly controls another that violates subsection (d) of this Code section, including but not limited to each general partner, executive officer, joint venture, ultimate equitable owner, or director of such person, and every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions as such person violates with and to the same extent as such person. Any person that directly or indirectly controls a person that violates subsection (d) of this Code section may avoid liability if such person sustains the burden of proof that the person did not know and, in the exercise of reasonable care, could not have known of the existence of the facts by reason of which the original violation is alleged to exist.
7-1-682. The requirement for licensure set forth in this article shall not apply to:
(1) Any state or federally chartered bank, trust company, credit union, savings and loan association, or savings bank with deposits that are federally insured; (2) Any authorized agent of a licensee; (3) The United States Postal Service; (4) A state or federal governmental department, agency, authority, or instrumentality and its authorized agents; (5) Any foreign bank that establishes a federal branch pursuant to the International Bank Act, 12 U.S.C. Section 3102; or (6) An individual employed by a licensee or any person exempted from the licensing requirements of this article when acting within the scope of employment and under

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the supervision of the licensee or exempted person as an employee and not as an independent contractor.
7-1-683. (a) Each applicant for a license under this article shall:
(1) Submit an application in writing, which is made under oath and in such form as the department may prescribe; (2) Furnish to the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry the following information:
(A) The legal name and principal office address of the person applying for the license; (B) The name, residence, and business address of each director, ultimate equitable owner, and executive officer; (C) If the applicant has one or more branches or other locations, including but not limited to locations operated by an authorized agent, at or through which the applicant proposes to engage in the sale of payment instruments or money transmission within this state, the complete address of each such location; and (D) The location where its initial registered office will be located in this state, if any; and (3) Submit such other data, financial statements, and pertinent information as the department may require with respect to the applicant, its directors, trustees, officers, members, ultimate equitable owners, subsidiaries, affiliates, or agents. (b) The application for license shall be filed together with: (1) An investigation and supervision fee established by the department through rule or regulation which shall not be refundable but which, if the license is granted, shall satisfy the fee requirement for the first licensed year or the remaining part thereof; (2) Items required by other provisions of this article, including but not limited to Code Sections 7-1-683.2 and 7-1-684; and (3) Other information as may be required by the department. (c) Where a person engages only in the sale of payment instruments issued by another person which is primarily obligated for payment of the payment instrument and the seller is a wholly owned subsidiary of or is wholly owned by the sole shareholder of the issuer, the department may grant a single license naming both the seller and issuer as joint licensees. In such cases, only a single license fee shall be collected and only one corporate surety bond, pursuant to Code Section 7-1-683.2, shall be required where such bond names both the seller and issuer. (d) The department shall 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 Multistate Licensing System and Registry. (e) The department shall enact rules and regulations regarding the time frame by which all persons must submit an original or renewal application for licensure through the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.

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7-1-683.1. (a) As authorized by this Code section, a licensee may conduct its business through designated authorized agents at one or more locations in this state, so long as such locations have been included in the licensee's application and reports as required by Code Section 7-1-683 and subsection (d) of Code Section 7-1-686. The department may refuse within 30 days after application, for cause, to approve a licensee's designation of an authorized agent. In such cases the authorized agent shall have the same procedural rights as are provided in this article for the denial of an application for a license. No additional license other than that obtained by the licensee shall be required of any authorized agent of a licensee. An authorized agent of a licensee shall sell payment instruments or transmit money only at the location designated in the written notice provided to the department. (b) Licensees desiring to conduct licensed activities through authorized agents shall enter into a written contract with the authorized agent. The contract shall authorize the agent to operate only pursuant to the terms of the contract and shall specifically designate the authorized activities that the agent may engage in on behalf of the licensee. Upon request of the department, a licensee shall provide the department with a copy of the executed written contract between the licensee and its authorized agent. (c) Upon the department receiving written notice from the licensee designating an authorized agent, the authorized agent shall be:
(1) Required to operate in full compliance with this article, the rules and regulations promulgated under this article, and any applicable order issued by the commissioner; (2) Required to timely remit all money legally due to the licensee in accordance with the terms of the written contract between the licensee and the authorized agent; (3) Prohibited from utilizing subagents to carry out its responsibilities; (4) Subject to examination and investigation by the department as set forth in this article, including, but not limited to, the requirements of Code Section 7-1-689; (5) Subject to administrative actions, including, but not limited, the revocation or suspension of its authorization to act as an authorized agent, a cease and desist order, and the imposition of fines; and (6) Required to comply with applicable state and federal law.
7-1-683.2. (a) An applicant shall provide with its application a corporate surety bond issued by a bonding company or insurance company authorized to do business in this state and approved by the department. The bond for payment instrument sellers shall be in the principal sum of $250,000.00. The bond for money transmitters shall be in the principal sum of $100,000.00. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, the department may require an applicant or a licensee to provide additional coverage for the adequate protection of payment instrument holders if the average daily outstanding balances for payment instrument sellers exceed the current bond amount, the average daily outstanding orders to transmit not yet paid for money transmitters exceed the current bond amount, or the

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department determines that additional coverage is necessary in order to satisfy the department that the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-684 are fulfilled. A licensee's level of outstandings shall be determined by the portion of the licensee's financial reports dealing with transactions originating in Georgia which shall be submitted to the department as set forth in its rules and regulations. However, under no circumstances shall the additional bond coverage required by the department exceed $2,000,000.00. (c) The bond shall be in a form satisfactory to the department and shall run to the State of Georgia for the benefit of the department or any payment instrument holders against the licensee or its agents. The condition of the bond shall require the licensee to pay any and all moneys for the benefit of any person damaged by noncompliance of a licensee or its agent with this article, with the rules and regulations enacted pursuant to this article, or with any condition of the bond or to pay any and all moneys that may become due and owing any creditor of or claimant against the licensee arising out of the licensee's sale of payment instruments or money transmission in this state, whether through its own acts or the acts of an agent. Damage payments due under the bond include moneys owed to the department for fees, fines, or penalties. In no event shall the aggregate liability of the surety exceed the principal sum of the face amount of the bond. Claimants against the licensee may bring an action directly on the surety bond.
7-1-683.3. (a) The department is authorized to:
(1) Participate in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry in order to facilitate the sharing of information and standardization of the licensing and application processes for persons subject to this article; (2) Enter into operating agreements, information sharing agreements, interstate cooperative agreements, and other contracts necessary for the department's participation in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; (3) Disclose or cause to be disclosed without liability, via the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, applicant and licensee information, including, but not limited to, violations of this article and enforcement actions, to facilitate regulatory oversight across state jurisdictional lines; (4) Request that the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry adopt an appropriate privacy, data security, and security breach notification policy that is in full compliance with existing state and federal law; and (5) Establish and adopt, by rule or regulation, requirements for participation by applicants and licensees in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry upon the department's determination that each requirement is consistent with both the public interest and the purposes of this article. (b) The department shall enact rules and regulations establishing a process whereby licensees may challenge information entered by the department on the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.

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(c) Irrespective of its participation in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, the department shall retain full and exclusive authority over determinations of whether to grant, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses issued under this article. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to reduce or otherwise limit such authority. (d) Information disclosed through the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry is deemed to be disclosed directly to the department and subject to Code Section 7-1-70. Such information shall not be disclosed to the public and shall remain privileged and confidential pursuant to Code Section 7-1-70.
7-1-684. (a) The department shall conduct an investigation of every applicant for licensure to determine the financial responsibility, experience, character, and general fitness of such applicant. The department may issue the applicant a license to transmit money or sell payment instruments if the department determines to its general satisfaction that:
(1) The applicant is financially sound and responsible and able to transmit money or sell payment instruments in an honest, fair, and efficient manner and with the confidence and trust of the community; and (2) All conditions for licensure set forth in this article or the rules and regulations of the department have been satisfied. (b) The department shall not issue a license or may revoke a license if it finds that the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent; any person who is a director, officer, partner, covered employee, or ultimate equitable owner of the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent; or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent 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 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 that 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 of pardon granted by the state's pardoning body where the conviction occurred which removes the legal disabilities resulting from such conviction and restores civil and political rights.

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(c) The department shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to any applicant, licensee, or authorized agent, any person who is a director, officer, partner, covered employee, or ultimate equitable owner of the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent. The department may submit directly to the Georgia Crime Information Center two complete sets of fingerprints of such person, together with the required records search fees and such other information as may be required. Fees for background checks that the department administers shall be sent to the department by applicants, licensees, and authorized agents together with the fingerprints. (d) Upon request by the department, each applicant, licensee, or authorized agent, any person who is a director, officer, partner, covered employee, or ultimate equitable owner of the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent shall submit to the department two complete sets of fingerprints, the required records search fees, and such other information as may be required. Fees for background checks that the department administers shall be submitted to the department by applicants, licensees, and authorized agents together with two complete sets of fingerprints, and the department is authorized to net such fees to recover any costs incurred by the department related to running the background checks. Upon receipt of fingerprints, fees, and other required information, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. 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. All conviction data received by the department or by the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent shall be used by the party requesting such data for the exclusive purpose of carrying out the responsibilities of this article, shall not be a public record, shall be confidential, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect such data. All such records shall be maintained by the department and the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent pursuant to laws regarding such records and the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as applicable. As used in this Code section, 'conviction data' means a record of a finding, verdict, 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. (e) Every applicant and licensee shall be authorized and required to obtain and maintain the results of background checks on covered employees. Such background checks shall be handled by the Georgia Crime Information Center pursuant to Code Section 35-3-34 and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Crime Information Center. Applicants and licensees shall be responsible for any applicable fees charged by the

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Georgia Crime Information Center. An applicant or licensee may only employ a person whose background data has been checked and has been found to be in compliance with all lawful requirements prior to the initial date of hire. This provision does not apply to directors, officers, partners, or ultimate equitable owners of applicants or licensees or to persons who direct the affairs of or control or establish policy for applicants or licensees, whose background shall have been investigated through the department before taking office, beginning employment, or securing ownership. Upon receipt of information from the Georgia Crime Information Center that is incomplete or that indicates a covered employee has a criminal record in any state other than Georgia, the employer shall submit to the department two complete sets of fingerprint cards for such person, together with the applicable fees and any other required information. The department shall submit such fingerprints as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) Upon request by the department, an applicant, licensee, or authorized agent shall take all steps necessary to have an international criminal history background check performed on any directors, officers, partners, covered employees, or ultimate equitable owners of applicants, licensees, or authorized agents or persons who direct the affairs of or control or establish policy for applicants, licensees, or authorized agents. The results of such international criminal history background check shall be provided to the department. (g) Applicants and licensees shall have the primary responsibility for obtaining background checks on covered employees. The department shall be entitled to review the files of any applicant or licensee to determine whether the required background checks have been run and whether all covered employees are qualified. The department shall be authorized to discuss the status of employee background checks with applicants, licensees, and authorized agents. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this article, the department shall retain the right to obtain conviction data on covered employees of applicants, licensees, and authorized agents. (h) The department may use the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry as a channeling agent for requesting information from and distributing information to the United States Department of Justice, any governmental agency, or any source so directed by the department.
7-1-684.1. Each licensee shall submit to the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry timely reports of condition, which shall be in such form and contain such information as the department and the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry may require.
7-1-684.2. The unique identifier of any licensee shall be clearly labeled on all advertisements and any other documents required by rule or regulation of the department.

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7-1-685. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, all licenses issued pursuant to this article shall expire on December 31 of each year, and each application for renewal shall be made annually on or before December 1 of each year. A license may be renewed by the filing of an application substantially conforming to the requirements of Code Section 7-1-683 as specifically modified in the department's rules and regulation. No investigation fee shall be payable in connection with such renewal application. However, an annual license fee established by rule or regulation of the department to defray the cost of supervision shall be paid with each renewal application and shall not be refunded or prorated.
7-1-686. (a) A license issued pursuant to this article shall be kept conspicuously posted in the place of business of the licensee. If the licensee has no physical location in this state, then a copy of such license and the licensee's unique identifier shall be clearly posted and accessible through whichever medium the licensee engages in the sale of payment instruments or money transmission in this state. (b) Such license shall not be transferable or assignable. (c) No licensee shall engage in the sale of payment instruments or money transmissions under any name or names other than those authorized by the department in writing. (d) A licensee shall give written notice to the department of its intent to operate any new or additional locations, including, but not limited to, locations operated by an authorized agent, not reported in either its original or renewal application. The required notice shall be provided to the department no later than 30 days after the licensee or authorized agent engages in the sale of payment instruments or money transmission at any new or additional locations.
7-1-687. (a) A licensee shall give written notice to the department by registered or certified mail of any action which may be brought against it by any creditor or claimant where such action relates to the activities authorized under this article or involves a claim against the bond filed with the department under Code Section 7-1-683.2. The notice shall provide details sufficient to identify the action and shall be sent within 30 days after the commencement of any such action. The licensee shall also give notice to the department by registered or certified mail within 30 days of the entry of any judgment which may be entered against the licensee. (b) The corporate surety shall, within ten days after it pays any claim to any creditor or claimant, give notice to the department by registered or certified mail of such payment with details sufficient to identify the claimant or creditor and the claim or judgment so paid. Whenever the principal sum of such bond is reduced by one or more recoveries or payments thereon, the licensee shall furnish a new or additional bond so that the total or aggregate principal sum of such bond or bonds shall equal the sum required under Code

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Section 7-1-683.2 or shall furnish an endorsement duly executed by the corporate surety reinstating the bond to the required principal sum thereof. (c) A bond filed with the department for the purpose of compliance with Code Section 7-1-683.2 shall not be canceled by either the licensee or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and such cancellation shall be effective no sooner than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice and only with respect to any breach of condition occurring after the effective date of such cancellation. (d) A licensee shall give written notice to the department by registered or certified mail within ten days of the following:
(1) Any knowledge or discovery of an act prohibited by Code Section 7-1-684 or 7-1691 or subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-692; (2) The discharge of any employee for actual or suspected misrepresentations, dishonest acts, or fraudulent acts; (3) Any knowledge or discovery of the discharge of a covered employee or an authorized agent for actual or suspected misrepresentations, dishonest acts, or fraudulent acts; (4) Any knowledge or discovery of an administrative, civil, or criminal action initiated by any government entity against the licensee or an authorized agent, any director, officer, partner, or ultimate equitable owner of the licensee or authorized agent, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the licensee or authorized agent; or (5) The filing of a petition by or against the licensee under the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. Sections 101 through 110, for bankruptcy reorganization or the filing of a petition by or against the licensee for receivership or the making of a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
7-1-688. (a) Except as provided in this Code section, no person shall become an ultimate equitable owner of any licensee through acquisition or other change in control or become an executive officer of a licensee unless the person has first received written approval for such acquisition, change in control, or designation as an executive officer from the department. In order to obtain such approval, such person shall:
(1) File an application with the department in such form as the department may prescribe from time to time; (2) Provide such other information as the department may require concerning the financial responsibility, background, experience, and activities of the applicant, its directors and executive officers, if a corporation, and its members, if applicable, and of any proposed new directors, executive officers, members, or ultimate equitable owners of the licensee; and (3) Pay such application fee as the department may prescribe.

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(b) The department may prescribe additional requirements for approval of such acquisition, change in control, or designation as an executive officer through rules and regulations. (c) If the application is denied, the department shall notify the applicant of the denial and the reasons for the denial.
7-1-689. (a) Each licensee shall make, keep, and use in its business such books, accounts, and records as the department may require to enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated under it. Each licensee shall preserve such books, accounts, and records for five years or such greater period of time as prescribed in the department's rules and regulations. (b) Records required to be made, kept, and preserved pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be maintained in a photographic, electronic, or other similar form. (c) Records required to be made, kept, and preserved pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be maintained at a location outside of this state so long as such records are produced to the commissioner at the department's main office within ten days of the date of a written request by the department to the licensee. (d) The department shall investigate and examine the affairs, business, premises, and records of any licensee or authorized agent pertaining to the sale of payment instruments or money transmission. The department may conduct such investigations or examinations at least once every 24 months. The department may accept examination reports performed and produced by other state or federal agencies in satisfaction of this requirement unless the department determines that the examinations are not available or do not provide information necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the department under this article. (e) Notwithstanding subsection (d) of this Code section, the department may alter the frequency or scope of investigations or examinations through rules or regulations prescribed by the department. In addition, if the department determines that based on the records submitted to the department and past history of operations of the licensee in the state such investigations or examinations are unnecessary, then the department may waive such investigations and examinations. (f) In addition to any other authority set forth under this article, the department shall be authorized to conduct investigations and examinations of applicants, licensees, and authorized agents as follows:
(1) The department shall have the authority to access, receive, and use any books, accounts, records, files, documents, information, or evidence, including, but not limited to:
(A) Criminal, civil, and administrative history information, including nonconviction data; (B) Personal history and experience information, including, but not limited to, independent credit reports obtained from a consumer reporting agency described in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681a; and

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(C) Any other documents, information, or evidence the department deems relevant to the inquiry, examination, or investigation regardless of the location, possession, control, or custody of such documents, information, or evidence; (2) The department may review, investigate, or examine any licensee or person subject to this article as often as necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this article; (3) Each licensee or person subject to this article shall make available to the department, upon request, any books and records relating to the activities of selling payment instruments or the transmission of money; (4) No licensee or person subject to investigation or examination under this article shall knowingly withhold, abstract, remove, mutilate, destroy, or secrete any books, records, documents, files, computer records, evidence or other information; and (5) In order to carry out the purposes of this Code section, the department may: (A) Enter into agreements or relationships with other government officials or regulatory associations in order to improve efficiencies and reduce regulatory burden by sharing resources, documents, records, information, or evidence or by utilizing standardized or uniform methods or procedures; (B) Accept and rely on examination or investigation reports made by other government officials within or outside this state; and (C) Accept audit reports or portions of audit reports made by an independent certified public accountant on behalf of the licensee or person subject to this article covering the same general subject matter as the audit and may incorporate the audit report in the report of examination, report of investigation, or other writing of the department. (g) Each licensee shall pay an examination fee as established by the rules and regulations of the department to cover the cost of an examination or investigation. (h) The department, in its discretion, may: (1) Make such public or private examination or investigation within or outside of this state as it deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated this article, any rule or regulation, or order issued under this article, to aid in the enforcement of this article, or to assist in the prescribing of rules and regulations pursuant to this article; (2) Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; (3) Request any financial data from an applicant or licensee; and (4) Conduct an on-site examination of a licensee or authorized agent at any location of the licensee or authorized agent without prior notice to the licensee or authorized agent. The licensee shall pay all reasonably incurred costs of the examination when the department examines the operations of its authorized agent. The department is authorized to net its out-of-state travel expenses incurred as a result of an examination or investigation of a licensee or authorized agent against the payment from the licensee.

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(i) For the purpose of conducting any examination or investigation as provided in this Code section, the department shall have the power to administer oaths, to call any party to testify under oath in the course of such examinations or investigations, to require the attendance of witnesses, to require the production of books, accounts, records, documents, and papers, and to take the depositions of witnesses; and for such purposes the department is authorized to issue a subpoena for any witness or for the production of documentary evidence. Such subpoenas may be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the addressee's business mailing address or by examiners appointed by the department or shall be directed for service to the sheriff of the county where such witness resides or is found or where the person in custody of any books, accounts, records, documents, or papers resides or is found. (j) The department may issue and apply to enforce subpoenas in this state at the request of any government agency, department, organization, or entity regulating the sale of payment instruments or money transmission in another state if the activities constituting the alleged violation for which the information is sought would be a violation of this article if the alleged activities had occurred in this state. (k) In case of refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this article to any person, a superior court of appropriate jurisdiction, upon application by the department, may issue to the person an order requiring him or her to appear before the court to show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished as contempt by the court. (l) Examinations and investigations conducted under this article and information obtained by the department in the course of its duties under this article are confidential, except as provided in this subsection, pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 7-170. In addition to the exceptions set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-70, the department is authorized to share information obtained under this article with other state and federal regulatory agencies or law enforcement authorities. In the case of such sharing, the safeguards to confidentiality already in place within such agencies or authorities shall be deemed adequate. The commissioner or an examiner specifically designated may disclose such information as is necessary to conduct a civil or administrative investigation or proceeding. Information contained in the records of the department that is not confidential and may be made available to the public either on the department's website or upon receipt by the department of a written request shall include:
(1) The name, business address, and telephone, fax, and license numbers of a licensee; (2) The names and titles of the principal officers; (3) The name of the owner or owners thereof; (4) The business address of a licensee's registered agent for service; (5) The name, business address, telephone number, and fax number of all locations of a licensee; (6) The name, business address, telephone number, and fax number of all authorized agents;

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(7) The terms of or a copy of any bond filed by a licensee; (8) Information concerning any violation of this article, any rule or regulation, or order issued under this article, provided that the information is derived from a final order of the department; and (9) Imposition of an administrative fine or penalty under this article. (m) The authority to conduct an examination or investigation as provided for in this Code section shall remain in effect whether such licensee or person acts or claims to act under any licensing or registration law of this state or claims to act without such authority. (n) In the absence of malice, fraud, or bad faith, a person is not subject to civil liability arising out of furnishing the department with information required by this article or required by the department under the authority granted in this article. No civil cause of action of any nature shall arise against such person: (1) For any information relating to suspected prohibited conduct furnished to or received from law enforcement officials, their agents, or employees or to or from other regulatory or licensing authorities; (2) For any such information furnished to or received from other persons subject to the provisions of this article; or (3) For any information furnished in complaints filed with the department. (o) The commissioner or any employee or agent of the department shall not be subject to civil liability, and no civil cause of action of any nature shall exist against such persons arising out of the performance of activities or duties under this article or by publication of any report of activities under this Code section.
7-1-690. Without limiting the power conferred by Article 1 of this chapter, the department may make reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the interpretation and enforcement of this article.
7-1-691. It shall be prohibited for any person engaged in the sale of checks or money transmission in this state, including any person required to be licensed under this article, to:
(1) Sell payment instruments as an agent of a principal seller who is not exempt from the licensure requirements under Code Section 7-1-682 and has not obtained a license hereunder, and any person who does so shall be deemed to be the principal seller thereof and not merely an agent and shall be liable to the payment instrument holder or remitter as the principal seller; (2) Receive, transmit, or handle monetary value on behalf of another or issue a payment instrument and not be exempt from licensure under Code Section 7-1-682, and any person who does so shall be liable to the payment instrument holder for the payment thereof to the same extent as a drawer of a negotiable instrument, whether or not the payment instrument is a negotiable instrument under Article 3 of Title 11;

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(3) Fail to transmit moneys received within five business days of receiving such moneys; or (4) Engage in any activity that would subject a licensee to suspension or revocation of its license under this article or any activity that the department may prohibit pursuant to rule or regulation, whether or not the person has a license.
7-1-692. (a) The department may suspend or revoke an original or renewal license issued pursuant to this article or rescind the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee if it finds that any ground or grounds exist which would require or warrant the refusal of an application for the issuance or renewal of a license or the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee if such an application or notification were then before it. The department may also deny an application, suspend or revoke an original or renewal license issued pursuant to this article, or rescind the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee if it finds that the licensee or the authorized agent has:
(1) Committed any fraud, engaged in any dishonest activities, or made any misrepresentation; (2) Violated any provisions of this article, any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto, any order issued by the department, or any other law in the course of its dealings as a licensee or authorized agent; (3) Made a false statement in an original or renewal application for licensure or failed to give a true reply to a question in an original or renewal application; (4) Demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as a licensee or authorized agent; (5) Failed to pay, within 30 days after it becomes final, a judgment recovered in any court by a claimant or creditor in an action arising out of the licensee's business in this state of engaging in the sale of payment instruments or money transmission; (6) Purposely withheld, deleted, destroyed, or altered information requested by an examiner of the department or made false statements or misrepresentations to the department; or (7) Operated in an unsafe or unsound manner. (b) The department shall not issue a license to an applicant, may rescind the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee, and may revoke a license if such applicant, licensee, or authorized agent is subject to or employs any person subject to a final cease and desist order that has been issued within the preceding five years if such order was based on a violation of this article. Each applicant or licensee shall, before hiring a covered employee, examine the department's public records to determine that such covered employee is not subject to a cease and desist order. (c) The department shall not issue a license to an applicant, may rescind the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee, and may revoke a license if such applicant, licensee, or authorized agent is subject to or employs any person whose license issued pursuant to this article was revoked within the preceding five years. Each applicant or licensee shall, before hiring a covered employee, examine the

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department's public records to determine that such covered employee's license was not revoked. (d) The department shall not issue a license to an applicant, may rescind the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee, and may revoke a license if it finds that any person who is a director, officer, partner, ultimate equitable owner of the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant, licensee, or authorized agent has been in one or more of those roles as a licensee whose application has been denied or license revoked or suspended within five years of the date of the application. (e) Notice of the department's intention to enter an order denying an application for a license, rescinding the authorization to act as an authorized agent of a licensee, or suspending or revoking a license shall be given to the applicant, authorized agent, or licensee in writing, sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the principal place of business of such applicant, authorized agent, or licensee. If a person refuses to accept service of the notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, the notice or order shall be served by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative under any other method of lawful service, and the person shall be personally liable to the commissioner for a sum equal to the actual costs incurred to serve the notice or order. This liability shall be paid upon notice and demand by the commissioner or the commissioner's representative and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as other fees or fines administered by the commissioner. Within 20 days of the date of the notice of intention to enter an order of denial, suspension, revocation, or rescission under this article, the applicant, authorized agent, or licensee may request in writing a hearing to contest the order. If a hearing is not requested in writing within 20 days of the date of such notice of intention, the department shall enter a final order regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation. Any final order of the department denying an application, suspending or revoking a license, or rescinding authorization to act as an authorized agent shall state the grounds upon which it is based and shall be effective on the date of issuance. A copy thereof shall be forwarded promptly by mail addressed to the principal place of business of such applicant, authorized agent, or licensee. (f) A decision by the department denying an application for license or of an order suspending or revoking a license shall be subject to review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (g) Whenever the department initiates an administrative action against a current licensee or an applicant, the department may pursue such action to its conclusion despite the fact that a licensee may withdraw or fail to renew its license or an applicant may withdraw its application. (h) The suspension or revocation of a license under this Code section does not alter, ameliorate, or void a licensee's duties or liabilities under any existing contract entered into by the licensee prior to such suspension or revocation. (i) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply when an application for a license is denied or a license is suspended as provided in Code Section 7-1-693.

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7-1-693. (a) Where an applicant or licensee has been found to be a borrower in default, as defined in Code Section 20-3-295, such action shall be sufficient grounds for refusal of a license or suspension of a license. In such actions, the hearing and appeal procedures provided for in said Code section shall be the only procedures required under this article. The department shall be permitted to share, without liability, information on its applications or other forms with appropriate state agencies to assist them in collecting outstanding student loan debt. (b) Where an applicant or licensee has been found not in compliance with an order for child support as provided in Code Section 19-6-28.1 or 19-11-9.3, such action shall be sufficient grounds for refusal of a license or suspension of a license. In such actions, the hearing and appeal procedures provided for in Code Section 19-6-28.1 or 19-11-9.3 shall be the only such procedures required under this article. The department shall be permitted to share, without liability, information on its applications or other forms with appropriate state agencies to assist them in recovering child support when required by law.
7-1-694. (a) The department may issue an order requiring a person to cease and desist immediately from unauthorized activities whenever it shall appear to the department that:
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person has violated any law of this state or any order or regulation of the department, and such cease and desist order shall be final 20 days after it is issued unless the person to whom it is issued makes a written request within such 20 day period for a hearing; (2) A person not licensed under this article is engaging in or has engaged in activities requiring licensure under this article, which such cease and desist order shall be final 30 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. If the proper license or evidence of exemption is obtained within the 30 day period, the order shall be rescinded by the department; or (3) A person licensed under this article has received a notice of bond cancellation under Code Section 7-1-687, which such cease and desist order shall be final 30 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. In the event the cease and desist order becomes final, the license shall expire, and if a new license is desired, the licensee shall be required to make a new application for a license and pay all applicable fees as if it had never been licensed. If the required surety bond is reinstated or replaced and such documentation is delivered to the department within the 30 day period following the date of issuance of the order, the order shall be rescinded. (b) The cease and desist order shall be in writing, sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, and addressed to the person's business address and, if the person is an individual, to the individual's personal address. Any cease and desist order sent to a person at its business address and, if an individual, his or her personal address

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that is returned to the department as 'refused' or 'unclaimed' shall be deemed as received and lawfully served. (c) Any hearing authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (d) Whenever a person shall fail to comply with the terms of a final order or decision of the department issued pursuant to this article, the department may, through the Attorney General and upon notice of three days to such person, petition the principal court for an order directing such person to obey the order of the department within the period of time as shall be fixed by the court. Upon the filing of such petition, the court shall allow a motion to show cause why it should not be granted. After a hearing upon the merits or after failure of such person to appear when ordered, the court shall grant the petition of the department upon a finding that the order of the department was properly issued. (e) Any person who violates the terms of any final order or decision issued pursuant to this article shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00. Each day 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 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 licensee involved; otherwise, such penalty shall be final except as to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90. (f) Judicial review of any final order or decision of the department entered pursuant to this article shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the department. (g) In addition to any other administrative penalties authorized by this article, the department may, by rule or regulation, prescribe administrative fines for violations of this article and any rules and regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to this article.
7-1-695. Every payment instrument issued in the conduct of the business regulated by this article shall be signed by the licensee or its authorized agent, and the licensee shall be liable for the payment thereof to the same extent as a drawer of a negotiable instrument, whether or not the payment instrument is a negotiable instrument under Article 3 of Title 11.

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7-1-696. Any person, partnership, association, or corporation and the several members, officers, directors, agents, ultimate equitable owners, and employees thereof that shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
7-1-697. Nothing in this article shall limit any statutory or common law right of any person to bring any action in any court for any act involved in the cashing of payment instruments or the right of the state to punish any person for any violation of any law.
7-1-698. Every license in force and effect under Article 4 of Chapter 1 of this title, relating to sale of checks and money orders, on the date of enactment of this article shall remain in full force and effect on the effective date of this article, and all such existing licensees shall be required to renew their licenses pursuant to Code Section 7-1-685."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and enacting a new Article 4A to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 4A
7-1-700. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Cash payment instruments' or 'cashing payment instruments' means to accept a payment instrument from a person in exchange for monetary value less a fee. (2) 'Check' means any check, money order, draft, or negotiable demand instrument. (3) 'Check casher' means an individual, partnership, association, or corporation engaged in cashing payment instruments for a fee. (4) 'Closed-loop transaction' means a transaction where the value or credit is primarily intended to be redeemed for a limited universe of goods, intangibles, services, or other items provided by the issuer of the payment instrument, its affiliates or agents, or others involved in the transaction functionally related to the issuer or its affiliates or agents. (5) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of banking and finance. (6) 'Control,' 'controlling,' 'controlled by,' and 'under common control with' means the direct or indirect possession of power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of a person. (7) 'Covered employee' means any employee of a licensee engaged in any function related to cashing payment instruments.

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(8) 'Department' means the Department of Banking and Finance. (9) 'Executive officer' means the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, each vice president with responsibility involving policy-making functions for a significant aspect of a person's business, secretary, treasurer, or any other person performing similar managerial or supervisory functions with respect to any organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated. (10) 'Fee' means a service charge, benefit, or other consideration, which includes, but is not limited to, cash, the exchange of value in excess of regular retail value, mandatory purchase of goods or services by patrons, or the purchase of catalogue items or coupons or other items indicating the ability to receive goods, services, or catalogue items. (11) 'Individual' means a natural person. (12) 'Licensee' means a person, including, but not limited to, a check casher, duly licensed under this article to accept payment instruments and exchange them for monetary value for a fee. (13) 'Misrepresent' means to make a false statement of a substantive fact. The term may also mean to engage in any conduct which leads to a false belief which is material to the transaction. (14) 'Monetary value' means a medium of exchange, whether or not redeemable in money. (15) 'Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry' means a 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 certain persons engaged in nondepository activities. (16) 'Open-loop transaction' means a transaction using a payment instrument with stored value to redeem for goods or services at any location that accepts such payment instrument. (17) 'Payment instrument' means any instrument, order, or device for the payment or transmission of money or monetary value, whether or not it is a negotiable instrument under the terms of Article 3 of Title 11, relating to negotiable instruments. The term includes, but is not limited to, checks, money orders, drafts, stored value cards, and open-loop transactions. The term does not include closed-loop transactions, credit card vouchers, letters of credit, or any instrument that is redeemable by the issuer only in specific goods or services of the issuer. (18) 'Person' means any individual, sole proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, or any other group of individuals, however organized. (19) 'Stored value' means monetary value that is evidenced by an electronic record. (20) 'Ultimate equitable owner' means a person that:
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(C) Exerts control, directly or indirectly, over a corporation or any other form of business organization, regardless of whether such person owns or controls such interest through one or more natural persons or one or more proxies, powers of attorney, nominees, corporations, associations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, joint stock companies, other entities or devices, or any combination thereof. (21) 'Unique identifier' means a number or other identifier assigned by protocols established by the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
7-1-701. (a) Pursuant to this article, the department may license a person to cash payment instruments. (b) No person shall cash payment instruments without first obtaining a license under this article. (c) Every person that directly or indirectly controls another person that violates subsection (b) of this Code section, each general partner, executive officer, joint venture, ultimate equitable owner, or director of such person, and every person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions as such person violates with and to the same extent as such person. Any person who directly or indirectly controls a person who violates subsection (b) of this Code section may avoid liability if such person sustains the burden of proof that the person did not know and, in the exercise of reasonable care, could not have known of the existence of the facts by reason of which the original violation is alleged to exist.
7-1-701.1. The requirement for licensure set forth in this article shall not apply to:
(1) Any state or federally chartered bank, trust company, credit union, savings and loan association, or savings bank with deposits that are federally insured; (2) The United States Postal Service; (3) A state or federal governmental department, agency, authority, or instrumentality and its agents; (4) Any foreign bank that establishes a federal branch pursuant to the International Bank Act, 12 U.S.C. Section 3102; (5) Any person who accepts a payment instrument from a person in exchange for monetary value but does not charge a fee; or (6) An individual employed by a licensee or any person exempted from the licensing requirements of this article when acting within the scope of employment and under the supervision of the licensee or exempted person as an employee and not as an independent contractor.
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(1) Submit an application in writing, which is made under oath and in such form as the department may prescribe; (2) Furnish to the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry the following information:
(A) The legal name and principal office address of the person applying for the license; (B) The name, residence, and business address of each director, ultimate equitable owner, and executive officer; (C) If the applicant has one or more branches or other locations at or through which the applicant proposes to cash payment instruments within this state, the complete address of each such location; and (D) The location where the initial registered office will be located in this state; and (3) Submit such other data, financial statements, and pertinent information as the department may require with respect to the applicant, its directors, trustees, officers, members, ultimate equitable owners, or agents. (b) The application for license shall be filed together with: (1) An investigation and supervision fee established by rule or regulation which shall not be refundable but which, if the license is granted, shall satisfy the fee requirement for the first licensed year or the remaining part thereof; (2) Items required by other provisions of this article, including but not limited to Code Section 7-1-703 and subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-707; and (3) Other information as may be required by the department. (c) The department shall 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 Multistate Licensing System and Registry. (d) The department shall enact rules and regulations regarding the time frame by which all persons must submit an original or renewal application for licensure through the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
7-1-702.1. A mobile payment instrument cashing facility operated by a licensee shall be treated as a branch location and the operations of the facility shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department.
7-1-702.2. (a) The department is authorized to:
(1) Participate in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry in order to facilitate the sharing of information and standardization of the licensing and application processes for persons subject to this article; (2) Enter into operating agreements, information sharing agreements, interstate cooperative agreements, and other contracts necessary for the department's participation in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry;

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(3) Disclose or cause to be disclosed without liability, via the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, applicant and licensee information, including, but not limited to, violations of this article and enforcement actions, to facilitate regulatory oversight; (4) Request that the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry adopt an appropriate privacy, data security, and security breach notification policy that is in full compliance with existing state and federal law; and (5) Establish and adopt, by rule and regulation, requirements for participation by applicants and licensees in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, upon the department's determination that each requirement is consistent with both the public interest and purposes of this article. (b) The department shall enact rules and regulations establishing a process whereby licensees may challenge information entered by the department into the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry. (c) Irrespective of its participation in the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry, the department shall retain full and exclusive authority over determinations of whether to grant, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses issued under this article. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to reduce or otherwise limit such authority. (d) Information disclosed through the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry is deemed to be disclosed directly to the department and subject to Code Section 7-1-70. Such information shall not be disclosed to the public and shall remain privileged and confidential pursuant to Code Section 7-1-70.
7-1-703. (a) The department shall conduct an investigation of every applicant for licensure to determine the financial responsibility, experience, character, and general fitness of such applicant. The department may issue the applicant a license to cash payment instruments if the department determines to its general satisfaction that:
(1) The applicant is financially sound and responsible and able to cash payment instruments in an honest, fair, and efficient manner and with the confidence and trust of the community; and (2) All conditions for licensure set forth in this article or the rules and regulations of the department have been satisfied. (b) The department shall not issue a license or may revoke a license if it finds that the applicant or licensee, any person who is a director, officer, partner, agent, covered employee, or ultimate equitable owner of the applicant or licensee, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant 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 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

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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 that 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 of pardon granted by the state's pardoning body where the conviction occurred which removes the legal disabilities resulting from such conviction and restores civil and political rights. (c) The department shall be authorized to obtain conviction data with respect to any applicant or licensee, any person who is a director, officer, partner, agent, covered employee, or ultimate equitable owner of the applicant or licensee, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant or licensee. The department may submit directly to the Georgia Crime Information Center two complete sets of fingerprints of such person, together with the required records search fees and such other information as may be required. Fees for background checks that the department administers shall be sent to the department by applicants and licensees together with the fingerprints. (d) Upon request by the department, each applicant, licensee, any person who is a director, officer, partner, agent, covered employee, or ultimate equitable owner of the applicant or licensee, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant or licensee shall submit to the department two complete sets of fingerprints, the required records search fees, and such other information as may be required. Fees for background checks that the department administers shall be submitted to the department by applicants or licensees together with two complete sets of fingerprints, and the department is authorized to net such fees to recover any costs incurred by the department related to running the background checks. Upon receipt of fingerprints, fees, and other required information, the Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit one set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of bureau records and an appropriate report and shall retain the other set and promptly conduct a search of its own records and records to which it has access. 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. All conviction data received by the department or by the applicant or licensee shall be used by the party requesting such data for the exclusive purpose of carrying out the responsibilities of this article, shall not be a public record, shall be confidential, and shall not be disclosed to any other person or agency except to any person or agency which otherwise has a legal right to inspect such data. All such records shall be maintained by the department and the applicant or licensee pursuant to laws regarding

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such records and the rules and regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Crime Information Center, as applicable. As used in this Code section, 'conviction data' means a record of a finding, verdict, 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. (e) Every applicant and licensee shall be authorized and required to obtain and maintain the results of background checks on covered employees. Such background checks shall be handled by the Georgia Crime Information Center pursuant to Code Section 35-3-34 and the rules and regulations of the Georgia Crime Information Center. Applicants and licensees shall be responsible for any applicable fees charged by the Georgia Crime Information Center. An applicant or licensee may only employ a person whose background data has been checked and has been found to be in compliance with all lawful requirements prior to the initial date of hire. This provision does not apply to directors, officers, partners, or ultimate equitable owners of applicants or licensees or to persons who direct the affairs of or control or establish policy for applicants or licensees, whose background shall have been investigated through the department before taking office, beginning employment, or securing ownership. Upon receipt of information from the Georgia Crime Information Center that is incomplete or that indicates a covered employee has a criminal record in any state other than Georgia, the employer shall submit to the department two complete sets of fingerprint cards for such person, together with the applicable fees and any other required information. The department shall submit such fingerprints as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (f) Applicants and licensees shall have the primary responsibility for obtaining background checks on covered employees. The department shall be entitled to review the files of any applicant or licensee to determine whether the required background checks have been run and whether all covered employees are qualified. The department shall be authorized to discuss the status of employee background checks with applicants and licensees. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this article, the department shall retain the right to obtain conviction data on covered employees of applicants and licensees. (g) The department may use the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry as a channeling agent for requesting information from and distributing information to the United States Department of Justice, any governmental agency, or any source so directed by the department.
7-1-703.1. Each licensee shall submit to the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry timely reports of condition, which shall be in such form and shall contain such information as the department and the Nation-wide Multistate Licensing System and Registry may require.

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7-1-703.2. The unique identifier of any licensee shall be clearly labeled on all advertisements and any other documents required by rule or regulation of the department.
7-1-704. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article, all licenses issued pursuant to this article shall expire on December 31 of each year, and each application for renewal shall be made annually on or before December 1 of each year. A license may be renewed by the filing of an application substantially conforming to the requirements of Code Section 7-1-702 and the department's rules and regulations. No investigation fee shall be payable in connection with such renewal application. However, an annual license fee established by rule or regulation of the department to defray the cost of supervision shall be paid with each renewal application and shall not be refunded or prorated.
7-1-704.1. (a) A license issued pursuant to this article shall be kept conspicuously posted in the place of business of the licensee. (b) Such license shall not be transferable or assignable. (c) No licensee shall cash payment instruments under any name or names other than those authorized by the department in writing. (d) A licensee shall give written notice to the department of its intent to operate any new or additional locations not reported in either its original or renewal application. The required notice shall be provided to the department no later than 30 days after the licensee first cashed a payment instrument at any new or additional location.
7-1-705. (a) A licensee shall give written notice to the department by registered or certified mail of any action which may be brought against it by any creditor or claimant where such action relates to activities authorized under this article or involves a claim against the bond filed with the department under subsection (c) of Code Section 7-1-707. The notice shall provide details sufficient to identify the action and shall be sent within 30 days after the commencement of any such action. The licensee shall also give notice to the department by registered or certified mail within 30 days of the entry of any judgment against the licensee. (b) A licensee shall give written notice to the department by registered or certified mail within ten days of the following:
(1) Any knowledge or discovery of an act prohibited by Code Section 7-1-703 or 7-1707 or subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-708; (2) The discharge of any employee for actual or suspected misrepresentations, dishonest acts, or fraudulent acts; or (3) Any knowledge or discovery of an administrative, civil, or criminal action initiated by any government entity against the licensee, any of the licensee's directors,

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officers, partners, ultimate equitable owners, or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the licensee.
7-1-705.1. (a) Except as provided in this Code section, no person shall become an ultimate equitable owner of any licensee through acquisition or other change in control or become an executive officer of a licensee unless the person has first received written approval for such acquisition, change in control, or designation as an executive officer from the department. In order to obtain such approval, such person shall:
(1) File an application with the department in such form as the department may prescribe from time to time; (2) Provide such other information as the department may require concerning the financial responsibility, background, experience, and activities of the applicant, its directors and executive officers, if a corporation, and its members, if applicable, and of any proposed new directors, executive officers, members, or ultimate equitable owners of the licensee; and (3) Pay such application fee as the department may prescribe. (b) The department may prescribe additional requirements for approval of such acquisition, change in control, or designation as an executive officer through rules and regulations. (c) If the application is denied, the department shall notify the applicant of the denial and the reasons for the denial.
7-1-706. (a) Each licensee shall make, keep, and use in its business such books, accounts, and records as the department may require to enforce the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated under it. Each licensee shall preserve such books, accounts, and records for five years or such greater period of time as prescribed in the department's rules and regulations. (b) Records required to be made, kept, and preserved pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be maintained in a photographic, electronic, or other similar form. (c) Records required to be made, kept, and preserved pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may be maintained at a location outside of this state so long as such records are produced to the commissioner at the department's main office within ten days of the date of a written request by the department to the licensee. (d) The department shall investigate and examine the affairs, business, premises, and records of any licensee pertaining to cashing payment instruments. The department may conduct such investigations or examinations at least once every 24 months. The department may accept examination reports performed and produced by other state or federal agencies in satisfaction of this requirement unless the department determines that the examinations are not available or do not provide information necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the department under this article.

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(e) Notwithstanding subsection (d) of this Code section, the department may alter the frequency or scope of investigations or examinations through rules or regulations prescribed by the department. In addition, if the department determines that based on the records submitted to the department and past history of operations of the licensee in the state such investigations or examinations are unnecessary, then the department may waive such investigations and examinations. (f) In addition to any other authority set forth under this article, the department shall be authorized to conduct investigations and examinations of applicants and licensees as follows:
(1) The department shall have the authority to access, receive, and use any books, accounts, records, files, documents, information, or evidence, including, but not limited to:
(A) Criminal, civil, and administrative history information, including nonconviction data; (B) Personal history and experience information, including, but not limited to, independent credit reports obtained from a consumer reporting agency described in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681a; and (C) Any other documents, information, or evidence the department deems relevant to the inquiry, examination, or investigation regardless of the location, possession, control, or custody of such documents, information, or evidence; (2) The department may review, investigate, or examine any licensee or person subject to this article as often as necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this article; (3) Each licensee or person subject to this article shall make available to the department, upon request, any books and records relating to the activities of cashing payment instruments; (4) No licensee or person subject to investigation or examination under this article shall knowingly withhold, abstract, remove, mutilate, destroy, or secrete any books, records, documents, files, computer records, evidence, or other information; and (5) In order to carry out the purposes of this Code section, the department may: (A) Enter into agreements or relationships with other government officials or regulatory associations in order to improve efficiencies and reduce regulatory burden by sharing resources, documents, records, information, or evidence or by utilizing standardized or uniform methods or procedures; (B) Accept and rely on examination or investigation reports made by other government officials within or outside this state; and (C) Accept audit reports or portions of audit reports made by an independent certified public accountant on behalf of the licensee or person subject to this article covering the same general subject matter as the audit and may incorporate the audit report in the report of examination, report of investigation, or other writing of the department. (g) Each licensee shall pay an examination fee as established by the rules and regulations of the department to cover the cost of an examination or investigation.

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(h) The department, in its discretion, may: (1) Make such public or private examination or investigation within or outside of this state as it deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated this article, any rule or regulation, or order issued under this article, to aid in the enforcement of this article, or to assist in the prescribing of rules and regulations pursuant to this article; (2) Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; (3) Request any financial data from an applicant or licensee; and (4) Conduct an on-site examination of a licensee at any location of the licensee without prior notice to the licensee.
(i) For the purpose of conducting any examination or investigation as provided in this Code section, the department shall have the power to administer oaths, to call any party to testify under oath in the course of such examinations or investigations, to require the attendance of witnesses, to require the production of books, accounts, records, documents, and papers, and to take the depositions of witnesses; and for such purposes the department is authorized to issue a subpoena for any witness or for the production of documentary evidence. Such subpoenas may be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the addressee's business mailing address or by examiners appointed by the department or shall be directed for service to the sheriff of the county where such witness resides or is found or where the person in custody of any books, accounts, records, documents, or papers resides or is found. (j) The department may issue and apply to enforce subpoenas in this state at the request of any government agency, department, organization, or entity regulating cashing payment instruments in another state if the activities constituting the alleged violation for which the information is sought would be a violation of this article if the alleged activities had occurred in this state. (k) In case of refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this article to any person, a superior court of appropriate jurisdiction, upon application by the department, may issue to the person an order requiring him or her to appear before the court to show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished as contempt by the court. (l) Examinations and investigations conducted under this article and information obtained by the department in the course of its duties under this article are confidential, except as provided in this subsection, pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 7-170. In addition to the exceptions set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 7-1-70, the department is authorized to share information obtained under this article with other state and federal regulatory agencies or law enforcement authorities. In the case of such sharing, the safeguards to confidentiality already in place within such agencies or authorities shall be deemed adequate. The commissioner or an examiner specifically designated may disclose such information as is necessary to conduct a civil or administrative investigation or proceeding. Information contained in the records of the

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department that is not confidential and may be made available to the public either on the department's website or upon receipt by the department of a written request shall include:
(1) The name, business address, and telephone, fax, and license numbers of a licensee; (2) The names and titles of the principal officers; (3) The name of the owner or owners thereof; (4) The business address of a licensee's registered agent for service; (5) The name, business address, telephone number, and fax number of all locations of a licensee; (6) The terms of or a copy of any bond filed by a licensee; (7) Information concerning any violation of this article, any rule or regulation, or order issued under this article, provided that the information is derived from a final order of the department; and (8) Imposition of an administrative fine or penalty under this article. (m) The authority to conduct an examination or investigation as provided for in this Code section shall remain in effect whether such licensee or person acts or claims to act under any licensing or registration law of this state or claims to act without such authority. (n) In the absence of malice, fraud, or bad faith, a person is not subject to civil liability arising out of furnishing the department with information required by this article or required by the department under the authority granted in this article. No civil cause of action of any nature shall arise against such person: (1) For any information relating to suspected prohibited conduct furnished to or received from law enforcement officials, their agents, or employees or to or from other regulatory or licensing authorities; (2) For any such information furnished to or received from other persons subject to the provisions of this article; or (3) For any information furnished in complaints filed with the department. (o) The commissioner or any employee or agent of the department shall not be subject to civil liability, and no civil cause of action of any nature shall exist against such persons arising out of the performance of activities or duties under this article or by publication of any report of activities under this Code section.
7-1-706.1. Without limiting the power conferred by Article 1 of this chapter, the department may make reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the interpretation and enforcement of this article.
7-1-707. (a) No licensee shall deposit with any financial institution a payment instrument it has accepted and exchanged for monetary value unless such payment instrument is endorsed by the licensee.

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(b) No licensee shall receive any payment instrument with payment deferred pending collection. Payment shall be made immediately in cash for every payment instrument accepted by the licensee and exchanged for monetary value for a fee. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, checks may be accepted for collection with payment deferred where the licensee has posted a surety bond in the same manner as prescribed for licensed money transmitters or licensed payment instrument sellers under Code Section 7-1-683.2 and under the same conditions as set forth under Code Section 7-1-687. The surety bond shall be in the aggregate amount of $10,000.00 for each location operated by the licensee, if the licensee operates three or fewer locations, plus $5,000.00 per location for the fourth and fifth locations operated by the licensee, plus $1,000.00 for each location operated by the licensee in excess of the fifth location. The bond shall be in a form satisfactory to the department and shall run to the State of Georgia for the benefit of any claimant against the licensee arising out of the licensee's business of cashing payment instruments with payment deferred in this state. The bond shall not be canceled by either the licensee or the corporate surety except upon notice to the department by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and such cancellation shall be effective no sooner than 30 days after receipt by the department of such notice. In no event shall payment of a check be deferred past the time the licensee has collected on the check. Upon collection, payment shall be made immediately to the party from whom the licensee accepted the check. (d) No licensee shall cash payment instruments made payable to a payee other than an individual unless such licensee has previously obtained appropriate documentation from the authorized executive officer of such payee clearly indicating the authority of the individual to cash the payment instrument on behalf of the payee. (e) No licensee shall cash payment instruments without identification of the bearer of such instrument, and any person seeking to cash payment instruments shall be required to submit such reasonable identification as shall be prescribed by the department; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not prohibit a licensee from cashing payment instruments simultaneously with the verification and establishment of the identity of the presenter by means other than the presentation of identification. (f) No licensee shall:
(1) Charge a fee for cashing payment instruments in excess of 5 percent of the face amount of the payment instrument or $5.00, whichever is greater; (2) Charge a fee for cashing payment instruments in excess of 3 percent of the face amount of the payment instrument or $5.00, whichever is greater, if such payment instrument is state public assistance or a federal social security benefit made payable to the bearer of such payment instrument; or (3) Charge a fee for cashing payment instruments in excess of 10 percent of the face amount of the payment instrument or $5.00, whichever is greater, if such payment instrument is a personal check or money order. For purposes of this subsection,

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'personal check or money order' means a payment instrument drawn against the account of an individual. (g) No licensee shall engage in any activity that would subject the licensee to suspension or revocation of its license pursuant to this article or any activity that the department may prohibit by rule or regulation.
7-1-707.1. In every location operated by a licensee, there shall be conspicuously posted and at all times displayed a notice stating the charges for cashing payment instruments.
7-1-708. (a) The department may suspend or revoke an original or renewal license issued pursuant to this article if it finds that any ground or grounds exist which would require or warrant the refusal of an application for the issuance or renewal of a license if such an application were then before it. The department may also deny an application or suspend or revoke an original or renewal license issued pursuant to this article if it finds that the licensee has:
(1) Committed any fraud, engaged in any dishonest activities, or made any misrepresentation; (2) Violated any provisions of this article, any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto, any order issued by the department, or any other law in the course of its dealings as a licensee; (3) Made a false statement in an original or renewal application for licensure or failed to give a true reply to a question in an original or renewal application; (4) Demonstrated incompetency or untrustworthiness to act as a licensee; (5) Failed to pay, within 30 days after it becomes final, a judgment recovered in any court by a claimant or creditor in an action arising out of the licensee's business of cashing payment instruments; (6) Purposely withheld, deleted, destroyed, or altered information requested by an examiner of the department or made false statements or misrepresentations to the department; or (7) Operated in an unsafe or unsound manner. (b) The department shall not issue a license to an applicant and may revoke a license if such applicant or licensee is subject to or employs any person subject to a final cease and desist order that has been issued within the preceding five years if such order was based on a violation of this article. Each applicant or licensee shall, before hiring a covered employee, examine the department's public records to determine that such covered employee is not subject to a cease and desist order. (c) The department shall not issue a license to an applicant and may revoke a license if such applicant or licensee is subject to or employs any person whose license issued pursuant to this article was revoked within the preceding five years. Each applicant or licensee shall, before hiring a covered employee, examine the department's public records to determine that such covered employee's license was not revoked.

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(d) The department shall not issue a license to an applicant and may revoke a license if it finds that any person who is a director, officer, partner, ultimate equitable owner of the applicant or licensee or any individual who directs the affairs of or controls or establishes policy for the applicant or licensee has been in one or more of those roles as a licensee whose application has been denied or license revoked or suspended within five years of the date of the application. (e) Notice of the department's intention to enter an order denying an application for a license or suspending or revoking a license shall be given to the applicant or licensee in writing, sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery addressed to the principal place of business of such applicant or licensee. If a person refuses to accept service of the notice by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, the notice or order shall be served by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative under any other method of lawful service, and the person shall be personally liable to the commissioner for a sum equal to the actual costs incurred to serve the notice or order. This liability shall be paid upon notice and demand by the commissioner or the commissioner's representative and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as other fees or fines administered by the commissioner. Within 20 days of the date of the notice of intention to enter an order of denial, suspension, or revocation under this article, the applicant or licensee may request in writing a hearing to contest the order. If a hearing is not requested in writing within 20 days of the date of such notice of intention, the department shall enter a final order regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation. Any final order of the department denying, suspending, or revoking a license shall state the grounds upon which it is based and shall be effective on the date of issuance. A copy thereof shall be forwarded promptly by mail addressed to the principal place of business of such applicant or licensee. (f) A decision by the department denying an application for license or of an order suspending or revoking a license shall be subject to review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (g) Whenever the department initiates an administrative action against a current licensee or an applicant, the department may pursue such action to its conclusion despite the fact that a licensee may withdraw or fail to renew its license or an applicant may withdraw its application. (h) The suspension or revocation of a license under this Code section does not alter, ameliorate, or void a licensee's duties or liabilities under any existing contract entered into by the licensee prior to such suspension or revocation. (i) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply when an application for a license is denied or a license is suspended as provided in Code Section 7-1-708.1.
7-1-708.1 (a) Where an applicant or licensee has been found to be a borrower in default, as defined in Code Section 20-3-295, such action shall be sufficient grounds for denial of an application or suspension of a license. In such actions, the hearing and appeal

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procedures provided for in said Code section shall be the only procedures required under this article. The department shall be permitted to share, without liability, information on its applications or other forms with appropriate state agencies to assist them in collecting outstanding student loan debt. (b) Where an applicant or licensee has been found not in compliance with an order for child support as provided in Code Section 19-6-28.1 or 19-11-9.3, such action shall be sufficient grounds for denial of an application or suspension of a license. In such actions, the hearing and appeal procedures provided for in Code Section 19-6-28.1 or 19-11-9.3 shall be the only such procedures required under this article. The department shall be permitted to share, without liability, information on its applications or other forms with appropriate state agencies to assist them in recovering child support.
7-1-708.2. (a) The department may issue an order requiring a person to cease and desist immediately from unauthorized activities whenever it shall appear to the department that:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person has violated any law of this state or any order or regulation of the department, and such cease and desist order shall be final 20 days after it is issued unless the person to whom it is issued makes a written request within such 20 day period for a hearing; or (2) A person not licensed under this article is engaging in or has engaged in activities requiring licensure under this article, which such cease and desist order shall be final 30 days from the date of issuance, and there shall be no opportunity for an administrative hearing. If the proper license or evidence of exemption is obtained within the 30 day period, the order shall be rescinded by the department. (b) The cease and desist order shall be in writing, sent by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery and addressed to the person's business address and, if the person is an individual, to the individual's personal address. Any cease and desist order sent to a person at its business address and, if an individual, his or her personal address that is returned to the department as 'refused' or 'unclaimed' shall be deemed as received and lawfully served. (c) Any hearing authorized under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (d) Whenever a person shall fail to comply with the terms of a final order or decision of the department issued pursuant to this article, the department may, through the Attorney General and upon notice of three days to such person, petition the principal court for an order directing such person to obey the order of the department within the period of time as shall be fixed by the court. Upon the filing of such petition, the court shall allow a motion to show cause why it should not be granted. After a hearing upon the merits or after failure of such person to appear when ordered, the court shall grant the petition of the department upon a finding that the order of the department was properly issued.

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(e) Any person who violates the terms of any final order or decision issued pursuant to this article shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00. Each day 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 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 licensee involved; otherwise, such penalty shall be final except as to judicial review as provided in Code Section 7-1-90. (f) Judicial review of any final order or decision of the department entered pursuant to this article shall be available solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the department. (g) In addition to any other administrative penalties authorized by this article, the department may, by rule or regulation, prescribe administrative fines for violations of this article and any rules and regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to this article.
7-1-709. Any person, partnership, association, or corporation and the several members, officers, directors, agents, ultimate equitable owners, and employees thereof that shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
7-1-709.1. Nothing in this article shall limit any statutory or common law right of any person to bring any action in any court for any act involved in cashing payment instruments or the right of the state to punish any person for any violation of any law.
7-1-709.2. Every license in force and effect under Article 4A of Chapter 1 of this title, relating to cashing checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, on the date of enactment of this article shall remain in full force and effect on the effective date of this article, and all such existing licensees shall be required to renew their licenses pursuant to Code Section 7-1-704."
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 172, nays 3.

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

HB 1052. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 40th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th, Pak of the 108th 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 create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsections (c) and (d) of and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder, as follows:
"(c) A person also commits the offense of murder when, in the commission of a felony, he or she causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice. (d) A person commits the offense of murder in the second degree when, in the commission of cruelty to children in the second degree, he or she causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice.
(d)(e)(1) A person convicted of the offense of murder shall be punished by death, by imprisonment for life without parole, or by imprisonment for life.

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(2) A person convicted of the offense of murder in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-1-16, relating to mental health court divisions, as follows:
"(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 mental health court division policies and practices related to implementing the standards and practices developed pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. The work plan shall ensure a risk and needs assessment is used to identify the likelihood of recidivating and identify the needs that, when met, reduce recidivism. The work plan shall ensure that mental health court division eligibility shall be focused on moderate-risk and high-risk offenders as determined by a risk and needs assessment. 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, murder in the second degree, 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."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-203, relating to when reasonable efforts by DFCS are not required, as follows:
"(2) Has been convicted of the murder or murder in the second degree of another child of such parent;"
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-233, relating to termination of parental rights, as follows:
"(3) The court has made a determination that the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child has been convicted of:
(A) The murder of another child of such parent;

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(B) Murder in the second degree of another child of such parent; (B)(C) Voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; (C)(D) Voluntary manslaughter of the other parent of such child; (D)(E) Aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; (E)(F) Aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent of such child; or (F)(G) Committing felony assault that has resulted in serious bodily injury to such child or to another child of such parent."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-560, relating to concurrent and original jurisdiction of superior court, as follows:
"(b) The superior court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over the trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed any of the following offenses:
(1) Murder; (2) Murder in the second degree; (2)(3) Voluntary manslaughter; (3)(4) Rape; (4)(5) Aggravated sodomy; (5)(6) Aggravated child molestation; (6)(7) Aggravated sexual battery; or (7)(8) Armed robbery if committed with a firearm."
SECTION 2-5. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-131, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, as follows:
"(e) As used in this Code section, the term 'forcible felony' means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person and further includes, without limitation, murder; felony murder in the second degree; burglary in any degree; robbery; armed robbery; kidnapping; hijacking of an aircraft or motor vehicle; aggravated stalking; rape; aggravated child molestation; aggravated sexual battery; arson in the first degree; the manufacturing, transporting, distribution, or possession of explosives with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate individuals or destroy a public building; terroristic threats; or acts of treason or insurrection."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 16-11-133, relating to minimum periods of confinement for persons convicted who have prior convictions, as follows:

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"(b) Any person who has previously been convicted of or who has previously entered a guilty plea to the offense of murder, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or any felony involving the use or possession of a firearm and who shall have on or within arm's reach of his or her person a firearm during the commission of, or the attempt to commit:
(1) Any crime against or involving the person of another; (2) The unlawful entry into a building or vehicle; (3) A theft from a building or theft of a vehicle; (4) Any crime involving the possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possession with intent to distribute any controlled substance as provided in Code Section 16-13-30; or (5) Any crime involving the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, or illegal drugs as provided in Code Section 16-13-31, and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement for a period of 15 years, such sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received."
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-1.1, relating to child, family, or group-care facility operators prohibited from employing or allowing to reside or be domiciled persons with certain past criminal violations, as follows:
"(5) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder;"
SECTION 2-8. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 31-2-9, relating to records check requirement for certain facilities, as follows:
"(A) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
SECTION 2-9. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (H) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 31-7-250, relating to definitions for facility licensing and employee records checks, as follows:
"(H) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 35-3-190 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statewide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The director shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be activated when a suspect for the crime of murder, felony murder, or murder in the second degree

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as defined in Code Section 16-5-1 or rape as defined in Code Section 16-6-1 has not been apprehended and law enforcement personnel have determined that the suspect may be a serious threat to the public."
SECTION 2-11. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-5-85, relating to leave privileges of inmates serving murder sentences, as follows:
"42-5-85. (a) As used in this Code section only, the term:
(1) 'Aggravating 'aggravating circumstance' means that: (1)(A) The murder was committed by a person with a prior record of conviction for a capital felony; (2)(B) The murder was committed while the offender was engaged in the commission of another capital felony, aggravated battery, burglary in any degree, or arson in the first degree; (3)(C) The offender, by his or her act of murder, knowingly created a great risk of death to more than one person in a public place by means of a weapon or device which would normally be hazardous to the lives of more than one person; (4)(D) The offender committed the murder for himself, herself, or another, for the purpose of receiving money or any other thing of monetary value; (5)(E) The murder of a judicial officer, former judicial officer, district attorney or solicitor-general, or former district attorney, solicitor, or solicitor-general was committed during or because of the exercise of his or her official duties; (6)(F) The offender caused or directed another to commit murder or committed murder as an agent or employee of another person; (7)(G) The murder was outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible, or inhuman in that it involved torture, depravity of mind, or an aggravated battery to the victim; (8)(H) The murder was committed against any peace officer, corrections employee, or firefighter while engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (9)(I) The murder was committed by a person in, or who has escaped from, the lawful custody of a peace officer or place of lawful confinement; or (10)(J) The murder was committed for the purpose of avoiding, interfering with, or preventing a lawful arrest or custody in a place of lawful confinement of himself, herself, or another.
(2) 'Murder' means a violation of Code Section 16-5-1. (b) No special leave, emergency leave, or limited leave privileges shall be granted to any inmate who is serving a murder sentence unless the commissioner has approved in writing a written finding by the department that the murder did not involve any aggravating circumstance. (c) The department shall make a finding that a murder did not involve an aggravating circumstance only after an independent review of the record of the trial resulting in the conviction or of the facts upon which the conviction was based."

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SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 42-9-45, relating to general rule-making power, as follows:
"(g) No inmate serving a sentence for murder, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, or aggravated sexual battery shall be released on parole for the purpose of regulating jail or prison populations."

SECTION 2-13. Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(A) as follows:
"(A) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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

HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Pak of the 108th, Kelley of the 16th, and Atwood of the 179th offer the following amendment:

Amend HB 1078 (LC 29 5975ER) by deleting ", after consulting the district attorney," on line 108.

Representatives Pak of the 108th, Kelley of the 16th, and Atwood of the 179th offer the following amendment:

Amend HB 1078 (LC 29 5975ER) by replacing "trial, grand, or other" with "trial or grand" on lines 13 and 14, 16 and 17, and 18.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 176, nays 0.

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

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HB 69. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redemption of property sold for taxes, so as to change provisions relating to the amount payable at redemption; 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 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redemption of property sold for taxes, so as to change provisions relating to the amount payable at redemption; 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 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redemption of property sold for taxes, is amended by revising Code Section 48-4-40, relating to persons entitled to redeem land sold under tax execution, as follows:
"48-4-40. Whenever any real property is sold under or by virtue of an execution issued for the collection of state, county, municipal, or school taxes or for special assessments, the defendant in fi. fa. or any person having any right, title, or interest in or lien upon such property may redeem the property from the sale by the payment of the redemption price or the amount required for redemption, as fixed and provided in Code Section 48-4-42:
(1) At any time within 12 months from the date of the sale; and (2) At any time after the sale until the right to redeem is foreclosed by the giving of the notice provided for in Code Section 48-4-45."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 48-4-42, relating to the amount payable for redemption, as follows:
"48-4-42. (a) The amount required to be paid for redemption of property from any sale for taxes as provided in this chapter, or the redemption price, shall with respect to any sale made after July 1, 2002, be the amount paid for the property at the tax sale, as shown by the recitals in the tax deed, plus: any
(1) Any taxes paid on the property by the purchaser after the sale for taxes, plus any;

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(2) Any special assessments on the property, plus a; and (3) A premium of 20 percent of the amount for the first year or fraction of a year which has elapsed between the date of the sale and the date on which the redemption payment is made and 10 percent for each year or fraction of a year thereafter. (b) If redemption is not made until more than 30 days after the notice provided for in Code Section 48-4-45 has been given, there shall be added to the redemption price sums set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section the sheriff's cost in connection with serving the notice and the cost of publication of the notice, if any. (c) With respect to any sale made after July 1, 2014, there shall be added to the sums set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section any sums: (1) Owed or paid from the date of the tax sale to the date of redemption to a property owners' association, as defined in Code Section 44-3-221, in accordance with Code Section 44-3-232; (2) Owed or paid to a condominium association, as defined in Code Section 44-3-71, in accordance with Code Section 44-3-109; or (3) Owed or paid to a homeowners' association established by covenants restricting land to certain uses related to planned residential subdivisions. (d) All of the amounts required to be paid by this Code section shall be paid in lawful money of the United States to the purchaser at the tax sale or to the purchaser's successors."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey
Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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

HB 390. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Mitchell of the 88th, Drenner of the 85th, Williams of the 87th and Kendrick of the 93rd:

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 for an additional exemption to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; to provide for a maximum period of time certain local sales and use taxes may be levied; to provide for the disbursement of tax proceeds; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for an additional exemption to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; to provide that in certain counties all qualified municipalities must agree prior to the holding of a referendum in the county; to provide for a maximum period of time certain local sales

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and use taxes may be levied; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, is amended in Code Section 48-8-6, related to the ceiling on local sales and use taxes, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(2) Any tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Georgia Laws, 1964, page 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment; provided, however, that the exception provided for under this paragraph shall only apply:
(A) In a county in which a tax is being imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 in whole or in part for the purpose or purposes of a water capital outlay project or projects, a sewer capital outlay project or projects, a water and sewer capital outlay project or projects, water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200, or any combination thereof and with respect to which the county has entered into an intergovernmental contract with a municipality, in which the average waste-water system flow of such municipality is not less than 85 million gallons per day, allocating proceeds to such municipality to be used solely for water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall apply only during the period the tax under said subparagraph (a)(1)(D) is in effect. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall not apply in any county in which a tax is being imposed under Article 2A of this chapter; or (B) In a county in which the tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation is first levied after January 1, 2010, and before November 1, 2012. Such tax shall not apply to the following:
(i) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airline' means any person which is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or another 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. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airport' means any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year; and (ii) The sale of motor vehicles; or (C) In a county in which a tax is levied and collected pursuant to Article 2A of Chapter 8 of Title 48;"

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 48-8-111, relating to the imposition of a county special purpose local option sales tax, by revising the introductory language and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Prior to the issuance of the call for the referendum and prior to the vote of a county governing authority within a special district to impose the tax under this part, such governing authority may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with any or all of the qualified municipalities within the special district. Any county that desires to have a tax under this part levied within the special district shall deliver or mail a written notice to the mayor or chief elected official in each qualified municipality located within the special district. Such notice shall contain the date, time, place, and purpose of a meeting at which the governing authorities of the county and of each qualified municipality are to meet to discuss the possible projects for inclusion in the referendum, including municipally owned or operated projects. The notice shall be delivered or mailed at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting. The meeting shall be held at least 30 days prior to the issuance of the call for the referendum. Following such meeting, the governing authority of the county within the special district voting to impose the tax authorized by this part shall notify the county election superintendent by forwarding to the superintendent a copy of the resolution or ordinance of the governing authority calling for the imposition of the tax. Such ordinance or resolution shall specify eligible expenditures identified by the county and any qualified municipality for use of proceeds distributed pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-115. In any county in which the provisions of subparagraph (a)(2)(C) of Code Section 48-8-6 are applicable, every qualified municipality within such county must expressly agree through an intergovernmental agreement with the county before a referendum is held in such county. If no such express agreement is reached, the tax shall not be levied or collected and the referendum shall not be conducted within the county. Such ordinance or resolution shall also specify:
(1) The purpose or purposes for which the proceeds of the tax are to be used and may be expended, which purpose or purposes may consist of capital outlay projects located within or outside, or both within and outside, any incorporated areas in the county in the special district or outside the county, as authorized by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph for regional facilities, and which may include any of the following purposes:
(A) A capital outlay project consisting of road, street, and bridge purposes, which purposes may include sidewalks and bicycle paths; (B) A capital outlay project or projects in the special district and consisting of a courthouse; administrative buildings; a civic center; a local or regional jail, correctional institution, or other detention facility; a library; a coliseum; local or regional solid waste handling facilities as defined under paragraph (27.1) or (35) of Code Section 12-8-22, as amended, excluding any solid waste thermal treatment technology facility, including, but not limited to, any facility for purposes of incineration or waste to energy direct conversion; local or regional recovered

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materials processing facilities as defined under paragraph (26) of Code Section 128-22, as amended; or any combination of such projects; (C) A capital outlay project or projects which will be operated by a joint authority or authorities of the county and one or more qualified municipalities within the special district; (D) A capital outlay project or projects, to be owned or operated or both either by the county, one or more qualified municipalities within the special district, one or more local authorities within the special district, or any combination thereof; (E) A capital outlay project consisting of a cultural facility, a recreational facility, or a historic facility or a facility for some combination of such purposes; (F) A water capital outlay project, a sewer capital outlay project, a water and sewer capital outlay project, or a combination of such projects, to be owned or operated or both by a county water and sewer district and one or more qualified municipalities in the county; (G) The retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt of the county, one or more qualified municipalities within the special district, or any combination thereof; (H) A capital outlay project or projects within the special district and consisting of public safety facilities, airport facilities, or related capital equipment used in the operation of public safety or airport facilities, or any combination of such purposes; (I) A capital outlay project or projects within the special district, consisting of capital equipment for use in voting in official elections or referendums; (J) A capital outlay project or projects within the special district consisting of any transportation facility designed for the transportation of people or goods, including but not limited to railroads, port and harbor facilities, mass transportation facilities, or any combination thereof; (K) A capital outlay project or projects within the special district and consisting of a hospital or hospital facilities that are owned by a county, a qualified municipality, or a hospital authority within the special district and operated by such county, municipality, or hospital authority or by an organization which is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which operates the hospital through a contract or lease with such county, municipality, or hospital authority; or (L) Any combination of two or more of the foregoing; (2) The maximum period of time, to be stated in calendar years or calendar quarters and not to exceed five years, unless: (A) the The provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) or subparagraph (b)(2)(A) of Code Section 48-8-115 are applicable, in which case the maximum period of time for which the tax may be levied shall not exceed six years; or (B) The provisions of subparagraph (a)(2)(C) of Code Section 48-8-6 are applicable and the purpose of the tax is to fund transportation and related infrastructure projects, in which case the maximum period of time for which the tax may be levied shall not exceed ten years and upon the expiration of such tax it shall not be imposed again without approval of a joint resolution of the General Assembly;"

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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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman N Cheokas
Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey N Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight
Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor, D N Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 88, nays 80.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Representative Mayo of the 84th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to HB 390.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman N Cheokas
Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby N Knight
Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold
Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor, D N Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 86, nays 81.

The motion prevailed.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain N Meadows

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E
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Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens N Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby N Knight
Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver N O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw N Sims, B

Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin
Taylor, D N Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 88, nays 82.

The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

HB 954. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; 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 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; 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 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 subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 48-5-2, relating to definitions regarding ad valorem taxation, as follows:
"(B) The tax assessor shall apply the following criteria in determining the fair market value of real property:
(i) Existing zoning of property; (ii) Existing use of property, including any restrictions or limitations on the use of property resulting from state or federal law or rules or regulations adopted pursuant to the authority of state or federal law; (iii) Existing covenants or restrictions in deed dedicating the property to a particular use; (iv) Bank sales, other financial institution owned sales, or distressed sales, or any combination thereof, of comparable real property; (v) Decreased value of the property based on limitations and restrictions resulting from the property being in a conservation easement; and (vi) Rent limitations, operational requirements, and any other restrictions imposed upon the property in connection with the property being eligible for any income tax credits described in subparagraph (B.1) of this paragraph; and (vii) Any other existing factors provided by law or by rule and regulation of the commissioner deemed pertinent in arriving at fair market value."
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Martin Y Maxwell Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall
Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

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

HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:

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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; 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 Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon a reasonable suspicion of drug use; to provide requirements for drug testing; to provide for penalties for any person who fails a drug test; to provide for reapplication; to provide for confidentiality of records; to require photo identification for food stamp benefits through an electronic benefits transfer card; 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 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, is amended in Article 1, relating to general provisions, by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"49-4-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'established drug test' means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or other professionally valid procedures approved by the department; provided, however, that where possible and practicable, a swab test shall be used in lieu of a urinalysis. (b) The department shall adopt rules and regulations for an established drug test that includes the following:
(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing; (2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; (6) A list of approved substance abuse treatment providers; (7) Procedures for persons undergoing drug testing prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, so as to provide information regarding the use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test; and (8) A requirement that any applicant who demonstrates proof of active and current Medicaid benefits shall pay a drug screening application fee of no more than $17.00,

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and no authorized test examiner shall conduct a drug test if an applicant demonstrates active and current Medicaid benefits unless the applicant presents a receipt proving that he or she has paid the required drug screening application fee. Eligible applicants who do not have active and current Medicaid benefits shall be responsible for paying the full cost of administering the drug test upon presentation to an authorized examiner. (c)(1) The department shall require a drug test consistent with subsection (b) of this Code section to screen an applicant or recipient of food stamps at any time a reasonable suspicion exists that such applicant or recipient is using an illegal drug. The department may use any information obtained by the department to determine whether such reasonable suspicion exists, including, but not limited to:
(A) An applicant's or recipient's demeanor; (B) Missed appointments and arrest or other police records; (C) Previous employment or application for employment in an occupation or industry that regularly conducts drug screening; and (D) Termination from previous employment due to unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or prior drug screening records of the applicant or recipient indicating unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (2) The cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested, provided that the individual does not submit proof of active and current Medicaid benefits to subsidize the cost of such drug testing pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section. No assistance payment shall be delayed because of the requirements of this Code section, and any payments made prior to the department's receipt of a test result showing a failure shall be recoverable. (d) Any recipient of food stamps who tests positive for controlled substances as a result of a drug test required under this Code section shall be ineligible to receive food stamps as follows: (1) For a first positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for one month and until he or she tests negative in a retest; (2) For a second positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for three months and until he or she tests negative in a retest; and (3) For a third and each subsequent positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for one year and until he or she tests negative in a retest unless the individual meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section. (e) The department shall: (1) Provide notice of possible drug testing based on reasonable suspicion to each individual at the time of application. Dependent children under the age of 18 shall be exempt from the drug testing requirement; (2) Advise each individual to be tested, before the test is conducted, that he or she may, but is not required to, advise the agent administering the test of any prescription or over the counter medication he or she is taking;

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(3) Require each individual to be tested to sign a written acknowledgment that he or she has received and understands the notice and advice provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; (4) Assure each individual being tested a reasonable degree of dignity while producing and submitting a sample for drug testing, consistent with the state's need to ensure the reliability of the sample; (5) Specify circumstances under which an individual who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; (6) Inform an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance and is deemed ineligible for food stamps for one year pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section that the individual may reapply for food stamps six months after the date of the positive drug test if he or she meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section; and (7) Provide any individual who tests positive with a list of substance abuse treatment providers approved by the department which are available in the area in which he or she resides. Neither the department nor the state shall be responsible for providing or paying for substance abuse treatment. (f) An individual who tests positive for an illegal drug and is denied food stamps for one year may reapply for food stamps after six months if the individual can document the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program offered by a provider approved by the department. The cost of any drug testing provided under this Code section and substance abuse treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual being tested and receiving treatment. An individual who fails a drug test administered pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section may reapply for food stamps under this subsection only once. (g) If a parent is deemed ineligible for food stamps as a result of failing a drug test conducted under this Code section: (1) The dependent child's eligibility for food stamps shall not be affected; (2) An appropriate protective payee shall be designated to receive food stamps on behalf of the child; and (3) The parent may choose to designate another individual to receive food stamps for the parent's minor child. The designated individual must be an immediate family member or, if an immediate family member is not available or the family member declines the option, another individual approved by the department. The designated individual shall be subject to possible drug testing based on a reasonable suspicion. If the designated individual tests positive for controlled substances, he or she shall be ineligible to receive benefits on behalf of the child. (h) The results of any drug test performed according to this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Such results shall not be used as a part of a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution. Such results shall not be used in a civil action or otherwise disclosed to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person

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tested or his or her heirs or legal representative. All such records shall be destroyed and deleted five years after the date of the test. (I) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the intellectually or developmentally disabled, community living arrangement, or host home. (j) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Code section.
49-4-21. Each recipient of food stamp benefits shall present photo identification when using an electronic benefits transfer card, and each retailer shall request and inspect such photo identification at each transaction to ensure that the individual presenting the electronic benefits transfer card is the person identified by the photo identification. Failure to request such photo identification and perform such verification of identity shall result in the suspension of the retailer's privilege of accepting electronic benefits transfer cards for payment of any transactions for a period of one month for each offense. The department is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-4-193, relating to established drug testing for TANF benefits, as follows:
"49-4-193. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'established drug test' means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (53 C.F.R. 11979, et seq., as amended) established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or other professionally valid procedures approved by the department; provided, however, that where possible and practicable, a swab test shall be used in lieu of a urinalysis. (b) The department shall adopt rules and regulations for an established drug test which shall include the following:
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(2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; (6) A list of approved substance abuse treatment providers; (7) Procedures for persons undergoing drug testing, prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, to provide information regarding use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test; and (8) A requirement that the test be conducted no later than 48 hours after the application is approved by the department for TANF eligibility. Proof of eligibility from the department shall be issued to the applicant. The applicant shall show proof of eligibility to an authorized test examiner prior to submitting to the test; and (9) A requirement that any applicant who demonstrates proof of active and current Medicaid benefits shall pay a drug screening application fee of no more than $17.00, and no authorized test examiner shall conduct a drug test if an applicant demonstrates active and current Medicaid benefits unless the applicant presents a receipt proving that he or she has paid the required drug screening application fee. Eligible applicants who do not have active and current Medicaid benefits shall be responsible for paying the full cost of administering the drug test upon presentation to an authorized examiner. (c)(1) The department shall require a drug test consistent with subsection (b) of this Code section to screen each individual who applies for assistance an applicant or recipient at any time a reasonable suspicion exists that such applicant or recipient is using an illegal drug. The department may use any information obtained by the department to determine whether such reasonable suspicion exists, including, but not limited to:
(A) An applicant's or recipient's demeanor; (B) Missed appointments and arrest or other police records; (C) Previous employment or application for employment in an occupation or industry that regularly conducts drug screening; and (D) Termination from previous employment due to unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or prior drug screening records of the applicant or recipient indicating unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (2) The cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested, provided that the individual does not submit proof of active and current Medicaid benefits to subsidize the cost of such drug testing pursuant to paragraph (9)(8) of subsection (b) of this Code section. No assistance payment shall be delayed because

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of the requirements of this Code section, and any payments made prior to the department's receipt of a test result showing a failure shall be recoverable. (d) Any recipient of cash assistance under this article who tests positive for controlled substances as a result of a drug test required under this Code section shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits as follows: (1) For a first positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for one month and until he or she tests negative in a retest; (2) For a second positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for three months and until he or she tests negative in a retest; and (3) For a third and each subsequent positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for one year and until he or she tests negative in a retest unless the individual meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section. (e) The department shall: (1) Provide notice of possible drug testing based on reasonable suspicion to each individual at the time of application. The notice shall advise the individual that drug testing will be conducted as a condition for receiving TANF benefits and that the individual shall bear the cost of testing. If the individual tests negative for controlled substances, the department shall increase the amount of the initial TANF benefit by the amount paid by the individual for the drug testing. However, if the individual used an active and current Medicaid benefit pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section to subsidize the cost of the test, the individual shall not be eligible for direct TANF reimbursement. The individual shall be advised that the required drug testing may be avoided if the individual does not apply for TANF benefits. Dependent children under the age of 18 are exempt from the drug testing requirement; (2) Require that for two-parent families, one parent shall comply with the drug testing requirement; (3) Require that any teen parent who is not required to live with a parent, legal guardian, or other adult caretaker relative shall comply with the drug testing requirement; (4)(2) Advise each individual to be tested, before the test is conducted, that he or she may, but is not required to, advise the agent administering the test of any prescription or over the counter medication he or she is taking; (5)(3) Require each individual to be tested to sign a written acknowledgment that he or she has received and understood the notice and advice provided under paragraphs (1) and (4)(2) of this subsection; (6)(4) Assure each individual being tested a reasonable degree of dignity while producing and submitting a sample for drug testing, consistent with the state's need to ensure the reliability of the sample; (7)(5) Specify circumstances under which an individual who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; (8)(6) Inform an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance and is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits for one year pursuant to paragraph (3) of

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subsection (d) of this Code section that the individual may reapply for those benefits six months after the date of the positive drug test if he or she meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section; and (9)(7) Provide any individual who tests positive with a list of substance abuse treatment providers approved by the department which are available in the area in which he or she resides. Neither the department nor the state shall be responsible for providing or paying for substance abuse treatment. (f) An individual who tests positive for an illegal drug and is denied TANF benefits for one year may reapply for TANF benefits after six months if the individual can document the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program offered by a provider approved by the department. An individual who has met the requirements of this subsection and reapplies for TANF benefits shall also pass an initial drug test and meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section. Any drug test conducted while the individual is undergoing substance abuse treatment shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. The cost of any drug testing provided under this Code section and substance abuse treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual being tested and receiving treatment. An individual who fails the drug test required under subsection (c) of this Code section may reapply for TANF benefits under this subsection only once. (g) If a parent is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits as a result of failing a drug test conducted under this Code section: (1) The dependent child's eligibility for TANF benefits shall not be affected; (2) An appropriate protective payee shall be designated to receive benefits on behalf of the child; and (3) The parent may choose to designate another individual to receive benefits for the parent's minor child. The designated individual must be an immediate family member or, if an immediate family member is not available or the family member declines the option, another individual approved by the department. The designated individual shall also undergo be subject to possible drug testing based on a reasonable suspicion before being approved to receive benefits on behalf of the child. If the designated individual tests positive for controlled substances, he or she shall be ineligible to receive benefits on behalf of the child. (h) The results of any drug test done according to this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Such results shall not be used as a part of a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution. Such results shall not be used in a civil action or otherwise disclosed to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person tested or his or her heirs or legal representative. All such records shall be destroyed and deleted five years after the date of the test. (i) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of

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Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, community living arrangement, or host home. (j) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Code section."

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

The following amendment was read:

Representative Morris of the 156th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Judiciary substitute to HB 772 (LC 33 5575S) by striking
lines 5 and 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: reapplication; to provide for confidentiality of records; to require that electronic benefits transfer cards for food stamp benefits contain a photo of the recipient; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related

By striking lines 136 through 145 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 49-4-21. (a) The department shall require that all electronic benefits transfer cards which include food stamp benefits contain a photograph of one or more members of a household who are authorized to use such food stamp benefits. The department is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. (b) This Code section shall become effective on January 1, 2016."

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer

Sims, C N Smith, E
Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 109, nays 64.

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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover

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Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye E Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 66.

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

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

HB 876. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Parrish of the 158th, Powell of the 32nd, Smyre of the 135th, Channell of the 120th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; 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

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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 provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide that daily expense allowances are authorized only if the member of the board or commission is physically present at the meeting of the board or commission; to amend Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, so as to provide that members of boards, bodies, committees, or commissions of state government that participate in meeting by teleconference or other similar means and are not physically present at the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission shall not be entitled to daily expense allowances for such meeting; 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 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 (b) and by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(b) Whenever With the exception of the State Personnel Board, the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education, whenever this Code section or any other law of this state provides that members of any board, commission, or other body shall receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly, whether by specific reference to this Code section or any other law or by a more general reference, the members of such board, commission, or other body shall receive a daily expense allowance of $105.00. Such $105.00 amount shall apply for members of such boards, commissions, and other bodies, regardless of whether the amount actually received by members of the General Assembly under Code Section 28-1-8 is more or less than $105.00. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other earlier enacted law. (c) The daily expense allowance provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section for members of the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education shall be the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. Members of the State Personnel Board shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. (d) A member of a board, committee, commission, or other body subject to this Code section who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, committee, commission, or other body but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any

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other similar method which allows each member of the board or body participating in the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the meeting shall not be eligible to receive the daily expense allowance under this Code section. Daily expense allowances under this Code section shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, committees, commissions, or other bodies subject to this Code section."

SECTION 2. Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) A member of a board, body, committee, or commission who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method pursuant to this Code section shall not be eligible to receive a daily expense allowance or per diem for such meeting. Daily expense allowances and per diem shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, bodies, committees, or commissions."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett N Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton
Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 166, nays 3.

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

HB 969. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 123rd, Smyre of the 135th 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 provide a new 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 a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; 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 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to provide a new 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 a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide for an exemption for a civil rights museum; 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. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (7.05), paragraph (7.3), and paragraph (88) as follows:
"(7.05)(A) For the period commencing on July 1, 2008 2014, and ending on June 30, 2010 2017, sales of tangible personal property to a nonprofit health center in this state which has been established under the authority of and is receiving funds pursuant to the United States Public Health Service Act, 42 U. S. C. Section 254b if such health clinic obtains an exemption determination letter from the commissioner." "(7.3) For the period commencing July 1, 2008 2014, and ending June 30, 2010 2017, sales of tangible personal property and services to a nonprofit volunteer health clinic which primarily treats indigent persons with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and which property and services are used exclusively by such volunteer health clinic in performing a general treatment function in this state when such volunteer health clinic is a tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code and obtains an exemption determination letter from the commissioner;" "(88)(A) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 48-8-63 to the contrary, from July 1, 2009, until July 30, 2015, sales of tangible personal property to, or used in or for the new construction of, a civil rights museum. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'civil rights museum' means a museum which is constructed after July 1, 2009; is owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; has more than 70,000 40,000 square feet of space; and has associated facilities, including, but not limited to, special event space and retail space. (C) Any person making a sale of tangible personal property for the purpose specified in this paragraph shall collect the tax imposed on this sale unless the purchaser furnishes such person with an exemption determination letter issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the tangible personal property without paying the tax. (D) The exemption provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to sales of tangible personal property that occur after the museum is opened to the public;"
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye E Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton
Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
Representative O'Neal of the 146th moved that the House do now adjourn until 1:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon, and the motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 1:00 o'clock, tomorrow afternoon.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison E Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Chandler Channell Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer

E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas
E Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye
E Fullerton Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Houston Howard Hugley E Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin

Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore E Morgan Nix O'Neal Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey E Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper

Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Bell of the 58th, Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Casas of the 107th, Chapman of the 167th, Dollar of the 45th, Gardner of the 57th, Holt of the 112th, Jackson of the 128th, Jordan of the 77th, Mosby of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Setzler of the 35th, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 41st, Smyre of the 135th,

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Stephenson of the 90th, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, and Williams of the 168th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Todd Crosby, Pastor, First Baptist Church of McRae, McRae, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1100. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads operating on public roads, so as to provide for a permit for vehicles which exceed the weight and dimension limits when such vehicle is in operation within a 20 mile radius of a port facility or designated facility; to

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prescribe a fee for such permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
HB 1101. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Dodge County, approved August 19, 1912 (Ga. L. 1912, p. 367), as amended, particularly an Act approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4417), so as to change the composition of the governing authority of Dodge County; to create the office of commissioner of Dodge County; to terminate the terms of the board of commissioners; 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 1102. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1105. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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HB 1106. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Watson of the 166th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1107. By Representative Cooper of the 43rd:
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 "Therapeutic Cannabidiol Research Act of 2014"; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for state-wide expanded access clinical trials for cannabidiol for pediatric patients with severe forms of epilepsy; to provide for receipt and distribution of cannabidiol; to provide for an annual report; to provide for statutory construction; 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.
HR 1601. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Georgia-Based Film and PostProduction Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
HR 1608. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mr. Robert Vernon "Bobby" Sikes and dedicating a bridge in his honor; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

HR 1643. By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Fleming of the 121st, Golick of the 40th, Riley of the 50th, Powell of the 171st and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; 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 1090 HB 1092 HB 1094 HB 1096 HB 1103 HB 1108 HB 1110 HR 1600 SB 270 SB 331 SB 365 SB 374 SR 70

HB 1091 HB 1093 HB 1095 HB 1099 HB 1104 HB 1109 HR 1589 SB 93 SB 282 SB 364 SB 372 SB 386 SR 875

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014

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

SB 23 SB 128

"Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish (PS&HS-Taylor-173rd) Davenport-44th Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy (RegI-Maxwell-17th) Millar-40th

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 and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:

SB 98.

By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 268. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and Orrock of the 36th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, so as to authorize a physician to delegate to a physician

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assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; to require health insurance providers to record the name of a physician assistant providing care and treatment to a patient; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 274. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Sims of the 12th, Carter of the 42nd, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Properties.
SB 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.
SB 281. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
SB 293. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Chance of the 16th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Balfour of the 9th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request; to provide for limitations on such information and the manner of its use; to provide for limitations on the use of certain evidence in hearings before the board of equalization, hearing officers, and the superior court; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for interviews with the board of tax assessors; to provide for the recording of such interviews and for the recording of hearings before the board of equalization or a hearing officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; 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.
SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 333. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Davis of the 22nd and Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 353. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
SB 358. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; 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 361. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jeffares of the 17th:
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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; 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 Natural Resources & Environment.
SB 381. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Staton of the 18th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; 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 Public Safety & Homeland Security.
SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:
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 provide for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; 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 Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death

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occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; 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.
SB 384. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Miller of the 49th:
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 curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for

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certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.
SR 783. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Dugan of the 30th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes; 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.
SR 896. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
SR 920. By Senators Jackson of the 24th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 937. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 941. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing

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skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism.
SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
SR 1027. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Ginn of the 47th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
Pursuant to HR 1334, the House commended Corporal Stan Phillips and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1349, the House recognized and commended Debbie Shaw and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1644, the House commended the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy and invited members of its sixth class to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Williams of the 168th, Maxwell of the 17th et al., Dunahoo of the 30th, Bennett of the 94th, Gravley of the 67th, Kaiser of the 59th, Chandler of the 105th, Efstration of the 104th, Kelley of the 16th, Nimmer of the 178th, Duncan of the 26th, Waites of the 60th and Kidd of the 145th.
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 Juvenile Justice:

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HB 1053. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Golick of the 40th, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of organizations providing services to runaway and homeless youth, so as to change a definition; to clarify that registered organizations are not exempt from the regulation of early care and education 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 Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 128. By Senators Millar of the 40th and Unterman of the 45th:

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 definitions relating to marriage and family therapy; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J
Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey E Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 136, nays 26.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 601
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 4, 2014

Mr. Clerk,

I missed the vote on SB 128 today due to being away from my desk on legislative business. I wish to be recorded as voting in favor of SB 128 in the House Journal.

Respectfully,

/s/ Chuck Williams

SB 23.

By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the "Stacey Nicole English Act" and in her honor to aid in the location of missing persons who may be incapacitated due to serious medical conditions; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit minimum waiting periods for initiating a missing person report; to authorize a state-wide endangered person advisory based on a missing person's severe medical condition; to amend Code Section 40-2-26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to form and contents of application for registration of motor vehicles, so as to provide for emergency contact information in vehicle application registration

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forms; to provide for related matters; 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey E Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey E Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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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 1603 Do Pass HR 1604 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1603. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marquis Deon Grissom and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1604. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th and Bryant of the 162nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1656. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Steven Stancil; and for other purposes.
HR 1657. By Representative Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 6-10, 2014, as Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1658. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Steven Yungerberg; and for other purposes.

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HR 1659. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Dustin McDonald; and for other purposes.
HR 1660. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Julie McCullough; and for other purposes.
HR 1661. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Holly Truman; and for other purposes.
HR 1662. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Zavier Reid; and for other purposes.
HR 1663. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Bo Trawick; and for other purposes.
HR 1664. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Coretta Harris; and for other purposes.
HR 1665. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Angela Dell; and for other purposes.
HR 1666. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Sandra Moore; and for other purposes.

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HR 1667. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, William (Ted) Wootton; and for other purposes.
HR 1668. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Terry Schwindler; and for other purposes.
HR 1669. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Robin Oyler; and for other purposes.
HR 1670. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Felicia Watkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1671. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Melissa Rusk; and for other purposes.
HR 1672. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Joshua Bell; and for other purposes.
HR 1673. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Emory Walden; and for other purposes.
HR 1674. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Melissa Hurt; and for other purposes.

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HR 1675. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION commending a future leader, Linda Elkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1676. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Stovall of the 74th, Jordan of the 77th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sparkle K. Adams in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1677. By Representative Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION commending the citizenship and contributions of Sikh Americans in Georgia and recognizing March 4, 2014, as Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1678. By Representatives Scott of the 76th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Burns; and for other purposes.
HR 1679. By Representative Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Milton Mitchell; and for other purposes.
HR 1680. By Representatives Scott of the 76th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Beverly Reese; and for other purposes.
HR 1681. By Representatives Scott of the 76th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mildred Clemons Schmelz; and for other purposes.
HR 1682. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cartersville Rotary Club on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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HR 1683. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year and Prevention Team Award, Cherokee County; and for other purposes.
HR 1684. By Representatives Kidd of the 145th, Sharper of the 177th, Channell of the 120th, Epps of the 144th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Jimmy Pruett, recipient of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission's 2013 Pathfinder Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1685. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stover of the 71st, Epps of the 132nd and Ramsey of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Harry H. Barrow on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1686. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stover of the 71st, Epps of the 132nd and Ramsey of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coweta County Fire Marshal Jimmy Gantt; and for other purposes.
HR 1687. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Stover of the 71st, Epps of the 132nd and Ramsey of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Alice Jackson on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1688. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, McCall of the 33rd, Harden of the 148th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act and commending the water professionals, government officials, environmental community, legal community, media, and citizens of Georgia for their role in improving and enhancing the quality of all of Georgia's water resources; and for other purposes.
HR 1689. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Holmes of the 129th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1690. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Epps of the 144th and Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Scott Uhlich on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1691. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Williams of the 168th and Abrams of the 89th:
A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2014, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1692. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah Newsome Rosse; and for other purposes.
Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary 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 736 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman
Representative Powell of the 32nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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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 305 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
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 5, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett E Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M E Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J

Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holmes Houston Howard Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall

McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore E Morgan Mosby Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B Smith, E

Smith, L Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Dollar of the 45th, Floyd of the 99th, Fludd of the 64th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Holcomb of the 81st, Holt of the 112th, Hugley of the 136th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kirby of the 114th,

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Morris of the 156th, Nimmer of the 178th, Oliver of the 82nd, Sims of the 169th, and Smith of the 134th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Andrew L. Stephens, Jr., Pastor, Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 511 G
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 5, 2014
To: Bill Reilly
It is my request to change my vote on HB 702 to a "Yes" vote
/s/ Henry Wayne Howard
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.

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5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.
6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1111. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1112. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1113. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd, Broadrick of the 4th and Dickson of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; 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 Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1115. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th, Rice of the 95th 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, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1655. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Caldwell of the 20th, Gravley of the 67th, Quick of the 117th and others:
A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and expressing the State of Georgia's commitment to protecting the rights of our citizens against any attempt to curtail those rights; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HB 1120. By Representative Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7,

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1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties 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.

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

HB 1100 HB 1102 HB 1106 HR 1601 HR 1643 SB 268 SB 276 SB 293 SB 318 SB 333 SB 358 SB 381 SB 383 SB 391 SR 783 SR 920 SR 941 SR 1027

HB 1101 HB 1105 HB 1107 HR 1608 SB 98 SB 274 SB 281 SB 304 SB 326 SB 353 SB 361 SB 382 SB 384 SB 392 SR 896 SR 937 SR 981

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 32nd Legislative Day as enumerated below:

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Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HR 1038

Georgia Department of Education and others; place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; recognize and encourage (ED&T-Stephens-164th)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 207 SB 273

Probation of first offenders; person disqualified from employment when discharged as felony offender; add private home care providers to list (Substitute)(JudyNC-Clark-98th) Albers-56th Public Health, Dept. of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths (H&HS-Hatchett-150th) Burke-11th

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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 135. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-33-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ante litem notice for municipalities, so as to provide that such notices shall specify the amount of damages sought; to provide for service of such notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 176. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th 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 change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 719. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 808. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 867. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 967. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under the name "City of McRaeHelena, Georgia"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1003. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1036. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1037. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th and Tanner of the 9th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1041. By Representatives Morris of the 156th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
HB 1048. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1069. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; 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 375. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Shaw of the 176th and Mayo of the 84th:
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 provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by the insured; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to HR 1503, the House commended First Lady Sandra Deal and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Bennett of the 94th, O`Neal of the 146th, Jones of the 62nd, Taylor of the 79th et al., Hatchett of the 150th, Beverly of the 143rd, and Coleman of the 97th.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Scott of the 76th, Morgan of the 39th, Sharper of the 177th, Carter of the 175th et al., Watson of the 166th et al., and Ralston of the 7th.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Cooper of the 43rd.
Pursuant to HR 1245, the House commended the Georgia Rural Health Association, recognized March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, and invited GRHA members to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1309, the House commended the Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1038. By Representative Stephens of the 164th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and encouraging the efforts of the Georgia Department of Education, the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Governor's Office of Workforce

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Development, the Department of Community Affairs, and the private sector to place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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SB 273. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C
Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 162, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1693. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Brooks of the 55th, Gardner of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc., for its plans to open its museum this summer in downtown Atlanta, and inviting its board of directors to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1694. By Representatives Talton of the 147th and Yates of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol, commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1695. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Rogers of the 10th, Jackson of the 128th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature and inviting the members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1696. By Representative Turner of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Denver Lee Rampey; and for other purposes.
HR 1697. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Rynders of the 152nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joyce Bias Norwood on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 1698. By Representatives Frazier of the 126th, McClain of the 100th, BeasleyTeague of the 65th, Jones of the 53rd, Mabra of the 63rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia school workers; and for other purposes.
HR 1699. By Representative Dudgeon of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Preston Yun; and for other purposes.
HR 1700. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Buddy Bryan; and for other purposes.
HR 1701. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th and Henson of the 86th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop Martha J. Thomas on the occasion of her 10th anniversary as Prelate of The House Of God Church, Georgia Diocese Number One; and for other purposes.
HR 1702. By Representative Coleman of the 97th:
A RESOLUTION commending Madison Murphy; and for other purposes.
HR 1703. By Representatives Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Alvin and Lucile Collins on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; 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 207. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation of first offenders, so as to add private home care providers to the list of persons who may be disqualified from employment when discharged as a felony offender

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under a first offender plea; 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 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the long-term care ombudsman program, so as to change a definition; 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 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to 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, private home care provider, assisted living community, or personal care home now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the Department of Community Health."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt

N McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland

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Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M E Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 7.

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

Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Economic Development & Tourism:

SB 353. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Maxwell of the 17th moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Regulated Industries:

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HR 1599. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Dickson of the 6th and Taylor of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Education and recommitted to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight:
SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Pursuant to HR 1372, the House recognized March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol and invited Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Chamber President and CEO Mike Gaymon, and Chamber Board Chairman Alan Rothschild to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1523 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 320 Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Yates of the 73rd
Chairman

Representative Parsons of the 44th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 117 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Parsons of the 44th
Chairman

Representative Carter of the 175th 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 60 SB 255

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 95 SB 349

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carter of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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 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 1332 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman
Representative Weldon of the 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Juvenile Justice 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 1053 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Atwood of the 179th
Vice-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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1279 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman
Representative Maxwell of the 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Regulated Industries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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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 1599 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 240 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 286 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

Representative Battles of the 15th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 235 SB 339

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Battles of the 15th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Properties 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 788 SR 847 SR 868

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 123rd
Chairman

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Representative Jasperse of the 11th 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, March 6, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett E Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell E Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Frazier Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Hugley Jackson Jacobs Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L E Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo

McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal E Pak Parrish Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Spencer Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Floyd of the 99th, Gregory of the 34th, Howard of the 124th, Jordan of the 77th, Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Morgan of the 39th, Oliver of the 82nd, Parsons of the 44th, Stephenson of the 90th, and Taylor of the 173rd.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Paul Gonyea, Minister Emeritus, Center for Spiritual Living Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1116. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; 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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HB 1117. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties which may be imposed by the municipal court; 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 1118. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; 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 1119. By Representatives Gardner of the 57th, Abrams of the 89th, Hugley of the 136th, Bennett of the 94th, Buckner of the 137th 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 for the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to require certain action; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HB 1121. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1111 HB 1113 HB 1115 HR 1655

HB 1112 HB 1114 HB 1120

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1054 HB 1086 HB 1092 HB 1094 HB 1097 HB 1102 HB 1104 HB 1106

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1082 HB 1090 HB 1093 HB 1095 HB 1099 HB 1103 HB 1105 HB 1108

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
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 Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 1185 Do Pass SB 299 Do Pass SB 361 Do Pass

SB 296 SB 333 SR 896

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

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

Modified Open Rule

HR 1280 SB 209 SB 301

United States Congress; support successful negotiation of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between United States and European Union; encourage (ED&T-Caldwell-20th) Electronic Transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional (Substitute)(A&CA-Quick-117th) Wilkinson-50th Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes (SPropCheokas-138th) Millar-40th

Modified Structured Rule

SR 736

United States Constitution Article V; apply for a convention of the states (Judy-Brockway-102nd) Staton-18th

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 Local Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:
HB 1054. By Representatives Mitchell of the 88th, Mosby of the 83rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and others:
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), an Act approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5507), and an Act approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5509), so as to reconstitute the board of education of DeKalb County; to provide for currently serving members; to provide for new district descriptions; to provide for elections and terms of office; to describe certain terms; to provide for related matters; 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:
HB 1082. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of 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 1086. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; 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.
HB 1090. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; 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 1092. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; 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 1093. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton 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 1094. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that

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county who are 70 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 1095. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; 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 1097. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Epps of the 144th, Peake of the 141st, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; 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 1099. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; 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.
HB 1102. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1103. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and 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 1104. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; 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 1105. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent 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 1106. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; 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 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of 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.

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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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y 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.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, 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 416. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland," approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; 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 229. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Shaw of the 176th, Golick of the 40th, Taylor of the 173rd, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide for removing the insurer annual publication requirement; to provide that the Commissioner shall provide on the department's website a financial summary position of each insurer; to provide for changes to the submission of reports by property and casualty insurers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 655. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Brantley County Airport Authority, approved May 14, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4380); to provide for the transfer of all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations of the Brantley County Airport Authority to Brantley County; to provide for transfer of records and pending matters; to provide for transfer of employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 769. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current

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members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 896. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority," approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 976. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Yates of the 73rd and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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 989. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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 1002. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1030. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide

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for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1031. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1032. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1067. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1068. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; 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 774. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by

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the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; 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 416. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland," approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; to provide for related matters; 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 Rogers of the 10th et al., Taylor of the 173rd, Bennett of the 94th, Alexander of the 66th, Nix of the 69th, Glanton of the 75th, Welch of the 110th et al., Smith of the 125th, Nimmer of the 178th et al., Kendrick of the 93rd, Watson of the 166th et al., and Cheokas of the 138th.
Pursuant to HR 1308, the House commended Conservation Corporal Michael Crawley for his dedication and service to the citizens of Georgia and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1335, the House congratulated the 2013-2014 McIntosh High School cheerleading squad and invited the team and coaches to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1604, the House recognized and honored the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia and invited them to appear before the House of Representatives.

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By order of the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate was withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on State Properties:

SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; 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 and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 301. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th and Crane of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton

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Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Howard Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

SR 736. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett E Bentley

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar N Douglas E Drenner
Dudgeon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover

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Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce
Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming E Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott N Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 107, nays 58.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 1280. By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Stephens of the 164th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the Executive Branch and the United States Congress to support the successful negotiation of a mutually beneficial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the United States and European Union; 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:

Abrams N Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr

Y Coomer Cooper
N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer

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Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett E Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming E Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier N Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard N Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 138, nays 24.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 209. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Harper of the 7th, Murphy of the 27th, Davis of the 22nd, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electronic transactions, so as to provide that no individual, company, or other entity shall be prohibited from making available, designing, creating, publishing, assembling, completing, distributing, displaying, or selling self-help documents, information, and automated forms in hard copy, electronically, or online, whether made available with or without a fee, provided that the storefront, website, or other medium from which the items are provided states that the items are not the substitute for the advice of a professional in the relevant industry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 12 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electronic transactions, so as to provide that creation and distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if the documents include a disclaimer; 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 12 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electronic transactions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"10-12-14.1. The design, creation, assembly, completion, publication, distribution, display, or sale, including by means of an Internet website, of self-help legal written materials, books, documents, forms, computer software, or similar products shall not constitute a violation of Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 if such products clearly and conspicuously state that they are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative McCall of the 33rd moved that SB 209 be placed upon the table.

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

Y Abrams N Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration N Ehrhart
England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley E Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

N Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M.

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N Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Evans N Fleming E Floyd N Fludd Y Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene

E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice E Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C E Rogers, T N Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 40.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local:

SB 344. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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

Representative Howard of the 124th.

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

HR 1705. By Representative Meadows of the 5th:

A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michele Taylor and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1705 Do Pass
The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted:
HR 1705. By Representative Meadows of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Michele Taylor 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 1704. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Rutledge of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Knight of the 130th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James F. Risher, Jr., for his service in the United States Armed Forces; and for other purposes.
HR 1706. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kyvin Thompson upon his being selected Walton Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1707. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jarrett Brannen Cartee; and for other purposes.
HR 1708. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th, England of the 116th, Gardner of the 57th, Chandler of the 105th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1709. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Gravley of the 67th, Jones of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Douglas County; and for other purposes.

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HR 1710. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th and Gravley of the 67th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Fred Ervin; and for other purposes.
HR 1711. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Pak of the 108th, Rutledge of the 109th, Brooks of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Odemi Pessu, Archer High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1712. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Pak of the 108th, Rutledge of the 109th, Brooks of the 55th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Lindsey Brouillard, Archer High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1713. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Judge John Woodward Sognier and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 1714. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Mosby of the 83rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and Stephenson of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Henry Moon; and for other purposes.
HR 1715. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Mosby of the 83rd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and Stephenson of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Janice Cash; and for other purposes.
HR 1716. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Madison Kelley of Mountain Area Christian Academy for being named Fannin County 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1717. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Kaiser of the 59th, Channell of the 120th, Parrish of the 158th, Shaw of the 176th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1718. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 41st and Morgan of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Betty Ann Cook; and for other purposes.
HR 1719. By Representative Weldon of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Capital Bank and recognizing Capital Bank Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1720. By Representative Evans of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of September as Georgians of Great Character Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1721. By Representative Jasperse of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Don Russell upon his induction into the Georgia Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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

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funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Martin of the 49th 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 288 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
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 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 1601 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 353 Do Pass SR 941 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Stephens of the 164th
Chairman
Representative Benton of the 31st 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 Resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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SR 746 SR 828

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Benton of the 31st
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 325 SB 332 SB 341

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 318 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

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Representative Watson of the 166th moved that the House stand in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., at which time the House will stand adjourned until 9:00 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 9:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Friday, March 7, 2014

Thirty-Fourth Legislative Day

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 Alexander Allison Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague E Bell E Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M E Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell E Chapman Cheokas E Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration E Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frye Gasaway Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Hamilton Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse E Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kelley E Kidd Kirby Knight E Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Mosby Nix Pak Parrish E Peake Pezold Powell, A Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper E Shaw Sims, B Smith, E E Smith, L

Smith, M Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D E Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Wilkerson Wilkinson Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Geisinger of the 48th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Atwood of the 179th, Bruce of the 61st, Dollar of the 45th, Frazier of the 126th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Gardner of the 57th, Harbin of the 122nd, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kaiser of the 59th, Kendrick of the

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93rd, Morgan of the 39th, Morris of the 156th, Nimmer of the 178th, Parsons of the 44th, Sims of the 169th, Stovall of the 74th, Weldon of the 3rd, and Willard of the 51st.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Reggie Williams, Pastor, South Columbus United Methodist Church, Columbus, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 608
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 6, 2014
Mr. Bill Reilly Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Building Atlanta, GA 30334
Regarding SR 736
Mr. Bill Reilly,
Please enter into the minutes of the Georgia House of Representatives that today, March 6, 2014, due to working on a constituent issue, I was not on the floor of the House when we voted on SR 736.
Please note that I would be voting Yes.
Thank you,

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/s/ Mike Dudgeon Representative Mike Dudgeon District 25
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 1122. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st 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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1123. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1124. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gregory of the 34th, Evans of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), 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 1125. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Mitchell of the 88th, Setzler of the 35th, Glanton of the 75th and Riley of the 50th:
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 provide that a special election to present a question to the voters regarding the imposition or extension of a local option sales and use tax under Article 2, 2A, 3, 4, or 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 or the approval of the issuance of bonds shall be held only on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
HB 1126. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; 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 1127. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; 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.
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 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1129. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1130. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Avondale Estates, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4886), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal

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and a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1131. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1132. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes 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.
HR 1722. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Channell of the 120th and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Medical Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HR 1723. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Oliver of the 82nd, Chandler of the 105th and others:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Juvenile Justice.

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

HB 1116 HB 1118 HB 1121

HB 1117 HB 1119 SB 416

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

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 1279 HR 1599 SB 65
SB 117

Savannah River Basin; development of water management plan; encourage (NR&E-Powell-32nd) Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create (Substitute)(RegI-Maxwell-17th) Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification (Substitute)(H&HS-Houston-170th) Unterman45th Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions (EU&T-Roberts-155th) Jeffares-17th

Modified Structured Rule None

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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. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 393. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; 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 822. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1058. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1059. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1061. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Martin of the 49th, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1071. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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 1072. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham 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

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provide effective dates, to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1073. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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 1075. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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.
HB 1077. By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Williams of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1079. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 824. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
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 interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; 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 393. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; 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 Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Bentley of the 139th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Brooks of the 55th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Coomer of the 14th, and Allison of the 8th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1350, the House recognized the month of April, 2014, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol and invited the Georgia Coalition to Prevent Genocide to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1371, the House commended the E.W. Oliver Stock Market team and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 1279. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Rogers of the 10th, Watson of the 166th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the development of a water management plan for the Savannah River Basin; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse E Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Smith, E
Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon E Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 1.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 1599. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Dickson of the 6th and Taylor of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, following the repeal of Prohibition, the states were given responsibility for the regulation of alcoholic beverages; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia elected a license model of alcohol distribution allowing private businesses to operate as manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers under a framework of "tied-house" laws designed to ensure the separation of the retail segment from alcohol suppliers and distributors under a control structure known as the "three-tier" system; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the manufacture, sale, and possession of alcohol in Georgia is subject to a myriad of complex laws and rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the malt beverage, wine, and distilled spirits industry has changed substantially since the three-tier laws were enacted; and
WHEREAS, certain provisions of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code," have undergone many revisions over years while others have not been revised in decades; and
WHEREAS, consequently, in many places there are undefined terms, outdated terminology, obsolete provisions, inconsistent references, and other matters in need of review; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive review of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and other provisions relating to alcoholic beverages is necessary in order to study and identify any reforms necessary to provide for and maintain an effective and

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efficient Code that will promote public safety, provide clear guidance to those in the industry, and afford those who regulate and enforce the Code the necessary tools to effectively do so; and

WHEREAS, it is time that a careful study be conducted of the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code regarding what changes are needed to address these issues.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Such members shall include the Chairperson of the House Committee on Regulated Industries and at least two other members of the House Committee on Regulated Industries. The chairperson of the House Committee on Regulated Industries shall serve as chairperson of the committee. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a comprehensive study and review of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and shall include in its final report any recommendations for changes to the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code. The committee may conduct its meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The committee is authorized to appoint subcommittees if the appointment of such subcommittees would allow a more expeditious and effective study of the issues. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The committee is directed to make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, not later than December 1, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman
Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs
Jasperse E Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson E Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y 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.

SB 117. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tippins of the 37th, Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to blasting or excavating near utility facilities, so as to revise and add 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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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse E Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson E Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

SB 65. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

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 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 licensed professional counselor to secure certification to perform certain acts from the Department of Behavioral

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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 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as 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 provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-3-41, relating to emergency admission of a person for involuntary evaluation of mental illness, as follows: "37-3-41. (a) Any physician within this state may execute a certificate stating that he or she has personally examined a person within the preceding 48 hours and found that, based upon observations set forth in the certificate, the such person appears to be a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment. A physician's certificate shall expire seven days after it is executed. Any peace officer, within 72 hours after receiving such certificate, shall make diligent efforts to take into custody the person named in the certificate and to deliver him or her forthwith to the nearest available emergency receiving facility serving the county in which the patient is found, where he or she shall be received for examination. (b) The appropriate court of the county in which a person may be found may issue an order commanding any peace officer to take such person into custody and deliver him or her forthwith for examination, either to the nearest available emergency receiving facility serving the county in which the patient is found, where such person shall be received for examination, or to a physician who has agreed to examine such patient and who will provide, where appropriate, a certificate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to permit delivery of such patient to an emergency receiving facility pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Such order may only be issued if based either upon an unexpired physician's certificate, as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, or upon the affidavits of at least two persons who attest that, within the preceding 48 hours, they have seen the person to be taken into custody and that, based upon observations contained in

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their affidavit, they have reason to believe such person is a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment. The court order shall expire seven days after it is executed. (c) Any peace officer taking into custody and delivering for examination a person, as authorized by subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which such person was taken into custody. The report and either the physician's certificate or court order authorizing such taking into custody shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record. (d) Any psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health may perform any act specified by this Code section to be performed by a physician. Any reference in any part of this chapter to a physician acting under this Code section shall be deemed to refer equally to a psychologist, a clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, or a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health acting under this Code section. For purposes of this subsection Code section, the term 'psychologist' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed psychologist,; the term 'clinical social worker' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed clinical social worker,; the term 'licensed professional counselor' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed professional counselor; and the term 'clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a registered professional nurse and who is recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing to be engaged in advanced nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-7-41, relating to emergency involuntary treatment of an alcoholic, a drug abuser, or a drug dependent individual, by revising subsection (d) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(d) Any psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health may perform any act specified by this Code section to be performed by a physician. Any reference in any part of this chapter to a physician acting under this Code section shall be deemed to refer equally to a psychologist, a clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, or a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health acting under this Code section. For purposes of this subsection Code section, the term 'psychologist' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed psychologist,; the term 'clinical social worker' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed clinical social worker,; the term 'licensed professional counselor' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed professional counselor; and the term 'clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a registered professional nurse and who is recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing to be engaged in advanced nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric mental health."

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SECTION 2A. This Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on March 15, 2015.

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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce N Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell E Chapman Y Cheokas E Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration E Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs
Jasperse E Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd N Kirby N Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons E Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts
Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper E Shaw
Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R
Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 119, nays 38.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
House of Representatives Administration Floor Leader
109 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 7, 2014
Bill Reilly, Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Mr. Reilly:
Please let the journal of the House reflect that I intended to vote "Aye" on Senate Bill 65 on March 7, 2014.
I pressed my green button prior to the locking of the machines, but my vote did not register on the board.
Thank You,
/s/ Christian A. Coomer
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
The following Senate substitute was read:

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 744 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:
PART I The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 744 (FY 2015G)

Governor

House

SAC

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND 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

$20,836,744,620 $20,836,744,620 $20,836,744,620

$18,306,819,505 $18,306,819,505 $18,306,819,505

$1,005,757,534 $1,005,757,534 $1,005,757,534

$947,948,052 $947,948,052 $947,948,052

$142,461,830 $142,461,830 $142,461,830

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

$264,217,234 $264,217,234 $264,217,234

$12,182,989,627 $12,187,514,285 $12,202,495,772

$3,430,584,522 $3,433,793,006 $3,441,252,395

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

$613,493

$613,493

$613,493

$102,632,009 $102,632,009 $102,632,009

$10,886,507 $10,886,507 $10,886,507

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

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Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 University System of Georgia Research Funds 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 Record Center Storage Fees

$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$74,251,057 $55,906,108 $20,411,154 $6,379,916,866 $47,733,582
$2,157,620 $52,316,281 $35,981,142 $330,637,064 $330,741,739 $330,741,739
$0 $25,787,599
$9,551,600 $5,598,819,450
$5,189,025 $5,189,025 $1,992,574 $1,992,574 $4,364,897 $4,364,897 $2,427,213,177 $214,057,828 $2,010,978,820 $202,176,529 $253,921,809 $253,921,809 $1,670,078 $1,670,078 $2,902,428,139
$592,381

$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$75,782,283 $55,906,108 $20,411,154 $6,380,124,193 $47,733,582
$2,157,620 $52,316,281 $35,981,142 $330,214,685 $330,741,739 $330,741,739
$0 $25,787,599
$9,551,600 $5,598,819,450
$5,189,025 $5,189,025 $1,992,574 $1,992,574 $4,364,897 $4,364,897 $2,427,213,177 $214,057,828 $2,010,978,820 $202,176,529 $253,921,809 $253,921,809 $1,670,078 $1,670,078 $2,902,428,139
$592,381

$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$75,782,283 $55,906,108 $20,411,154 $6,382,489,624 $47,733,582
$2,157,620 $52,316,281 $41,137,809 $330,214,685 $330,741,739 $324,141,739
$6,600,000 $25,787,599
$9,551,600 $5,598,969,450
$5,189,025 $5,189,025 $1,992,574 $1,992,574 $4,364,897 $4,364,897 $2,427,213,177 $214,057,828 $2,010,978,820 $202,176,529 $253,921,809 $253,921,809 $1,670,078 $1,670,078 $2,902,578,139
$592,381

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$916,746,324 $916,746,324 $916,896,324

$1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$3,729,794,515 $3,744,333,185 $3,744,333,185

$3,721,294,942 $3,740,573,322 $3,740,573,322

$67,874,056 $67,874,056 $67,874,056

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$3,150,731,362 $3,170,009,742 $3,170,009,742

$33,927,991 $33,927,991 $33,927,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$52,199,835 $52,199,835 $52,199,835

$12,666,404 $12,666,404 $12,666,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000 $89,100,000

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$7,408,001

$2,668,291

$2,668,291

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

$38,618,553,697 $38,623,078,355 $38,638,209,842

$916,483,139 $884,452,450 $29,860,426 $37,128,839 ($57,296,931)
($204,438) $22,542,793 $467,751,260
$6,990,588 $1,617,172

$916,483,139 $884,452,450 $29,860,426 $37,128,839 ($57,296,931)
($204,438) $22,542,793 $472,275,918 $10,199,072
$3,148,398

$916,483,139 $884,452,450 $29,860,426 $37,128,839 ($57,296,931)
($204,438) $22,542,793 $496,257,405 $17,658,461
$3,148,398

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 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 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 State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$412,676,786 $412,884,113 $415,249,544

$0

$0

$5,156,667

$46,466,714 $46,044,335 $46,044,335

$0

$0

$9,000,000

$0

$0

$2,400,000

$0

$0

$6,600,000

($6,607,215) ($6,607,215) ($6,457,215)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($6,011,411) ($6,011,411) ($5,861,411)

($6,011,411) ($6,011,411) ($5,861,411)

($98,168,578) ($83,629,908) ($83,629,908)

($97,914,467) ($78,636,087) ($78,636,087)

$729,867

$729,867

$729,867

($100,051,950) ($80,773,570) ($80,773,570)

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

$1,407,616

$1,407,616

$1,407,616

($5,500,000) ($5,500,000) ($5,500,000)

($254,111) ($4,993,821) ($4,993,821)

$1,279,458,606 $1,298,521,934 $1,322,653,421

Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$9,451,600 $9,451,600 $9,451,600

$9,451,600 $9,451,600 $9,451,600

$451,600 $451,600 $451,600

Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

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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
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,585,835 $10,585,835 $10,585,835

Continuation Budget

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

1.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$22,301

1.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$27,532

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

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

Appropriation (HB 744)

$1,206,170

$1,256,003

$1,206,170

$1,256,003

$1,206,170

$1,256,003

Continuation Budget

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

2.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$18,395

2.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,276

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2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

Appropriation (HB 744)

$1,120,995

$1,147,666

$1,120,995

$1,147,666

$1,120,995

$1,147,666

Continuation Budget

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

3.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$77,485

3.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$49,215

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

Appropriation (HB 744)

$6,988,331

$7,115,031

$6,988,331

$7,115,031

$6,988,331

$7,115,031

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

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

4.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$21,687

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4.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,840

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,067,135

State General Funds

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,067,135

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,067,135

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

House of Representatives

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

5.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$166,649

$166,649

5.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$122,197

$122,197

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5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Appropriation (HB 744)
$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

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

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

6.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$30,469

$30,469

6.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,826

$15,826

6.3 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program for projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$1,050,745

$1,050,745

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6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,637,002

State General Funds

$4,637,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,637,002

Appropriation (HB 744)

$5,734,042 $5,734,042 $5,734,042

$5,734,042 $5,734,042 $5,734,042

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

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

7.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,060

$16,060

7.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$3,677

$3,677

7.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,346

$8,346

7.4 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program for projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,050,745) ($1,050,745)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,296,176

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

State General Funds

$2,296,176

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,296,176

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

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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

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

8.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,152

$57,152

8.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$26,662

$26,662

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,952,495

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

State General Funds

$2,952,495

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,952,495

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$31,288,325 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Final
$31,232,310 $31,232,310
$640,000 $640,000

$32,450,200 $32,450,200
$640,000 $640,000

$33,450,200 $33,450,200
$640,000 $640,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$640,000 $31,872,310

$640,000 $33,090,200

$640,000 $34,090,200

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

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

9.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$521,300

$521,300

$521,300

9.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$156,250

$156,250

9.3 Reduce funds for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act audit work. Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

9.4 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and retention initiatives. State General Funds

$1,000,000

$2,000,000

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

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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

$27,085,229 $28,241,479 $29,241,479

State General Funds

$27,085,229 $28,241,479 $29,241,479

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$640,000

$640,000

$640,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$640,000

$640,000

$640,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$640,000

$640,000

$640,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,725,229 $28,881,479 $29,881,479

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

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

10.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,700

$45,700

$45,700

10.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,640

$1,640

10.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

10.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,715,449

State General Funds

$1,715,449

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,715,449

Appropriation (HB 744)

$1,742,089 $1,742,089 $1,742,089

$1,742,089 $1,742,089 $1,742,089

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Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

11.100-Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

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

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

12.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,885

$2,885

$2,885

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,872 $251,872 $251,872

$251,872 $251,872 $251,872

$251,872 $251,872 $251,872

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

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

13.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$56,100

$56,100

$56,100

13.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,159,760

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

State General Funds

$2,159,760

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,159,760

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

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Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$14,591,605 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$15,155,588 $15,155,588
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $15,305,588

$15,096,204 $15,096,204
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $15,246,204

$15,261,930 $15,261,930
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $15,411,930

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

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

14.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$292,312

$292,312

$292,312

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14.2 Increase funds for personnel for one documents clerk position. State General Funds

$52,159

$52,159

$52,159

14.3 Increase funds for personnel for two staff attorney positions. State General Funds

$354,724

$256,626

$354,724

14.4 Increase funds for information technology. (H and S:Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials

billings)

State General Funds

$14,788

$14,788

$14,788

14.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$68,714

$136,342

14.6 Reduce funds to eliminate one-time funds for e-voting software. State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$15,155,588 $15,096,204 $15,261,930

State General Funds

$15,155,588 $15,096,204 $15,261,930

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

$15,305,588 $15,246,204 $15,411,930

Section 6: Judicial Council
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$12,322,112 $12,322,112
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

$1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

$1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

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

Section Total - Final
$14,076,141 $14,076,141
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,774,074

$14,048,976 $14,048,976
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,746,909

$13,461,113 $13,461,113
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,159,046

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 Accountability Court Committee. 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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

15.1 Increase funds for personnel for one certification program officer position. State General Funds

$78,806

$78,806

$78,806

15.2 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,414

$4,414

15.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,483

$1,822

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15.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Accountability Court Committee. 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

$431,821

$437,718

$438,057

State General Funds

$431,821

$437,718

$438,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$431,821

$437,718

$438,057

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

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

16.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,962

$0

16.100-Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$3,962

$0

State General Funds

$0

$3,962

$0

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

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Sales and Services

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$172,890

$172,890

$172,890

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,890

$176,852

$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

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

17.1 Increase funds for personnel for one educational event coordinator position for the training of judges.

State General Funds

$39,182

$0

$0

17.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$510,971

$471,789

$471,789

State General Funds

$510,971

$471,789

$471,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,214,174

$1,174,992

$1,174,992

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

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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

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

18.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$410,508

$395,867

$395,867

18.2 Increase funds for personnel for one executive director position for the Council of Probate Court Judges.

State General Funds

$111,363

$0

$0

18.3 Increase funds for operations for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

State General Funds

$66,320

$66,320

$66,320

18.4 Increase funds for the rental rate increase by Georgia Building Authority. State General Funds

$6,329

$6,329

$6,329

18.5 Increase funds to support the statewide e-filing portal for all courts. State General Funds

$208,000

$208,000

$0

18.6 Increase funds for the creation of a Family Law Information Center in the Pataula Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$61,019

$0

$0

18.7 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing civil legal services to victims of domestic violence. (H:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence; administrative costs shall not exceed 2%)(S:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence and coordinate with the

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to leverage additional federal and other funds for these services; all funds should support

direct services)

State General Funds

$772,502

$772,502

$386,251

18.8 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$147,851

$147,851

18.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($9,750)

($9,750)

18.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,385

$51,889

18.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

$11,814,845 $11,808,308 $11,223,561

State General Funds

$11,814,845 $11,808,308 $11,223,561

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

$14,636,685 $14,630,148 $14,045,401

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

19.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,508

$6,508

19.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,187

$2,694

19.100-Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$518,504

$527,199

$527,706

State General Funds

$518,504

$527,199

$527,706

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,504

$527,199

$527,706

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

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

20.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

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Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,235,242

$7,235,242

$6,787,786 $6,787,786
$447,456 $447,456 $7,235,242

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,018,849 $7,018,849
$447,456 $447,456 $7,466,305

$7,029,264 $7,029,264
$447,456 $447,456 $7,476,720

$7,029,264 $7,029,264
$447,456 $447,456 $7,476,720

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

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

21.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,415

$10,415

21.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,483,391

$1,493,806

$1,493,806

State General Funds

$1,483,391

$1,493,806

$1,493,806

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$447,456 $447,456 $1,941,262

$447,456 $447,456 $1,941,262

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

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

22.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,505

$7,505

22.2 Increase funds for Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-18.

State General Funds

$223,558

$223,558

$7,505 $223,558

22.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

State General Funds

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$64,860,659 $64,860,659

$63,058,532 $63,058,532
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,860,659

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$67,268,976 $67,268,976
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,071,103

$65,971,366 $65,971,366
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $67,773,493

$67,200,857 $67,200,857
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,002,984

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

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

23.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

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

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,802,127 $58,755,008

$1,802,127 $58,755,008

$1,802,127 $58,755,008

24.1 Increase funds for personnel to reflect promotional increases for experienced assistant district attorneys.

State General Funds

$867,160

$867,160

$867,160

24.2 Increase funds for personnel for 35 additional assistant district attorneys. (S:Increase funds for personnel for 15 additional

assistant district attorneys)

State General Funds

$2,746,864

$0

$1,177,230

24.3 Increase funds for personnel to annualize two assistant district attorneys in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial circuits as

provided in HB451 (2013 session).

State General Funds

$104,522

$104,522

$104,522

24.4 Increase funds for district attorney court travel and training. State General Funds

$369,713

$150,000

$150,000

24.5 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$882,309

$882,309

24.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$434,039

$434,039

24.7 Increase funds for personnel for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross

Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (S:Increase funds for personnel for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new

judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015)

State General Funds

$52,261

$104,522

24.100-District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$61,041,140 $59,443,172 $60,672,663

State General Funds

$61,041,140 $59,443,172 $60,672,663

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

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Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $62,843,267

$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $61,245,299

$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $62,474,790

Prosecuting Attorneys' 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

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

25.1 Increase funds for personnel to reflect promotional increases for experienced attorneys.

State General Funds

$25,342

$0

$0

25.2 Increase funds to reflect an increase in risk management premiums. State General Funds

$96,843

$96,843

$96,843

25.3 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$275,601

$275,601

25.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$15,158

$15,158

25.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$34,941

$34,941

25.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,042,256

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

State General Funds

$6,042,256

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,042,256

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$64,734,075 $64,734,075 $64,734,075

$64,752,116 $64,752,116 $64,752,116

$64,696,062 $64,696,062 $64,696,062

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

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

26.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,111

$25,111

$25,111

26.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,112

$0

$0

26.3 Increase funds for personnel for one project coordinator position. State General Funds

$88,215

$0

$0

26.4 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$12,914

$0

$0

26.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,602

$11,602

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26.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,450,483

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

State General Funds

$1,450,483

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,450,483

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

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

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

27.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,229

$46,229

$46,229

27.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,988

$0

$0

27.3 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$18,051

$18,051

$0

27.4 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$135,000

$50,000

$0

27.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$20,602

$20,602

27.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,595,603 $2,595,603 $2,595,603

$2,518,217 $2,518,217 $2,518,217

$2,450,166 $2,450,166 $2,450,166

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

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

28.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$310,583

$310,583

$310,583

28.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$691,149

$691,149

$691,149

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$337,678

$0

$0

28.4 Increase funds for personnel to annualize two judgeships for the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits created in

HB451 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$350,207

$350,207

$350,207

28.5 Increase funds for personnel for two law clerk positions. State General Funds

$122,472

$122,472

$122,472

28.6 Increase funds for personnel for salary step increases for 30 secretaries. State General Funds

$212,480

$133,674

$133,674

28.7 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$168,558

$168,558

$0

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28.8 Eliminate funds for the initial setup of the Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth judgeships created in SB356 (2012 Session).

State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

28.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$5,423

$5,423

28.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$422,572

$422,572

28.11 Increase funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (S:Increase funds

for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015)

State General Funds

$180,555

$361,110

28.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$60,687,989 $60,880,055 $60,892,052

State General Funds

$60,687,989 $60,880,055 $60,892,052

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,687,989 $60,880,055 $60,892,052

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$11,252,383 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,076,293 $10,076,293
$1,859,823

$10,359,604 $10,359,604
$1,859,823

$10,168,461 $10,168,461
$1,859,823

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,936,116

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,219,427

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,028,284

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

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

29.1 Increase funds for personnel to fill one Fiscal Services position. State General Funds

$64,156

$64,156

$0

29.2 Increase funds for personnel for two staff attorney positions. (S:Increase funds for personnel for one staff attorney position)

State General Funds

$256,626

$256,626

$128,313

29.3 Increase funds for a one-time increase in information technology costs to update the Court's operating system.

State General Funds

$306,785

$306,785

$306,785

29.4 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the annual dues charged by the National Center for State Courts.

State General Funds

$27,414

$27,414

$27,414

29.5 Increase funds for a secure document destruction contract. State General Funds

$27,408

$27,408

$12,000

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29.6 Increase funds for contracts to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

State General Funds

$1,344

$1,344

$1,344

29.7 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$175,267

$175,267

29.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$967

$967

29.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$62,158

$78,892

29.10 Increase funds for personnel to annualize one staff attorney position. State General Funds

$62,357

$62,357

29.11 Reduce funds to digitize paper records. State General Funds

($17,438)

($17,438)

29.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,076,293 $10,359,604 $10,168,461

State General Funds

$10,076,293 $10,359,604 $10,168,461

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,936,116 $12,219,427 $12,028,284

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$21,363,651 $21,363,651

$4,951,149 $4,951,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $21,363,651

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

$5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

$5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

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

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

30.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$89,546

$89,546

$89,546

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30.2 Increase funds for billings for TeamWorks Financials to reflect statewide adjustments.

Accounting System Assessments

$729,867

$729,867

$729,867

30.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$27,540

$27,540

$27,540

30.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

State General Funds

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

State Funds Transfers

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

Accounting System Assessments

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,885,868 $20,885,868 $20,885,868

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

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

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

31.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,694

$18,694

$18,694

31.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$6,832

$6,832

$6,832

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31.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

State General Funds

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$21,140,298 $21,140,298

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$173,584,762 $173,584,762

$173,584,762 $173,584,762

$28,083,447 $28,083,447

$28,427,991 $28,427,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$18,166,404 $18,166,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000

$199,615,152 $199,615,152

$4,890,092 $4,890,092 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,615,152

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$5,004,113 $5,004,113 $21,333,558 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,314,889 $15,314,889 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $33,927,991 $9,806,920 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $199,922,433

$4,898,113 $4,898,113 $21,333,558 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,314,889 $15,314,889 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $33,927,991 $9,806,920 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $199,816,433

$4,878,113 $4,878,113 $21,333,558 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,314,889 $15,314,889 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $33,927,991 $9,806,920 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $199,796,433

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 Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,894,267 $1,894,267
$741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$1,894,267 $1,894,267
$741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$1,894,267 $1,894,267
$741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

32.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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 State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

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33.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

34.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

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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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

35.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the General Liability Trust Fund premium.

Liability Funds

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

35.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

($5,500,000) ($5,500,000)

$5,500,000 ($5,500,000)

35.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $161,735,205

State Funds Transfers

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $161,735,205

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,040,810 $33,927,991 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$26,040,810 $33,927,991 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$26,040,810 $33,927,991 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

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 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$0 $0 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$0 $0 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

36.1 Department of Administrative Services is authorized to retain only $10,912,624 for Purchasing and $2,125,974 for

Departmental Administration, and shall provide a payment of at least $1,006,740 to the Office of the State Treasurer. All additional

funds collected by the program shall be remitted to the Office of the State Treasurer by the end of the fiscal year.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$193,260

$193,260

$193,260

36.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

37.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

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

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

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38.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

39.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$52,622

$52,622

$52,622

39.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$19,547

$19,547

$19,547

39.3 Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for operations. State General Funds

$36,918

$36,918

$36,918

39.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,999,747 $2,999,747 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,300,552

$2,999,747 $2,999,747 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,300,552

$2,999,747 $2,999,747 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,300,552

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 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

40.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

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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

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

41.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,142

$3,142

$3,142

41.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,792

$1,792

$1,792

41.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($106,000)

($126,000)

41.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$964,860

$858,860

$838,860

State General Funds

$964,860

$858,860

$838,860

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$964,860

$858,860

$838,860

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$43,898,672 $43,898,672
$7,346,873 $7,346,873
$837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,083,079 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $446,908 $446,908 $53,166,339

$44,147,401 $44,147,401
$7,346,873 $7,346,873
$837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,083,079 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $446,908 $446,908 $53,415,068

$41,729,515 $41,729,515
$6,837,012 $6,837,012
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000
$49,202,698

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

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$13,635

$13,635

$13,635

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42.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,900

$18,900

$18,900

42.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,436) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

State General Funds

$22,368

$22,368

$22,368

42.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

State General Funds

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

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; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating elevators,

amusement park rides, and boilers. 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

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43.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$414,615

$414,615

$414,615

43.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$18,024

$18,024

$18,024

43.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$157,962

$157,962

$157,962

43.4 Increase funds for personnel to reflect Food Safety Inspector salary adjustments ($388,702) and to fill eight vacancies

($336,134). (H:Increase funds for personnel to reflect Consumer Protection inspector salary adjustments ($556,741) and to fill eight

vacancies ($336,134))

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$724,836 $344,141 $1,068,977

$892,875 $344,141 $1,237,016

$724,836 $344,141 $1,068,977

43.5 Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of Revenue to audit GATE program compliance. (H:YES)(S:Reduce

funds to audit GATE program compliance in the Department of Revenue)

State General Funds

$0

($100,000)

43.99 SAC: 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. House: 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

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to ensure accurate commercial transactions by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating weights and measures and fuel sales.

Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

43.100-Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$24,922,518 $25,090,557 $24,822,518

State General Funds

$24,922,518 $25,090,557 $24,822,518

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

State Funds Transfers

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,984,530 $32,152,569 $31,884,530

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

44.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$73,835

$73,835

$73,835

44.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,167

$2,167

$2,167

44.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,565

$30,565

$30,565

44.4 Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate

administrative functions.

State General Funds

$75,000

$0

44.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,524,816

$4,599,816

$4,524,816

State General Funds

$4,524,816

$4,599,816

$4,524,816

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,524,816

$4,599,816

$4,524,816

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

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45.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$68,156

$68,156

$68,156

45.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,624

$2,624

$2,624

45.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,087

$30,087

$30,087

45.4 Increase funds for marketing for the Georgia Grown program. State General Funds

$150,000

$50,000

45.100-Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,725,232

$5,875,232

$5,775,232

State General Funds

$5,725,232

$5,875,232

$5,775,232

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Funds Transfers

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,136,403

$6,286,403

$6,186,403

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

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

46.1 Increase funds for new lab operations. State General Funds

$50,000

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46.100 -Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,730,399

State General Funds

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,730,399

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,730,399

Soil and Water Conservation

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

47.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,020

$41,020

$0

47.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,292

$1,292

$0

47.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,224

$15,224

$0

47.98 Transfer funds and 28 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to consolidate operations with the

Department of Agriculture. (H:Transfer funds and 26 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to consolidate

operations with the Department of Agriculture)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$2,111,621

$1,967,311

$0

$509,861

$509,861

$0

$837,715

$837,715

$0

$446,908

$446,908

$0

$3,906,105

$3,761,795

$0

47.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

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sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control

structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of

erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control

structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia

by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of

erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control

structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

47.100 -Soil and Water Conservation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of

erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control

structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,169,157

$2,024,847

$0

State General Funds

$2,169,157

$2,024,847

$0

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$509,861

$509,861

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$509,861

$509,861

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$837,715

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers

$837,715

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$837,715

$837,715

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$446,908

$446,908

Federal Funds Transfers

$446,908

$446,908

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,908

$446,908

$3,963,641

$3,819,331

$0

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

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

48.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,359

$11,359

$11,359

48.100-Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$966,277

$966,277

$966,277

State General Funds

$966,277

$966,277

$966,277

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,277

$966,277

$966,277

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059

$11,576,808 $11,576,808 $11,576,808

$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059

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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

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

49.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,269

$4,269

$4,269

49.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,406

$1,406

$1,406

49.100-Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$227,776

$227,776

$227,776

State General Funds

$227,776

$227,776

$227,776

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$227,776

$227,776

$227,776

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

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

50.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,539

$33,539

50.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,748

$1,748

$33,539 $1,748

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50.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,991

$12,991

$12,991

50.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,047,883

State General Funds

$2,047,883

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,047,883

Appropriation (HB 744)

$2,047,883 $2,047,883 $2,047,883

$2,047,883 $2,047,883 $2,047,883

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

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

51.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,043

$127,043

$127,043

51.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$48,817

$48,817

$48,817

51.3 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and retention of financial examiners.

State General Funds

$184,501

$92,250

$184,501

51.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,409,357 $7,409,357 $7,409,357

$7,317,106 $7,317,106 $7,317,106

$7,409,357 $7,409,357 $7,409,357

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing 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

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

52.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,418

$38,418

$38,418

52.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,512

$12,512

$12,512

52.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

State General Funds

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,975,909 $955,975,909

State General Funds

$945,720,771 $945,720,771

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528 $143,319,528

$955,975,909 $945,720,771 $10,255,138 $143,319,528

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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 TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$971,144,274

State General Funds

$960,889,136

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,616,517

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$25,507,365

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142

$971,958,274 $961,703,136 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142

$968,286,133 $958,030,995 $10,255,138 $150,666,195 $10,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,697,365 $47,482,075 $41,137,809

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FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,568,720 $44,940,518
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $43,815,458 $43,815,458 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,164,408,811

$11,568,720 $44,940,518
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $43,815,458 $43,815,458 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,165,222,811

$11,568,720 $44,940,518
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $43,815,458 $43,815,458 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,168,897,337

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000

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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

$234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

$234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

$234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

53.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$180,853

$180,853

$180,853

53.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$415,784

$415,784

$415,784

53.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse

alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol

and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse

alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

53.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,653,249 $44,653,249 $44,653,249

State General Funds

$44,653,249 $44,653,249 $44,653,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$43,876,231 $43,876,231 $43,876,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720 $11,568,720 $11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,203

$435,203

$435,203

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

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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

$234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,964,683

$234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,964,683

$234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,964,683

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$271,822,197 $261,567,059 $10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$271,822,197 $261,567,059 $10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$271,822,197 $261,567,059 $10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

54.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

54.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$572,819

$572,819

$572,819

54.3 Increase funds for 75 additional 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

$1,620,512

$1,620,512

$1,620,512

54.4 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the 250 FY2014 NOW and COMP waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet

the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

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54.5 Increase funds for developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's

settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice (excludes waivers).

State General Funds

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

54.6 Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares. State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

$0

54.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds

($4,807,810) ($4,807,810) ($4,807,810)

54.8 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 175 additional NOW and COMP waivers for the developmentally disabled to

meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

54.9 Increase funds for a 0.5% increase for developmental disabilities providers. (S:Increase funds for a 1.5% increase for

developmental disabilities providers)

State General Funds

$874,000

$1,958,526

54.10 Increase funds for 64 additional supported employment slots for people with developmental disabilities. State General Funds

$500,000

54.11 Replace funds.
State General Funds FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Total Public Funds:

($5,156,667) $5,156,667
$0

54.12 Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for supported employment services. (S:YES)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$0 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

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54.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$279,713,025 $280,587,025 $277,064,884

State General Funds

$269,457,887 $270,331,887 $266,809,746

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,480,753 $38,480,753 $45,637,420

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,000,000

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$26,144,171 $26,144,171 $31,300,838

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

Sales and Services

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$345,125,004 $345,999,004 $349,633,530

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

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

55.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,169,780

$1,169,780

$1,169,780

55.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$528,754

$528,754

$528,754

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55.3 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget

with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$7,400,000

$7,400,000

$7,400,000

55.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$88,703,914 $88,703,914 $88,703,914

State General Funds

$88,703,914 $88,703,914 $88,703,914

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$26,500

$26,500

$26,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,730,414 $88,730,414 $88,730,414

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

56.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,578,851

$1,578,851

$1,578,851

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56.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,579,464

$1,579,464

$1,579,464

56.3 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

$24,083,910 $24,083,910 $24,083,910

56.4 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

56.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds

($762,618)

($762,618)

($762,618)

56.6 Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the

budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

56.7 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the

budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$3,944,626

$3,944,626

$3,944,626

56.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$346,102,519 $346,102,519 $346,102,519

State General Funds

$346,102,519 $346,102,519 $346,102,519

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,735,491 $14,735,491 $14,735,491

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$363,058,105 $363,058,105 $363,058,105

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Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental illness, 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

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

57.1 Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the

budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,976,686) ($7,976,686) ($7,976,686)

57.2 Reduce funds to reflect elimination of program activities. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($6,330,069) ($6,330,069) ($6,330,069)

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

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

58.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,781

$5,781

$5,781

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58.100 -Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

State General Funds

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,114,223

$8,114,223

$8,114,223

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$236,074

$236,074

$236,074

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,391,581 $11,391,581 $11,391,581

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

59.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,934

$9,934

$9,934

59.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,820

$10,820

$10,820

59.3 Increase funds for the Emory University School of Medicine for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$190,000 $190,000

$190,000 $190,000 $380,000

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59.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,632,918

$8,822,918

$8,822,918

State General Funds

$8,632,918

$8,822,918

$8,822,918

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,588,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,588,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,031,610 $12,221,610 $12,411,610

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

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

60.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,688

$33,688

$33,688

60.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,443

$13,443

$13,443

60.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

State General Funds

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

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.

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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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

61.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$108,136

$108,136

$108,136

61.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,290

$35,290

$35,290

61.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds

($1,061,034) ($1,061,034) ($1,061,034)

61.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community

Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($24,819,209) ($24,819,209) ($24,819,209)

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$49,231,759 $49,231,759 $49,231,759

State General Funds

$49,231,759 $49,231,759 $49,231,759

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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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,324,515 $7,437,531 $2,886,984 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$62,226,055

$10,324,515 $7,437,531 $2,886,984 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$62,226,055

$10,324,515 $7,437,531 $2,886,984 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098
$62,226,055

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

62.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$303,699

$303,699

62.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($40,154)

($40,154)

$303,699 ($40,154)

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62.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$172,581

$172,581

$172,581

62.4 By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a

third party cooperative arrangement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in order to draw down additional federal

funds. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

62.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$37,183,252 $37,183,252 $37,183,252

State General Funds

$37,183,252 $37,183,252 $37,183,252

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,715,584 $11,715,584 $11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,336,971

$7,336,971

$7,336,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

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

$48,920,969 $48,920,969 $48,920,969

Direct Care and Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate six state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

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

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,357,130 $62,580
$133,934,848

$2,357,130 $62,580
$133,934,848

$2,357,130 $62,580
$133,934,848

63.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,722,479

$1,722,479

$1,722,479

63.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$740,882

$740,882

$740,882

63.3 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget

with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,400,000) ($7,400,000) ($7,400,000)

63.4 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the

budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,944,626) ($3,944,626) ($3,944,626)

63.5 Reduce contract funds for technical assistance, training and monitoring in state hospitals. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

63.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

63.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate six state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$107,413,512

State General Funds

$107,413,512

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,220,361

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$14,552,337

Appropriation (HB 744)

$106,913,512 $106,913,512 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337

$106,913,512 $106,913,512 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130 $62,580
$125,053,583

$14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130 $62,580
$124,553,583

$14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130 $62,580
$124,553,583

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

64.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$383

$383

$383

64.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$193

$193

$193

64.100-Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$234,128

$234,128

$234,128

State General Funds

$234,128

$234,128

$234,128

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,230,543 $10,230,543 $10,230,543

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Developmental Disabilities, Georgia 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

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

65.1 Increase funds for Unlock the Waiting List for 64 additional supported employment slots for people with developmental

disabilities. (S:Recognize in the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program)

State General Funds

$250,000

$0

65.2 Increase funds for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) for disabled young adults. State General Funds

$100,000

65.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,153

$394,153

$244,153

State General Funds

$144,153

$394,153

$244,153

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,821,777

$3,071,777

$2,921,777

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

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

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66.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,363

$12,363

$12,363

66.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,484

$3,484

$3,484

66.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$661,254

$661,254

$661,254

State General Funds

$661,254

$661,254

$661,254

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$661,254

$661,254

$661,254

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 Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$13,110,483 $13,110,483

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$70,386

$70,386

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

$250,183,857 $250,183,857

$64,110,524 $64,110,524 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,183,857

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2291

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$64,378,953 $64,378,953 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,452,286

$64,378,953 $64,378,953 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,452,286

$64,829,453 $64,829,453 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,260,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,753,158 $1,753,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $251,052,786

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

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67.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,204

$8,204

$8,204

67.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,938

$1,938

$1,938

67.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$240,794

$240,794

$240,794

State General Funds

$240,794

$240,794

$240,794

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$75,116

$75,116

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$75,116

$75,116

$75,116

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

Sales and Services

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$573,714

$573,714

$573,714

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

2293

68.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,481

$32,481

$32,481

68.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,944

$8,944

$8,944

68.3 Replace funds.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($150,000) $150,000
$0

68.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,672,181

$3,672,181

$3,522,181

State General Funds

$3,672,181

$3,672,181

$3,522,181

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126,906

$126,906

$276,906

Sales and Services

$126,906

$126,906

$276,906

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126,906

$126,906

$276,906

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,799,087

$3,799,087

$3,799,087

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

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319

2294

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,900,237 $1,900,237
$270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,900,237 $1,900,237
$270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,900,237 $1,900,237
$270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

69.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,725

$17,725

$17,725

69.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($1,650)

($1,650)

($1,650)

69.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$862

$862

$862

69.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

State General Funds

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,214,775

$2,214,775

$2,214,775

Reserved Fund Balances

$44,319

$44,319

$44,319

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$44,319

$44,319

$44,319

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

Sales and Services

$270,219

$270,219

$270,219

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$270,219

$270,219

$270,219

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

Agency Funds Transfers

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

2295

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,906 $6,557,530

$9,906 $6,557,530

$9,906 $6,557,530

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

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

70.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,471

$31,471

$31,471

70.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,121

$10,121

$10,121

70.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

State General Funds

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$305,415

$305,415

$305,415

Intergovernmental Transfers

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

2296

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$275,415 $30,000 $30,000
$54,152,750

$275,415 $30,000 $30,000
$54,152,750

$275,415 $30,000 $30,000
$54,152,750

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 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

71.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

2297

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

72.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,397

$26,397

$26,397

72.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$7,175

$7,175

$7,175

72.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,032,544

$1,032,544

$1,032,544

State General Funds

$1,032,544

$1,032,544

$1,032,544

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$188,650

$188,650

$188,650

2298

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,329,194

$175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,329,194

$175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,329,194

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

73.100-Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

2299

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992
$118,940,343

$3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992
$118,940,343

$3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992
$118,940,343

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

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

74.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,813

$9,813

$9,813

74.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,730

$2,730

$2,730

74.100-Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$388,430

$388,430

$388,430

State General Funds

$388,430

$388,430

$388,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$388,430

$388,430

$388,430

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

$2,962,892 $2,962,892

$2,962,892 $2,962,892

$2,962,892 $2,962,892

2300

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

75.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$776,725

$776,725

$776,725

Reserved Fund Balances

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$476,725

$476,725

$476,725

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$476,725

$476,725

$476,725

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

State Funds Transfers

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

Agency to Agency Contracts

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,503,057

$5,503,057

$5,503,057

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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

2301

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

76.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,004

$15,004

$15,004

76.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,086

$4,086

$4,086

76.100-State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$750,313

$750,313

$750,313

State General Funds

$750,313

$750,313

$750,313

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$805,597

$805,597

$805,597

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

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000

2302

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,000 $69,587 $69,587
$21,418,994

$171,000 $69,587 $69,587
$21,418,994

$171,000 $69,587 $69,587
$21,418,994

77.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,148

$5,148

$5,148

77.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$554

$554

$554

77.3 Increase funds for four Economic Development Finance Field Specialist positions. State General Funds

$550,500

77.100-State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$21,089,109 $21,089,109 $21,639,609

State General Funds

$21,089,109 $21,089,109 $21,639,609

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$240,587

$240,587

$240,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Sales and Services

$69,587

$69,587

$69,587

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$69,587

$69,587

$69,587

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,424,696 $21,424,696 $21,975,196

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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

2303

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

78.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association. State General Funds

$50,000

78.100-Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$298,495

$298,495

$348,495

State General Funds

$298,495

$298,495

$348,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,495

$298,495

$348,495

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

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

79.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$61,220

$61,220

$61,220

79.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$26,206

$26,206

$26,206

79.100-Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,252,839 $11,252,839 $11,252,839

$11,252,839 $11,252,839 $11,252,839

$11,252,839 $11,252,839 $11,252,839

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

80.1 Utilize existing funds for special education projects (Total Funds: $100,000). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

80.100-Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

Appropriation (HB 744)

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee

Section Total - Continuation
$2,922,054,904 $2,922,054,904 $2,346,430,805 $2,346,430,805
$166,193,257 $166,193,257 $167,756,401 $167,756,401 $241,674,441 $241,674,441

$2,922,054,904 $2,346,430,805
$166,193,257 $167,756,401 $241,674,441

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
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 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities

$6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918

$26,178,153 $26,178,153 $26,178,153

$5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415

$284,170,350 $284,170,350 $284,170,350

$217,787,828 $217,787,828 $217,787,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743

Section Total - Final
$3,068,797,905 $2,526,631,013
$110,193,257 $167,756,401 $264,217,234 $6,647,932,918 $26,178,153 $6,291,117,701 $330,637,064 $217,787,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,068,229,827 $2,526,287,935
$109,968,257 $167,756,401 $264,217,234 $6,647,717,866 $26,178,153 $6,291,325,028 $330,214,685 $217,787,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$3,068,874,827 $2,526,932,935
$109,968,257 $167,756,401 $264,217,234 $6,649,893,297 $26,178,153 $6,293,500,459 $330,214,685 $217,787,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

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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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,432,757,143 $3,452,035,523 $3,452,035,523

$3,432,757,143 $3,452,035,523 $3,452,035,523

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,150,731,362 $3,170,009,742 $3,170,009,742

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$13,367,275,794 $13,385,771,044 $13,388,591,475

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519 $18,348,101 $351,118,534

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519 $18,348,101 $351,118,534

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519 $18,348,101 $351,118,534

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81.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$225,169

$225,169

$225,169

81.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($19,969)

($19,969)

($19,969)

81.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$101,581

$101,581

$101,581

81.4 Increase funds for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contract for new members enrolled under the

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,690,000 $1,690,000 $3,380,000

$1,690,000 $1,690,000 $3,380,000

$1,678,000 $1,678,000 $3,356,000

81.5 Increase funds for personnel for the transfer of Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$308,000 $308,000 $616,000

$308,000 $308,000 $616,000

$308,000 $308,000 $616,000

81.6 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

81.7 Eliminate funds for a completed managed care program assessment contract.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($170,687) ($170,687) ($341,374)

($170,687) ($170,687) ($341,374)

81.8 Reduce funds for contracts. State General Funds

($642,210)

81.9 The Department of Community Health, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 49-4-142.1, is hereby authorized to submit a request to the

United States Department of Health and Human Services for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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81.10 The Department of Community Health shall develop a plan of compensation for rural hospitals evolving to stabilization

centers to provide medical assistance stabilizing patients with emergency conditions.

State General Funds

$25,000

81.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$67,682,277 $67,511,590 $66,882,380

State General Funds

$67,682,277 $67,511,590 $66,882,380

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,892,418 $266,721,731 $266,709,731

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$241,114,517 $240,943,830 $240,931,830

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,856,668 $23,856,668 $23,856,668

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

State Funds Transfers

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101 $18,348,101 $18,348,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,421,315 $355,079,941 $354,438,731

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

82.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,606

$11,606

$11,606

82.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,732

$3,732

$3,732

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82.3 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia Board of Dentistry transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the

Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$725,800

$849,464

$725,800

82.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental

hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental

hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental

hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

82.100-Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$741,138

$864,802

$741,138

State General Funds

$741,138

$864,802

$741,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$741,138

$864,802

$741,138

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

83.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,676

$4,676

$4,676

83.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,865

$3,865

$3,865

83.3 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the

Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$674,200

$797,862

$674,200

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83.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies,

regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating

the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating

the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

83.100-Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$682,741

$806,403

$682,741

State General Funds

$682,741

$806,403

$682,741

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$682,741

$806,403

$682,741

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

84.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,282

$20,282

$20,282

84.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,474

$15,474

$15,474

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84.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) start-up grants.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

84.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) start-up grants for one integrated

behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and one community health center (Clay County). (S:Increase funds for one-time funding for

four "new-start" grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and three community health centers (Clay

County, Decatur County, and Brooks County) to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health

Care)

State General Funds

$500,000

$1,000,000

84.5 Increase funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) housing resources for medical students in six-week rural, primary

care rotations.

State General Funds

$300,000

$370,000

84.6 Increase funds for the Southeastern Firefighters' Burn Foundation. State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

84.7 Increase funds for contracts for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett"

TEFRA/Deeming waiver. (S:Increase funds for a contract with Easter Seals for services for medically fragile children who do not

qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver)

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

84.99 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 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.

House: 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.

Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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84.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,277,990

$7,377,990

$7,947,990

State General Funds

$6,277,990

$7,377,990

$7,947,990

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,446,551 $16,446,551 $16,446,551

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,030,301 $16,030,301 $16,030,301

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,724,541 $23,824,541 $24,394,541

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

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

85.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$148,395

$148,395

$148,395

85.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$46,703

$46,703

$46,703

85.3 Increase funds for the initiation of the Adult Day Center facility licensure program (O.C.G.A. 49-6-80, et. al.).

State General Funds

$321,000

$0

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2313

85.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,154,244

$7,475,244

$7,154,244

State General Funds

$7,154,244

$7,475,244

$7,154,244

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,296,900

$8,296,900

$8,296,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,439,405

$5,439,405

$5,439,405

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,857,495

$2,857,495

$2,857,495

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

$15,551,144 $15,872,144 $15,551,144

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

86.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

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 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

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

87.1 Increase funds for projected growth.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$33,128,965 $66,327,550 $99,456,515

$33,128,965 $66,327,550 $99,456,515

$33,128,965 $66,327,550 $99,456,515

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87.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($38,161,742) $38,161,742
$0

($38,161,742) $38,161,742
$0

($38,161,742) $38,161,742
$0

87.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from monitoring inconsistencies in billing for physician injectable drugs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($680,000) ($1,331,239) ($2,011,239)

($680,000) ($1,331,239) ($2,011,239)

($680,000) ($1,331,239) ($2,011,239)

87.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) by moving

eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,500,000) ($2,936,557) ($4,436,557)

($2,000,000) ($3,905,621) ($5,905,621)

($2,000,000) ($3,905,621) ($5,905,621)

87.5 Increase funds to restore the one-time reduction for prior year (FY2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY2014.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,870,000 $5,618,613 $8,488,613

$2,870,000 $5,618,613 $8,488,613

$2,870,000 $5,618,613 $8,488,613

87.6 Increase funds to reflect the cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$500,000 $1,001,051 $1,501,051

$500,000 $1,001,051 $1,501,051

$500,000 $1,001,051 $1,501,051

87.7 Increase funds to update nursing home reimbursement rates and fair rental value to reflect 2012 cost reports.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$13,568,322 $27,165,157 $40,733,479

$13,568,322 $27,165,157 $40,733,479

$13,568,322 $27,165,157 $40,733,479

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87.8 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$4,888,825 $2,441,847 $7,330,672

$4,888,825 $2,441,847 $7,330,672

$4,888,825 $2,441,847 $7,330,672

87.9 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 25 additional Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) slots.

(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

87.10 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and

Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (G:YES)(H and S:Utilize enhanced federal

participation rate and increase funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support

Services, and Case Managers by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE))

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$0

$566,000

$566,000

$1,132,000

$1,132,000

$0

$1,698,000

$1,698,000

87.11 Reduce funds to reflect collection of Hospital Cost Settlements from FY2012 and FY2013.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($2,583,000) ($5,171,428) ($7,754,428)

($2,083,000) ($4,170,377) ($6,253,377)

87.12 Reduce funds to reflect savings through patient-centered outcome incentives for case care and disease management programs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($3,510,177) ($7,020,354) ($10,530,531)

($3,510,177) ($7,020,354) ($10,530,531)

87.13 Reinstate the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Nursing Home and Institutionalized Hospice Medically Needy Medicaid coverage

program in the Medicaid State Plan. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

87.14 Change in Nursing Facility Operators that occur after January 1, 2012 will use a rate calculation that reflects the operating

cost of the new operator. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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87.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,600,397,374 $1,594,370,197 $1,594,870,197

State General Funds

$1,404,020,825 $1,397,993,648 $1,398,493,648

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

Hospital Provider Fee

$28,620,148 $28,620,148 $28,620,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,288,374,210 $3,276,345,364 $3,277,346,415

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

$2,787,214

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,285,586,996 $3,273,558,150 $3,274,559,201

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988

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

$5,218,403,204 $5,200,347,181 $5,201,848,232

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847

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State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006 $3,383,103,006 $3,383,103,006

88.1 Increase funds for projected growth. (H and S:Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need and reflect the

Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver program as a separate appropriation)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$12,212,150 $24,449,963 $36,662,113

$8,612,150 $17,477,368 $26,089,518

$8,612,150 $17,477,368 $26,089,518

88.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($28,920,059) $28,920,059
$0

($28,920,059) $28,920,059
$0

($28,920,059) $28,920,059
$0

88.3 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling in Medicaid due to the "woodwork

effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$29,000,000 $56,773,440 $85,773,440

$29,000,000 $56,773,440 $85,773,440

$29,000,000 $56,773,440 $85,773,440

88.4 Increase funds for the new federal premium tax imposed on Care Management Organizations (CMOs) by the Patient

Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$26,300,000 $51,487,637 $77,787,637

$26,300,000 $51,487,637 $77,787,637

$26,300,000 $51,487,637 $77,787,637

88.5 Increase funds for additional state insurance premium tax to Care Management Organizations (CMOs) associated with the

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) primary care physician rate increase.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,100,000 $2,153,475 $3,253,475

$1,100,000 $2,153,475 $3,253,475

$1,100,000 $2,153,475 $3,253,475

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88.6 Increase funds for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement for 12-month Medicaid eligibility

reviews.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$28,275,569 $56,610,559 $84,886,128

$28,275,569 $56,610,559 $84,886,128

$28,275,569 $56,610,559 $84,886,128

88.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$24,819,209 $24,819,209 $24,819,209

88.8 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption

Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$520,000

$520,000

$520,000

88.9 Increase funds for remaining fee-for-service (FFS) claims for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members being

transitioned to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$4,800,000 $9,396,983 $14,196,983

$4,800,000 $9,396,983 $14,196,983

$4,800,000 $9,396,983 $14,196,983

88.10 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) by moving

eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($991,000) ($1,940,085) ($2,931,085)

($1,318,030) ($2,580,313) ($3,898,343)

($1,318,030) ($2,580,313) ($3,898,343)

88.11 Increase funds to restore the one-time reduction for prior year (FY2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY2014.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,960,000 $3,837,101 $5,797,101

$1,960,000 $3,837,101 $5,797,101

$1,960,000 $3,837,101 $5,797,101

88.12 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

$56,000,000 ($56,000,000)
$0

$56,000,000 ($56,000,000)
$0

$56,000,000 ($56,000,000)
$0

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88.13 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$39,932,012 $19,945,049 $59,877,061

$39,932,012 $19,945,049 $59,877,061

$39,932,012 $19,945,049 $59,877,061

88.14 Increase funds for the extension of the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid

eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,600,000 $26,470,588 $30,070,588

$3,600,000 $26,470,588 $30,070,588

88.15 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the revision of supplemental drug rebates to include Care Management Organization

(CMO) claims. (S:Implement January 1, 2015)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,281,000) ($2,468,726) ($3,749,726)

($640,500) ($1,282,346) ($1,922,846)

88.16 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health for Oncology Research and

Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($225,000) ($450,472) ($675,472)

($225,000) ($450,472) ($675,472)

88.17 Reduce funds to reflect collection of Hospital Cost Settlements from FY2012 and FY2013.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,764,000) ($3,531,707) ($5,295,707)

($1,764,000) ($3,531,707) ($5,295,707)

88.18 It is the intent of the Georgia General Assembly that the Department of Community Health shall revise policies to provide

assignment of benefit access to RSV vaccinations for medically fragile infants who are unserved by home health providers effective

July 1, 2014. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

88.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

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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

$1,243,933,431 $899,970,308 $110,193,257 $233,769,866
$2,504,066,474 $2,504,066,474
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,773,745,068

$1,240,336,401 $896,598,278 $109,968,257 $233,769,866
$2,516,473,334 $2,516,473,334
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,782,554,898

$1,240,976,901 $897,238,778 $109,968,257 $233,769,866
$2,517,659,714 $2,517,659,714
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,784,381,778

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

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

89.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected growth.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($1,315,682) ($4,326,179) ($5,641,861)

($1,315,682) ($4,326,179) ($5,641,861)

($1,315,682) ($4,326,179) ($5,641,861)

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89.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from

76.09% to 76.68%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($2,007,973) $2,007,973
$0

($2,007,973) $2,007,973
$0

($2,007,973) $2,007,973
$0

89.3 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling in PeachCare due to the "woodwork effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$11,900,000 $38,395,858 $50,295,858

$11,900,000 $38,395,858 $50,295,858

$11,900,000 $38,395,858 $50,295,858

89.4 Increase funds for the new federal premium tax imposed on Care Management Organizations (CMOs) by the Patient

Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$3,000,000 $9,679,628 $12,679,628

$3,000,000 $9,679,628 $12,679,628

$3,000,000 $9,679,628 $12,679,628

89.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) by moving

eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($109,000) ($351,693) ($460,693)

($144,970) ($467,751) ($612,721)

($144,970) ($467,751) ($612,721)

89.6 Increase funds to restore the one-time reduction for prior year (FY2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY2014.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$170,000 $548,512 $718,512

$170,000 $548,512 $718,512

$170,000 $548,512 $718,512

89.7 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$512,615 $155,897 $668,512

$512,615 $155,897 $668,512

$512,615 $155,897 $668,512

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89.8 Reduce funds to reflect collection of Hospital Cost Settlements from FY2012 and FY2013.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($153,000) ($306,321) ($459,321)

($153,000) ($306,321) ($459,321)

89.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,111,120 $93,922,150 $93,922,150

State General Funds

$92,283,900 $92,094,930 $92,094,930

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,827,220

$1,827,220

$1,827,220

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$306,780,396 $306,358,017 $306,358,017

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$306,780,396 $306,358,017 $306,358,017

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

$401,043,299 $400,431,950 $400,431,950

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

90.1 Increase funds to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1, 2015.

Health Insurance Payments

$2,410,661

$2,410,661

$2,410,661

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90.2 Increase funds to provide coverage for hearing aids for children effective January 1, 2015.

Health Insurance Payments

$853,980

$853,980

$853,980

90.3 Increase funds for projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-enrollment of new employees as

required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$50,191,000 $50,191,000 $50,191,000

90.4 Increase funds for limits imposed on cost sharing by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) beginning in

Calendar Year 2015.

Health Insurance Payments

$25,766,000 $25,766,000 $25,766,000

90.5 Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$3,173,996

$3,173,996

$3,173,996

90.6 Increase funds for the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

(PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$192,541

$192,541

$192,541

90.7 Increase funds for the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$23,688,000 $23,688,000 $23,688,000

90.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the re-procurement of vendor services.

Health Insurance Payments

($212,480,000) ($212,480,000) ($212,480,000)

90.9 Reduce funds to reflect savings from plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.

Health Insurance Payments

($44,583,000) ($44,583,000) ($44,583,000)

90.10 Increase funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection. (H

and S:Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection)

Health Insurance Payments

$12,013,252 ($7,265,128) ($7,265,128)

90.11 Reduce the state agency employer contribution rate from 30.781% to 30.454% effective July 1, 2014. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

90.12 Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

Health Insurance Payments

$38,721,620

$0

$0

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90.13 Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit and emergency room co-pays. Health Insurance Payments

$58,000,000 $58,000,000

90.14 Utilize prior year reserved funds for budgeted expense. Health Insurance Payments

$19,278,380 $19,278,380

90.15 The Board shall contract with multiple statewide and regional vendors for any SHBP plan offered in Calendar Year 2015.

(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

90.16 Pursuant to the passage of HB511 (2014 Session), implement coverage of bariatric surgery. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

90.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261

$3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641

$3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641

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

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

91.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,668

$7,668

$7,668

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91.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,471

$3,471

$3,471

91.3 Increase funds for Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) maintenance fees for the Georgia Physician Careers website.

State General Funds

$6,366

$6,366

$6,366

91.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$695,782

State General Funds

$695,782

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,782

Appropriation (HB 744)

$695,782 $695,782 $695,782

$695,782 $695,782 $695,782

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

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

92.1 Increase funds for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center. (S:Increase funds for five new family

medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center at the increased capitation rate)

State General Funds

$63,243

$63,243

$79,333

92.2 Utilize existing funds ($26,366) for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.

(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

92.3 Increase funds for six additional family medicine residency slots at Houston Medical Center. (S:Increase funds for three

additional family medicine residency slots at Houston Medical Center at the increased capitation rate)

State General Funds

$123,924

$63,420

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92.4 Increase funds for all Georgia Board for Physician Workforce capitation residency grants by $333 in state funds.

State General Funds

$463,536

$498,168

92.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,327,786

$8,915,246

$8,905,464

State General Funds

$8,327,786

$8,915,246

$8,905,464

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,327,786

$8,915,246

$8,905,464

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

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

93.1 Increase funds for the operating grant for medical education. State General Funds

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

93.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$20,969,911 $22,769,911 $22,769,911

State General Funds

$20,969,911 $22,769,911 $22,769,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,969,911 $22,769,911 $22,769,911

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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

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

94.1 Increase funds for the operating grant for medical education. State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

94.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,933,643 $15,933,643 $15,933,643

State General Funds

$10,933,643 $15,933,643 $15,933,643

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,933,643 $15,933,643 $15,933,643

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

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

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

95.1 Increase funds for one additional loan repayment award. (H:Increase funds for 13 additional loan repayment awards)(S:Increase funds for 15 additional loan repayment awards)

State General Funds

$20,000

$260,000

$300,000

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95.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$890,000

$1,130,000

$1,170,000

State General Funds

$890,000

$1,130,000

$1,170,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,000

$1,130,000

$1,170,000

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

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

96.1 Increase funds for the medical student capitation contract for five certified Georgia residents at Philadelphia College of

Osteopathic Medicine.

State General Funds

$31,818

96.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,087,250

State General Funds

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,087,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,087,250

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, residency trainees,

respiratory care professionals, perfusionists, acupuncturists, orthotists, prosthetists, and auricular (ear) detoxification specialists. The

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

97.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,735

$32,735

$32,735

97.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,002

$13,002

$13,002

97.3 Increase funds for the implementation of Pain Management Clinic licensure in HB178 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$115,109

$115,109

$115,109

97.4 Increase funds for the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act. State General Funds

$70,000

97.99 SAC: 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.

House: 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.

Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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97.100 -Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,154,014

$2,154,014

$2,224,014

State General Funds

$2,154,014

$2,154,014

$2,224,014

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

$2,254,014

$2,254,014

$2,324,014

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

98.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$29,333

$29,333

$29,333

98.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,008

$11,008

$11,008

98.3 Increase funds for personnel for one additional inspector position. State General Funds

$120,000

$120,000

98.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,791,022 $1,791,022 $1,791,022

$1,911,022 $1,911,022 $1,911,022

$1,911,022 $1,911,022 $1,911,022

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

Section Total - Continuation

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$13,581,649 $13,581,649

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$12,926,545 $12,926,545

$12,926,545 $12,926,545

$1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

Section Total - Final
$1,150,027,802 $1,150,027,802
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,164,080,006

$1,149,527,802 $1,149,527,802
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,163,580,006

$1,149,027,802 $1,149,027,802
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,163,080,006

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

99.1 Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance

Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations. (S:Transfer funds for all activities

and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation

Supervision program, and reduce funds to meet projected expenditures)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($6,221,238) ($7,046)
($6,228,284)

($6,221,238) ($7,046)
($6,228,284)

($6,221,238) ($7,046)
($6,228,284)

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

100.1 Reduce funds for subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for anticipated savings as a result of Criminal Justice

Reform and transfer funds to the State Prisons program to address recruitment and retention needs for correctional officers.

State General Funds

($8,000,000) ($8,000,000) ($8,769,697)

100.2 Reflect an increase in reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $43.00 per day. (H:YES)(S:Reflect an increase in

reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $30.00 per day)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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100.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,596,724

$1,596,724

$827,027

State General Funds

$1,596,724

$1,596,724

$827,027

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,596,724

$1,596,724

$827,027

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

101.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$512,140

$512,140

$512,140

101.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,875

$2,875

$2,875

101.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$170,767

$170,767

$170,767

101.4 Increase funds for personnel for five housing coordinator positions to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and

Reentry.

State General Funds

$517,000

$517,000

$517,000

101.5 Increase funds for technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs for housing initiatives for the Governor's

Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

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101.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$37,424,074 $37,424,074 $37,424,074

State General Funds

$37,424,074 $37,424,074 $37,424,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,494,629 $37,494,629 $37,494,629

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

102.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$576,158

$576,158

$576,158

102.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$3,796

$3,796

$3,796

102.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$198,010

$198,010

$198,010

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102.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$29,686,825 $29,686,825 $29,686,825

State General Funds

$29,686,825 $29,686,825 $29,686,825

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,136,825 $30,136,825 $30,136,825

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

103.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,607

$25,607

$25,607

103.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,173

$9,173

$9,173

103.100-Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$27,545,393 $27,545,393 $27,545,393

State General Funds

$27,545,393 $27,545,393 $27,545,393

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,000 $27,845,393

$300,000 $27,845,393

$300,000 $27,845,393

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

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

104.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$217,660

$217,660

$217,660

104.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,128

$2,128

$2,128

104.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$67,304

$67,304

$67,304

104.4 Reduce funds to reflect the savings from medically fragile inmates being paroled to private nursing homes.

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

($500,000)

104.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B pharmaceutical pricing. State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

104.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$200,492,975 $199,992,975 $200,992,975

State General Funds

$200,492,975 $199,992,975 $200,992,975

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,882,975

$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,382,975

$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $201,382,975

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

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

105.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$76,821

$76,821

$76,821

105.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$575

$575

$575

105.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$25,591

$25,591

$25,591

105.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$42,491,807 $42,491,807 $42,491,807

State General Funds

$42,491,807 $42,491,807 $42,491,807

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $42,521,807

$30,000 $30,000 $42,521,807

$30,000 $30,000 $42,521,807

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

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

106.1 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the per diem rate for the Coffee and Wheeler facilities. State General Funds

$100,000

106.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $135,008,024

State General Funds

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $135,008,024

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $135,008,024

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, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

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107.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,920,528

$1,920,528

$1,920,528

107.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$14,952

$14,952

$14,952

107.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$703,641

$703,641

$703,641

107.4 Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance

Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program. (S:Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14

vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program, and reduce

funds to meet projected expenditures)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$6,221,238 $7,046
$6,228,284

$6,221,238 $7,046
$6,228,284

$5,390,935 $7,046
$5,397,981

107.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$108,210,676 $108,210,676 $107,380,373

State General Funds

$108,210,676 $108,210,676 $107,380,373

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,046

$17,046

$17,046

Sales and Services

$17,046

$17,046

$17,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$17,046

$17,046

$17,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$108,227,722 $108,227,722 $107,397,419

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; 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 Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

108.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,962,463

$8,962,463

$8,962,463

108.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$84,939

$84,939

$84,939

108.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,349,465

$3,349,465

$3,349,465

108.4 Increase funds for personnel by reinvesting savings from Criminal Justice Reform from programs and utilize existing funds to

increase the minimum salary of a Correctional Officer 2 to $27,472. (Total Funds: $13,000,000)

State General Funds

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

108.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 744)

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; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$538,699,137 $538,699,137 $538,699,137

State General Funds

$538,699,137 $538,699,137 $538,699,137

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,694,603 $12,694,603 $12,694,603

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $551,493,740

$655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $551,493,740

$655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $551,493,740

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

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

109.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$512,141

$512,141

$512,141

109.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$5,751

$5,751

$5,751

109.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$178,406

$178,406

$178,406

109.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$28,972,167 $28,972,167 $28,972,167

State General Funds

$28,972,167 $28,972,167 $28,972,167

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,972,167 $28,972,167 $28,972,167

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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 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

Section Total - Continuation

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$91,289,190 $91,289,190

$9,141,317 $9,141,317 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,289,190

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

Section Total - Final
$9,496,994 $9,496,994 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,644,867

$9,316,931 $9,316,931 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,464,804

$9,496,994 $9,496,994 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,644,867

Departmental Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

110.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,996

$20,996

$20,996

110.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,785

$1,785

$1,785

110.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$7,683

$7,683

$7,683

110.4 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

$0

$0

110.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,295,387

$1,115,324

$1,115,324

State General Funds

$1,295,387

$1,115,324

$1,115,324

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$672,334

$672,334

$672,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$672,334

$672,334

$672,334

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,967,721

$1,787,658

$1,787,658

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

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953

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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

$63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906 $171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509
$76,264,534

$63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906 $171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509
$76,264,534

$63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906 $171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509
$76,264,534

111.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$56,924

$56,924

$56,924

111.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$740

$740

$740

111.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$19,743

$19,743

$19,743

111.4 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

111.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,834,402

$4,834,402

$5,014,465

State General Funds

$4,834,402

$4,834,402

$5,014,465

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$63,865,953 $63,865,953 $63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$63,865,953 $63,865,953 $63,865,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

Royalties and Rents

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,341,941

$171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,341,941

$171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,522,004

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

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

112.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$48,792

$48,792

$48,792

112.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,829

$1,829

$1,829

112.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,122

$17,122

$17,122

112.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

State General Funds

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,335,205 $13,335,205 $13,335,205

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Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$63,506,928 $63,506,928

$60,662,807 $60,662,807
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,506,928

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$62,789,864 $62,789,864
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,633,985

$62,689,864 $62,689,864
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,533,985

$62,889,864 $62,889,864
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,733,985

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

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

113.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$92,393

$92,393

113.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$23,383

$23,383

$92,393 $23,383

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113.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,495

$35,495

$35,495

113.100-Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

State General Funds

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

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

$9,866,580

$9,866,580

$9,866,580

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

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

114.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$579,794

$579,794

$579,794

114.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$236,698

$236,698

$236,698

114.3 Increase funds to replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.

State General Funds

$704,900

$704,900

$704,900

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114.4 Increase funds for rent for the Fulton Customer Service Center. State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

114.5 Increase funds for personnel for the new Fort Benning Customer Service Center.

State General Funds

$125,378

$125,378

114.6 Increase funds for personnel for the new Bainbridge Customer Service Center. State General Funds

$100,000

114.7 Reduce funds for one-time funding to convert DSL lines to T1 lines at 19 Customer Service Centers.

State General Funds

($200,000)

$300,000 $125,378 $100,000
$0

114.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$52,538,293 $52,438,293 $52,638,293

State General Funds

$52,538,293 $52,438,293 $52,638,293

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

$54,366,128 $54,266,128 $54,466,128

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

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

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115.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$24,178

$24,178

$24,178

115.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,838

$4,838

$4,838

115.100-Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$885,848

$885,848

$885,848

State General Funds

$885,848

$885,848

$885,848

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

$1,401,277

$1,401,277

$1,401,277

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$367,625,482 $367,625,482

$55,451,852 $55,451,852

$312,173,630 $312,173,630

$322,714,089 $322,714,089

$123,308,738 $123,308,738

$96,773,342 $96,773,342

$102,632,009 $102,632,009

$120,000

$120,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$690,479,571 $690,479,571 $690,479,571

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$369,793,520 $55,493,488 $314,300,032 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $692,647,609

$369,793,520 $55,493,488 $314,300,032 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $692,647,609

$370,973,204 $56,673,172 $314,300,032 $326,286,648 $125,233,627 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$1,647,670 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$697,399,852

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 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

$230,872,203 $230,872,203 $230,872,203

116.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,163

$31,163

$31,163

116.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,473

$10,473

$10,473

116.3 Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Early Care and

Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities.

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,179,684 $1,647,670 $1,924,889 $4,752,243

116.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$55,493,488 $55,493,488 $56,673,172

State General Funds

$55,493,488 $55,493,488 $56,673,172

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,405,351 $175,405,351 $178,977,910

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,924,889

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$78,632,009 $78,632,009 $78,632,009

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$1,647,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,913,839 $230,913,839 $235,666,082

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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 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

117.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

118.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$79,508

$79,508

$79,508

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118.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,620

$3,620

$3,620

118.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Lottery Proceeds

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

118.100-Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$314,300,032 $314,300,032 $314,300,032

Lottery Proceeds

$314,300,032 $314,300,032 $314,300,032

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$314,462,432 $314,462,432 $314,462,432

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000

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Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $25,271,338

$20,000 $25,271,338

$20,000 $25,271,338

119.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$36,439,221 $36,439,221

$33,247,304 $33,247,304

$3,191,917

$3,191,917

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$37,098,621 $37,098,621

$36,439,221 $33,247,304
$3,191,917 $659,400 $659,400
$37,098,621

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

Section Total - Final
$35,565,271 $33,670,285
$1,894,986

$35,515,271 $33,620,285
$1,894,986

$35,580,271 $33,685,285
$1,894,986

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,021,318 $74,021,318 $109,586,589

$74,021,318 $74,021,318 $109,536,589

$74,021,318 $74,021,318 $109,601,589

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

120.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$64,157

$64,157

$64,157

120.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$4,538

$4,538

$4,538

120.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$23,477

$23,477

$23,477

120.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

State General Funds

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

121.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,220

$12,220

$12,220

121.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,621

$4,621

$4,621

121.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$922,534

$922,534

$922,534

State General Funds

$922,534

$922,534

$922,534

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$922,534

$922,534

$922,534

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 Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

122.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,638

$7,638

$7,638

122.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,609

$2,609

$2,609

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122.3 Increase funds for matching funds for the National Endowment for the Arts federal grant.

State General Funds

$25,000

$0

122.100-Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$596,713

$621,713

$596,713

State General Funds

$596,713

$621,713

$596,713

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,256,113

$1,281,113

$1,256,113

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

123.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$116,093

$116,093

$116,093

123.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,020

$42,020

$42,020

123.100-Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

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products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,303,748 $10,303,748 $10,303,748

State General Funds

$10,303,748 $10,303,748 $10,303,748

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,303,748 $10,303,748 $10,303,748

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

124.1 Transfer funds for all activities and functions and 28 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic

Development for administering the Governor's Office of Workforce Development.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

124.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

124.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

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

$10,533,628 $7,341,711

$10,533,628 $7,341,711

$10,533,628 $7,341,711

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,191,917 $10,533,628

$3,191,917 $10,533,628

$3,191,917 $10,533,628

125.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,693

$10,693

$10,693

125.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,333

$4,333

$4,333

125.3 Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS obligations.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,296,931) ($1,296,931) ($1,296,931)

125.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

State General Funds

$7,356,737

$7,356,737

$7,356,737

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,894,986

$1,894,986

$1,894,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

126.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,275

$15,275

$15,275

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126.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,863

$5,863

$5,863

126.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$933,140

$933,140

$933,140

State General Funds

$933,140

$933,140

$933,140

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$933,140

$933,140

$933,140

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

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

127.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$79,432

$79,432

$79,432

127.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,012

$30,012

$30,012

127.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a special education project. State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

127.4 Increase funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. (S:Reduce funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission)

State General Funds

$5,000

($30,000)

127.5 Increase funds for the Georgia Historical Society historical marker and historical library programs.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

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127.6 Increase funds for the Georgia Humanities Council. State General Funds
127.7 Increase funds for tourism marketing and music promotion. State General Funds
127.8 Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails. State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000 $100,000
$25,000

127.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$9,413,470

$9,338,470

$9,428,470

State General Funds

$9,413,470

$9,338,470

$9,428,470

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,413,470

$9,338,470

$9,428,470

Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

Section Total - Continuation

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$5,395,610

$5,395,610

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$9,102,713,725 $9,102,713,725

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,102,713,725

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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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,951,720,712 $7,951,720,712 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,645,141,343

$7,947,913,492 $7,947,913,492 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,641,334,123

$7,943,577,916 $7,943,577,916 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,636,998,547

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

128.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,697

$1,697

$1,697

128.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$427

$427

$427

128.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,356

$2,356

$2,356

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128.4 Increase funds to annualize funding in the Extended Day/Year program. State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

128.5 Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs in Murray County ($255,000) and Thomas County

($75,000). (S:Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs in Murray County, Thomas County, Emanuel

County, and Walker County)

State General Funds

$330,000

$330,000

128.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,009,707

$8,498,026

$8,498,026

State General Funds

$8,009,707

$8,498,026

$8,498,026

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,303,046

$8,791,365

$8,791,365

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

129.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$120,541

$120,541

$120,541

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,355

$1,355

$1,355

129.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$9,049

$9,049

$9,049

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129.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,777

$42,777

$42,777

129.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

State General Funds

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,212

$36,212

$36,212

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$36,212

$36,212

$36,212

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,316,570

$7,316,570

$7,316,570

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

130.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$78,692

$78,692

$78,692

130.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$6,841

$6,841

$6,841

130.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$6,131

$6,131

$6,131

130.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$20,642

$20,642

$20,642

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130.5 Increase funds for the American Association of Adaptive Sports for students with physical disabilities. State General Funds

$35,000

130.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,930,745

$3,930,745

$3,965,745

State General Funds

$3,930,745

$3,930,745

$3,965,745

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $24,187,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,118,567 $28,118,567 $28,153,567

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

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

131.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,656

$9,656

$9,656

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$512

$512

$512

131.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,854

$1,854

$1,854

131.4 Increase funds for planning grants ($50,000) and provide for consultants ($150,000) who will assist systems with IE2 or

Charter System applications required to receive Title 20 flexibility.

State General Funds

$200,000

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131.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,013,312

$2,013,312

$2,213,312

State General Funds

$2,013,312

$2,013,312

$2,213,312

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,113,312

$5,113,312

$5,313,312

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

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

132.1 Increase funds for local affiliates. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

132.100-Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

State General Funds

$933,100

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$933,100

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

133.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,749

$37,749

$37,749

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$3,185

$3,185

$3,185

133.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$3,118

$3,118

$3,118

133.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,841

$15,841

$15,841

133.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

State General Funds

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,091,900

$6,091,900

$6,091,900

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
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

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134.100 -Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

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

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000 $68,143,747

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000 $68,143,747

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000 $68,143,747

135.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$399,346

$399,346

$399,346

135.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$526,102

$526,102

$526,102

135.3 Increase funds for training and experience. State General Funds

$1,098,237

$1,052,284

$1,052,284

135.98 Change the name of the Severely Emotionally Disturbed program to Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic

Services (GNETS). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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135.100 -Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$62,127,432 $62,081,479 $62,081,479

State General Funds

$62,127,432 $62,081,479 $62,081,479

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,167,432 $70,121,479 $70,121,479

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

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

136.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,767

$1,767

$1,767

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$23,567

$23,567

$23,567

136.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$38,768

$38,768

$38,768

136.4 Increase funds for course development. State General Funds

$800,000

$600,000

$350,000

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136.5 Transfer funds from the Georgia Virtual School program to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program for

blended learning trainers.

State General Funds

($315,464)

($315,464)

136.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,932,954

$3,417,490

$3,167,490

State General Funds

$3,932,954

$3,417,490

$3,167,490

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,339,154

$5,823,690

$5,573,690

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

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

137.1 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office

of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program.

State General Funds

($961,934)

($961,934)

($961,934)

Information Technology Services The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$16,027,384 $16,027,384

$16,027,384 $16,027,384

$16,027,384 $16,027,384

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

138.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$136,239

$136,239

$136,239

138.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$4,404

$4,404

$4,404

138.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$11,066

$11,066

$11,066

138.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$51,696

$51,696

$51,696

138.5 Increase funds for application development and support and systems training for local school systems.

State General Funds

$982,240

$982,240

$982,240

138.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to

local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local

school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local

school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

138.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,213,029 $17,213,029 $17,213,029

State General Funds

$17,213,029 $17,213,029 $17,213,029

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,535

$1,305,535

$1,305,535

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,305,535 $18,518,564

$1,305,535 $18,518,564

$1,305,535 $18,518,564

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

139.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$32,579

$32,579

$32,579

139.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$43,088

$43,088

$43,088

139.3 Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 34 newly qualified schools. (H and S:Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 22 newly

qualified school systems ($2,516,320) and provide a one-time hold harmless for the existing 21 school systems based on a provisional

calculation methodology ($676,830))

State General Funds

$2,516,320

$3,193,150

$3,193,150

139.4 Increase funds for enrollment growth in Residential Treatment Centers. (H and S:Increase funds for enrollment growth and

reflect a lower paraprofessional ratio for all Residential Treatment Centers)

State General Funds

$303,947

$906,827

$526,604

139.100-Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,649,963 $10,929,673 $10,549,450

State General Funds

$9,649,963 $10,929,673 $10,549,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,649,963 $10,929,673 $10,549,450

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

140.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,514

$2,514

$2,514

140.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,118

$1,118

$1,118

140.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$341

$341

$341

140.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,847

$2,847

$2,847

140.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$22,854,133 $22,854,133 $22,854,133

State General Funds

$22,854,133 $22,854,133 $22,854,133

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,797,661 $602,797,661 $602,797,661

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

141.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$186,173

$186,173

$186,173

141.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$245,367

$245,367

$245,367

141.3 Increase funds for training and experience. State General Funds

$443,894

$443,894

$443,894

141.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$30,051,758 $30,051,758 $30,051,758

State General Funds

$30,051,758 $30,051,758 $30,051,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,051,758 $30,051,758 $30,051,758

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

142.1 Increase funds for the Equalization Grant. State General Funds

$7,636,381

$5,652,647

$4,951,363

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142.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$482,070,115 $480,086,381 $479,385,097

State General Funds

$482,070,115 $480,086,381 $479,385,097

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,070,115 $480,086,381 $479,385,097

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

($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)

143.1 Increase funds for the Local Five Mill Share. State General Funds

$28,852,920 $28,852,920 $28,852,920

143.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

State General Funds

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806

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144.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$57,409,965 $57,409,965 $57,409,965

144.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. (S:Increase funds for enrollment growth, training and

experience, and recognize updated calculations)

State General Funds

$101,151,028 $100,806,240 $99,354,720

144.3 Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

State General Funds

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

144.4 Increase funds for charter systems grants. State General Funds

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

144.5 Increase funds for School Nurses. (S:Increase the Registered Nurse base salary from $42,000 to $49,000 and the Licensed

Practical Nurse base salary from $32,000 to $34,000 and reflect non-certificated health insurance payment practices for school

system employees)

State General Funds

$1,309,490

$1,309,490

($728,059)

144.6 Increase funds for Special Needs Scholarships to meet projected need. State General Funds

$8,602,638

$5,492,289

$5,492,289

144.7 Increase funds for Move on When Ready. State General Funds

$146,160

$146,160

$146,160

144.8 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order to provide local educational authorities the flexibility to eliminate

teacher furlough days, increase instructional days, and increase teacher salaries.

State General Funds

$314,295,574 $314,295,574 $314,295,574

144.100-Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,879,408,524 $8,875,953,387 $8,872,464,318

State General Funds

$8,879,408,524 $8,875,953,387 $8,872,464,318

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,879,408,524 $8,875,953,387 $8,872,464,318

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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

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

145.1 Increase funds for Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) trainers.

State General Funds

$560,000

$560,000

$560,000

145.2 Redirect funds ($720,000) for Education Technology Centers to Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA)

English/Language Arts Specialists. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

145.3 Increase funds for technology support. State General Funds

$640,000

$640,000

145.4 Transfer funds from the Georgia Virtual School program to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program for

blended learning trainers.

State General Funds

$315,464

$315,464

145.100-Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,985,704

$9,941,168

$9,941,168

State General Funds

$8,985,704

$9,941,168

$9,941,168

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,985,704

$9,941,168

$9,941,168

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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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

146.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,837

$90,837

$90,837

146.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$6,637

$6,637

$6,637

146.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$682

$682

$682

146.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$38,517

$38,517

$38,517

146.5 Increase funds for additional support for school improvement. State General Funds

$131,521

$0

$0

146.6 Work in concert with the Charter School Division to assist schools and systems in the development of academic waiver

requests, and the academic waiver portion of their IE2 or Charter System applications where student accountability gains are

exchanged for flexibility granted. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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146.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,225,668

$6,094,147

$6,094,147

State General Funds

$6,225,668

$6,094,147

$6,094,147

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,901,457 $10,769,936 $10,769,936

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

147.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

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State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

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

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

148.100-State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,721,078 $22,721,078 $22,721,078

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 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

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

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149.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$315,672

$315,672

$315,672

149.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

149.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$153,677

$153,677

$153,677

149.4 Increase funds for training and experience. State General Funds

$325,327

$325,327

$325,327

149.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$25,815,381 $25,815,381 $25,815,381

State General Funds

$25,815,381 $25,815,381 $25,815,381

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$957,589

$957,589

$957,589

Intergovernmental Transfers

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

Sales and Services

$3,844

$3,844

$3,844

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,844

$3,844

$3,844

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,772,970 $26,772,970 $26,772,970

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

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,751,202 $34,078,013

$18,751,202 $34,078,013

$18,751,202 $34,078,013

150.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$19,681

$19,681

$19,681

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$2,818

$2,818

$2,818

150.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,791

$1,791

$1,791

150.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,290

$10,290

$10,290

150.5 Increase funds to annualize funding in the Extended Day/Year program. State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

150.6 Increase funds for vocational industry certification and technology. State General Funds

$592,777

$592,777

150.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$15,361,391 $16,112,487 $16,112,487

State General Funds

$15,361,391 $16,112,487 $16,112,487

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,112,593 $34,863,689 $34,863,689

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

151.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,094

$21,094

$21,094

151.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$5,216

$5,216

$5,216

151.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,471

$2,471

$2,471

151.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,127

$13,127

$13,127

151.5 Increase funds for PSAT administration. State General Funds

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

151.6 Increase funds for test redevelopment for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test and the End of Course Tests.

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$8,750,000

$9,000,000

151.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$26,686,112 $25,436,112 $25,686,112

State General Funds

$26,686,112 $25,436,112 $25,686,112

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $17,004,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,690,782 $42,440,782 $42,690,782

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2385

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

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

152.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 $2,443.99. 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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$51,656,222 $51,656,222

$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$30,364,769 $30,364,769

$30,364,769 $30,364,769

$30,364,769 $30,364,769

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $53,583,464

$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $53,583,464

$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $53,583,464

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 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

153.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,658

$5,658

153.2 Increase funds for contracts. Sales and Services Not Itemized

$163,000

$163,000

$5,658 $163,000

153.100-Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785

$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785

$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785

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2387

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

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

154.1 Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$1,649

$1,649

$1,649

154.100-Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

State General Funds

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

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

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

155.1 Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$1,301,000

$1,301,000

$1,301,000

155.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,461,000 $28,461,000 $28,461,000

$28,461,000 $28,461,000 $28,461,000

$28,461,000 $28,461,000 $28,461,000

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 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

156.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$178,479

$178,479

156.2 Increase funds for the State's social security administration. State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

156.3 Increase funds for contracts. Retirement Payments

$267,056

$267,056

$178,479 $10,400
$267,056

156.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

State Funds Transfers

$19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

Retirement Payments

$19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,203,310 $19,203,310 $19,203,310

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It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 21.96% for New Plan employees and 17.21% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 18.87% 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 $736.31 per member for State Fiscal Year 2015.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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

Section Total - Continuation

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$6,974,195

$6,974,195

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$43,484,983 $43,484,983

Section Total - Final

$31,115,868 $32,958,632

$31,115,868 $32,958,632

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$6,974,195

$6,974,195

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983
$33,090,269 $33,090,269
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000

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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

$6,754,195 $6,754,195
$71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $44,144,332

$6,754,195 $6,754,195
$71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $45,987,096

$6,754,195 $6,754,195
$71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $46,118,733

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

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

157.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$39,601

$39,601

$39,601

157.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,726

$2,726

$2,726

157.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,659

$18,659

$18,659

157.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,401,565 $3,401,565
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,526,653

$3,401,565 $3,401,565
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,526,653

$3,401,565 $3,401,565
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,526,653

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers 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

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

158.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$72,782

$72,782

$72,782

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158.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,306

$12,306

$12,306

158.3 Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for foresters and forest inventory analysis personnel.

State General Funds

$131,637

158.100-Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,299,836

$2,299,836

$2,431,473

State General Funds

$2,299,836

$2,299,836

$2,431,473

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,089,732

$1,089,732

$1,089,732

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$902,732

$902,732

$902,732

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$902,732

$902,732

$902,732

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

$6,993,139

$6,993,139

$7,124,776

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

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000 $33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000 $33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000 $33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

159.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$355,216

$355,216

$355,216

159.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$158,059

$158,059

$158,059

159.3 Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for rangers, chief rangers, foresters and forester inventory

analysis personnel. (S:Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for rangers and chief rangers)

State General Funds

$1,842,764

$1,842,764

159.100-Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

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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

$25,414,467 $27,257,231 $27,257,231

State General Funds

$25,414,467 $27,257,231 $27,257,231

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

Royalties and Rents

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Sales and Services

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

State Funds Transfers

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,417,460 $34,260,224 $34,260,224

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

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160.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 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

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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

Section Total - Continuation

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$111,982,654 $111,982,654

$107,967,834 $107,967,834

$200,470

$200,470

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$2,175,784

$2,175,784

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$747,064

$747,064

$747,064

$747,064

$661,031

$661,031

$661,031

$661,031

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

$50,984,482 $50,984,482 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $2,175,784
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

$147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

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 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

Section Total - Final
$52,535,592 $52,535,592 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,428,720 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$84,295,487

$52,587,637 $52,587,637 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,428,720 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$84,347,532

$52,587,637 $52,587,637 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,428,720 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$84,347,532

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

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

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161.1 Reduce funds for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30, 2014.

State General Funds

($4,469,552) ($4,469,552) ($4,469,552)

161.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,332,015 $11,332,015 $11,332,015

State General Funds

$11,332,015 $11,332,015 $11,332,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,332,015 $11,332,015 $11,332,015

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

162.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$94,985

$94,985

$94,985

162.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$37,708

$37,708

$37,708

162.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,072,026 $6,072,026
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,172,026

$6,072,026 $6,072,026
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,172,026

$6,072,026 $6,072,026
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,172,026

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

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

163.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$108,572

$108,572

$108,572

163.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$13,503

$13,503

$13,503

163.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$46,285

$46,285

$46,285

163.4 Increase funds for rental rate. State General Funds

$92,908

$92,908

$92,908

163.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for office relocation. State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

163.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,343,353 $8,343,353 $8,343,353

$8,343,353 $8,343,353 $8,343,353

$8,343,353 $8,343,353 $8,343,353

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

164.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,705

$15,705

$15,705

164.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,979

$5,979

$5,979

164.3 Transfer funds and one position from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for child fatality

review activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($44,430) ($5,000) ($49,430)

($44,430) ($5,000) ($49,430)

($44,430) ($5,000) ($49,430)

164.4 Increase funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

$88,270

$88,270

$88,270

164.5 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for forensic interview training

activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($74,558)

($74,558)

($74,558)

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164.6 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Guardians ad Litem

training activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

164.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$888,266

$888,266

$888,266

State General Funds

$888,266

$888,266

$888,266

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$893,266

$893,266

$893,266

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 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

165.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,439

$3,439

$3,439

165.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,206

$1,206

$1,206

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165.3 Transfer funds and five positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for family violence activities.

State General Funds Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($279,000) ($200,470)
($26,827) ($506,297)

($279,000) ($200,470)
($26,827) ($506,297)

($279,000) ($200,470)
($26,827) ($506,297)

165.4 Transfer funds and four positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for juvenile justice court/system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($260,545) ($2,385,792) ($2,646,337)

($260,545) ($2,385,792) ($2,646,337)

($260,545) ($2,385,792) ($2,646,337)

165.5 Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services

for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (S:Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for

Children and Families to the Department of Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting

activities)

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,179,684) ($1,647,670) ($1,924,889) ($4,752,243)

($1,179,684) ($1,647,670) ($1,924,889) ($4,752,243)

($1,179,684) ($1,647,670) ($1,924,889) ($4,752,243)

165.6 Transfer funds and one position from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

($991,680)

($991,680)

($991,680)

165.7 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services for Child Advocacy

Centers.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

($1,175,000) ($1,175,000) ($1,175,000)

165.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,429,645 $1,429,645
$63,738 $63,738 $1,493,383

$1,429,645 $1,429,645
$63,738 $63,738 $1,493,383

$1,429,645 $1,429,645
$63,738 $63,738 $1,493,383

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

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

166.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,753

$36,753

$36,753

166.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$14,544

$14,544

$14,544

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166.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

State General Funds

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

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

$32,651,548 $32,651,548 $32,651,548

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

167.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,110

$12,110

$12,110

167.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,720

$4,720

$4,720

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167.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$670,414

$670,414

$670,414

State General Funds

$670,414

$670,414

$670,414

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$670,414

$670,414

$670,414

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

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

168.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$115,351

$115,351

$115,351

168.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$818

$818

$818

168.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,408

$35,408

$35,408

168.4 Redirect $250,000 in one-time funds to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA

AWARDS) and HB283 (2013 Session) implementation. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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168.100 -Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

State General Funds

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

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

$6,686,770

$6,686,770

$6,686,770

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

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

169.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$87,732

$87,732

$87,732

169.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$33,893

$33,893

$33,893

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169.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the transfer of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($119,143) ($747,064) ($866,207)

($119,143) ($747,064) ($866,207)

($119,143) ($747,064) ($866,207)

169.4 Reduce funds and eliminate three filled positions for call-center outreach services.

State General Funds

($433,033)

($433,033)

($433,033)

169.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,675,275

$4,675,275

$4,675,275

State General Funds

$4,675,275

$4,675,275

$4,675,275

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$667,689

$667,689

$667,689

Sales and Services

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,342,964

$5,342,964

$5,342,964

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

170.1 Transfer funds for all activities and functions and 28 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic

Development for administering the Governor's Office of Workforce Development.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($73,361,918) ($73,361,918) ($73,361,918)

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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

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

171.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,723

$10,723

$10,723

171.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,048

$4,048

$4,048

171.3 Increase funds for personnel for one investigator position. State General Funds

$52,045

$52,045

171.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$580,762

$632,807

$632,807

State General Funds

$580,762

$632,807

$632,807

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$580,762

$632,807

$632,807

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

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

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172.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,290

$77,290

$77,290

172.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$6,060

$6,060

$6,060

172.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,375

$17,375

$17,375

172.4 Increase funds to create a Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants for the implementation and dissemination of innovative

programs in public education.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

172.5 Increase funds for five positions and operations for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System

(GA AWARDS).

State General Funds

$1,039,178

$1,039,178

$1,039,178

172.6 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office

of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program ($961,934) and

increase funds for additional program costs ($170,000).

State General Funds

$1,131,934

$1,131,934

$1,131,934

172.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,128,986 $10,128,986 $10,128,986

State General Funds

$10,128,986 $10,128,986 $10,128,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,128,986 $10,128,986 $10,128,986

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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.

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Section 27: Human Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 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 Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers 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

Section Total - Continuation

$491,774,790 $491,774,790

$485,582,984 $485,582,984

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$1,006,816,803 $1,006,816,803

$403,993,945 $403,993,945

$613,493

$613,493

$10,886,507 $10,886,507

$18,302,803 $18,302,803

$72,633,885 $72,633,885

$55,906,108 $55,906,108

$61,322,042 $61,322,042

$52,316,281 $52,316,281

$321,290,139 $321,290,139

$321,290,139 $321,290,139

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$68,674,842 $68,674,842

$96,500

$96,500

$96,500

$96,500

$465,286

$465,286

$465,286

$465,286

$10,221,755 $10,221,755

$10,221,755 $10,221,755

$57,891,301 $57,891,301

$57,891,301 $57,891,301

$508,250

$508,250

$508,250

$508,250

$508,250

$508,250

$1,567,774,685 $1,567,774,685

$491,774,790 $485,582,984
$6,191,806 $1,006,816,803
$403,993,945 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

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Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$522,303,621

State General Funds

$516,111,815

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,070,039

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$412,644,839

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$613,493

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$10,886,507

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$18,302,803

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$74,251,057

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$55,906,108

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$61,484,542

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$52,316,281

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$321,290,139

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$321,290,139

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$2,822,670

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$9,551,600

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$68,674,842

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$96,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$96,500

Reserved Fund Balances

$465,286

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$465,286

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$10,221,755

Sales and Services

$57,891,301

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$57,891,301

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$508,250

State Funds Transfers

$508,250

Agency to Agency Contracts

$508,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,611,556,752

$523,714,437 $517,522,631
$6,191,806 $1,020,070,039
$412,644,839 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $74,251,057 $55,906,108 $61,484,542 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$2,822,670 $9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,612,967,568

$518,870,290 $512,678,484
$6,191,806 $1,030,956,869
$416,179,339 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $74,251,057 $55,906,108 $61,484,542 $52,316,281 $330,290,139 $323,690,139
$6,600,000 $1,175,000 $9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,619,010,251

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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 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

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

173.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,688

$11,688

$11,688

173.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,456

$8,456

$8,456

173.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($176,171) $176,171
$0

($176,171) $176,171
$0

($176,171) $176,171
$0

173.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$34,074,571 $34,074,571 $34,074,571

State General Funds

$34,074,571 $34,074,571 $34,074,571

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,349,593 $55,349,593 $55,349,593

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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

$38,949,593 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,470,664

$38,949,593 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,470,664

$38,949,593 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,470,664

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 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

174.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

175.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,047

$32,047

$32,047

175.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$14,749

$14,749

$14,749

175.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

State General Funds

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,208,613

$2,208,613

$2,208,613

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 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

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176.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

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 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

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

177.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$457,362

$457,362

$457,362

177.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$148,914

$148,914

$148,914

177.3 Increase funds to prevent the loss of 235 Child Support Agents.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,333,167 $6,470,276 $9,803,443

$3,333,167 $6,470,276 $9,803,443

$3,333,167 $6,470,276 $9,803,443

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177.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,323,847 $28,323,847 $28,323,847

State General Funds

$28,323,847 $28,323,847 $28,323,847

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$76,405,754 $76,405,754 $76,405,754

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$76,285,754 $76,285,754 $76,285,754

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

$107,966,861 $107,966,861 $107,966,861

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

178.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,701,888

$1,701,888

$1,701,888

178.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$583,255

$583,255

$583,255

178.3 Increase funds for personnel for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC).

State General Funds

$911,872

$911,872

$911,872

178.4 Increase funds to replace the loss of funds for targeted case management due to the transition of foster care children to

managed care.

State General Funds

$8,777,200

$8,777,200

$8,777,200

178.5 Increase funds for personnel for 175 additional Child Protective Services Workers.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$7,367,120 $1,617,172 $8,984,292

$7,367,120 $1,617,172 $8,984,292

$7,367,120 $1,617,172 $8,984,292

178.6 Recognize funds in the Child Welfare Services-Special Project program. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

178.7 Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100. (S:Recognize in Out of Home Care program)

State General Funds

$460,816

$0

178.8 Increase funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to expand capacity.

State General Funds

$200,000

$300,000

178.9 Replace funds.
Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 Total Public Funds:

($6,600,000) $6,600,000
$0

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178.10 Replace funds.
State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

178.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$113,314,101 $113,974,917 $111,214,101

State General Funds

$113,314,101 $113,974,917 $111,214,101

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$147,503,529 $147,503,529 $149,903,529

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,538,029 $26,538,029 $26,538,029

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$200,835

$200,835

$200,835

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$28,250,142 $28,250,142 $28,250,142

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$279,728

$279,728

$279,728

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,634,795

$7,634,795

$1,034,795

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$84,600,000 $84,600,000 $93,600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$84,600,000 $84,600,000 $87,000,000

TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604

$6,600,000

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

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

State Funds Transfers

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

Agency to Agency Contracts

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$269,430,120 $270,090,936 $269,730,120

Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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179.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,675

$1,675

$1,675

179.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$587

$587

$587

179.3 Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services

for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (S:Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for

Children and Families to the Department of Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting

activities)

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,179,684

$1,179,684

$0

$1,647,670

$1,647,670

$0

$1,924,889

$1,924,889

$0

$4,752,243

$4,752,243

$0

179.4 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services for Child Advocacy

Centers.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$1,175,000

$1,175,000

$1,175,000

179.5 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for forensic interview training

activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$74,558

$74,558

$74,558

179.6 Recognize funds from the Child Welfare Services program. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

179.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims

of abuse.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of

abuse.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of

abuse.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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179.100 -Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,181,946

$1,181,946

$2,262

State General Funds

$1,181,946

$1,181,946

$2,262

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,072,117

$5,072,117

$1,499,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,999,447

$1,999,447

$74,558

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$2,822,670

$2,822,670

$1,175,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,254,063

$6,254,063

$1,501,820

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 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

180.100-Community Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

181.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$414,483

$414,483

$414,483

181.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$67,764

$67,764

$67,764

181.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$278,664

$278,664

$278,664

181.4 Increase funds for telecommunications. State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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181.5 Transfer funds and one position from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for child fatality

review activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$44,430 $5,000
$49,430

$44,430 $5,000
$49,430

$44,430 $5,000
$49,430

181.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$34,484,962 $34,484,962 $34,484,962

State General Funds

$34,484,962 $34,484,962 $34,484,962

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,754,029 $46,754,029 $46,754,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,510,102 $21,510,102 $21,510,102

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$412,658

$412,658

$412,658

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$102,444

$102,444

$102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,792,348

$5,792,348

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$220,468

$220,468

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,772,224

$4,772,224

$4,772,224

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,539,375

$2,539,375

$2,539,375

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$11,195,249 $11,195,249 $11,195,249

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$11,195,249 $11,195,249 $11,195,249

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

Sales and Services

$15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,527,058 $96,527,058 $96,527,058

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

$14,218,149 $14,218,149

$14,218,149 $14,218,149

$14,218,149 $14,218,149

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

182.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$260,179

$260,179

$260,179

182.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$101,285

$101,285

$101,285

182.3 Increase funds for the temporary emergency respite placement of abused, neglected, or exploited at-risk adults.

State General Funds

$226,800

$226,800

$226,800

182.4 Increase funds for personnel for 11 additional Adult Protective Service workers to manage an increasing number of cases.

State General Funds

$693,333

$693,333

$693,333

182.5 Replace funds.
State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Total Public Funds:

($693,333) $693,333
$0

182.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$15,499,746 $15,499,746 $14,806,413

State General Funds

$15,499,746 $15,499,746 $14,806,413

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,573,433

$3,573,433

$4,266,766

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

$2,972,872

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,073,179 $19,073,179 $19,073,179

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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

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

183.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,512

$12,512

$12,512

183.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,999

$4,999

$4,999

183.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds

($1,210,043) ($1,210,043) ($1,210,043)

183.4 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 100 additional Community Care Services Program (CCSP) slots.

(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

183.5 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and

Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

183.100-Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide Georgians who need nursing home level of care the option of remaining in their own

communities.

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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

$70,285,342 $64,093,536
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $111,702,144

$70,285,342 $64,093,536
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $111,702,144

$70,285,342 $64,093,536
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $111,702,144

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

184.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,451

$7,451

$7,451

184.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,807

$3,807

$3,807

184.3 Increase funds for Meals on Wheels and senior center nutrition programs.
State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Total Public Funds:

$750,000 $750,000

$0 $750,000 $750,000

184.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,865,507 $2,865,507 $5,866,268 $5,866,268
$8,731,775

$3,615,507 $3,615,507 $5,866,268 $5,866,268
$9,481,775

$2,865,507 $2,865,507 $6,616,268 $5,866,268
$750,000 $9,481,775

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

185.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

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186.100 -Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

187.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$16,175

$16,175

$16,175

187.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$640,844

$640,844

$640,844

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187.4 Increase funds for the development of a dedicated Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to transition foster care

children to managed health care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$162,500 $162,500 $325,000

$162,500 $162,500 $325,000

$162,500 $162,500 $325,000

187.5 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

187.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$106,707,981 $106,707,981 $106,707,981

State General Funds

$106,707,981 $106,707,981 $106,707,981

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,476,467 $126,476,467 $126,476,467

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,705,452 $61,705,452 $61,705,452

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$365,613

$365,613

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$40,994,512 $40,994,512 $40,994,512

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

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,406,203 $243,406,203 $243,406,203

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

188.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental

Disabilities.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$5,156,667

188.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$66,925,409 $41,137,809 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $66,925,409

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 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

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

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189.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to

66.69%.

State General Funds

($527,548)

($527,548)

($527,548)

189.2 Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100. State General Funds

$460,816

189.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$71,820,301 $71,820,301 $72,281,117

State General Funds

$71,820,301 $71,820,301 $72,281,117

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,638,575 $126,638,575 $126,638,575

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$196,942

$196,942

$196,942

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$36,707,274 $36,707,274 $36,707,274

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,734,359 $89,734,359 $89,734,359

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$89,734,359 $89,734,359 $89,734,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$198,458,876 $198,458,876 $198,919,692

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 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

190.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

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 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

191.100-Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$49,382,361 $49,382,361 $49,382,361

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$39,830,761 $39,830,761 $39,830,761

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$39,830,761 $39,830,761 $39,830,761

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,482,361 $49,482,361 $49,482,361

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.

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

192.100-Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

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

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

193.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,786

$3,786

$3,786

193.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,310

$2,310

$2,310

193.3 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$20,000

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193.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$217,322

$217,322

$237,322

State General Funds

$217,322

$217,322

$237,322

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$217,322

$217,322

$237,322

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

194.100-Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,677,967

$9,677,967

$9,677,967

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

195.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,573

$4,573

$4,573

195.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,686

$1,686

$1,686

195.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$277,214

$277,214

$277,214

State General Funds

$277,214

$277,214

$277,214

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,786,962

$2,786,962

$2,786,962

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$696,740

$696,740

$696,740

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$2,090,222

$2,090,222

$2,090,222

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,176

$3,064,176

$3,064,176

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental 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

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

196.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$82,072

$82,072

$82,072

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196.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$28,596

$28,596

$28,596

196.3 By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a

third party cooperative arrangement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in order to draw

down additional federal funds. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

196.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

State General Funds

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,580,431

$7,580,431

$7,580,431

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

197.98 Change the name of the Disability Adjudication Section program to Disability Adjudication Services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

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House: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia

citizens can obtain support.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible

Georgia citizens can obtain support.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

198.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286
$9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286
$9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286
$9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

199.1 Increase funds for projected expenditures. State General Funds

$469,043

$469,043

$469,043

199.2 Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to align

vocational rehabilitation services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($3,508,931) ($14,698,317) ($1,164,482) ($19,371,730)

($3,508,931) ($14,698,317) ($1,164,482) ($19,371,730)

($3,508,931) ($14,698,317) ($1,164,482) ($19,371,730)

199.98 Change the name of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals.

(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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199.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most

independent lifestyle possible.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most

independent lifestyle possible.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most

independent lifestyle possible.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

199.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most independent

lifestyle possible.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

State General Funds

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,519,922 $18,519,922 $18,519,922

Sales and Services

$18,519,922 $18,519,922 $18,519,922

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,519,922 $18,519,922 $18,519,922

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,588,965 $20,588,965 $20,588,965

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

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200.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$552,379

$552,379

$552,379

200.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$10,449

$10,449

$10,449

200.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$220,312

$220,312

$220,312

200.4 Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to align

vocational rehabilitation services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,508,931 $14,698,317
$1,164,482 $19,371,730

$3,508,931 $14,698,317
$1,164,482 $19,371,730

$3,508,931 $14,698,317
$1,164,482 $19,371,730

200.5 Increase funds for the Georgia Radio Reading Service.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$18,870 $69,718 $88,588

200.6 Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for Vocational Rehabilitation services. (S:YES)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$0 $5,389,671 $5,389,671

200.7 Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) for equipment for disabled individuals.

State General Funds

$40,000

200.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,758,048

State General Funds

$17,758,048

Appropriation (HB 744)

$17,758,048 $17,758,048

$17,816,918 $17,816,918

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,362,626 $68,362,626
$3,214,482 $50,000 $50,000
$3,164,482 $3,164,482 $89,335,156

$68,362,626 $68,362,626
$3,214,482 $50,000 $50,000
$3,164,482 $3,164,482 $89,335,156

$73,822,015 $73,822,015
$3,214,482 $50,000 $50,000
$3,164,482 $3,164,482 $94,853,415

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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966

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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

$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

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

Section Total - Final
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $22,063,390

$19,839,192 $19,839,192
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $22,063,390

$19,839,192 $19,839,192
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $22,063,390

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

201.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,624

$32,624

$32,624

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201.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$20,106

$20,106

$20,106

201.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,554

$12,554

$12,554

201.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

State General Funds

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

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

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

202.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,197

$12,197

$12,197

202.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,284

$5,284

$5,284

202.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$774,303

$774,303

$774,303

State General Funds

$774,303

$774,303

$774,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$774,303

$774,303

$774,303

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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

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

203.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$135,255

$135,255

$135,255

203.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$48,167

$48,167

$48,167

203.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

State General Funds

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

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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

$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,310,119

$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,310,119

$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,310,119

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

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

204.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,788

$9,788

$9,788

204.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,457

$4,457

$4,457

204.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$670,948

$670,948

$670,948

State General Funds

$670,948

$670,948

$670,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$670,948

$670,948

$670,948

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

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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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

205.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$97,711

$97,711

$97,711

205.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,217

$35,217

$35,217

205.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,277,604

$5,277,604

$5,277,604

State General Funds

$5,277,604

$5,277,604

$5,277,604

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,281,463

$6,281,463

$6,281,463

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

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

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206.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$69,855

$69,855

$69,855

206.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,416

$30,416

$30,416

206.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

State General Funds

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
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

Section Total - Continuation
$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$96,114,419 $96,114,419 $30,583,872 $29,391,722
$200,470 $991,680 $23,088,236 $23,088,236

$100,021,960 $100,021,960 $30,583,872 $29,391,722
$200,470 $991,680 $23,088,236 $23,088,236

$100,021,960 $100,021,960 $30,583,872 $29,391,722
$200,470 $991,680 $23,088,236 $23,088,236

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $149,786,527 $153,694,068 $153,694,068

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

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

207.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$73,158

$73,158

$73,158

207.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$25,383

$25,383

$25,383

207.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,604

$30,604

$30,604

207.100-Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

State General Funds

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,696,537

$7,696,537

$7,696,537

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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

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

208.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$119,367

$119,367

$119,367

208.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$24,223

$24,223

$24,223

208.3 Increase funds for a Metal Theft Database contract per HB872 (2012 Session). State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

208.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,071,183

$4,221,183

$4,221,183

State General Funds

$4,071,183

$4,221,183

$4,221,183

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,685

$123,685

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,685

$123,685

$123,685

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,308,894 $10,503,762

$6,308,894 $10,653,762

$6,308,894 $10,653,762

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

209.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$431,563

$431,563

$431,563

209.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$180,998

$180,998

$180,998

209.3 Increase funds for personnel for one medical examiner and one death investigator.

State General Funds

$263,641

$263,641

$263,641

209.4 Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Forensic Scientific Services

program.

State General Funds

$1,924,079

$1,924,079

209.100-Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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,

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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

$29,835,788 $31,759,867 $31,759,867

State General Funds

$29,835,788 $31,759,867 $31,759,867

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,131

$66,131

$66,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$66,131

$66,131

$66,131

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

$30,059,784 $31,983,863 $31,983,863

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

210.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$567,543

$567,543

$567,543

210.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$206,556

$206,556

$206,556

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210.3 Increase funds to provide the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Regional Investigative Services

program.

State General Funds

$1,833,462

$1,833,462

210.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$31,823,034 $33,656,496 $33,656,496

State General Funds

$31,823,034 $33,656,496 $33,656,496

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,051,298 $34,884,760 $34,884,760

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

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

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

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211.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,835

$13,835

$13,835

211.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,022

$5,022

$5,022

211.3 Transfer funds and five positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for family violence activities.

State General Funds Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$279,000 $200,470
$26,827 $506,297

$279,000 $200,470
$26,827 $506,297

$279,000 $200,470
$26,827 $506,297

211.4 Transfer funds and four positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for juvenile justice/court system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$260,545 $2,385,792 $2,646,337

$260,545 $2,385,792 $2,646,337

$260,545 $2,385,792 $2,646,337

211.5 Increase funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform and reinvest funds for the expansion of community based

Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options

for juvenile offenders implemented in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

211.6 Increase funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform and reinvest funds to expand existing adult felony drug and

mental health accountability courts implemented by the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

State General Funds

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

211.7 Increase funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform and reinvest funds for the expansion of the new nine

existing family dependent drug courts implemented in the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

State General Funds

$384,502

$384,502

$384,502

211.8 Transfer funds and one position from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$991,680

$991,680

$991,680

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211.9 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Guardians ad Litem

training activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

211.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,700,477 $22,700,477 $22,700,477

State General Funds

$22,700,477 $22,700,477 $22,700,477

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,224,391 $29,224,391 $29,224,391

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,032,241 $28,032,241 $28,032,241

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$200,470

$200,470

$200,470

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$991,680

$991,680

$991,680

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,475,146 $68,475,146 $68,475,146

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
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 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$351,158

$351,158

$3,462,595

$3,462,595

$308,199,659 $308,199,659

$301,248,640 $301,248,640
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,344,979 $5,344,979 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,462,595 $308,199,659

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$307,861,501 $307,861,501
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,090,868 $5,090,868 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,208,484 $314,558,409

$308,405,701 $308,405,701
$6,264,665 $4,733,439 $1,531,226
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $351,158 $351,158
$0 $351,158
$0 $315,102,609

$306,918,411 $306,918,411
$6,264,665 $4,733,439 $1,531,226
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $351,158 $351,158
$0 $351,158
$0 $313,615,319

Community Services

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

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212.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$947,734

$947,734

$947,734

212.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$9,104

$9,104

$9,104

212.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$368,744

$368,744

$368,744

212.4 Increase funds for the expansion of community based juvenile incentive funding to dependent and small independent court

communities to create and utilize evidence based programs for juvenile offenders in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Incentive

Grant Program Funding Committee.

State General Funds

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

212.5 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for foster care and adoption

assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($520,000)

($520,000)

($520,000)

212.6 Replace funds.
Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$1,373,480 ($1,373,480)
$0

$1,373,480 ($1,373,480)
$0

212.7 Increase funds to annualize a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers. State General Funds

$544,200

$544,200

212.8 Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

($1,487,290)

212.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

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either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$84,621,969 $85,166,169 $83,678,879

State General Funds

$84,621,969 $85,166,169 $83,678,879

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,724,638

$351,158

$351,158

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,724,638

$351,158

$351,158

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$0

$0

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,346,607 $86,890,807 $85,403,517

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 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

213.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$236,934

$236,934

213.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,926

$2,926

$236,934 $2,926

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213.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$111,878

$111,878

$111,878

213.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program for Youth

Development Campus program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($2,546,136) ($2,546,136) ($2,546,136)

213.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program for Regional Youth

Detention Center program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,719,838) ($1,719,838) ($1,719,838)

213.6 Replace funds.
Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$157,746 ($157,746)
$0

$157,746 ($157,746)
$0

213.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$23,236,761 $23,236,761 $23,236,761

State General Funds

$23,236,761 $23,236,761 $23,236,761

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$350,175

$507,921

$507,921

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$350,175

$350,175

$350,175

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,746

$157,746

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

$157,746

$0

$0

Federal Funds Transfers

$157,746

$0

$0

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,746

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,759,981 $23,759,981 $23,759,981

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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 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

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

214.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,184,668

$1,184,668

$1,184,668

214.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$9,104

$9,104

$9,104

214.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$461,350

$461,350

$461,350

214.4 Increase funds for operations and personnel for 77 positions to reflect the opening of the Bill Ireland Youth Development

Campus Behavioral Management Unit (BMU) January 1, 2015.

State General Funds

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

214.5 Increase funds for personnel for a Juvenile Correction Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary

of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

State General Funds

$702,546

$702,546

$702,546

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214.6 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program from the Departmental Administration program for Youth

Development Campus program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

214.7 Replace funds.
FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,554,610) $1,554,610
$0

($1,554,610) $1,554,610
$0

214.99 SAC: 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

House: 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Governor: 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

214.100-Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$90,797,738 $90,797,738 $90,797,738

State General Funds

$90,797,738 $90,797,738 $90,797,738

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,113,357

$2,667,967

$2,667,967

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,113,357

$2,667,967

$2,667,967

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

Sales and Services

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,554,610

$0

$0

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,554,610

$0

$0

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,554,610 $93,489,294

$0 $93,489,294

$0 $93,489,294

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 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

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

215.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

215.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$11,380

$11,380

$11,380

215.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$609,483

$609,483

$609,483

215.4 Increase funds for personnel for a Juvenile Correction Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary

of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

State General Funds

$1,055,138

$1,055,138

$1,055,138

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215.5 Transfer funds to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program from the Departmental Administration program for Regional Youth

Detention Center program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

215.6 Increase funds for operations and personnel for 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC.

State General Funds

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

215.7 Increase funds for personnel to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and

Rockdale).

State General Funds

$1,926,497

$1,926,497

$1,926,497

215.8 Increase funds to annualize operations for Rockdale RYDC. State General Funds

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

215.9 Reduce funds for contracts for the Paulding RYDC.
State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Total Public Funds:

($6,256,353) ($173,150)
($6,429,503)

($6,256,353) ($173,150)
($6,429,503)

($6,256,353) ($173,150)
($6,429,503)

215.10 Reduce funds for operations and personnel for 81 positions to reflect the closure of Gwinnett RYDC on June 30, 2014.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Total Public Funds:

($3,551,721) ($80,961)
($3,632,682)

($3,551,721) ($80,961)
($3,632,682)

($3,551,721) ($80,961)
($3,632,682)

215.11 Replace funds.
FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,653,874) $1,653,874
$0

($1,653,874) $1,653,874
$0

215.99 SAC: 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program. House: 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

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facilities, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Governor: 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

215.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$109,205,033 $109,205,033 $109,205,033

State General Funds

$109,205,033 $109,205,033 $109,205,033

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,423

$1,715,297

$1,715,297

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,423

$1,715,297

$1,715,297

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,653,874

$0

$0

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,653,874

$0

$0

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,653,874

$0

$0

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$110,962,527 $110,962,527 $110,962,527

Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,117,495 $14,117,495 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,251,298

$14,117,495 $14,117,495 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,251,298

$11,727,804 $11,727,804 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $135,861,607

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

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

216.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,919

$6,919

$6,919

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216.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$7,018

$7,018

$7,018

216.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

State General Funds

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

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

$33,053,000 $33,053,000 $33,053,000

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

217.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

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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

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

218.1 Utilize existing funds to pay the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due on September 30, 2014. (Total Funds:

$5,789,691)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Utilize existing funds to pay the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due on September

30, 2014 and reflect lower payment due to early loan payback. (Total Funds: $3,400,000))

State General Funds

$0

$0 ($2,389,691)

218.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$3,400,000

State General Funds

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$3,400,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,388,877 $40,388,877 $37,999,186

Workforce Solutions

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666

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Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

219.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$48,876

$48,876

$48,876

219.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,258

$15,258

$15,258

219.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,727,369

$6,727,369

$6,727,369

State General Funds

$6,727,369

$6,727,369

$6,727,369

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,762,513 $54,762,513 $54,762,513

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$54,762,513 $54,762,513 $54,762,513

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

Agency Funds Transfers

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,559,548 $62,559,548 $62,559,548

Section 32: Law, Department of
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

Section Total - Continuation

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,317,074 $59,414,366

$36,317,074 $59,414,366

$36,317,074 $59,414,366

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$21,242,362 $21,242,362
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $61,429,477

$21,242,362 $21,242,362
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $61,429,477

$21,242,362 $21,242,362
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $61,429,477

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

220.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$436,735

$436,735

$436,735

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220.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,397

$1,397

$1,397

220.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$181,090

$181,090

$181,090

220.4 Increase funds for personnel for retention of attorney positions to mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General expenses.

State General Funds

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

220.5 Utilize existing funds to retain two time-limited attorney positions added in HB742 (2012 Session) to address professional

licensing investigations. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

220.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$19,958,526 $19,958,526 $19,958,526

State General Funds

$19,958,526 $19,958,526 $19,958,526

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

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Funds Transfers

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,545,540 $56,545,540 $56,545,540

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

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,597,990 $2,111 $2,111 $2,111
$4,747,362

$3,597,990 $2,111 $2,111 $2,111
$4,747,362

$3,597,990 $2,111 $2,111 $2,111
$4,747,362

221.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,015

$17,015

$17,015

221.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$6,846

$6,846

$6,846

221.3 Increase funds for personnel for five positions to maximize civil recovery of fraudulent Medicaid claims.

State General Funds

$112,714

$112,714

$112,714

221.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

State General Funds

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

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

$4,883,937

$4,883,937

$4,883,937

Section 33: Natural Resources, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation
$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,293,306 $50,281,699 $50,281,699

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 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
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

$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$98,797,105

State General Funds

$98,797,105

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,293,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,281,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$97,260,448

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$711,817

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$711,817

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,471,418

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,471,418

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$13,907

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$13,907

Royalties and Rents

$54,540

$100,468,923 $100,468,923 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540

$100,468,923 $100,468,923 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540

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Royalties and Rents 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $246,380,859

$54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $248,052,677

$54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $248,052,677

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

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

222.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,605

$37,605

$37,605

222.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,328

$9,749

$9,749

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222.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,104,490

$2,100,911

$2,100,911

State General Funds

$2,104,490

$2,100,911

$2,100,911

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105,094

$105,094

$105,094

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,048,255

$7,044,676

$7,044,676

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

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

223.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$137,887

$137,887

$137,887

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223.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$16,469

$16,469

$16,469

223.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$48,728

$48,728

$48,728

223.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,648,802 $11,648,802 $11,648,802

State General Funds

$11,648,802 $11,648,802 $11,648,802

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

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

$11,797,867 $11,797,867 $11,797,867

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

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

224.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$426,195

$426,195

$426,195

224.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$176,205

$176,205

$176,205

224.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for water-related studies and updates to Regional Water Plans.

State General Funds

$3,050,000

$3,050,000

$3,050,000

224.100-Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$29,550,306 $29,550,306 $29,550,306

State General Funds

$29,550,306 $29,550,306 $29,550,306

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,835,422 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,835,422 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

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

$115,164,243 $115,164,243 $115,164,243

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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

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

225.1 Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities. State General Funds

$630,000

$630,000

$630,000

225.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

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

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

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226.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,535

$12,535

$12,535

226.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,947

$10,528

$10,528

226.100-Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,599,297

$1,603,878

$1,603,878

State General Funds

$1,599,297

$1,603,878

$1,603,878

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

$11,607

$11,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,620,084

$2,624,665

$2,624,665

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

227.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$388,589

$388,589

$388,589

227.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$118,576

$83,492

$83,492

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227.3 Transfer funds and 221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program to the new Law Enforcement program for better

alignment with the agency organizational structure.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$15,919,247 $2,248,458 $3,657
$18,171,362

$15,919,247 $2,248,458 $3,657
$18,171,362

$15,919,247 $2,248,458 $3,657
$18,171,362

227.4 Increase funds for personnel to reflect the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Law Enforcement

program.

State General Funds

$1,098,698

$1,098,698

227.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to

protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste

laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public

safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to

protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste

laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public

safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

227.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,426,412 $17,490,026 $17,490,026

State General Funds

$16,426,412 $17,490,026 $17,490,026

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $18,678,527

$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $19,742,141

$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $19,742,141

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 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

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

228.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,141

$50,141

$50,141

228.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$34,435

$89,314

$89,314

228.3 Increase funds for personnel to reflect the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Parks, Recreation and

Historic Sites program.

State General Funds

$407,032

$407,032

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228.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$13,700,206 $14,162,117 $14,162,117

State General Funds

$13,700,206 $14,162,117 $14,162,117

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

$31,619,991 $31,619,991 $31,619,991

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$544,602

$544,602

$544,602

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$544,602

$544,602

$544,602

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

Sales and Services

$29,603,971 $29,603,971 $29,603,971

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$29,603,971 $29,603,971 $29,603,971

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,024,226 $47,486,137 $47,486,137

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

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

229.1 Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities. State General Funds

$735,000

$735,000

229.2 Increase funds for personnel for two positions and operations to increase solid waste inspection activities.

State General Funds

$120,000

$120,000

$735,000 $120,000

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229.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

State General Funds

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

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 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 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

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

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230.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$200,562

$200,562

$200,562

230.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$100,871

$80,074

$80,074

230.3 Transfer funds and 221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program to the new Law Enforcement Program for better

alignment with the agency organizational structure.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($15,919,247) ($2,248,458)
($3,657) ($18,171,362)

($15,919,247) ($2,248,458)
($3,657) ($18,171,362)

($15,919,247) ($2,248,458)
($3,657) ($18,171,362)

230.4 Increase funds for personnel to reflect the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Wildlife Resources

program.

State General Funds

$166,088

$166,088

230.99 SAC: 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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to

register boats. House: 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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to

register boats.

Governor: 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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and

coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

230.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

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commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,019,394 $17,164,685 $17,164,685

State General Funds

$17,019,394 $17,164,685 $17,164,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,535,939 $11,535,939 $11,535,939

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,535,939 $11,535,939 $11,535,939

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,714,126

$8,714,126

$8,714,126

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,250

$10,250

$10,250

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$10,250

$10,250

$10,250

Royalties and Rents

$17,375

$17,375

$17,375

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$17,375

$17,375

$17,375

Sales and Services

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

$8,515,153

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

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

$37,299,459 $37,444,750 $37,444,750

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.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$806,050

$806,050

$52,986,608 $52,986,608
$806,050

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,050 $53,792,658

$806,050 $53,792,658

$806,050 $53,792,658

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$54,171,545 $54,171,545
$806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

$54,171,545 $54,171,545
$806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

$54,171,545 $54,171,545
$806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

231.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$56,613

$56,613

$56,613

231.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($7,846)

($7,846)

($7,846)

231.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$24,651

$24,651

$24,651

231.100 -Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,085,089

State General Funds

$5,085,089

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,085,089

Appropriation (HB 744)

$5,085,089 $5,085,089 $5,085,089

$5,085,089 $5,085,089 $5,085,089

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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

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

232.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$245,320

$245,320

$245,320

232.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$87,445

$87,445

$87,445

232.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

232.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$12,179,555 $12,179,555 $12,179,555

State General Funds

$12,179,555 $12,179,555 $12,179,555

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,179,555 $12,179,555 $12,179,555

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

$35,567,816 $35,567,816

$35,567,816 $35,567,816

$35,567,816 $35,567,816

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

233.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$632,172

$632,172

$632,172

233.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$234,417

$234,417

$234,417

233.100-Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$36,434,405 $36,434,405 $36,434,405

State General Funds

$36,434,405 $36,434,405 $36,434,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,240,455 $37,240,455 $37,240,455

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

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

234.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,435

$9,435

$9,435

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234.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,730

$2,730

$2,730

234.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$472,496

$472,496

$472,496

State General Funds

$472,496

$472,496

$472,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$472,496

$472,496

$472,496

Section 35: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

Section Total - Final

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

235.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

236.1 Reduce funds for payment to the State Treasury by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (Total Funds:

$845,934)(G:YES)(H: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 Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$41,558,026 $41,558,026

$41,218,026 $41,218,026
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $41,558,026

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$42,670,962 $42,670,962
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,010,962

$42,636,576 $42,636,576
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $42,976,576

$42,672,664 $42,672,664
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,012,664

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

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000

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Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$340,000 $6,422,218

$340,000 $6,422,218

$340,000 $6,422,218

237.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$106,831

$106,831

$106,831

237.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,810

$35,810

$35,810

237.3 Increase funds for personnel to eliminate furlough days. State General Funds

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

237.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

State General Funds

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,904,859

$6,904,859

$6,904,859

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

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

238.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$605,374

$605,374

$605,374

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238.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$223,973

$223,973

$223,973

238.3 Increase funds for personnel for two assistant public defender positions authorized in HB451 (2013 Session) for the

Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits.

State General Funds

$140,948

$70,474

$70,474

238.4 Increase funds for personnel for two assistant public defender positions to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and

Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (S:Increase funds for personnel for two assistant public defender positions to reflect

the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015)

State General Funds

$36,088

$72,176

238.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$36,106,103 $36,071,717 $36,107,805

State General Funds

$36,106,103 $36,071,717 $36,107,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,106,103 $36,071,717 $36,107,805

Section 37: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

Section Total - Continuation

$222,915,836 $222,915,836

$207,434,474 $207,434,474

$13,492,860 $13,492,860

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$427,085,823 $427,085,823

$392,505,732 $392,505,732

$20,411,154 $20,411,154

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

$1,957,150

$1,957,150

$10,404,529 $10,404,529

$2,266,221

$2,266,221

$459,137

$459,137

$222,915,836 $207,434,474 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

$459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

$459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$229,010,878 $213,733,954 $13,492,860
$1,784,064 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $658,961,522

$231,575,878 $216,073,954 $13,717,860
$1,784,064 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $661,526,522

$232,728,878 $217,226,954 $13,717,860
$1,784,064 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $662,679,522

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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 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

239.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,538

$25,538

$25,538

239.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,050

$11,050

$11,050

239.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health for Oncology Research and

Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$225,000

$225,000

239.100-Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,317,451 $3,685,272 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,754,808

$10,542,451 $3,685,272 $6,857,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,979,808

$10,542,451 $3,685,272 $6,857,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,979,808

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

240.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($3,171)

($3,171)

($3,171)

240.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,613,249 $6,613,249
$300,000 $300,000 $6,913,249

$6,613,249 $6,613,249
$300,000 $300,000 $6,913,249

$6,613,249 $6,613,249
$300,000 $300,000 $6,913,249

Departmental Administration

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

241.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$706,394

$706,394

$706,394

241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$48,486

$48,486

$48,486

241.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$173,557

$173,557

$173,557

241.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,816,322 $21,684,527
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $29,915,620

$21,816,322 $21,684,527
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $29,915,620

$21,816,322 $21,684,527
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $29,915,620

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 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
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

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

242.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$62,986

$62,986

$62,986

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242.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,646

$17,646

$17,646

242.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,531,764

$2,531,764

$2,531,764

State General Funds

$2,531,764

$2,531,764

$2,531,764

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,035,447 $35,035,447 $35,035,447

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,755,447 $34,755,447 $34,755,447

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$280,000

$280,000

$280,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$976

$976

$976

Sales and Services

$976

$976

$976

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$976

$976

$976

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

State Funds Transfers

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,739,187 $37,739,187 $37,739,187

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 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

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,600 $10,557,921

$17,600 $10,557,921

$17,600 $10,557,921

243.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,478

$36,478

$36,478

243.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,671

$9,671

$9,671

243.3 Increase funds for Hepatitis C screenings and training. State General Funds

$343,000

243.4 Increase funds to establish an Alzheimer's Registry. State General Funds

$110,000

243.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,187,990

$4,187,990

$4,640,990

State General Funds

$4,072,353

$4,072,353

$4,525,353

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

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

$10,604,070 $10,604,070 $11,057,070

Immunization

Continuation Budget

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 AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

244.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,943

$10,943

$10,943

244.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,420

$2,420

$2,420

244.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

State General Funds

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,425,482 $10,425,482 $10,425,482

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,663,830 $13,663,830 $13,663,830

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.

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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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

245.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,491

$44,491

$44,491

245.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,843

$10,843

$10,843

245.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$20,750,225 $20,750,225 $20,750,225

State General Funds

$20,750,225 $20,750,225 $20,750,225

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,123,436 $23,123,436 $23,123,436

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,273,018 $14,273,018 $14,273,018

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$116,500

$116,500

$116,500

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,948,661 $43,948,661 $43,948,661

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.

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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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

246.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$61,673

$61,673

$61,673

246.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,652

$15,652

$15,652

246.3 Increase funds for personnel for a State Autism Coordinator. State General Funds

$110,000

246.4 Increase funds for early intervention providers for earlier detection and diagnosis of autism in children. State General Funds

$250,000

246.5 Increase funds for the training of early autism intervention providers and one coaching position to support families receiving

early intervention services.

State General Funds

$340,000

246.100-Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,270,063 $12,270,063 $12,970,063

State General Funds

$12,270,063 $12,270,063 $12,970,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$255,725,203 $255,725,203 $255,725,203

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$245,112,666 $245,112,666 $245,112,666

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$10,612,537 $10,612,537 $10,612,537

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$49,137

$49,137

$49,137

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,137 $49,137 $268,044,403

$49,137 $49,137 $268,044,403

$49,137 $49,137 $268,744,403

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

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

247.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$226,363

$226,363

$226,363

247.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$56,301

$56,301

$56,301

247.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$31,510,791 $31,510,791 $31,510,791

State General Funds

$31,510,791 $31,510,791 $31,510,791

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,172,002 $61,172,002 $61,172,002

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,087,513 $61,087,513 $61,087,513

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$84,489

$84,489

$84,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,682,793 $92,682,793 $92,682,793

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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

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

248.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$75,764

$75,764

$75,764

248.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,315

$18,315

$18,315

248.100-Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

State General Funds

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$630,384

$630,384

$630,384

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

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$618,231 $5,386,763

$618,231 $5,386,763

$618,231 $5,386,763

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

249.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,585,309

$4,585,309

249.2 Increase funds for the fourth year phase-in of the new grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all counties.

State General Funds

$1,340,000

$4,585,309 $1,340,000

249.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$91,902,955 $93,242,955 $93,242,955

State General Funds

$91,902,955 $93,242,955 $93,242,955

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,902,955 $93,242,955 $93,242,955

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

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

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250.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$70,921

$70,921

$70,921

250.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,354

$17,354

$17,354

250.100-Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

State General Funds

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,260,651

$4,260,651

$4,260,651

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

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2013 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($204,438)

($204,438)

($204,438)

251.2 Utilize prior year funds to maintain budget at current level. (Total Funds: $204,438)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

251.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,784,064 $1,784,064 $1,784,064

$1,784,064 $1,784,064 $1,784,064

$1,784,064 $1,784,064 $1,784,064

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

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

252.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,768

$10,768

$10,768

252.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,728

$3,728

$3,728

252.3 Increase funds to reflect enhanced collections from the Super Speeder penalty and driver's license reinstatement fees.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

252.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the

best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and

participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system

improvement.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best

use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in

the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best

use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in

the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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252.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,360,468 $16,360,468 $16,360,468

State General Funds

$15,360,468 $16,360,468 $16,360,468

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,360,468 $16,360,468 $16,360,468

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$39,415,015 $39,415,015

$50

$50

$50

$50

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$25,429,153 $25,429,153

$25,429,153 $25,429,153

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$150,000

$150,000

$138,000

$138,000

$138,000

$138,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$192,359,467 $192,359,467

$120,420,700 $120,420,700 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,415,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,429,153 $25,429,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $192,359,467

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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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$130,308,527 $130,308,527 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $42,256,001
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $28,270,139 $28,270,139 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $205,088,280

$130,656,876 $130,656,876 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $42,256,001
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $28,270,139 $28,270,139 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $205,436,629

$130,482,702 $130,482,702 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $42,256,001
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $28,270,139 $28,270,139 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $205,262,455

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

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

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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

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

253.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,627

$44,627

$44,627

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$323

$323

$323

253.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,624

$15,624

$15,624

253.4 Increase funds for operations for Life Flight Helicopters. State General Funds

$2,180,450

$2,180,450

$2,180,450

253.99 SAC: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and

observation.

House: 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

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

Governor: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and

observation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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253.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

State General Funds

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,780,000

$2,780,000

$2,780,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,421,833

$8,421,833

$8,421,833

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

254.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

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

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

255.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$119,624

$119,624

$119,624

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,621

$2,621

$2,621

255.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$49,090

$49,090

$49,090

255.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,483,941

$8,483,941

$8,483,941

State General Funds

$8,483,941

$8,483,941

$8,483,941

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,571 $3,510 $3,510 $3,510
$8,629,022

$141,571 $3,510 $3,510 $3,510
$8,629,022

$141,571 $3,510 $3,510 $3,510
$8,629,022

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340 $800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340 $800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340 $800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

256.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,627,428

$1,627,428

256.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$21,510

$21,510

$1,627,428 $21,510

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256.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$550,260

$561,635

$561,635

256.4 Increase funds for operations for Post 52 in Hart County. State General Funds

$1,202,304

$1,202,304

$1,202,304

256.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of federal and other funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network system.

State General Funds

$868,787

$868,787

$868,787

256.6 Increase funds for operations for Post 3 in Bartow County. State General Funds

$348,349

$174,175

256.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$88,021,383 $88,381,107 $88,206,933

State General Funds

$88,021,383 $88,381,107 $88,206,933

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,668,349 $13,668,349 $13,668,349

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

Sales and Services

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$111,538,079 $111,897,803 $111,723,629

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Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

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

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

257.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$47,519

$47,519

$47,519

257.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$7,298

$7,298

$7,298

257.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$60,816

$60,816

$60,816

257.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified

Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

257.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

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buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,913,578

$9,913,578

$9,913,578

State General Funds

$9,913,578

$9,913,578

$9,913,578

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,815,616 $10,815,616 $10,815,616

Intergovernmental Transfers

$290,000

$290,000

$290,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$290,000

$290,000

$290,000

Sales and Services

$10,525,616 $10,525,616 $10,525,616

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,525,616 $10,525,616 $10,525,616

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,556,336 $24,556,336 $24,556,336

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

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

258.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,057

$33,057

$33,057

258.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$323

$323

$323

258.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,375

$0

$0

258.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,580,340 $1,580,340 $1,580,340

$1,568,965 $1,568,965 $1,568,965

$1,568,965 $1,568,965 $1,568,965

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

259.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,363

$11,363

$11,363

259.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,537

$4,537

$4,537

259.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$679,657

$679,657

$679,657

State General Funds

$679,657

$679,657

$679,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$679,657

$679,657

$679,657

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

$560,135 $560,135

$560,135 $560,135

$560,135 $560,135

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized 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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,327,181 $17,327,181
$422,502 $50 $50
$337,052 $337,052
$85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$17,327,181 $17,327,181
$422,502 $50 $50
$337,052 $337,052
$85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$17,327,181 $17,327,181
$422,502 $50 $50
$337,052 $337,052
$85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

260.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,818

$6,818

$6,818

260.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,871

$2,871

$2,871

260.3 Increase funds for driver education and training to reflect intent of SB231 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

260.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

State General Funds

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,327,181 $17,327,181 $17,327,181

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,327,181 $17,327,181 $17,327,181

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$422,502

$422,502

$422,502

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $21,266,402

$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $21,266,402

$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $21,266,402

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

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

261.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,206

$25,206

$25,206

261.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,784

$11,784

$11,784

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261.3 Replace funds for operations.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($150,000) $150,000
$0

($150,000) $150,000
$0

($150,000) $150,000
$0

261.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

State General Funds

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$558,051

$558,051

$558,051

Sales and Services

$558,051

$558,051

$558,051

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$558,051

$558,051

$558,051

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,418,273

$2,418,273

$2,418,273

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$117,000 $18,407,522

$117,000 $18,407,522

$117,000 $18,407,522

262.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$150,409

$150,409

$150,409

262.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$3,084

$3,084

$3,084

262.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$64,824

$64,824

$64,824

262.4 Utilize existing funds to maintain the contract for North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy at $150,000. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

262.100-Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 STATE FUNDS

$10,886,888 $10,886,888 $10,886,888

State General Funds

$10,886,888 $10,886,888 $10,886,888

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,477

$986,477

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$986,477

$986,477

$986,477

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,635,474

$6,635,474

$6,635,474

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

Sales and Services

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

State Funds Transfers

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,625,839 $18,625,839 $18,625,839

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$9,035,734

$9,035,734

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,966,996 $7,966,996 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,267,242

$8,056,996 $8,056,996 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,357,242

$8,146,996 $8,146,996 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,447,242

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

263.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,629

$17,629

$17,629

263.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,669

$12,669

$12,669

263.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,057 $1,167,057
$83,500 $83,500 $1,250,557

$1,167,057 $1,167,057
$83,500 $83,500 $1,250,557

$1,167,057 $1,167,057
$83,500 $83,500 $1,250,557

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

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

264.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,133

$41,133

$41,133

264.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,128

$9,128

$9,128

264.100-Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

State General Funds

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,197,134

$2,197,134

$2,197,134

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Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

265.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$88,143

$88,143

$88,143

265.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$62,806

$62,806

$62,806

265.3 Increase funds for one specialist for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight. (S:Increase funds for two specialists for Plant Vogtle

cost review oversight through the completion of Units 3 and 4 construction)

State General Funds

$90,000

$180,000

265.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,791,051

$5,881,051

$5,971,051

State General Funds

$5,791,051

$5,881,051

$5,971,051

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,819,551

$5,909,551

$5,999,551

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Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

$4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$2,166,155,738 $2,166,155,738

$2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820

$155,176,918 $155,176,918

$236,618,947 $236,618,947

$236,618,947 $236,618,947

$2,266,151,211 $2,266,151,211

$592,381

$592,381

$538,191,581 $538,191,581

$1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249

$6,555,856,209 $6,555,856,209

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

Section Total - Final
$1,939,267,764 $1,939,267,764 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581

$1,940,436,279 $1,940,436,279 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581

$1,933,112,966 $1,933,112,966 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581

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Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249 $6,611,995,181 $6,613,163,696 $6,605,840,383

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

266.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$177,205

$177,205

$177,205

266.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$236,381

$236,381

$236,381

266.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($182,991) and retiree health benefits ($184,332).

State General Funds

$367,323

$367,323

$367,323

266.4 Increase funds for personnel for one wheat breeder specialist ($180,000) and the Food Product Innovation and

Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).

State General Funds

$247,500

$247,500

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266.5 Increase funds for personnel for one poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), one poultry researcher ($210,000), one beef

specialist located in Tifton ($160,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).

(S:Increase funds for personnel for one poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), one poultry researcher ($210,000), one beef research

scientist located in Tifton ($160,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500))

State General Funds

$597,500

$597,500

266.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$36,013,936 $36,858,936 $36,858,936

State General Funds

$36,013,936 $36,858,936 $36,858,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,566,855 $74,411,855 $74,411,855

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

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267.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

268.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$219,746

$219,746

$219,746

268.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$237,813

$237,813

$237,813

268.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($227,969) and retiree health benefits ($364,176).

State General Funds

$592,145

$592,145

$592,145

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268.4 Increase funds for personnel for one County Extension Agent. State General Funds

$50,000

268.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$30,415,088 $30,415,088 $30,465,088

State General Funds

$30,415,088 $30,415,088 $30,465,088

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

Sales and Services

$13,727,752 $13,727,752 $13,727,752

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,727,752 $13,727,752 $13,727,752

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,499,017 $55,499,017 $55,549,017

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

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269.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$14,470

$14,470

$14,470

269.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$56,479

$56,479

$56,479

269.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($13,707) and retiree health benefits ($2,435).

State General Funds

$16,142

$16,142

$16,142

269.4 Increase funds for the Invest Georgia Fund. State General Funds

$10,000,000

269.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,274,703

$7,274,703 $17,274,703

State General Funds

$7,274,703

$7,274,703 $17,274,703

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Sales and Services

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,749,703 $17,749,703 $27,749,703

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

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

270.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,137

$1,137

$1,137

270.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,445

$3,445

$3,445

270.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$3,168

$3,168

$3,168

270.100-Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$502,941

$502,941

$502,941

State General Funds

$502,941

$502,941

$502,941

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$575,988

$575,988

$575,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,078,929

$1,078,929

$1,078,929

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

$2,562,254 $2,562,254

$2,562,254 $2,562,254

$2,562,254 $2,562,254

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792
$12,812,680

$10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792
$12,812,680

$10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792
$12,812,680

271.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$12,270

$12,270

$12,270

271.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,170

$18,170

$18,170

271.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($18,469) and retiree health benefits ($40,584).

State General Funds

$59,053

$59,053

$59,053

271.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

State General Funds

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,250,426 $10,250,426 $10,250,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Sales and Services

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,902,173 $12,902,173 $12,902,173

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Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

272.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$4,266

$4,266

$4,266

272.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,492

$10,492

$10,492

272.3 Increase funds to allow for the Georgia Archives to open to the public five days per week.

State General Funds

$460,000

$460,000

$460,000

272.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$1,283

$1,283

$1,283

272.5 Increase funds to recognize the transfer of one-time donations held in reserve after Fiscal Year 2013 for Georgia Archives.

(S:Transfer accomplished February 10, 2014)

State General Funds

$23,515

$0

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272.100 -Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,627,469

$4,650,984

$4,627,469

State General Funds

$4,627,469

$4,650,984

$4,627,469

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$689,281

$689,281

$689,281

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

$667,381

$667,381

$667,381

Record Center Storage Fees

$592,381

$592,381

$592,381

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,316,750

$5,340,265

$5,316,750

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 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

273.100-Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

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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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

274.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$3,356

$3,356

$3,356

274.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$27,495

$27,495

$27,495

274.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,097) and retiree health benefits ($3,479).

State General Funds

$10,576

$10,576

$10,576

274.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

State General Funds

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$314,011,962 $314,011,962 $314,011,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,641,909

$208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,641,909

$208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,641,909

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

275.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$2,693

$2,693

$2,693

275.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,970

$4,676

$4,676

275.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($3,756) and retiree health benefits ($2,940).

State General Funds

$6,696

$6,696

$6,696

275.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$733,926 $733,926 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,220,207

$728,632 $728,632 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,214,913

$728,632 $728,632 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,214,913

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

276.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$7,337

$7,337

$7,337

276.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,676

$9,970

$9,970

276.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($6,060) and retiree health benefits ($11,892).

State General Funds

$17,952

$17,952

$17,952

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276.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,209,217

$1,214,511

$1,214,511

State General Funds

$1,209,217

$1,214,511

$1,214,511

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$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

$2,554,746

$2,560,040

$2,560,040

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

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

277.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$271,656

$271,656

$271,656

277.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$28,569,119 $28,569,119 $28,569,119

State General Funds

$28,569,119 $28,569,119 $28,569,119

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,569,119 $28,569,119 $28,569,119

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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 University System of Georgia Research Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

278.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$199,484

$199,484

$199,484

278.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$194,660

$194,660

$194,660

278.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$312,238

$312,238

$312,238

278.4 Increase funds for state grants to public libraries based on an increase in state population.

State General Funds

$106,078

$106,078

$106,078

278.5 Delay implementation of the new fund distribution formula until Fiscal Year 2016. (H:YES)(S:Implement the new fund

distribution formula in Fiscal Year 2015 and provide a one-time hold harmless)

State General Funds

$0

$1,191,956

278.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$32,310,084 $32,310,084 $33,502,040

State General Funds

$32,310,084 $32,310,084 $33,502,040

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

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University System of Georgia Research Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,222,400 $37,532,484

$5,222,400 $37,532,484

$5,222,400 $38,724,440

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

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

279.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$155,643

$155,643

$155,643

279.2 Increase funds for the Health Professions Initiative to address graduate medical education.

State General Funds

$3,225,000

$2,225,000

$2,225,000

279.3 Increase funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus. (H and S:Transfer funds from the Public

Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program for Georgia Regents University's Rome clinical campus

expansion)

State General Funds

$784,721

$0

$0

279.4 Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, to encourage individuals

with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. (S:Recognize in the Technical College System of Georgia

Technical Education program)

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$0

279.5 Transfer funds from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program for Georgia Regents

University's Rome clinical campus expansion.

State General Funds

($2,482,849) ($2,482,849)

279.6 Increase funds for the development of a concentrated university and technical college curriculum in Fayette County for

workforce development related to the growing film, television, and digital media industries in Georgia.

State General Funds

$400,000

$400,000

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279.7 Increase funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Initiative. State General Funds

$150,000

279.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$30,718,690 $26,851,120 $25,751,120

State General Funds

$30,718,690 $26,851,120 $25,751,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,718,690 $26,851,120 $25,751,120

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

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

280.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$39,252

$39,252

$39,252

280.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$20,927

$20,927

$20,927

280.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

(S:Utilize existing funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014)

State General Funds

$41,754

$41,754

$0

280.4 Increase funds for personnel for four positions to provide E-Rate training and technical assistance to public schools and

libraries in Georgia.

State General Funds

$415,000

$415,000

$415,000

280.5 Increase funds for enhancements to GALILEO. State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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280.6 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,209) and retiree health benefits ($16,128).

State General Funds

$27,337

$27,337

$27,337

280.7 Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY2015 dues and contract amounts.

State General Funds

$28,210

$28,210

$28,210

280.8 Reflect savings from changing to the Georgia Aviation Authority contract service in line with other non-law enforcement

agencies.

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

280.9 Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly by January 1, 2015 a study of consolidated purchasing for the system to

leverage savings. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

280.10 Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly by January 1, 2015 a long term real estate strategic plan and report on

deferred maintenance costs in light of declining enrollment and increased use of online learning resources. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

280.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,474,268 $11,474,268 $10,432,514

State General Funds

$11,474,268 $11,474,268 $10,432,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,474,268 $11,474,268 $10,432,514

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other

university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

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281.1 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for the Georgia Institute of Technology to

better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure.

State General Funds

($5,896,551) ($5,896,551) ($5,896,551)

281.2 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for Kennesaw State University and fund

faculty through normal formula mechanism.

State General Funds

($207,896)

($207,896)

($207,896)

281.3 Eliminate the Research Consortium program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

282.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$7,216

$7,216

$7,216

282.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,098

$8,098

$8,098

282.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$9,984

$9,984

$9,984

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282.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

State General Funds

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,190,787

$5,190,787

$5,190,787

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

283.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$173,877

$173,877

$173,877

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283.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$11,862,751 $11,862,751 $11,862,751

283.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,414,940) and retiree health benefits ($5,574,962).

State General Funds

$12,989,902 $12,989,902 $12,989,902

283.4 Increase funds for an increase in square footage at University System of Georgia institutions.

State General Funds

$9,019,889

$9,019,889

$9,019,889

283.5 Increase funds for recruitment and retention initiatives for University System faculty.

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

283.6 Increase funds for the debt service payback amount for a project constructed at Georgia Southern University.

State General Funds

$1,014,809

$1,014,809

$1,014,809

283.7 Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year one of the plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding

Initiative over a seven year period.

State General Funds

($1,375,000) ($1,375,000) ($1,375,000)

283.8 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for the Georgia Institute of Technology to

better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure.

State General Funds

$5,896,551

$5,896,551

$5,896,551

283.9 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for Kennesaw State University and fund

faculty through normal formula mechanism.

State General Funds

$207,896

$207,896

$207,896

283.10 Fund activities related to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) through

formula funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

283.11 Increase funds for Competitive EDGE program for small business incubators. State General Funds

$900,000

$0

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283.12 Transfer funds from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program for Georgia Regents

University's Rome clinical campus expansion and increase funds ($784,721) for expansion.

State General Funds

$3,267,570

$3,267,570

283.13 Reduce funds to recognize published savings of the initial round of consolidations. State General Funds

($7,500,000)

283.14 Reduce funds to reflect savings in Georgia taxpayer funds used to subsidize out-of-state students by more transparent and

responsible use of discretionary out-of-state tuition waivers.

State General Funds

($8,000,000)

283.15 Develop a strategic plan for increased utilization of online educational resources and pricing structure reflective of costs

associated with providing such education. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

283.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,725,865,360 $1,730,032,930 $1,713,632,930

State General Funds

$1,725,865,360 $1,730,032,930 $1,713,632,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$155,176,918 $155,176,918 $155,176,918

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

Sales and Services

$2,213,487,389 $2,213,487,389 $2,213,487,389

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$486,120,140 $486,120,140 $486,120,140

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,969,822,566 $5,973,990,136 $5,957,590,136

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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

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

284.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$9,779

$9,779

$9,779

284.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$21,887

$21,887

$21,887

284.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,604) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

State General Funds

$16,536

$16,536

$16,536

284.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

State General Funds

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

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

$386,135 $386,135

$386,135 $386,135

$386,135 $386,135

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

285.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$2,801

$2,801

$2,801

285.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,889

$1,889

$1,889

285.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$2,292

$2,292

$2,292

285.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$393,117

$393,117

$393,117

State General Funds

$393,117

$393,117

$393,117

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,481,372 $10,481,372 $10,481,372

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

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

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286.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,619

$3,619

$3,619

286.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$14,969

$14,969

$14,969

286.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$22,883

$22,883

$22,883

286.100-Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

State General Funds

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

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

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

287.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$130,340

$130,340

$130,340

287.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,893

$1,893

$1,893

287.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($516)

($516)

($516)

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287.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$45,375

$45,375

$45,375

287.100-Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,690,162 $14,690,162 $14,690,162

State General Funds

$14,690,162 $14,690,162 $14,690,162

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,690,162 $14,690,162 $14,690,162

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$174,509,476 $174,509,476

$174,075,693 $174,075,693

$433,783

$433,783

$819,087

$819,087

$567,580

$567,580

$251,507

$251,507

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$178,019,549 $178,019,549

$174,509,476 $174,075,693
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$178,733,395

State General Funds

$178,299,612

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$819,087

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$567,580

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$251,507

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$179,552,482

$178,733,395 $178,299,612
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $179,552,482

$178,903,395 $178,469,612
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $179,722,482

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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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

288.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$140,122

$140,122

$140,122

288.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$51,048

$51,048

$51,048

288.100-Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,398,198 $14,398,198 $14,398,198

State General Funds

$14,398,198 $14,398,198 $14,398,198

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,623,778 $14,623,778 $14,623,778

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

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289.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$118,358

$118,358

$118,358

289.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$14,760

$14,760

$14,760

289.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$44,664

$44,664

$44,664

289.4 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$111,480

$111,480

$111,480

289.5 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$309,932

$309,932

$309,932

289.6 Increase funds for personnel for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

State General Funds

$123,280

$123,280

$123,280

289.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

State General Funds

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

Forestland 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

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

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290.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

State General Funds

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

291.100 -Fraud Detection and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

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

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000

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Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,507 $99,996 $99,996 $99,996
$6,418,917

$251,507 $99,996 $99,996 $99,996
$6,418,917

$251,507 $99,996 $99,996 $99,996
$6,418,917

292.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$74,999

$74,999

$74,999

292.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$32,279

$32,279

$32,279

292.3 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($111,480)

($111,480)

($111,480)

292.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the United

Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($99,996)

($99,996)

($99,996)

292.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic

beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages,

tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic

beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

292.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,943,212

$5,943,212

$5,943,212

State General Funds

$5,509,429

$5,509,429

$5,509,429

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$371,507

$371,507

$371,507

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$120,000 $251,507 $6,314,719

$120,000 $251,507 $6,314,719

$120,000 $251,507 $6,314,719

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

293.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$72,990

$72,990

$72,990

293.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$26,943

$26,943

$26,943

293.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

State General Funds

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

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

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

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294.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,614,621

$1,614,621

$1,614,621

294.2 Increase funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet

projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$177,846

$177,846

$177,846

294.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,859,059 $12,859,059 $12,859,059

State General Funds

$12,859,059 $12,859,059 $12,859,059

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,859,059 $12,859,059 $12,859,059

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

295.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$113,336

$113,336

$113,336

295.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

295.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety for the administration of the United Carrier

Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($2,490,990) ($2,490,990) ($2,490,990)

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295.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$18,380,959 $18,380,959 $18,380,959

State General Funds

$18,380,959 $18,380,959 $18,380,959

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,380,959 $18,380,959 $18,380,959

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

296.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,725

$50,725

$50,725

296.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,277

$18,277

$18,277

296.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department

efforts.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

State General Funds

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

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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

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

297.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$100,446

$100,446

$100,446

297.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$36,577

$36,577

$36,577

297.100-Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$13,398,047 $13,398,047 $13,398,047

State General Funds

$13,398,047 $13,398,047 $13,398,047

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,398,047 $13,398,047 $13,398,047

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

298.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$714,335

$714,335

$714,335

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298.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$262,436

$262,436

$262,436

298.3 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($309,932)

($309,932)

($309,932)

298.4 Provide contract services with the Department of Agriculture to audit GATE program compliance. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds

to audit GATE program compliance)

State General Funds

$0

$170,000

298.100-Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$52,663,327 $52,663,327 $52,833,327

State General Funds

$52,663,327 $52,663,327 $52,833,327

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$222,000

$222,000

$222,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,885,327 $52,885,327 $53,055,327

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

299.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,535

$45,535

$45,535

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299.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$16,605

$16,605

$16,605

299.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified

Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

299.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

State General Funds

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

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

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

300.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$243,246

$243,246

$243,246

300.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$88,254

$88,254

$88,254

300.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,710,887 $24,710,887 $24,710,887

$24,710,887 $24,710,887 $24,710,887

$24,710,887 $24,710,887 $24,710,887

Section 42: Secretary of State
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 PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,024,512

$1,024,512

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$24,502,915 $24,502,915

$23,393,403 $23,393,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $24,502,915

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$23,912,430 $23,912,430
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $25,021,942

$21,581,135 $21,581,135
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $22,690,647

$23,912,430 $23,912,430
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $25,021,942

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,317

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,317

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,317

301.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$30,842

$30,842

$30,842

301.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$402

$402

$402

301.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,270

$9,270

$9,270

301.4 Recognize $3,316,372 in reserves as of June 30, 2013 and utilize for operations. State General Funds

($1,266,805)

$0

301.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,307,319

$40,514

$1,307,319

State General Funds

$1,307,319

$40,514

$1,307,319

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

$2,046,831

$780,026

$2,046,831

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.

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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

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

302.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,308

$45,308

$45,308

302.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$297

$297

$297

302.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,158

$12,158

$12,158

302.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,226,157

$5,226,157

$5,226,157

State General Funds

$5,226,157

$5,226,157

$5,226,157

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

$5,361,157

$5,361,157

$5,361,157

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

303.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$131,654

$131,654

$131,654

303.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,421

$1,421

$1,421

303.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$40,939

$40,939

$40,939

303.4 Utilize $261,490 in existing reserves as of June 30, 2014 for operations and transfer $23,515 in prior year reserved donations

from the Office Administration program to the Georgia Archives. (S:NO)

State General Funds

($285,005)

$0

303.100-Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,030,705

$5,745,700

$6,030,705

State General Funds

$6,030,705

$5,745,700

$6,030,705

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Sales and Services

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,045,705

$5,760,700

$6,045,705

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

304.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$117,141

$117,141

$117,141

304.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,391

$1,391

$1,391

304.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$39,666

$39,666

$39,666

304.4 Recognize $1,095,192 in reserve as of June 30, 2013 and utilize existing funds to fill authorized positions and begin

implementation of HB315 (2013 Session). (S:Recognize $1,095,192 in reserve as of June 30, 2013 and begin implementation of

HB315 (2013 Session))

State General Funds

($593,746)

$0

304.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,350,762

$6,757,016

$7,350,762

State General Funds

$7,350,762

$6,757,016

$7,350,762

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

$7,500,762

$6,907,016

$7,500,762

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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

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

305.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,302

$15,302

$15,302

305.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$209

$209

$209

305.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,501

$5,501

$5,501

305.4 Utilize existing reserves for operations. State General Funds

($185,739)

$0

305.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$790,197

$604,458

$790,197

State General Funds

$790,197

$604,458

$790,197

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

$840,197

$654,458

$840,197

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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

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

306.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,788

$5,788

$5,788

306.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,084

$2,084

$2,084

306.100-Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$258,600

$258,600

$258,600

State General Funds

$258,600

$258,600

$258,600

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

$278,600

$278,600

$278,600

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

307.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$43,618

$43,618

$43,618

307.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$16,036

$16,036

$16,036

307.100-Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

State General Funds

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$4,407,020

$4,407,020

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0

$2,346,694

$0

$2,346,694

$0

$509,861

$0

$509,861

$0

$837,715

$0

$837,715

$0

$837,715

$0

$446,908

$0

$446,908

$0

$446,908

$0

$4,141,178

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

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

308.1 Eliminate funds for personnel for two vacant and five filled positions.

State General Funds

($370,438)

($370,438)

$0

308.2 Eliminate funds for personnel for one position. State General Funds

($94,134)

308.3 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$12,650

308.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,292

308.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustment and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,660

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308.98 Transfer remaining funds and one position from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of

Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

State General Funds

($385,665)

($385,665)

$0

308.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

$680,571

State General Funds

$0

$0

$680,571

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$680,571

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

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

309.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$3,638

309.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,298

309.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($29,053)

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309.98 Transfer funds and six positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to

consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (H:Reduce funds ($144,310) and transfer remaining funds ($90,962) to the

Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($235,272)

($235,272)

$0

($241,784)

($241,784)

$0

($837,715)

($837,715)

$0

($1,314,771) ($1,314,771)

$0

309.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$211,155

State General Funds

$0

$0

$211,155

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0

$0

$241,784

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$0

$0

$241,784

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0

$0

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers

$0

$0

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$0

$0

$837,715

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$1,290,654

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908

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Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

310.1 Eliminate funds for personnel for 10 vacant and two filled positions.

State General Funds

($130,477)

($130,477)

$0

310.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($171,737)

310.3 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$23,414

310.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,784

310.98 Transfer remaining funds and 21 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of

Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,260,262) ($1,260,262)

$0

($268,077)

($268,077)

$0

($446,908)

($446,908)

$0

($1,975,247) ($1,975,247)

$0

310.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$1,251,200

State General Funds

$0

$0

$1,251,200

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0

$0

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$0

$0

$268,077

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$0

$0

$446,908

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Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$446,908

$0

$0

$446,908

$0

$0

$1,966,185

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

311.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($12,164)

311.98 Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and

water conservation activities.

State General Funds

($98,502)

($98,502)

$0

311.100-U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$86,338

State General Funds

$0

$0

$86,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$86,338

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

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

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312.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$1,318

312.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$482

312.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($16,290)

312.98 Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and

water conservation activities.

State General Funds

($131,920)

($131,920)

$0

312.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

$117,430

State General Funds

$0

$0

$117,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$117,430

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$634,376,472 $634,376,472

$35,730,889 $35,730,889

$598,645,583 $598,645,583

$713,673

$713,673

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$635,090,145 $635,090,145

$634,376,472 $35,730,889 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $635,090,145

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$687,243,546 $53,595,526 $633,648,020
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $687,957,219

$682,243,546 $48,595,526 $633,648,020
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $682,957,219

$683,327,046 $49,679,026 $633,648,020
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $684,040,719

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

313.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$5,772,241

$1,772,241

$2,772,241

313.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,322,241 $10,322,241 $11,322,241

State General Funds

$14,322,241 $10,322,241 $11,322,241

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,322,241 $10,322,241 $11,322,241

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

314.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$83,500

314.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$701,750

$701,750

$785,250

State General Funds

$701,750

$701,750

$785,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750

$701,750

$785,250

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

315.100-Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$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.

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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

316.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

317.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$63,328

$63,328

$63,328

317.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,009

$1,009

$1,009

317.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Lottery Proceeds

$44,193

$44,193

$44,193

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317.4 Increase funds for one Educational Policy Analyst and associated costs for Georgia Academic and Workforce Analysis and

Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

Lottery Proceeds

$75,745

$75,745

$75,745

317.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

Lottery Proceeds

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,374,069

$8,374,069

$8,374,069

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

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

318.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

Lottery Proceeds

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

319.1 Increase funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant. Lottery Proceeds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

319.2 Increase funds to establish the Zell Miller Grant to provide full tuition assistance for technical college students maintaining a

3.5 or higher grade point average.

Lottery Proceeds

$7,266,547

$7,266,547

$7,266,547

319.3 Increase the HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103% factor rate). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

319.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$109,059,989 $109,059,989 $109,059,989

Lottery Proceeds

$109,059,989 $109,059,989 $109,059,989

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$109,059,989 $109,059,989 $109,059,989

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

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320.1 Increase funds to increase the award amount by 5.5% for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private

postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $746,248.

Lottery Proceeds

$298,405

$298,405

$298,405

320.2 Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools by 3% (103% factor rate). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

320.100-HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$47,916,330 $47,916,330 $47,916,330

Lottery Proceeds

$47,916,330 $47,916,330 $47,916,330

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,916,330 $47,916,330 $47,916,330

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

321.1 Increase funds to increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet the

projected need (103% factor rate).

Lottery Proceeds

$9,436,956

$9,436,956

$9,436,956

321.2 Increase funds for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending public postsecondary institutions to meet total projected

need of $32,278,579.

Lottery Proceeds

$12,816,254 $12,816,254 $12,816,254

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321.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$446,598,286 $446,598,286 $446,598,286

Lottery Proceeds

$446,598,286 $446,598,286 $446,598,286

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,598,286 $446,598,286 $446,598,286

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

322.1 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures and anticipated revenue. Lottery Proceeds

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

322.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

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Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

323.1 Increase funds to provide Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges. State General Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

323.2 Replace funds.
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds Total Public Funds:

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

323.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

323.100 -Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,723 $1,927,299

$482,723 $1,927,299

$482,723 $1,927,299

324.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$72,701

$72,701

$72,701

324.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

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

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

325.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

326.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

State General Funds

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

REACH Georgia Scholarship

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

327.1 Increase funds for the REACH Georgia Scholarship. State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

327.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH

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Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school

students in their educational pursuits.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

327.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

328.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

State General Funds

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

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

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

329.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,842

$13,842

$13,842

329.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$489

$489

$489

329.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,364

$5,364

$5,364

329.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$787,683

$787,683

$787,683

State General Funds

$787,683

$787,683

$787,683

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$787,683

$787,683

$787,683

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,557,844 $32,557,844

$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Final
$412,000 $412,000 $33,006,925

$412,000 $412,000 $33,006,925

$412,000 $412,000 $33,006,925

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State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

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

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

330.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($101,000)

($101,000)

($101,000)

330.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$412,000

$412,000

$412,000

State General Funds

$412,000

$412,000

$412,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$412,000

$412,000

$412,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

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331.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$614,381

$614,381

331.2 Reduce funds for contracts. Retirement Payments

($24,400)

($24,400)

331.3 Increase funds for equipment. Retirement Payments

$372,100

$372,100

$614,381 ($24,400) $372,100

331.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 13.15% for State Fiscal Year 2015.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$334,610,717 $334,610,717

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$332,410,717 $332,410,717

$313,866,703 $313,866,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,688,532 $257,722,185
$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

$74,688,532 $257,722,185
$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

$74,688,532 $257,722,185
$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$332,804,904 $332,804,904 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $733,891,413

$329,454,904 $329,454,904 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $730,541,413

$334,804,904 $334,804,904 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $735,891,413

Adult Education

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

332.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$78,236

$78,236

$78,236

332.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$38,468

$38,468

$38,468

332.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$116,629

$116,629

$116,629

332.4 Increase funds for personnel for 15 positions to address full-time faculty ratios at Technical College System of Georgia

(TCSG) institutions.

State General Funds

$906,465

$906,465

$906,465

332.98 Change the name of the Adult Literacy program to Adult Education. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

332.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic

reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high

school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic

reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high

school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic

reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high

school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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332.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,311,851 $14,311,851 $14,311,851

State General Funds

$14,311,851 $14,311,851 $14,311,851

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,182,675 $39,182,675 $39,182,675

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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

333.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$122,661

$122,661

$122,661

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333.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$8,257

$8,257

$8,257

333.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($631)

($631)

($631)

333.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$68,532

$68,532

$68,532

333.5 Increase funds to continue work on Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

State General Funds

$431,640

$431,640

$431,640

333.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

State General Funds

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

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

$9,283,175

$9,283,175

$9,283,175

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

$12,678,077 $12,678,077

$12,678,077 $12,678,077

$12,678,077 $12,678,077

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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

$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

334.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$71,654

$71,654

$71,654

334.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$20,998

$20,998

$20,998

334.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($84)

($84)

($84)

334.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$72,437

$72,437

$72,437

334.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$12,843,082 $12,843,082 $12,843,082

State General Funds

$12,843,082 $12,843,082 $12,843,082

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,773,082 $22,773,082 $22,773,082

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

335.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,006,940

$2,006,940

$2,006,940

335.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$960,996

$960,996

$960,996

335.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($13,987)

($13,987)

($13,987)

335.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,840,847

$2,840,847

$2,840,847

335.5 Increase funds for formula growth based on a 2.9% increase in square footage.

State General Funds

$4,518,143

$4,518,143

$4,518,143

335.6 Increase funds for personnel and operations for precision manufacturing designation at Savannah Technical College.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

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335.7 Increase funds for personnel for 25 positions and data infrastructure enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student

support system.

State General Funds

$2,590,000

$2,590,000

$2,590,000

335.8 Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students. (S:Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students and

development of digital curricula ($500,000) in the area of 21st century manufacturing and other critical needs industry areas used by

dual enrollment programs)

State General Funds

$3,600,000

$0

$3,600,000

335.9 Increase funds for soft skills employability training at Career Academies.(S:Increase funds to develop replicable pilot

programs for College and Career Academies or other dual enrollment high school students that will establish a soft skills

employability training program and a career aptitude testing program which will assist high school students in post-secondary and

career decisions)

State General Funds

$250,000

$750,000

335.10 Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the University System of Georgia, to encourage individuals with some

postsecondary education to return and complete college.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

335.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$297,171,880 $293,821,880 $299,171,880

State General Funds

$297,171,880 $293,821,880 $299,171,880

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$319,231,601 $319,231,601 $319,231,601

Sales and Services

$319,231,601 $319,231,601 $319,231,601

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,509,416 $61,509,416 $61,509,416

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$257,722,185 $257,722,185 $257,722,185

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

State Funds Transfers

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$662,652,481 $659,302,481 $664,652,481

Section 47: 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 Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$835,930,315 $835,930,315

$6,971,533

$6,971,533

$828,958,782 $828,958,782

$1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

$66,861,369 $66,861,369

$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

$6,490,891

$6,490,891

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$2,052,912,398 $2,052,912,398

$835,930,315 $6,971,533
$828,958,782 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,052,912,398

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 Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$856,106,198 $7,028,477
$849,077,721 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,073,088,281

$860,556,198 $11,478,477 $849,077,721 $1,210,491,192 $66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,077,538,281

$865,006,198 $15,928,477 $849,077,721 $1,210,491,192 $66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,081,988,281

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Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

336.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $213,393,476

State Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $213,393,476

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

$888,646,175 $888,646,175 $888,646,175

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

337.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

Appropriation (HB 744)

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

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

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

338.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$558,335

$558,335

$558,335

338.2 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Construction Administration program for 19

filled positions.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Total Public Funds:

$1,500,000 $3,750,000 $5,250,000

$1,500,000 $3,750,000 $5,250,000

$1,500,000 $3,750,000 $5,250,000

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338.100-Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$81,565,819 $81,565,819 $81,565,819

State Motor Fuel Funds

$81,565,819 $81,565,819 $81,565,819

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,642,990 $68,642,990 $68,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$68,642,990 $68,642,990 $68,642,990

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

$150,373,809 $150,373,809 $150,373,809

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

339.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,286

$10,286

$10,286

339.100-Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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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

$2,815,060 $2,815,060 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,147,574

$2,815,060 $2,815,060 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,147,574

$2,815,060 $2,815,060 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,147,574

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, 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

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

340.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$279,752

$279,752

$279,752

340.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, airports, railroads, and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,480,776 $55,480,776 $55,480,776

State Motor Fuel Funds

$55,480,776 $55,480,776 $55,480,776

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

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $67,219,569

$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $67,219,569

$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $67,219,569

Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

341.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,004

$45,004

$45,004

341.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,940

$11,940

$11,940

341.3 Increase funds for Airport Aid to match local and federal funds for regional airport projects. (S:Increase funds for Airport

Aid)

State General Funds

$4,450,000

$8,900,000

341.4 Utilize remaining funds for Airport Aid projects. (H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

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341.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,028,477 $11,478,477 $15,928,477

State General Funds

$7,028,477 $11,478,477 $15,928,477

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,589

$100,589

$100,589

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$12,350

$12,350

$12,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,350

$12,350

$12,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,990,435 $78,440,435 $82,890,435

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

342.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

343.1 Reduce funds for operations. State Motor Fuel Funds

($752,198)

($752,198)

($752,198)

343.2 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional

service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($5,755,906) ($5,755,906) ($5,755,906)

343.3 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Construction Administration program for 19

filled positions.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Total Public Funds:

($1,500,000) ($3,750,000) ($5,250,000)

($1,500,000) ($3,750,000) ($5,250,000)

($1,500,000) ($3,750,000) ($5,250,000)

343.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

$4,346,461

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,008,670 $29,008,670 $29,008,670

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$29,008,670 $29,008,670 $29,008,670

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Sales and Services

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$595,233 $33,950,364

$595,233 $33,950,364

$595,233 $33,950,364

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

344.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$7,152

$7,152

$7,152

344.2 Transfer funds from the Planning program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

344.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

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

$16,947,030 $16,947,030 $16,947,030

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

345.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$734,872

$734,872

$734,872

345.2 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional

service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$5,755,906

$5,755,906

$5,755,906

345.3 Transfer funds from the Planning program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

345.4 Increase funds for additional service agreements. State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,766,315

$9,766,315

$9,766,315

345.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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,

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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

$194,580,109 $194,580,109 $194,580,109

State Motor Fuel Funds

$194,580,109 $194,580,109 $194,580,109

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 AGENCY FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$220,109,163 $220,109,163 $220,109,163

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

346.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$115,370

$115,370

$115,370

346.100-Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$19,756,231 $19,756,231 $19,756,231

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,756,231 $19,756,231 $19,756,231

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

$59,453,013 $59,453,013 $59,453,013

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

347.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation

projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,399,055

$9,399,055

$9,399,055

347.100-Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$91,846,413 $91,846,413 $91,846,413

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,846,413 $91,846,413 $91,846,413

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$148,156,201 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $240,002,614 $240,002,614 $240,002,614

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$40,798,836 $40,798,836

$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$20,501,201 $20,501,201

$20,501,201 $20,501,201

$20,501,201 $20,501,201

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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

$16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

$16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

$16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

348.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,172

$27,172

$27,172

348.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$84

$84

$84

348.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,379

$9,379

$9,379

348.4 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration program for two positions to align

position functions.

State General Funds

$152,176

$152,176

$152,176

348.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

State General Funds

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

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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

$498,935 $498,935 $178,004 $178,004 $676,939

$498,935 $498,935 $178,004 $178,004 $676,939

$498,935 $498,935 $178,004 $178,004 $676,939

349.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,966

$14,966

$14,966

349.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,796

$5,796

$5,796

349.3 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program

for one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

349.100-Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$554,697

$554,697

$554,697

State General Funds

$554,697

$554,697

$554,697

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$732,701

$732,701

$732,701

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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

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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

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

350.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta program to the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing

Homes program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($4,625,143) ($5,286,048) ($1,011,815) ($10,923,006)

($4,625,143) ($5,286,048) ($1,011,815) ($10,923,006)

($4,625,143) ($5,286,048) ($1,011,815) ($10,923,006)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

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351.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Milledgeville program to the new Georgia War Veterans

Nursing Homes program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($7,188,422) ($8,173,077) ($1,390,454) ($16,751,953)

($7,188,422) ($8,173,077) ($1,390,454) ($16,751,953)

($7,188,422) ($8,173,077) ($1,390,454) ($16,751,953)

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$35,515

$35,515

$35,515

352.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$49,231

$49,231

$49,231

352.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($22,944) and retiree health benefits ($43,500).

State General Funds

$66,444

$66,444

$66,444

352.4 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program

for one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.

State General Funds

($35,000)

($35,000)

($35,000)

352.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-

Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$11,813,565 $13,459,125
$2,402,269 $27,674,959

$11,813,565 $13,459,125
$2,402,269 $27,674,959

$11,813,565 $13,459,125
$2,402,269 $27,674,959

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352.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

352.100-Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,929,755 $11,929,755 $11,929,755

State General Funds

$11,929,755 $11,929,755 $11,929,755

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,459,125 $13,459,125 $13,459,125

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,459,125 $13,459,125 $13,459,125

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

Sales and Services

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,791,149 $27,791,149 $27,791,149

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,253,353 $6,253,353 $2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$6,253,353 $6,253,353 $2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$6,253,353 $6,253,353 $2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

353.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$115,740

$115,740

$115,740

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353.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$40,876

$40,876

$40,876

353.3 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration program for two positions to align

position functions.

State General Funds

($152,176)

($152,176)

($152,176)

353.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

State General Funds

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,881,233 $10,881,233 $10,881,233

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$23,225,078 $23,225,078

$22,701,246 $22,701,246
$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$23,105,143 $23,105,143
$523,832

$22,529,716 $22,529,716
$523,832

$22,529,716 $22,529,716
$523,832

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$523,832 $523,832 $23,628,975

$523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548

$523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548

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

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

354.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$248,854

$248,854

$248,854

354.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$91,333

$91,333

$91,333

354.3 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align

the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

354.100-Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,985,822 $11,985,822 $11,985,822

State General Funds

$11,985,822 $11,985,822 $11,985,822

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 $12,444,175

$458,353 $12,444,175

$458,353 $12,444,175

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

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

355.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,314

$44,314

$44,314

355.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,886

$1,886

$1,886

355.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,510

$17,510

$17,510

355.4 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align

the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

355.5 Reduce funds for payment to the State Treasury by $575,427 from $5,303,747 to $4,728,320. (Total Funds:

$4,728,320)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

($575,427)

($575,427)

355.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,119,321 $11,119,321
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,184,800

$10,543,894 $10,543,894
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,609,373

$10,543,894 $10,543,894
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $10,609,373

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022 $1,188,451,022

$1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,118,666,821 $961,987,008 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,136,350,282

$1,115,655,228 $958,975,415 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,133,338,689

$1,121,043,846 $964,364,033 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,138,727,307

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014

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356.1 Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds

$86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417

356.2 Repeal the authorization of $240,000 in 20-year bonds from FY2012 (HB78, Bond 379.301) for the State Board of Education

(Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Regular, statewide.

State General Funds

($23,928)

($23,928)

($23,928)

356.3 Repeal the authorization of $10,490,000 in 20-year bonds from FY2012 (HB78, Bond 379.302) for the State Board of

Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth, statewide.

State General Funds

($1,045,853) ($1,045,853) ($1,045,853)

356.4 Repeal the authorization of $2,200,000 in 20-year bonds from FY2012 (HB78, Bond 379.303) for the State Board of Education

(Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance, statewide.

State General Funds

($219,340)

($219,340)

($219,340)

356.5 Increase funds for debt service. State General Funds

$14,210,591

$5,175,410

$4,739,220

356.6 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

State General Funds

($159,091,624) ($159,091,624) ($159,091,624)

356.7 Increase funds for debt service. State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,741,487

$9,741,487

$9,741,487

356.8 Redirect $1,155,000 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds from FY2014 (HB106, Bond 362.309) for building and construction at

the FFA/FCCLA camp to authorize the funds for planning and design for FFA/FCCLA dining hall and leadership facility.

(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

356.9 Redirect $799,963 in 5-year unspent bond proceeds from FY2010 (HB119, Bond 397.621) for the University System of

Georgia, Board of Regents for the design of the academic building at Georgia Perimeter College to be used for equipment at the

Reese Library Building at Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Richmond County. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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356.10 Redirect $1,676,592 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds from FY2010 (HB119, Bond 397.690) for the Northeast Regional

Library in the Sequoyah Regional Library System to be used for Public Libraries major repairs and renovations statewide. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

356.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Total Debt Service
5 year at 5.07% State General Funds
10 year at 5.52% State General Funds
20 year at 5.77% State General Funds
20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds

$1,034,338,894 $877,659,081 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,052,022,355

Appropriation (HB 744)
$1,025,303,713 $1,024,867,523 $868,623,900 $868,187,710 $156,679,813 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,042,987,174 $1,042,550,984

Continuation Budget

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$27,540,071 $30,097,041 $31,323,461

$3,170,600

$3,473,384

$3,473,384

$44,410,136 $47,139,492 $51,193,080

$9,207,120

$9,641,598 $10,186,398

$84,327,927 $90,351,515 $96,176,323

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Total Principal Amount
5 year at 5.07% State General Funds
10 year at 5.52% State General Funds
20 year at 5.77% State General Funds
20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds

$119,015,000 $130,065,000 $135,365,000 $23,875,000 $26,155,000 $26,155,000 $518,810,000 $550,695,000 $598,050,000 $101,400,000 $106,185,000 $112,185,000 $763,100,000 $813,100,000 $871,755,000

357.1 Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds

($86,834,417) ($86,834,417) ($86,834,417)

357.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 744)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Corrections, Department of
357.101 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility sustainment and equipment replacement, statewide. From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

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State General Funds

$462,800

$462,800

$462,800

Corrections, Department of
357.102 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility hardening at 6 state prisons, multiple locations.

From State General Funds, $847,440 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

$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

$847,440

Corrections, Department of
357.103 BOND: Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison: $3,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of infirmary area,
Jackson, Butts County.

From State General Funds, $261,080 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

$3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$261,080

$261,080

$261,080

Corrections, Department of
357.104 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $4,725,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund enhanced locking controls and perimeter detection systems,
statewide.

From State General Funds, $1,093,365 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

$4,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,093,365

$1,093,365

$1,093,365

Corrections, Department of
357.105 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major repairs, renovations, and improvements,

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statewide. (H and S:Fund $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $856,000 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,194,120

$856,000

$856,000

Corrections, Department of
357.106 BOND: Arrendale State Prison: $3,620,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of a wastewater treatment plant, Alto,
Baldwin County.

From State General Funds, $309,872 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

$3,620,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$309,872

$309,872

$309,872

Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
357.111 BOND: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Multi-Projects: $815,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of 40 vehicles
statewide.

From State General Funds, $188,591 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$188,591

$188,591

$188,591

Defense, Department of
357.121 BOND: National Guard Armories: $275,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Winder Readiness Center, Winder,
Barrow County, and match federal funds.
From State General Funds, $23,540 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

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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 $275,000 in principal

amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$23,540

$23,540

$23,540

Defense, Department of
357.122 BOND: National Guard Armories: $260,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Augusta Readiness Center, Augusta,
Richmond County, and match federal funds.

From State General Funds, $22,256 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 $260,000 in principal

amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$22,256

$22,256

$22,256

Defense, Department of
357.123 BOND: National Guard Armories: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility sustainment and repairs, statewide, and match
federal funds.

From State General Funds, $115,700 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

$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

$115,700

$115,700

$115,700

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.131 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $350,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repair and sustainment statewide.

From State General Funds, $80,990 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

$350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$80,990

$80,990

$80,990

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Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.132 BOND: GBI Headquarters and Morgue: $1,180,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of lab instrumentation and equipment,
Decatur, DeKalb County.

From State General Funds, $273,052 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 $1,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$273,052

$273,052

$273,052

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.133 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $835,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the replacement of 20 investigative vehicles statewide.

From State General Funds, $193,219 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 $835,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$193,219

$193,219

$193,219

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.141 BOND: Regional Youth Detention Center: $12,270,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the design and construction for renovation and
improvements of a former GDC facility to construct a 64-bed RYDC, Dawson, Terrell County.
From State General Funds, $1,050,312 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

$12,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,050,312

$1,050,312

$1,050,312

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.142 BOND: Regional Youth Detention Center: $12,410,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the design and construction for renovation and
improvements of a former GDC facility to construct a 64-bed RYDC, Washington, Wilkes County.
From State General Funds, $1,062,296 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

$12,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,062,296

$1,062,296

$1,062,296

Juvenile Justice, Department of

357.143 BOND: Regional Youth Detention Center: $550,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the design for renovation and improvements of a
former GDC facility to construct a 64-bed RYDC, Cadwell, Laurens County.

From State General Funds, $127,270 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

$550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$127,270

$127,270

$127,270

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.144 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $5,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repair and sustainment statewide.

From State General Funds, $1,249,560 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

$5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.145 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $6,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $517,880 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 $6,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

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excess of 240 months. State General Funds

$517,880

$517,880

$517,880

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.146 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $5,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund security upgrades and enhancements statewide.

From State General Funds, $1,249,560 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

$5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

Juvenile Justice, Department of

357.147 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $700,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of facility classrooms for vocational education
programs, multiple locations.

From State General Funds, $59,920 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

$700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$59,920

$59,920

$59,920

Public Safety, Department of
357.151 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $6,330,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 173 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles
statewide.

From State General Funds, $1,464,762 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

$6,330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,464,762

$1,464,762

$1,464,762

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Public Safety, Department of
357.152 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $540,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 15 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles, Motor
Carrier Compliance Division, statewide.

From State General Funds, $124,956 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

$540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$124,956

$124,956

$124,956

Public Safety, Department of
357.153 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility sustainment and repair statewide. (H and S:Fund
$400,000 in 5-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $92,560 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

$400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$46,280

$92,560

$92,560

Public Safety, Department of
357.154 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Retrofit and equip 1 existing helicopter and purchase and equip 1
helicopter for Life Flight capability.
From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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

$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

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

Public Safety, Department of
357.155 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,715,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility repairs, renovations, and construction,
Forsyth, Monroe County.

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From State General Funds, $146,804 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

$1,715,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$146,804

$146,804

$146,804

Public Safety, Department of
357.156 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $245,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility repairs, Athens Regional Police Academy,
Athens, Clarke County.

From State General Funds, $20,972 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

$245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$20,972

$20,972

$20,972

Public Safety, Department of
357.157 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $890,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the industrial fire training complex,
Forsyth, Monroe County.

From State General Funds, $205,946 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

$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

$205,946

$205,946

$205,946

Public Safety, Department of
357.158 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,270,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the Active
Shooting Simulator Classroom, Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $108,712 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,

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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

$1,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$108,712

$108,712

Community Affairs, Department of
357.191 BOND: Reservoirs: $45,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund reservoirs, multiple locations.

From State General Funds, $4,131,400 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 $45,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,131,400

$4,131,400

$4,131,400

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.201 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the State Funded Water and Sewer
Construction Loan Program statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,767,640 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 $20,650,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,767,640

$1,767,640

$1,767,640

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.202 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $8,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean
and Drinking Water Programs statewide and match federal funds.

From State General Funds, $736,160 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 $8,600,000 in principal amount of General

Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$736,160

$736,160

$736,160

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Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.203 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund Water Supply and Reservoir Construction Loan
Program statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,884,100 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

$1,884,100

$1,884,100

$1,884,100

Economic Development, Department of
357.211 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the renovation of Centennial Olympic Park
reflection pool, Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $99,880 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 $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$99,880

$99,880

$99,880

Economic Development, Department of

357.212 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $2,235,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund carpet replacement in Building C concourse,
Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $517,179 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 $2,235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$517,179

$517,179

$517,179

Economic Development, Department of
357.213 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the renovation of Building B entrance, Atlanta,
Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $181,600 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

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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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$181,600

$181,600

$181,600

Ports Authority, Georgia
357.221 BOND: Ports Authority: $35,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Savannah Harbor Deepening Project, Savannah, Chatham
County, and match federal funds.
From State General Funds, $2,996,000 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

$35,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,996,000

$2,996,000

$2,996,000

Transportation, Department of
357.231 BOND: Rail Lines: $6,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund rehabilitation of state-owned rail lines statewide. (S:Fund $6,500,000 in
20-year bonds for rehabilitation of state-owned rail lines from Nunez, Emanuel County to Vidalia, Toombs County ($2,500,000), rehab bridge Trion, Chattooga County ($400,000), various projects, Cordele, Crisp County to Vidalia, Toombs County ($3,600,000))

From State General Funds, $590,200 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

$6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$136,200

$590,200

Transportation, Department of
357.232 BOND: Rail Lines: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund rehabilitation of the rail line, Screven County. From State General Funds, $90,800 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

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$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

$90,800

$90,800

Driver Services, Department of

357.241 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Equipment: $190,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of 10 vehicles statewide.

From State General Funds, $43,966 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Department of Driver 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

$190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$43,966

$43,966

$43,966

Driver Services, Department of
357.242 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $1,190,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction of a
Driver Services facility, Paulding County.

From State General Funds, $101,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Driver 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

$1,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$101,864

$101,864

$101,864

Driver Services, Department of
357.243 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the former visitor's
center as a Driver Services facility, Bainbridge, Decatur County.

From State General Funds, $12,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Department of Driver 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

$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

$12,840

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Education, Department of
357.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $187,705,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school
construction statewide. (H and S:Fund $187,705,000 in 20-year bonds and use $1,765,000 in sold but unused bonds to fully fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular at the $300 million entitlement level)

From State General Funds, $16,067,548 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 $187,705,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$16,218,632 $16,067,548 $16,067,548

Education, Department of
357.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $16,300,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school
construction statewide.

From State General Funds, $1,395,280 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 $16,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,395,280

$1,395,280

$1,395,280

Education, Department of
357.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $27,740,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low-Wealth for local school
construction statewide.
From State General Funds, $2,374,544 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 $27,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,374,544

$2,374,544

$2,374,544

Education, Department of
357.304 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Additional Project Specific Low
Wealth for local school construction, Jenkins County.

From State General Funds, $154,080 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 $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments

of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$154,080

$154,080

$154,080

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Education, Department of
357.305 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund vocational equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $462,800 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

$2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$462,800

$462,800

$462,800

Education, Department of
357.306 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $20,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.52%: Purchase 259 school buses statewide.

From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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

$20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$2,656,000

$2,656,000

$2,656,000

Education, Department of
357.307 BOND: DOE Locations Statewide: $750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund infrastructure improvements at Camp John Hope, Fort
Valley, Peach County. (H and S:Fund $750,000 in 20-year bonds for water system and infrastructure improvements at Camp John Hope)

From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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

$51,360

$64,200

$64,200

Education, Department of
357.308 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $14,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund technology infrastructure upgrades for local school districts
statewide.
From State General Funds, $3,239,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing educational facilities for county and independent school systems through the State Board of Education ( Department of

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Education ) through the issuance of not more than $14,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$3,239,600

$3,239,600

$3,239,600

Education, Department of

357.309 BOND: State Schools: $2,955,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility improvements and repairs at State Schools, multiple
locations.

From State General Funds, $252,948 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

$2,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$252,948

$252,948

Building Authority, Georgia
357.411 BOND: #2 Capitol Square: $12,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the renovation of #2 Capitol Square (former DOT Building),
Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $1,070,000 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

$12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

Building Authority, Georgia
357.412 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility improvements and renovations, Atlanta, Fulton
County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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2633

State General Funds

$171,200

$171,200

$171,200

Building Authority, Georgia
357.413 BOND: Judicial Building: $12,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and site preparation for a new Judicial Complex
Building, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $1,070,000 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

$12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

Revenue, Department of
357.421 BOND: Tax System: $4,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund upgrades to the Integrated Tax System (ITS), Atlanta, DeKalb County.

From State General Funds, $925,600 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

$4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$925,600

$925,600

$925,600

Secretary of State, Office of
357.426 BOND: Office of the Secretary of State: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund upgrades to information systems.

State General Funds

$694,200

$0

Audits and Accounts, Department of
357.431 BOND: Department of Audits and Accounts - Equipment: $490,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase computer equipment, Atlanta,
Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $113,386 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

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in excess of 60 months. State General Funds

$113,386

$113,386

$113,386

Audits and Accounts, Department of
357.432 BOND: Department of Audits and Accounts - Equipment: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Implement an audit management system,
Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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

$115,700

$115,700

$115,700

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
357.491 BOND: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovation,
Warm Springs, Meriwether County.

From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

357.492 BOND: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund GRU/GRHealth related facility improvements,
Warm Springs, Meriwether County.

From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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

$454,000

$454,000

$454,000

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2635

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
357.501 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $590,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $50,504 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 $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

Human Services, Department of
357.521 BOND: Human Service Multi-Projects: $2,150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund property acquisition and design of a new Gwinnett
County Human Services Building, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
From State General Funds, $184,040 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

$2,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$184,040

$184,040

$184,040

Human Services, Department of
357.522 BOND: Human Service Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs to MLK Human Services Center,
Warner Robins, Houston County.
From State General Funds, $85,600 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

$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

$85,600

$85,600

Public Health, Department of
357.541 BOND: Public Health Multi-Projects: $560,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility repairs, multiple locations. From State General Funds, $47,936 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

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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

$560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$47,936

$47,936

$47,936

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

357.601 BOND: Georgia State University: $7,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Humanities - Law building,
Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,619,800

$1,619,800

$1,619,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.602 BOND: Clayton State University: $2,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Science Building, Morrow,
Clayton County.

From State General Funds, $671,060 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 $2,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$671,060

$671,060

$671,060

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.603 BOND: Georgia Regents University: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Cancer Research Building,
Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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,

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2637

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

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.604 BOND: Regents: $60,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $5,136,000 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$5,136,000

$5,136,000

$5,136,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.605 BOND: Albany State University: $1,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the redesign of the new Fine Arts Center, Albany,
Dougherty County.

From State General Funds, $323,960 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 $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$323,960

$323,960

$323,960

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.606 BOND: University of Georgia: $44,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction of the new Science Learning
Center, Athens, Clarke County.
From State General Funds, $3,826,320 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 $44,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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State General Funds

$3,826,320

$3,826,320

$3,826,320

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.607 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the renovation of historic Beeson
Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $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

$231,400

$231,400

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.608 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $9,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the design, construction, and equipment for the new
Military Science Building, Statesboro, Bulloch County.

From State General Funds, $813,200 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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$813,200

$813,200

$813,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.609 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $1,700,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the design of the renovation of the Price Gilbert
Library and the Crosland Towers, Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $393,380 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 $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$393,380

$393,380

$393,380

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2639

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.610 BOND: Regents: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund digital broadband [PeachNet access] statewide.

From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $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

$578,500

$578,500

$578,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.611 BOND: Georgia Public Library Service: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund computer equipment for public libraries statewide.

From State General Funds, $462,800 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of

trustees of public library systems 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$462,800

$462,800

$462,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.612 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $290,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the replacement of transmitting
antenna at WACG, Augusta, Richmond County.

From State General Funds, $24,824 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 $290,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$24,824

$24,824

$24,824

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.613 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment and fund GRA R&D infrastructure,
multiple locations. (H and S: Fund $10,000,000 in 5-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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,

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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

$2,075,658

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.614 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund property acquisition and building renovation,
Kennesaw, Cobb County.

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

$423,720

$847,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.615 BOND: University of Georgia: $4,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation and expansion of Baldwin Hall, Athens, Clarke
County.
From State General Funds, $419,440 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 $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$331,700

$419,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.616 BOND: Columbus State University: $4,950,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of Arnold Hall, Columbus, Muscogee
County.
From State General Funds, $423,720 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 $4,950,000 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

$423,720

$423,720

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.617 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $4,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Hazardous Material Storage
Facility, Atlanta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $385,200 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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$385,200

$385,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.618 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan State College: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund infrastructure renovations and improvements,
Atlanta, Fulton County.

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

357.619 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $2,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for
the Lab Sciences Building - Phase II, Tifton, Tift County.

From State General Funds, $231,120 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 $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$231,120

$231,120

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.620 BOND: Fort Valley State University: $750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund building purchase and renovations, Art Gallery and
Kell Building, Fort Valley, Peach County.

From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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

$64,200

$64,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.621 BOND: University of Georgia: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for Turfgrass Research
and Education Facilities, Athens campus, Tifton campus and Griffin campus.
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

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

$256,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.622 BOND: Savannah State University: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design of a Science and Technology
Center, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $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

$578,500

$578,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.623 BOND: Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs and
renovations statewide.

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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
357.624 BOND: Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $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

$231,400

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.625 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $1,070,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment and communication
system upgrades, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $247,598 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 $1,070,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$247,598

$247,598

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.626 BOND: Gordon College: $4,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Hightower Library, Barnesville, Lamar County. From State General Funds, $376,640 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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of not more than $4,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$376,640

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

357.627 BOND: Valdosta State University: $1,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the University Center, Valdosta,
Lowndes County.

From State General Funds, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$162,640

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.628 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $3,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Mayfair Hall and McIntosh
Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.

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 240 months.

State General Funds

$333,840

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.629 BOND: South Georgia State College: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Davis Hall at the Douglas Campus,
Douglas, Coffee County.
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.

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State General Funds

$214,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.630 BOND: Barnesville-Lamar County Library: $1,380,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund expansion of the Barnesville-Lamar County
Library, Barnesville, Lamar County.

From State General Funds, $118,128 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of

trustees of public library systems Barnesville-Lamar County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not

more than $1,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$118,128

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.631 BOND: Armstrong Atlantic State University: $1,350,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the Aquatics and Recreation
Center, Savannah, Chatham County.

From State General Funds, $115,560 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 $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$115,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.632 BOND: North Georgia College and State University: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of an annex facility on
the Oconee Campus, Watkinsville, Oconee County.

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

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.633 BOND: Mountain Regional Library: $900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the Young Harris/Regional Office,
Young Harris, Towns County.

From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of

trustees of public library systems Mountain Regional Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more

than $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

$77,040

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.634 BOND: Troup-Harris-Coweta Regional Library: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the expansion to
Hogansville Public Library, Hogansville, Troup County.

From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of

trustees of public library systems Troup-Harris-Coweta Regional 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents

357.635 BOND: Georgia Regents University: $3,800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment replacement in the Reese Library Building,
Augusta, Richmond County.

From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$879,320

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.636 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $7,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the addition to the Building C
Academic Building, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
From State General Funds, $599,200 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,

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2647

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$599,200

Technical College System of Georgia
357.651 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Replace obsolete equipment statewide.

From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

Technical College System of Georgia
357.652 BOND: Georgia Northwestern Technical College: $2,065,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Classroom
Building, Ringgold, Catoosa County.
From State General Funds, $477,841 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 $2,065,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$477,841

$477,841

$477,841

Technical College System of Georgia
357.653 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $2,470,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Classroom Building and
Truck Driving Range, Brunswick, Glynn County.
From State General Funds, $571,558 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 $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

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not in excess of 60 months. State General Funds

$571,558

$571,558

$571,558

Technical College System of Georgia
357.654 BOND: Southeastern Technical College: $1,480,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Health
Services/Library facility, Swainsboro, Emanuel County.

From State General Funds, $342,472 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 $1,480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$342,472

$342,472

$342,472

Technical College System of Georgia
357.655 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $3,860,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new North Fulton campus,
Alpharetta, Fulton County.

From State General Funds, $893,204 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 $3,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$893,204

$893,204

$893,204

Technical College System of Georgia

357.656 BOND: Ogeechee Technical College: $2,295,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the new Natural Resources Building,
Statesboro, Bulloch County.

From State General Funds, $531,063 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 $2,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$531,063

$531,063

$531,063

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Technical College System of Georgia
357.657 BOND: Chattahoochee Technical College: $865,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the renovated Woodstock campus,
Woodstock, Cherokee County.

From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$200,161

$200,161

$200,161

Technical College System of Georgia
357.658 BOND: Oconee Fall Line Technical College: $720,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the renovated Main Building,
Sandersville, Washington County.
From State General Funds, $166,608 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 $720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$166,608

$166,608

$166,608

Technical College System of Georgia
357.659 BOND: North Georgia Technical College: $650,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the addition to the Health Building,
Blairsville, Union County.
From State General Funds, $150,410 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 $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$150,410

$150,410

$150,410

Technical College System of Georgia
357.660 BOND: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: $2,015,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the new Allied Health/Public
Safety Building, Douglas, Coffee County.

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From State General Funds, $466,271 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 $2,015,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$466,271

$466,271

$466,271

Technical College System of Georgia
357.661 BOND: South Georgia Technical College: $570,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the expanded Diesel Heavy
Equipment Technical Center, Americus, Sumter County.

From State General Funds, $131,898 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 $570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not

in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$131,898

$131,898

$131,898

Technical College System of Georgia
357.662 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $7,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide. (H and
S:Fund $7,000,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $599,200 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 $7,000,000 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

$599,200

$599,200

Technical College System of Georgia
357.663 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $1,225,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the QuickStart program statewide. From State General Funds, $283,465 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

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2651

facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more

than $1,225,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$283,465

$283,465

$283,465

Technical College System of Georgia
357.664 BOND: Chattahoochee Technical College: $1,700,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Mountain View Campus
Expansion, Marietta, Cobb County. (S:Fund $1,700,000 in 5-year bonds for design of the South Cobb/Marietta Campus Expansion, Marietta, Cobb County)
From State General Funds, $393,380 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$393,380

$393,380

Technical College System of Georgia
357.665 BOND: Okefenokee Technical College: $3,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the Welding and CIS expansion,
Waycross, Ware County.

From State General Funds, $291,040 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 $3,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$291,040

Technical College System of Georgia
357.666 BOND: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: $1,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design of Lanier Hall-Allied
Health Building, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
From State General Funds, $439,660 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

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not in excess of 60 months. State General Funds

$439,660

Technical College System of Georgia
357.667 BOND: Southern Crescent Technical College: $900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the design of Phase II construction of the
Industrial Training and Technology Building, McDonough, Henry County.

From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $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

$208,260

Technical College System of Georgia
357.668 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of College and Career Academies
statewide.

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

Technical College System of Georgia

357.669 BOND: Georgia Northwestern Technical College: $900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design for Phase I of an
education building for the Whitfield Murray Campus, Dalton, Whitfield County.

From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $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

$208,260

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Forestry Commission, State
357.701 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $6,155,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.52%: Fund the replacement of firefighting equipment statewide. (H and
S:Fund $6,155,000 in 10-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $817,384 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

$6,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$514,600

$817,384

$817,384

Forestry Commission, State
357.702 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $1,125,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide.

From State General Funds, $96,300 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

$1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$96,300

$96,300

$96,300

Natural Resources, Department of
357.711 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of 9 vehicles statewide.

From State General Funds, $46,280 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

$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

$46,280

$46,280

$46,280

Natural Resources, Department of
357.712 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $8,520,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $773,616 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 $8,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$773,616

$773,616

$773,616

Natural Resources, Department of
357.713 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $3,720,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund miscellaneous new construction statewide. (S:Fund
$3,720,000 in 20-year bonds for miscellaneous new construction and cottages at various state parks statewide)
From State General Funds, $337,776 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 $3,720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$246,976

$246,976

$337,776

Natural Resources, Department of
357.714 BOND: DNR Land Acquisition: $10,060,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund land acquisition for Wildlife Management Areas and
Parks statewide.

From State General Funds, $913,448 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 $10,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$913,448

$913,448

$913,448

Agriculture, Department of
357.741 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund roof improvements at the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest
Park, Clayton County.
From State General Funds, $454,000 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

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$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

$454,000

$454,000

$454,000

Agriculture, Department of

357.742 BOND: Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority: $3,035,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund miscellaneous facility improvements,
Perry, Houston County. (H and S:Fund $3,035,000 in 20-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $275,578 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

$3,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$68,100

$275,578

$275,578

Agriculture, Department of
357.743 BOND: Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories: $1,350,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment, Athens, Clarke
County and Tifton, Tift County. (S:Fund $1,350,000 in 5-year bonds)

From State General Funds, $312,390 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

$1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$127,270

$312,390

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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

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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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $43,880,000 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, $4,374,836 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 $43,880,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $11,330,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Exceptional

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Growth for local school construction. (H and S:Recommend funding at the $40 million entitlement level and provide $11,330,000 in 20-year bonds) From State General Funds, $1,129,601 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 $11,330,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $116,450,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school construction. From State General Funds, $11,610,065 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 $116,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management

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plans as provided by law:
1.) An amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources and Prosecuting Attorneys. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program for the purpose of reducing or eliminating furlough days, increasing instructional days, and providing salary increases to teachers in local education authorities. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.

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7.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute 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 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 light-faced 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

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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" and "Section Totals - Final" are for informational purposes only. Sections 51, 52, 53 and 54 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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
Part III: Repeal Conflicting Laws All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative England of the 116th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 744.

The motion prevailed.

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

Representatives Frazier of the 126th, Stovall of the 74th, and Williams of the 119th et al.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
HR 1725. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Turner of the 21st and Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending Debra Murdock on being named the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year and inviting her to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1726. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frazier of the 126th, Bennett of the 94th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Junior Cycling and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 1727. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Mosby of the 83rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Brooks of the 55th and Smyre of the 135th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. William H. Boone and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; 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 1453 HR 1545 HR 1591 HR 1602 HR 1645 HR 1725

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 1457 HR 1590 HR 1595 HR 1605 HR 1694

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1453. By Representatives Carter of the 175th, Harden of the 148th and Abrams of the 89th:
A RESOLUTION commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement and inviting members of the State YMCA of Georgia to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1457. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Ralston of the 7th, Ehrhart of the 36th, England of the 116th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia and inviting him to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1545. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Pierce County High School cheerleading squad on their 2013-2014 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1590. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, McCall of the 33rd and Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1591. By Representatives Smith of the 70th and Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1595. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Nimmer of the 178th, Black of the 174th, Roberts of the 155th, Houston of the 170th and others:

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A RESOLUTION Commending the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year and inviting its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1602. By Representatives Rice of the 95th and Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Norcross Blue Devils football team for winning the 2013 Class AAAAAA State Championship and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1605. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Bruce of the 61st, Abrams of the 89th and Morgan of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kirstie Bronner and Kristie Bronner, covaledictorians for the Spelman College class of 2013, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1645. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and inviting representatives from the Girl Scouts of America organization to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1694. By Representatives Talton of the 147th and Yates of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol, commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia, and inviting them to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1725. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Turner of the 21st and Caldwell of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending Debra Murdock on being named the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year and inviting her 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 1728. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the life of Clarence Michael "Mike" Harrison and offering condolences on his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 1729. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Robert "Bob" Hendley Lowe, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1730. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. George C. Pickard; and for other purposes.
HR 1731. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Grady L. Carpenter; and for other purposes.
HR 1732. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. David "Big Daddy" Jackson Coker, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1733. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Frazier of the 126th and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Dick Lane Velodrome on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1734. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Scott of the 76th and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Deborah McClanahan in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1735. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barbara Pace Hunt; and for other purposes.
HR 1736. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Chuck Cowart; and for other purposes.
HR 1737. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Mount Vernon Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and recognizing March 2, 2015, as Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1738. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Scott of the 76th, DawkinsHaigler of the 91st and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Mount Vernon Baptist Church on the occasion of its 99th anniversary and recognizing March 2, 2014, as Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1739. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Scott of the 76th, Anderson of the 92nd and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miriam Arlala Johnson James-Miller in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1740. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Stephenson of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Lori Myles in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1741. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Frankie Arnold in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1742. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Anderson of the 92nd and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erica L. Woodford in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1743. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Scott of the 76th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Carol E. Dixon in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1744. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Anderson of the 92nd, Scott of the 76th and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carolyn LaVerne Davenport in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1745. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Anderson of the 92nd, Scott of the 76th and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carole A. Dortch in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1746. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Anderson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Susan Holmes in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1747. By Representative Smith of the 125th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Parade of Quartets; and for other purposes.
HR 1748. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Kelley of the 16th, Sharper of the 177th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Amber Fleeman, Archer High School's 2014 salutatorian; and for other purposes.
HR 1749. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Kelley of the 16th, Sharper of the 177th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:

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A RESOLUTION commending Matthew McNeeley, Archer High School's 2014 valedictorian; and for other purposes.
HR 1750. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Bennett of the 94th, Morgan of the 39th, Dickerson of the 113th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1751. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Willard of the 51st, Dollar of the 45th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the public service of Chief Jack McElfish upon his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1752. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Houston of the 170th, Roberts of the 155th, Watson of the 172nd and O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable John "Dickey" Crosby on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.
HR 1753. By Representatives Mosby of the 83rd and Stephenson of the 90th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March, 2014, as Professional Social Workers Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1754. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, McCall of the 33rd, Watson of the 172nd, Black of the 174th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1755. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Scott of the 76th, Mabra of the 63rd and Jordan of the 77th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tonya Jennings, Mt. Zion Elementary School's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1756. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Reverend Branden Jones; and for other purposes.

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HR 1757. By Representative Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop-Designate Michael Jerome Paden, Sr.; and for other purposes.
Representative Morgan of the 39th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, March 10, 2014, 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 10, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday, March 10, 2014
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.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Robert Brown, Lead Pastor, Rome First United Methodist Church, Rome, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1133. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd and Epps of the 144th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1134. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd and Deffenbaugh of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; 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 1135. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HR 1724. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Houston of the 170th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th and Buckner of the 137th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide support for sustainable forest certification and supporting the efforts of Sustainable Forestry Initiative; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
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:

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HB 1136. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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 1137. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1138. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; 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 1139. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to

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authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1140. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority," approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2323), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 7, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3600), so as to provide for membership on the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1141. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Byron to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 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 1142. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Port Wentworth on the question of whether the electors of the City of Port Wentworth favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
HB 1143. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Pooler on the question of whether the electors of

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the City of Pooler favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

HB 1144. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1122 HB 1124 HB 1126 HB 1128 HB 1130 HB 1132 HR 1723

HB 1123 HB 1125 HB 1127 HB 1129 HB 1131 HR 1722 SB 393

Representative McCall of the 33rd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 213 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ McCall of the 33rd
Chairman

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Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1109 HB 1112 HB 1114 HB 1117 HB 1120 SB 344

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1111 HB 1113 HB 1116 HB 1118 HB 1121 SB 416

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Properties 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 788 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 123rd
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 35th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HR 1523 HR 1585 SB 349

Joint Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to Georgia Code of Military Justice; create (Substitute)(D&VA-Coomer-14th) County and municipal officials; display American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; urge (GAff-Clark-98th) Behavorial Health and Developmental, Dept. of; changes to the powers and duties (GAff-Coomer-14th) Bethel-54th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 318 SB 342

Alcoholic Beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; celebration of St. Patrick's Day (RegI-Stephens-164th) Jackson-2nd Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers (Substitute)(H&HS-Sims-123rd) Burke-11th

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood

Cooke Coomer Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh

Greene Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell

Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain Meadows

Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smyre Spencer

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Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Dempsey E Dickerson
Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, C Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd E Frazier Frye Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Hugley Jackson Jacobs E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L E Jones, S Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick E Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Mitchell Moore E Morgan Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw

Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon E Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Dukes of the 154th, Gregory of the 34th, Mosby of the 83rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Smith of the 134th, and Stephenson of the 90th.

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 1109. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th and Jacobs of the 80th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide

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for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; 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 an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, is amended by deleting the word "and" at the end of paragraph (41) of Section 1.03, by deleting the period at the end of paragraph (42) and replacing the same with "; and", and by adding a new paragraph at the end of such section to read as follows:
"(43) Special districts. To exercise all authority provided by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia to create special districts for the provision of local government services within such districts and to collect fees, assessments, and taxes within such districts to pay, wholly or partially, the cost of providing such services therein. It is the intent of the General Assembly that any fee imposed pursuant to this paragraph for the provision of fire and rescue services not exceed the average of ad valorem taxes levied by DeKalb County for the provision of the same services for the previous five years prior to the date the city begins providing such services;"
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 2.14 as follows:
"(b) No member of any board, commission, or authority of the city shall hold any elective office in the city."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 2.15 as follows:

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"SECTION 2.15. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance and resolution shall be introduced in writing, and the city council shall have the authority to approve, disapprove, or amend the same. A resolution may be passed at the time it is offered, but an ordinance shall not be adopted until the title of said ordinance has been read at two city council meetings, provided that the beginning of said meetings shall not be less than 24 hours nor more than 60 days apart. This requirement of two readings shall not apply to emergency ordinances. The catchlines of sections of this charter or any ordinance printed in boldface type, italics, or otherwise are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and:
(1) Shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections or as any part of the section; and (2) Shall not be so deemed when any of such sections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted unless expressly provided to the contrary. Furthermore, the article and section headings contained in this Act shall not be deemed to govern, limit, or modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any article or section hereof. (b) The city council may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt rules and bylaws to govern the conduct of its business, including procedures and penalties for compelling the attendance of absent councilmembers. Such rules may include punishment for contemptuous behavior conducted in the presence of the city council."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 3.01 as follows:
"(b) The mayor shall have the authority to transfer appropriations between departments, funds, services, and strategy or organizational units but only with the approval of the city council."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended in Section 3.04 by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (15), by deleting the word "and" at the end of paragraph (13), and by adding a new paragraph (14) to read as follows:
"(14) To transfer appropriations within a department; and"
SECTION 6. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 3.09 as follows:
"SECTION 3.09. City clerk.

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The mayor shall appoint a city clerk subject to confirmation by the city council to keep a journal of the proceedings of the city council; to maintain in a safe place all records and documents pertaining to the affairs of the city; and to perform such duties as may be required by law or ordinance or as the mayor or city manager may direct."
SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 4.02 as follows:
"SECTION 4.02. Judges.
(a) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as judge unless he or she has attained the age of 28 years and has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia for a minimum of three years. The judge shall be nominated by the mayor subject to approval by the city council. The compensation and number of the judges shall be fixed by the city council. (b) Before entering on duties of his or her office, the judge shall take an oath before an officer duly authorized to administer oaths in this state declaring that he or she will truly, honestly, and faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office to the best of his or her ability without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council. (c) The judge shall serve for a term of four years but may be removed from the position by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the city council or shall be removed upon action taken by the State Judicial Qualifications Commission for:
(1) Willful misconduct in office; (2) Willful and persistent failure to perform duties; (3) Habitual intemperance; (4) Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute; or (5) Disability seriously interfering with the performance of duties, which is, or is likely to become, of a permanent character."
SECTION 8. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 6.05 as follows:
"SECTION 6.05. Charter commission.
No later than July 1, 2020, the mayor and the city council shall call for a charter commission to review the city's experience and recommend to the General Assembly any changes to the charter. Members of the charter commission shall be appointed as follows: one by the mayor, one by the city council, and one by each member of the Georgia House of Representatives or Senate whose district lies wholly or partially

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within the corporate boundaries of the city. All members of the charter commission shall reside in the City of Dunwoody. The commission shall complete the recommendations within the time frame required by the city council."
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.
HB 1111. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1112. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1113. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd, Broadrick of the 4th and Dickson of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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

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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 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent 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 1116. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; 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 1117. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties which may be imposed by the municipal court; 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.

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HB 1118. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; 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 1120. By Representatives Knight of the 130th and Strickland of the 111th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties 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 1121. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; 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.
SB 344. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; 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.

SB 416. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland," approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; 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.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Welch of the 110th was excused from voting on the Bills on the Local Calendar.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Strickland of the 111th was excused from voting on the Bills on the Local Calendar.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch E Weldon E Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 149, nays 2.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:

HB 740. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 764. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Benton of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 953. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Chandler of the 105th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; 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 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:

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Representatives Peake of the 141st et al., Chandler of the 105th, Smyre of the 135th, and Stovall of the 74th.
Pursuant to HR 1602, the House congratulated the Norcross Blue Devils football team for winning the 2013 Class AAAAAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1545, the House commended the Pierce County High School cheerleading squad on their 2013-2014 GHSA Class AAA State Championship and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1725, the House commended Debra Murdock on being named the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year and invited her 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 Economic Development & Tourism:
SB 353. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; 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 Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
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Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore E Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch E Weldon E Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 7.

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

HR 1523. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Holcomb of the 81st, Willard of the 51st and Atwood of the 179th:

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A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the House Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Georgia National Guard, which consists of the Georgia Army National Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, and the Georgia State Defense Force, operates under the supervision of the Georgia Department of Defense and provides ready and relevant military forces to combatant commanders, supports homeland defense, and performs other activities, and in doing so, members of the Georgia National Guard serve dual missions in their federal and state roles; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia National Guard totals over 13,000 members and operates under a state budget of approximately $9 million and a federal budget of $552 million annually; and
WHEREAS, although historically the Georgia National Guard's primary function has been to respond to state emergencies and other exigencies and to prepare for its federal missions, its operational tempo, both domestic and abroad, has dramatically increased over the last 13 years under both its federal and state status; and
WHEREAS, as a result, the Georgia National Guard has conversed from a strategic reserve to an operational force similar to that of its active duty counterparts in which members of the Georgia National Guard often work side-by-side with active duty members of the United States Army and the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, members of the Georgia National Guard fall under the control of the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice when in federal service; and
WHEREAS, although the current Georgia Code of Military Justice was enacted in 1955 and has not been substantially amended or updated, the culture and demands of military service in the Georgia National Guard has transformed precipitously; and
WHEREAS, although the Georgia Code of Military Justice was, at the time, based on the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice has been substantially revised since 1955; and

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WHEREAS, recognizing the changing role of the National Guard among the various states and the differences among the states in their various state codes of military justice and the possibility that current state military justice codes may be inadequate to ensure and maintain good order and discipline, the United States Congress required, in accordance with the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003, the National Guard Bureau to appoint a working group of National Guard judge advocates and senior military justice experts to review and develop a Model State Code of Military Justice; and
WHEREAS, the National Guard Bureau formed a working group which reviewed the various state codes of military justice; and found that the various states' legal and administrative authority to conduct courts-martial and nonjudicial punishment varied greatly and that a number of National Guard jurisdictions lacked modern and effective laws and procedures necessary to have a viable military justice system; and
WHEREAS, the working group drafted a Model State Code of Military Justice which provides a comprehensive approach towards increasing uniformity among the states for court-martial and nonjudicial punishment proceedings for the National Guard when not in federal service and to provide similarity to those provisions applicable to active duty military members; and
WHEREAS, the Model State Code of Military Justice, in large measure, closely follows the organization and provisions of the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Department of Defense approved the Model State Code of Military Justice and have recommended that all states adopt such to provide the following benefits: (1) uniformity; (2) enhancing military discipline; (3) closer conformity with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice; (4) strengthening military justice training; (5) elimination of interstate jurisdictional issues; (6) a useful commander's tool to further mission accomplishment; (7) a step forward in the National Guard's vision of being ready, reliable, and relevant; and (8) increased credibility with the active duty components and the public; and
WHEREAS, at least 14 states have already adopted and enacted a version of the Model State Code of Military Justice and 23 other states are actively reviewing such for possible enactment; and
WHEREAS, this state should undertake a comprehensive study to consider whether enactment of the Model State Code of Military Justice, or some parts thereof, would benefit the Georgia National Guard, could help facilitate total force integration and interoperability, could prepare members being called to federal status to meet their responsibilities and uphold the standards required under the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, or could provide any other beneficial purpose.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice to be composed of three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Adjutant General of Georgia and his or her staff shall work with the committee to provide information and data as required by the committee to facilitate its work and to assist in the formulation of its recommendations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 1, 2014, at which time the committee shall stand abolished.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y 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.

SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; 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 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; 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 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(h.1) The Department of Public Health may disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a person who has been reported, under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (h), to be infected with HIV to a health care provider licensed pursuant to Chapter 11, 26, or 34 of Title 43 whom that person has consulted for medical treatment or advice."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 16.

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

Representative Sims of the 123rd asked unanimous consent that SB 342 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

HR 1585. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Yates of the 73rd, Carter of the 175th, Setzler of the 35th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:

A RESOLUTION urging county and municipal officials to display the American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner
Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 160, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 349. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Jackson of the 24th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

Representative England of the 116th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 744 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:

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Representatives England of the 116th, Jones of the 47th and O`Neal of the 146th.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1760. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Sharper of the 177th, Smith of the 41st, Evans of the 42nd, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Laura Shyman; and for other purposes.
HR 1761. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Sharper of the 177th, Smith of the 41st, Evans of the 42nd, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Edward Richardson; and for other purposes.
HR 1762. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Leah Catherine Barnett and Mason "Buck" Dixon; and for other purposes.
HR 1763. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Liam Knippenberg; and for other purposes.
HR 1764. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Harbin of the 122nd, McClain of the 100th, Douglas of the 78th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John Edward "Buck" Cravey; and for other purposes.
HR 1765. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 legislative session temporary administrative assistants for the House of Representatives on their exemplary service; and for other purposes.

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HR 1766. By Representatives Scott of the 76th, Waites of the 60th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Dorothea "Dee" Dawkins-Haigler; and for other purposes.
HR 1767. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Beverly of the 143rd, Randall of the 142nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University's football team; and for other purposes.
HR 1768. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Willard of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Sandy Springs Society on its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1769. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 134th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Ophelia DeVore Mitchell; and for other purposes.
HR 1770. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Beckum; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 418. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 1082. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1086. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Carter of the 175th 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 346 SB 374

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Carter of the 175th
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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:

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SB 382 SB 383

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman

Representative Pruett of the 149th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 367 SR 735

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Pruett of the 149th
Chairman

Representative Clark of the 98th 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

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison E Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon

Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson E Jacobs E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley E Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin

Maxwell McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Parrish Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott E Setzler Sharper Shaw

Sims, B Smith, E Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch E Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Floyd of the 99th, Harrell of the 106th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Mayo of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd, Sims of the 169th, Smith of the 134th, and Talton of the 147th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Minister Brenda Martin Crawford, Lighthouse Community Center, Midway, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 1145. By Representative Brockway of the 102nd:
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 from state income taxation, so as to provide an exemption for corporate donors to student scholarship organizations; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to create a new income tax exemption for student scholarship funding; to provide for corporate donations to student scholarship organizations; to

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provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 1146. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; 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.
HR 1758. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and McCall of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Reverend G. L. Avery and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1759. By Representative Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION renaming a road as Friendship Road; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HR 1802. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Orace Lamar "Red" Brooks and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1803. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Carter of the 175th and Hamilton of the 24th:

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A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Local Government Qualifications Based Selection for Professional Services; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries.

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

HB 1133 HB 1135 HB 1137 HB 1139 HB 1141 HB 1143 HR 1724

HB 1134 HB 1136 HB 1138 HB 1140 HB 1142 HB 1144

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1122 HB 1124 HB 1127 HB 1129 HB 1131 SB 393

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1123 HB 1126 HB 1128 HB 1130 HB 1132

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

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The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 36th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule

HR 1332 SB 305
SB 320 SB 325
SB 333
SR 847 SR 896

House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; create (JudyNC-Hugley-136th) Fire Protection and Safety; written notification prior to the denial of a permit; buildings/structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards (PS&HS-Powell-32nd) Tippins-37th Veterans Court Divisions; create (D&VA-Willard-51st) Harbison-15th Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions (JudyHarrell-106th) Albers-56th Natural Resources Dept.; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory (NR&E-McCall-33rd) Tolleson20th Heritage Preserve; dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; authorize the change of use (SProp-Rutledge-109th) Jeffares-17th Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee (NR&E-Smith70th) Tolleson-20th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 240 SB 286 SB 288
SB 296

Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums (Substitute)(RegIGolick-40th) Hill-6th Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products (RegI-Harrell-106th) Murphy-27th Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association (Substitute)(B&FAO-Martin-49th) Bethel-54th State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities (NR&EHamilton-24th) Tolleson-20th

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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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1122. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st 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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; 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 1123. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; 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 1124. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gregory of the 34th, Evans of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Golick of the 40th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), 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 1126. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; 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 1127. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; 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 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a

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referendum; 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 1129. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
HB 1130. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Avondale Estates, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4886), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal and a contingent 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 1131. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; 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 1132. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; 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 create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act."
SECTION 2. Definitions.
As used in this Act, the term: (1) "Area" means the corporate limits of the City of Gainesville, Georgia. (2) "Authority" means the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority.

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(3) "Board" means the board of directors of the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority. (4) "City" means the City of Gainesville, Georgia. (5) "Special events" means events which, in the judgment of the authority, will promote tourism in the area or privately contracted functions.
SECTION 3. Creation of authority, status, tax exemption, and sovereign immunity.
(a) There is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority. The authority shall be deemed to be a political subdivision of the state and a public corporation and, by that name, may contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, and bring and defend actions. The authority shall be a convention and visitors bureau authority created by Act of the General Assembly for a municipality for the purposes of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A. and is intended to be an agency and instrumentality of the municipality and a governmental unit for purposes of Sections 103, 141, and 150 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and, as to the municipality, the authority is intended to be a subordinated entity for the purposes of Section 265(b)(3)(E)(ii) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The authority shall not be a state institution nor a department or agency of the state but shall be a creation of the state, having a distinct corporate identity and being exempt from the provisions of Code Section 50-17-2 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act." (b) The authority shall have its principal office within the City of Gainesville and its legal situs or residence for the purposes of this Act shall be the City of Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia. (c) The exercise of the powers conferred upon the authority in this Act shall constitute an essential governmental function for a public purpose. The properties of the authority, both real and personal, and the income of the authority are declared to be public properties, and income used for the benefit and welfare of the people of the city and not for the purpose of private or corporate benefit; and such properties, to the extent of the authority's ownership thereof or other interest therein, and all income and obligations of the authority shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any city, county, or other political subdivision thereof. The authority shall have all of the exemptions and exclusions from taxes as are now granted to cities and counties for the operation of properties or facilities similar to the properties and facilities to be owned or operated, or both, by the authority. (d) The authority shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the state, and the officers, agents, and employees of the authority, when in performance of work of the authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as officers, agents, and employees of the State of Georgia. The authority may be sued the same as private corporations on

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any contractual obligation of the authority. Any action to protect or to enforce any rights pursuant to the provisions of this Act or any suit or action against the authority shall be brought in the Superior Court of Hall County, Georgia. The property of the authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process. The records of the authority shall be public records which are subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to abridge or change the powers and duties of other authorities, departments, boards, and like agencies of the city.
SECTION 4. Directors and meetings.
(a) The board shall consist of at least seven directors, who shall be natural persons at least 18 years of age. The members of the board shall be appointed by the mayor and council of the city and shall be eligible to succeed themselves for a maximum of three consecutive terms. The members of the board shall serve terms of two years, except for the initial establishment of the board when three of the seven members shall serve terms of three years. Appointments shall be made so that representation on the board shall always include at least the following:
(1) Hotels and motels, two members; (2) Restaurants and food establishments, one member; (3) Attractions, two members; (4) The director of the Gainesville Parks and Recreation Agency, one member; and (5) The city manager of the City of Gainesville, one member. Members shall receive no compensation for their services as members of the authority, but shall be reimbursed for their proper and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, subject to any limitations imposed by general law on the reimbursement of public officials and subject to any limitations which may be contained in the bylaws of the authority. (b) The board shall meet at such times as may be necessary to transact the business coming before it, but not less often than twice yearly. Either the chairperson or any two other directors together may call a special meeting of the board. Meetings of the board shall be open to the public in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Written minutes of all meetings shall be kept; and, within 30 days following every meeting, a copy of the minutes shall be furnished to the mayor and council of the city. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the latest version of Roberts Rules of Order. (c) At the first meeting of the board, and thereafter subsequently to yearly new appointments, the directors shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from their voting members. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the board and shall vote on all matters coming before the board. The vice chairperson shall preside at meetings in the absence of the chairperson. In the absence of both the chairperson and vice chairperson, the directors present at a meeting shall elect a temporary chairperson to preside at that meeting, so long as the chairperson and vice chairperson both remain absent from the meeting. A quorum shall consist of at least four directors of the board.

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All directors present at a meeting, including the chairperson, vice chairperson, or any other director presiding at such meeting, shall be entitled to vote on all matters which shall come before the board. No vacancy on the board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the authority.
SECTION 5. Purpose.
The purpose of the authority is to promote special events as well as to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows within the area in such manner or manners contemplated by paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A. or any other applicable paragraph of such Code section.
SECTION 6. Duties.
It shall be the duty of the authority to promote special events as well as to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows within the area and to operate the authority and its facilities in a fiscally responsible manner.
SECTION 7. Powers.
(a) The authority shall have all powers allowed by law and consistent with the provisions of this Act as are necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purpose, including, without limitation, the power to:
(1) Adopt and alter a corporate seal; (2) Purchase advertising promoting special events and promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows; (3) Encourage, solicit, promote, procure, sponsor, cosponsor, and service conventions, trade shows, and special events; (4) Lend financial support through grants, contributions, or otherwise to other governmental entities in furtherance of its corporate purpose after approval by a majority vote of the city council; (5) Lend financial support through grants, contributions, or otherwise to private sector, for profit, and nonprofit entities in furtherance of its corporate purpose after approval by a majority vote of the city council, provided that the authority determines that the residents of the area shall receive a substantial benefit therefrom; (6) Conduct activities to foster a better public understanding on the part of individuals and businesses of the importance of tourism and the convention and visitors industry to the economy of the city and of the area;

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(7) Conduct activities to encourage and to assist the cooperation between the businesses and industries servicing tourists, conventions, trade shows, and special events; (8) Engage in fundraising activities in furtherance of its corporate purpose; (9) Appoint an advisory committee and other committees of persons from the public and private sectors without regard to their places of residence; (10) Make contracts of every kind and character with, and without limitation, any and all persons, firms, and corporations and the state and any and all political subdivisions, departments, institutions, or agencies of the state are authorized to enter into contracts, leases, or agreements with the authority upon such terms and for such purposes as they deem advisable; and, without limiting the generality of the above, the authority and the city shall be permitted to enter into the following:
(A) Contracts under which hotel-motel taxes collected by the city are paid to and expended by the authority as contemplated by paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A. or any other applicable provision under such law; (B) Contracts under which the authority purchases administrative and financial management services from the city to be performed by personnel at the city's cost, which shall include the costs of payroll, employee benefits, supplies, and overhead reasonably allocable to the performance of such services; and (C) Lease contracts relating to leases of real property, personal property, or both real and personal property; (11) Accept grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (12) Accept grants of money or materials or property of any kind from the State of Georgia or any agency or instrumentality or political division thereof upon such terms and conditions as the State of Georgia or such agency or instrumentality or political subdivision may impose; (13) Sue and be sued in contract and in tort and complain and defend in all courts; (14) Advise and recommend plans to other public and private sector entities for the promotion of tourism, conventions, trade shows, and special events; (15) Conduct studies and develop plans for improving tourism in the area; (16) Receive and disburse public funds appropriated by the city, including, but not limited to, revenues derived from hotel-motel taxes collected by the city; and receive and disburse funds from private sources and other revenues which may be received from time to time which would assist in the accomplishment of its corporate purpose; and (17) Do all things necessary or convenient to accomplish its corporate purposes and to exercise any power permitted by the laws of this state to be exercised by private corporations which will further the authority's ability to accomplish such purpose, so long as the exercise of such power is not in conflict with the Constitution or laws of this state.

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(b) The powers enumerated in each paragraph of subsection (a) of this section are cumulative of and in addition to those powers enumerated in other paragraphs of subsection (a) of this section and any other powers elsewhere in this Act or which may be reasonably inferred from the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 8. Bylaws.
The authority may, by affirmative vote of a majority of all directors, adopt and amend bylaws to govern the authority, its employees, and operation.
SECTION 9. Budget.
The authority shall prepare an annual budget to be submitted to the city and shall file all appropriate expenditure reports with the city and the state.
SECTION 10. Liability limited.
Neither the directors of the authority nor any person executing notes, leases, or other agreements or obligations on behalf of the authority shall be personally liable thereon by reason of such execution.
SECTION 11. City not bound.
The authority shall have no power or authority to bind the city by any contract, agreement, financial obligation, indebtedness, or otherwise; and no contract, agreement, financial obligation, or indebtedness incurred by the authority shall ever be a claim or charge against the city; provided, however, that both the authority and the city shall be bound to each other by contracts, agreements, financial obligations, or indebtedness between themselves.
SECTION 12. Oversight.
The city council shall be authorized to inspect at its pleasure the state and condition of the authority, its properties, and all books and records pertaining to the authority and its affairs, and the authority shall give it such books and records and furnish it with assistance in making such inspections.
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Should the authority, for any reason, be dissolved after full payment of all indebtedness previously incurred, both as to principal and interest, title to all property of any kind and nature, real and personal, held by the authority at the time of such dissolution shall be conveyed to the city; or title to any such property may be conveyed prior to such dissolution in accordance with provisions which may be made therefor in any resolution or trust instrument relating to such property, subject to any liens, leases, or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to such property at the time of such conveyance.

SECTION 14. Effective date.

This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 15. Repealer.

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.

SB 393. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows

Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L

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E Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton
Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick E Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y 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.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 292. By Representative Battles of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits under the

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Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 495. By Representatives Hill of the 22nd, Neal of the 2nd and Greene of the 151st:
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 modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; to authorize the commission to manage the utilization of administrative space by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 843. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Maxwell of the 17th, Buckner of the 137th 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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 898. By Representatives Pak of the 108th and Chandler of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-11-10 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 911. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Golick of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Quick of the 117th and others:

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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 assault and battery, so as to add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 985. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Teasley of the 37th 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 change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; to provide for exceptions; 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:
HB 60. 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.
HB 770. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 838. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as

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to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; 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 215. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to change provisions relating to filings in the clerk's office; to increase fees for certain filings; to change provisions relating to office hours; to provide for related matters; 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 418. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; 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 Rogers of the 10th, Jones of the 62nd, Rynders of the 152nd et al., Jackson of the 128th, Stovall of the 74th, Clark of the 89th et al., Nimmer of the 178th et al., Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th et al., and Geisinger of the 48th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1452, the House commended the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens and invited them 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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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SB 320. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R E Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

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

SB 333. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Davis of the 22nd and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 5.

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

SB 305. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 4th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stop-work order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley

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Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 173, nays 0.

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

SB 240. By Senator Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; 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 Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by certain nonprofit museums; to provide a definition; to provide for an annual occupational license tax; to provide for limitations of the nonprofit distiller license; to authorize complimentary samples of the distilled spirits produced by a

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nonprofit museum; to provide that no bond shall be required for an application for a nonprofit distiller license; to provide for the maximum license fee that may be charged for a nonprofit distiller license; 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. Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by revising Code Section 3-4-22, relating to bonds required for application for or renewal of licenses, amount, and multiyear bonds, as follows:
"3-4-22. (a) All applicants for all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall file with the commissioner, along with each initial application, a bond:
(1) Conditioned to pay all sums which may become due by the applicant to this state as taxes, license fees, or otherwise, arising out of the operation of the business for which licensure is sought; and (2) Conditioned to pay all penalties which may be imposed upon the applicant for failure to comply with the laws and rules and regulations pertaining to distilled spirits. The surety for the bonds shall be a surety company licensed to do business in this state, and the bonds shall be in such form as may be required by the commissioner and may be for a term of up to five calendar years. (b) The bonds shall be in the following calendar year amounts: (1) For distillers and manufacturers, $10,000.00; (2) For wholesale dealers and importers, $5,000.00; and (3) For retail dealers and brokers, $2,500.00. (c) All applicants for annual renewal of licenses issued pursuant to this chapter, other than retail licenses, shall must file an annual bond or have a multiyear bond on file with the department that extends at least through the end of the calendar year for which renewal is sought. Such bonds must shall meet the same conditions as those filed with the initial application."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"3-9-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'nonprofit museum' means a museum whose mission includes educating the public about the local, state, and national history of the United States and that is owned and operated by a bona fide nonprofit civic organization which holds title to improved real property with a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this title or any other law, the commissioner may issue a nonprofit distiller license to a nonprofit museum, regardless of whether or not such nonprofit museum holds an annual license to sell malt

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beverages, wine, or distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, upon the filing of an application and payment of an annual occupational license tax of $100.00. Such nonprofit distiller license shall entitle the nonprofit museum to produce distilled spirits, provided that:
(1) The nonprofit museum shall not produce more than 800 liters of distilled spirits each calendar year; (2) The nonprofit museum is located in a county or municipality where the production of distilled spirits is authorized, and the local governing authority of such county or municipality has issued a license to the nonprofit museum pursuant to Code Section 3-3-2 for the production of distilled spirits; (3) The production of distilled spirits, except as otherwise provided in this Code section, shall be used for educational purposes only; (4) The distilled spirits produced by the nonprofit museum shall be stored and aged only on the premises of the nonprofit museum for which the nonprofit distiller license has been issued and shall not be removed from such premises except through disposal methods consistent with federal and state law and any applicable rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; and (5) The distilled spirits produced by the nonprofit museum shall only be used on the premises of the nonprofit museum for which the nonprofit distiller license has been issued and only to provide samples pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. Such distilled spirits shall not be sold or offered for sale by the nonprofit museum to any person or entity. (c) The nonprofit distiller license shall authorize the nonprofit museum to provide not more than one-half of one ounce as a complimentary sample of the distilled spirits produced at the nonprofit museum to a guest who has completed an educational tour of the distillery at the nonprofit museum and is of legal drinking age; provided, however, that the nonprofit museum shall not impose a separate charge for the sample and shall not provide, directly or indirectly, more than one sample to a guest in a calendar day. Such sample shall be provided in a designated tasting area on the premises of the nonprofit museum for which the nonprofit distiller license has been issued, and all open bottles shall be visible at all times. (d) No bond shall be required to be filed with the commissioner for the initial application or the annual renewal application of a nonprofit distiller license. (e) The annual license fee to be charged by a county or municipality for a nonprofit distiller license shall not be more than $100.00 for each license."
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.

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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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 13.

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

SB 296. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Henson of the 41st and Carter of the 1st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for 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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were postponed until tomorrow:
SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 896. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 325. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
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 change provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions, rules, regulations, or orders issued by the Commissioner; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

HR 1332. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Talton of the 147th, Smyre of the 135th and England of the 116th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 14.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 847. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 170, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th and others:

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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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; 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 creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; 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 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-316.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public schools in this state participate. (b) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless such athletic association annually publishes and provides to its members a financial report of its activities for the preceding calendar year or fiscal year, if different from the calendar year, within 90 days after the end of such calendar

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year or fiscal year. Such report shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses for such calendar year or fiscal year."
SECTION 1A. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Article 32, which was formerly reserved, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 32
20-2-2100. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. 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 periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'committee' means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term 'high school athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.
20-2-2101. The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ staff and may secure

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the services of consultants as appropriate and subject to available funding. Upon authorization by joint resolution of the General Assembly, the committee shall have the power while the General Assembly is in session or during the interim between sessions to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties. In addition, when the General Assembly is not in session, the committee shall have the power to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties, upon application of the cochairpersons of the committee, with the concurrence of the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
20-2-2102. All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee may be timely and efficiently discharged. The associations shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the associations. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the high school athletic associations, as set forth in this article.
20-2-2103. In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of high school athletic associations consistent with the following criteria:
(1) Fairness and equity in establishing and implementing its standards; and (2) The promotion of academic achievement and good sportsmanship.
20-2-2104. (a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties. (b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees. (c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government."
SECTION 2. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 165, nays 5.

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

Representative Cooper of the 43rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 304 SB 358 SR 981

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass

SB 352 SB 391

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rynders of the 152nd
Secretary

Representative Setzler of the 35th 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1265 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Setzler of the 35th
Chairman

Pursuant to HR 1705, the House commended Dr. Michele Taylor and invited her to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1590, the House commended the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year and invited its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

Pursuant to HR 1591, the House commended the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year and invited its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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Pursuant to HR 1595, the House Commended the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year and invited its dedicated professionals to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 60. 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.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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, so as to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by certain judges; 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 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, is amended in subsection (a) by revising paragraph (12) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(12) State and federal trial and appellate judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent parttime judges of municipal and city courts, and former state trial and appellate judges retired from their respective offices under state retirement; (12.1) Former state and federal judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent part-time judges of municipal courts who are retired from their respective offices, provided that such judge would otherwise be qualified to be issued a weapons carry license; (12.2) Former state and federal judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent part-time judges of municipal courts who are no longer serving in their respective office, provided that

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he or she served as such judge for more than 24 months and provided, further, that such judge would otherwise be qualified to be issued a weapons carry license;"
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Powell of the 32nd et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Judiciary, Non-civil Committee substitute to HB 60 (LC 29 6007S) by replacing lines 1 through 4 with the following: To amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, and Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, justification and excuse, dangerous instrumentalities and practices, transportation passenger safety, and disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for a short title; to provide that persons who use threats, force, or deadly force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to provide for and change definitions; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to change provisions relating to exemptions for carrying weapons within school safety zones; to remove fingerprinting requirements for renewal licenses; to allow persons who have had their weapons carry licenses revoked to be eligible to be license holders under certain circumstances; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of weapons carry licenses; to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by certain judges; to provide for local boards of education to authorize personnel to carry weapons within school safety zones under certain circumstances; to provide for the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into a secure airport area; to provide for weapons carry licenses to be carried and exhibited on demand; to provide that defense of self or others is an absolute defense to any violation under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16; to change legislative findings; to change provisions relating to preemption of local regulations; to provide for the collection and dissemination of information pertinent to issuing weapons carry licenses; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal state laws regarding firearms dealers; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to prohibit certain limitations regarding firearms during a declared state of emergency; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to emergency powers of the Governor; to amend Code Sections 16-5-21, 16-5-24, 16-12-1, 20-2-1180, 20-2-1185, and 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, aggravated battery, contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, school safety plans, and private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, respectively, so as to correct crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By redesignating Sections 1 and 2 as Sections 1-8 and 4-1, respectively.
By inserting between lines 5 and 6 the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Carry Protection Act."
SECTION 1-2. Code Section 8-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, is amended in subsection (a) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(6)(C), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(7)(D), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation."
SECTION 1-3. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, is amended by revising Code Section 16-3-24.2, relating to immunity from prosecution and exception, as follows:
"16-3-24.2. A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly force, such person utilizes a weapon the carrying or possession of which is unlawful by such person under Part 2 or 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-4. Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-11-126, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, as follows:

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"(d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135."
SECTION 1-5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, as follows:
"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bar' means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets. (2)(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (3)(2) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity. (4)(3) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (5)(4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) In a courthouse;

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(3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship; (5)(4) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (7)(5) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (8)(6) Within 150 feet of any polling place, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413. (c) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply: (1) To the use of weapons or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided such weapons or long guns are secured and handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon or long gun possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility. (e) A license holder shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building when the government building is open for business and where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel. A license holder who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if at least

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one member of such security personnel is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35; provided, however, that a license holder who immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. A person who is not a license holder and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 1-6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a), paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), and subsections (c) through (f) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone and is for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (1)(3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to: (A) Any any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education; and in or on the campus of any (B) Any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education. (2)(4) 'Weapon' means and includes any pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. This paragraph excludes any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry to or to possess or have under such person's control while within a school safety zone or at a school building, school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school any weapon or

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explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2) Any license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both." "(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Baseball bats, hockey sticks, or other sports equipment possessed by competitors for legitimate athletic purposes; (2) Participants in organized sport shooting events or firearm training courses; (3) Persons participating in military training programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed forces of the United States or the Georgia Department of Defense; (4) Persons participating in law enforcement training conducted by a police academy certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council or by a law enforcement agency of the state or the United States or any political subdivision thereof; (5) The following persons, when acting in the performance of their official duties or when en route to or from their official duties:
(A) A peace officer as defined by Code Section 35-8-2; (B) A law enforcement officer of the United States government; (C) A prosecuting attorney of this state or of the United States; (D) An employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections or a correctional facility operated by a political subdivision of this state or the United States who is authorized by the head of such correctional agency or facility to carry a firearm; (E) A person employed as a campus police officer or school security officer who is authorized to carry a weapon in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title 20; and (F) Medical examiners, coroners, and their investigators who are employed by the state or any political subdivision thereof; (6) A person who has been authorized in writing by a duly authorized official of the school a public or private elementary or secondary school or a public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education or a local board of education as provided in Code Section 16-11-130.1 to have in such person's possession or use as part of any activity being conducted at a school building, school property, or within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school a weapon which would otherwise be prohibited by this Code section. Such authorization shall specify the weapon or weapons which have been authorized and the time period during which the authorization is valid; (7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, when such person carries or picks up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit

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pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 when he or she has any weapon legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked at such school property within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8) A weapon possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted on school property within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official of the school or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending such a public or private elementary or secondary school; (9) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the government of the United States or agencies thereof when possession of the weapon is necessary for manufacture, transport, installation, and testing under the requirements of such contract; (10) Those employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to carry a weapon; (11) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon; (12) Probation supervisors employed by and under the authority of the Department of Corrections pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, known as the 'State-wide Probation Act,' when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the director of the Division of Probation; (13) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (14) State and federal trial and appellate judges; (15) United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys; (16) Clerks of the superior courts; (17) Teachers and other school personnel who are otherwise authorized to possess or carry weapons, provided that any such weapon is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle; or (18) Constables of any county of this state. (d)(1) This Code section shall not prohibit any person who resides or works in a business or is in the ordinary course transacting lawful business or any person who is a visitor of such resident located within a school safety zone from carrying, possessing, or having under such person's control a weapon within a school safety zone; provided, however, that it shall be unlawful for any such person to carry, possess, or have under such person's control while at a school building or school function or on school property, a school bus, or a bus or other transportation furnished

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by the a school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2) Any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the penalties specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to waive or alter any legal requirement for possession of weapons or firearms otherwise required by law. (e) It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this Code section that: (1) School was or was not in session at the time of the offense; (2) The real property was being used for other purposes besides school purposes at the time of the offense; or (3) The offense took place on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school vehicle. (f) In a prosecution under this Code section, a map produced or reproduced by any municipal or county agency or department for the purpose of depicting the location and boundaries of the area of the real property of a school board or a private or public elementary or secondary school that is used for school purposes or the area of any campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education, or a true copy of the map, shall, if certified as a true copy by the custodian of the record, be admissible and shall constitute prima-facie evidence of the location and boundaries of the area, if the governing body of the municipality or county has approved the map as an official record of the location and boundaries of the area. A map approved under this Code section may be revised from time to time by the governing body of the municipality or county. The original of every map approved or revised under this subsection or a true copy of such original map shall be filed with the municipality or county and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county. This subsection shall not preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense. This subsection shall not preclude the use or admissibility of a map or diagram other than the one which has been approved by the municipality or county."
SECTION 1-7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-129, relating to license to carry weapons, as follows:
"16-11-129. (a) Application for weapons carry license or renewal license; term. The judge of the probate court of each county may, on application under oath and on payment of a fee of $30.00, issue a weapons carry license or renewal license valid for a period of five years to any person whose domicile is in that county or who is on active duty with the United States armed forces and who is not a domiciliary of this state but who either resides in that county or on a military reservation located in whole or in part in that county at the time of such application. Such license or renewal license shall authorize that person to carry any weapon in any county of this state notwithstanding any change

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in that person's county of residence or state of domicile. Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license. An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant, such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within the this state at no cost. (b) Licensing exceptions.
(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Controlled substance' means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. (B) 'Convicted' means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere, irrespective of the pendency or availability of an appeal or an application for collateral relief an adjudication of guilt. Such term shall not include an order of discharge and exoneration pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42. (C) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug defined as such in Code Section 16-13-71.
(2) No weapons carry license shall be issued to: (A) Any person under younger than 21 years of age unless he or she: (i) Is at least 18 years of age; (ii) Provides proof that he or she has completed basic training in the armed forces of the United States; and (iii) Provides proof that he or she is actively serving in the armed forces of the United States or has been honorably discharged from such service; (B) Any person who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; by a court of the United States, including its territories, possessions, and dominions; or by a court of any foreign nation and has not been pardoned for such felony by the President of the United States, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or the person or agency empowered to grant pardons under the constitution or laws of such state or nation; (C) Any person against whom proceedings are pending for any felony; (D) Any person who is a fugitive from justice;

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(E) Any person who is prohibited from possessing or shipping a firearm in interstate commerce pursuant to subsections (g) and (n) of 18 U.S.C. Section 922; (F) Any person who has been convicted of an offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance or other dangerous drug; (G) Any person who has had his or her weapons carry license revoked pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within three years of the date of his or her application; (H) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following:
(i) Pointing a gun or a pistol at another in violation of Code Section 16-11-102; (ii) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (iii)(ii) Carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; (I) Any person who has been convicted of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith or free of: (i) A second conviction of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance; or (ii) Any conviction under subparagraphs (E) through (G) of this paragraph for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; or (J) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any Any person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient in any mental hospital or alcohol or drug treatment center within the five years immediately preceding the application. The judge of the probate court may require any applicant to sign a waiver authorizing any mental hospital or treatment center to inform the judge whether or not the applicant has been an inpatient in any such facility in the last five years and authorizing the superintendent of such facility to make to the judge a recommendation regarding whether the applicant is a threat to the safety of others and whether a license to carry a weapon should be issued. When such a waiver is required by the judge, the applicant shall pay a fee of $3.00 for reimbursement of the cost of making such a report by the mental health hospital, alcohol or drug treatment center, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, which the judge shall remit to the hospital, center, or department. The judge shall keep any such hospitalization or treatment information confidential. It shall be at the discretion of the judge, considering the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization and the recommendation of the superintendent of the hospital or treatment center where the individual was a patient, to issue the weapons carry license or renewal license; (K) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial; or

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(L) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any person who has been adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime pursuant to Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17. (3) If first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt for a conviction contained in subparagraph (F) or (I) of paragraph (2) of this subsection was entered and such sentence was successfully completed and such person has not had any other conviction since the completion of such sentence and for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application, he or she shall be eligible for a weapons carry license provided that no other license exception applies. (b.1) Petitions for relief from certain licensing exceptions. (1) Persons provided for under subparagraphs (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), and (b)(2)(L) of this Code section may petition the court in which such adjudication, hospitalization, or treatment proceedings, if any, under Chapter 3 or 7 of Title 37 occurred for relief. A copy of such petition for relief shall be served as notice upon the opposing civil party or the prosecuting attorney for the state, as the case may be, or their successors, who appeared in the underlying case. Within 30 days of the receipt of such petition, such court shall hold a hearing on such petition for relief. Such prosecuting attorney for the state may represent the interests of the state at such hearing. (2) At the hearing provided for under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall receive and consider evidence in a closed proceeding concerning: (A) The circumstances which caused the person to be subject to subparagraph (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), or (b)(2)(L) of this Code section; (B) The person's mental health and criminal history records, if any. The judge of such court may require any such person to sign a waiver authorizing the superintendent of any mental hospital or treatment center to make to the judge a recommendation regarding whether such person is a threat to the safety of others. When such a waiver is required by the judge, the applicant shall pay a fee of $3.00 for reimbursement of the cost of making such a report by the mental health hospital, alcohol or drug treatment center, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, which the judge shall remit to the hospital, center, or department; (C) The person's reputation which shall be established through character witness statements, testimony, or other character evidence; and (D) Changes in the person's condition or circumstances since such adjudication, hospitalization, or treatment proceedings under Chapter 3 or 7 of Title 37. The judge shall issue an order of his or her decision no later than 30 days after the hearing. (3) The court shall grant the petition for relief if such court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person will not likely act in a manner dangerous to public safety in carrying a weapon and that granting the relief will not be contrary to the public interest. A record shall be kept of the hearing; provided, however, that such records shall remain confidential and be disclosed only to a court or to the parties in

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the event of an appeal. Any appeal of the court's ruling on the petition for relief shall be de novo review. (4) If the court grants such person's petition for relief, the applicable subparagraph (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), or (b)(2)(L) of this Code section shall not apply to such person in his or her application for a weapons carry license or renewal; provided, however, that such person shall comply with all other requirements for the issuance of a weapons carry license or renewal license. The clerk of such court shall report such order to the Georgia Crime Information Center immediately, but in no case later than ten business days after the date of such order. (5) A person may petition for relief under this subsection not more than once every two years. In the case of a person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient, such person shall not petition for relief prior to being discharged from such treatment. (c) Fingerprinting. Following completion of the application for a weapons carry license or the renewal of a license, the judge of the probate court shall require the applicant to proceed to an appropriate law enforcement agency in the county or to any vendor approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for fingerprint submission services with the completed application. The appropriate local law enforcement agency in each county shall then so that such agency or vendor can capture the fingerprints of the applicant for a weapons carry license or renewal license and place the name of the applicant on the blank license form. The appropriate local law enforcement agency shall place the fingerprint on a blank license form which has been furnished to the law enforcement agency by the judge of the probate court if a fingerprint is required to be furnished by subsection (f) of this Code section. The law enforcement agency shall be entitled to a fee of $5.00 from the applicant for its services in connection with the fingerprinting and processing of an application. Fingerprinting shall not be required for applicants seeking temporary renewal licenses or renewal licenses. (d) Investigation of applicant; issuance of weapons carry license; renewal. (1) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business days following the receipt of the application or request direct the law enforcement agency to request a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of determining the suitability of the applicant and return an appropriate report to the judge of the probate court. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the Georgia Crime Information Center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation may charge such fee as is necessary to cover the cost of the records search. (2) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business days following the receipt of the application or request also direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a background check using the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System and return an appropriate report to the probate judge.

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(3) When a person who is not a United States citizen applies for a weapons carry license or renewal of a license under this Code section, the judge of the probate court shall direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a search of the records maintained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and return an appropriate report to the probate judge. As a condition to the issuance of a license or the renewal of a license, an applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). (4) The law enforcement agency shall report to the judge of the probate court within 30 days, by telephone and in writing, of any findings relating to the applicant which may bear on his or her eligibility for a weapons carry license or renewal license under the terms of this Code section. When no derogatory information is found on the applicant bearing on his or her eligibility to obtain a license or renewal license, a report shall not be required. The law enforcement agency shall return the application and the blank license form with the fingerprint thereon directly to the judge of the probate court within such time period. Not later than ten days after the judge of the probate court receives the report from the law enforcement agency concerning the suitability of the applicant for a license, the judge of the probate court shall issue such applicant a license or renewal license to carry any weapon unless facts establishing ineligibility have been reported or unless the judge determines such applicant has not met all the qualifications, is not of good moral character, or has failed to comply with any of the requirements contained in this Code section. The judge of the probate court shall date stamp the report from the law enforcement agency to show the date on which the report was received by the judge of the probate court. (e) Revocation, loss, or damage to license. If, at any time during the period for which the weapons carry license was issued, the judge of the probate court of the county in which the license was issued shall learn or have brought to his or her attention in any manner any reasonable ground to believe the licensee is not eligible to retain the license, the judge may, after notice and hearing, revoke the license of the person upon a finding that such person is not eligible for a weapons carry license pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section or an adjudication of falsification of application, mental incompetency, or chronic alcohol or narcotic usage. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a license which has been revoked, and any person found in possession of any such revoked license, except in the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be required that any license holder under this Code section have in his or her possession his or her valid license whenever he or she is carrying a weapon under the authority granted by this Code section, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of Code Section 16-11-126. Loss of any license issued in accordance with this Code section or damage to the license in any manner which shall render it illegible shall be reported to the judge of the probate court of the county in which it was issued within 48 hours of the time the loss or damage becomes known to the license holder. The judge of the probate court shall thereupon issue a replacement for and shall take custody of and destroy a damaged

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license; and in any case in which a license has been lost, he or she shall issue a cancellation order and notify by telephone and in writing each of the law enforcement agencies whose records were checked before issuance of the original license. The judge shall charge the fee specified in subsection (k) of Code Section 15-9-60 for such services.
(f)(1) Weapons carry license specifications. Weapons carry licenses issued as prescribed in this Code section shall be printed on durable but lightweight card stock, and the completed card shall be laminated in plastic to improve its wearing qualities and to inhibit alterations. Measurements shall be 3 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Each shall be serially numbered within the county of issuance and shall bear the full name, residential address, birth date, weight, height, color of eyes, and sex of the licensee. The license shall show the date of issuance, the expiration date, and the probate court in which issued and shall be signed by the licensee and bear the signature or facsimile thereof of the judge. The seal of the court shall be placed on the face before the license is laminated. Licenses issued on and before December 31, 2011, shall bear a clear print of the licensee's right index finger; however, if the right index fingerprint cannot be secured for any reason, the print of another finger may be used but such print shall be marked to identify the finger from which the print is taken prior to January 1, 2012, shall be in the format specified by the former provisions of this paragraph as they existed on June 30, 2013. (2)(A) On and after January 1, 2012, newly issued or renewal weapons carry licenses shall incorporate overt and covert security features which shall be blended with the personal data printed on the license to form a significant barrier to imitation, replication, and duplication. There shall be a minimum of three different ultraviolet colors used to enhance the security of the license incorporating variable data, color shifting characteristics, and front edge only perimeter visibility. The weapons carry license shall have a color photograph viewable under ambient light on both the front and back of the license. The license shall incorporate custom optical variable devices featuring the great seal of the State of Georgia as well as matching demetalized optical variable devices viewable under ambient light from the front and back of the license incorporating microtext and unique alphanumeric serialization specific to the license holder. The license shall be of similar material, size, and thickness of a credit card and have a holographic laminate to secure and protect the license for the duration of the license period. (B)(3) Using the physical characteristics of the license set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph (2) of this subsection, The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia shall create specifications for the probate courts so that all weapons carry licenses in this state shall be uniform and so that probate courts can petition the Department of Administrative Services to purchase the equipment and supplies necessary for producing such licenses. The department shall follow the competitive bidding procedure set forth in Code Section 50-5-102. (g) Alteration or counterfeiting of license; penalty. A person who deliberately alters or counterfeits a weapons carry license or who possesses an altered or counterfeit

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weapons carry license with the intent to misrepresent any information contained in such license shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than one nor more than five years. (h) Licenses for former law enforcement officers. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-11-130, any person who has served as a law enforcement officer for at least ten of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer shall be entitled to be issued a weapons carry license as provided for in this Code section without the payment of any of the fees provided for in this Code section. Such person shall comply with all the other provisions of this Code section relative to the issuance of such licenses. As used in this subsection, the term 'law enforcement officer' means any peace officer who is employed by the United States government or by the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give his or her full time to the preservation of public order or the protection of life and property or the prevention of crime. Such term shall include conservation rangers. (i) Temporary renewal licenses.
(1) Any person who holds a weapons carry license under this Code section may, at the time he or she applies for a renewal of the license, also apply for a temporary renewal license if less than 90 days remain before expiration of the license he or she then holds or if the previous license has expired within the last 30 days. (2) Unless the judge of the probate court knows or is made aware of any fact which would make the applicant ineligible for a five-year renewal license, the judge shall at the time of application issue a temporary renewal license to the applicant. (3) Such a temporary renewal license shall be in the form of a paper receipt indicating the date on which the court received the renewal application and shall show the name, address, sex, age, and race of the applicant and that the temporary renewal license expires 90 days from the date of issue. (4) During its period of validity the temporary renewal permit license, if carried on or about the holder's person together with the holder's previous license, shall be valid in the same manner and for the same purposes as a five-year license. (5) A $1.00 fee shall be charged by the probate court for issuance of a temporary renewal license. (6) A temporary renewal license may be revoked in the same manner as a five-year license. (j) Applicant may seek relief. When an eligible applicant fails to receive a license, temporary permit renewal license, or renewal license within the time period required by this Code section and the application or request has been properly filed, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license. When an applicant is otherwise denied a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license and contends that he or she is qualified to be issued a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain

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such license. Additionally, the applicant may request a hearing before the judge of the probate court relative to the applicant's fitness to be issued such license. Upon the issuance of a denial, the judge of the probate court shall inform the applicant of his or her rights pursuant to this subsection. If such applicant is the prevailing party, he or she shall be entitled to recover his or her costs in such action, including reasonable attorney's fees. (k) Data base prohibition. A person or entity shall not create or maintain a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses. (l) Verification of license. The judge of a probate court or his or her designee shall be authorized to verify the legitimacy and validity of a weapons carry license to a license holder, pursuant to a subpoena or court order, or for public safety purposes, but shall not be authorized to provide any further information regarding license holders."
By replacing lines 7 through 9 with the following: Said article is further amended in Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
By inserting between lines 22 and 23 the following:
SECTION 1-9. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-130.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary or secondary school or local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education. (4) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to require or otherwise mandate that any local board of education or school administrator adopt or implement a practice or program for the approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school nor shall this Code section create any liability for adopting or declining to adopt such practice or program. Such decision shall rest with each individual local board of education. If a local board of education adopts a policy to allow certain personnel to possess or carry weapons as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, such policy shall include approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons and provide for:

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(1) Training of approved personnel prior to authorizing such personnel to carry weapons. The training shall at a minimum include training on judgment pistol shooting, marksmanship, and a review of current laws relating to the use of force for the defense of self and others; provided, however, that the local board of education training policy may substitute for certain training requirements the personnel's prior military or law enforcement service if the approved personnel has previously served as a certified law enforcement officer or has had military service which involved similar weapons training; (2) An approved list of the types of weapons and ammunition and the quantity of weapons and ammunition authorized to be possessed or carried; (3) The exclusion from approval of any personnel who has had an employment or other history indicating any type of mental or emotional instability as determined by the local board of education; and (4) A mandatory method of securing weapons which shall include at a minimum a requirement that the weapon, if permitted to be carried concealed by personnel, shall be carried on the person and not in a purse, briefcase, bag, or similar other accessory which is not secured on the body of the person and, if maintained separate from the person, shall be maintained in a secured lock safe or similar lock box that cannot be easily accessed by students. (c) Any personnel selected to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be a license holder, and the local board of education shall be responsible for conducting a criminal history background check of such personnel annually to determine whether such personnel remains qualified to be a license holder. (d) The selection of approved personnel to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be done strictly on a voluntary basis. No personnel shall be required to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school and shall not be terminated or otherwise retaliated against for refusing to possess or carry a weapon. (e) The local board of education shall be responsible for any costs associated with approving personnel to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit any approved personnel from paying for part or all of such costs or using any other funding mechanism available, including donations or grants from private persons or entities. (f) Documents and meetings pertaining to personnel approved to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be considered employment and public safety security records and shall be exempt from disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.

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16-11-130.2. (a) No person shall enter the restricted access area of a commercial service airport, in or beyond the airport security screening checkpoint, knowingly possessing or knowingly having under his or her control a weapon or long gun. Such area shall not include an airport drive, general parking area, walkway, or shops and areas of the terminal that are outside the screening checkpoint and that are normally open to unscreened passengers or visitors to the airport. Any restricted access area shall be clearly indicated by prominent signs indicating that weapons are prohibited in such area. (b) A person who is not a license holder and who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license holder who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a license holder who is notified at the screening checkpoint for the restricted access area that he or she is in possession of a weapon or long gun and who immediately leaves the restricted access area following such notification shall not be guilty of violating this Code section. (c) Any person who violates this Code section with the intent to commit a separate felony offense shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, or both. (d) Any ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state which is in conflict with this Code section shall be null, void, and of no force and effect, and this Code section shall preempt any such ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy."
SECTION 1-10. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption.
16-11-138. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."

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SECTION 1-11. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-173, relating to legislative findings and preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, as follows:
"16-11-173. (a)(1) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms and other weapons is properly an issue of general, state-wide concern. (2) The General Assembly further declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, and sale of firearms and ammunition and other weapons to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance per se. (b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no No county or municipal corporation, by zoning or by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, nor any agency, board, department, commission, or authority of this state, other than the General Assembly, by rule or regulation shall regulate in any manner: (A) Gun gun shows; (B) The the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms or other weapons or components of firearms or other weapons; (C) Firearms dealers or dealers of other weapons firearms dealers; or (D) Dealers in dealers in firearms components of firearms or other weapons. (2) The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer by or on behalf of any governmental unit created by or pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly or the Constitution, or any department, agency, or authority thereof, for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of weapons, firearms, or ammunition to the public shall be reserved exclusively to the state. This paragraph shall not prohibit a political subdivision or local government authority from bringing an action against a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or express warranty as to weapons, firearms, or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local government authority. (c)(1) A county or municipal corporation may regulate the transport, carrying, or possession of firearms by employees of the local unit of government in the course of their employment with such local unit of government; provided, however, that the sheriff or chief of police shall be solely responsible for regulating and determining the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her respective supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (2) The commanding officer of any law enforcement agency shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (3) The district attorney, and the solicitor-general in counties where there is a state court, shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of

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firearms and other weapons by county employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from requiring the ownership of guns by heads of households within the political subdivision. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from reasonably limiting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the municipal corporation or county. (f) As used in this Code section, the term 'weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (g) Any person aggrieved as a result of a violation of this Code section may bring an action against the person who caused such aggrievement. The aggrieved person shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation and may recover or obtain against the person who caused such damages any of the following: (1) Actual damages or $100.00, whichever is greater; (2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money and property; and (3) Any other relief which the court deems proper."
SECTION 1-12. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-129. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."
SECTION 1-13. Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, is amended in subsection (e) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3)(A) The records of the center shall include information as to whether a person has been involuntarily hospitalized. In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided such information and no other mental health information from the records of the probate and superior courts ordering persons to be involuntarily hospitalized. With respect to probate court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by the Probate Judges Training Council and the bureau. With respect to superior court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the bureau. Such records shall be provided in a manner so as to preserve the confidentiality of patients' rights in all other respects.

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(B) In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided information as to whether a person has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. The clerk of court shall report such information to the center immediately but in no case later than ten days after such adjudication of mental incompetence or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity."
SECTION 1-14. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by repealing Chapter 16, relating to firearms dealers, and designating said chapter as reserved.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known to be in honor of Representative Bobby Franklin.
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"38-3-37. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (2) 'License holder' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11125.1. (3) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (b) No official or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, member of the National Guard in the service of the state, or any person operating pursuant to or under color of state law, while acting during or pursuant to a declared state of emergency, shall: (1) Temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize the seizure of, any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof the possession of which was not prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency, other than as provided by the criminal or forfeiture laws of this state; (2) Prohibit possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof if such possession was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; (3) Prohibit any license holder from carrying any weapon or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting such carrying if such carrying was not otherwise

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prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; or (4) Require the registration of any firearm."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, as follows:
"(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and or combustibles; provided, however, that any limitation on firearms under this Code section shall not include an individual firearm owned by a private citizen which was legal and owned by that citizen prior to the declaration of state of emergency or disaster or thereafter acquired in compliance with all applicable laws of this state and the United States for purposes of this paragraph, the terms 'explosives' and 'combustibles' shall not include firearms or ammunition or any component thereof; and"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 16-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, is amended by revising subsection (i) as follows:
"(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a firearm upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-2. Code Section 16-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-3. Code Section 16-12-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(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

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felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense if committed by an adult; or"
SECTION 3-4. Code Section 20-2-1180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain upon the premises or within the school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11127.1 of any public or private school in this state or to remain upon such premises or within such school safety zone when that person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone."
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 20-2-1185 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school safety plans, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 1611-127.1. School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours."
SECTION 3-6. Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The board may grant a permit to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm to any person who is at least 21 years of age and is a license holder as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, who is licensed or registered in accordance with this chapter, and who meets the qualifications and training requirements set forth in this Code section and such other qualifications and training requirements as the board by rule may establish. The board shall have the authority to establish limits on type and caliber of such weapons by rule. Application for such permit and for renewal thereof shall be made on forms provided by the division director. No weapons permit issued under this Code section shall be transferable to another individual."

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PART IV
Representative Powell of the 32nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 60.
By unanimous consent, Representative Powell of the 32nd withdrew his motion.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1772. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Riley of the 50th, Stephens of the 164th, Pruett of the 149th, O`Neal of the 146th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing W. Cothran "Cot" Campbell; and for other purposes.
HR 1773. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jawana Moyer in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1774. By Representative Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ivy Green in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1775. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2014, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol and honoring the Georgia Chapter of the ALS Association as the only charity in Georgia dedicating 100 percent to supporting ALS patients and their families; and for other purposes.
HR 1776. By Representative Kidd of the 145th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Evelyn M. Sloat and celebrating the occasion of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1777. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Gardner of the 57th, Lindsey of the 54th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Ehrhart of the 36th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending WXIA-TV 11 Alive's photojournalist Jon Samuels and television reporters Matt Pearl and Jaye Watson; and for other purposes.

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HR 1778. By Representatives Scott of the 76th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cathelene "Tina" Robinson; and for other purposes.
HR 1779. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Kirby of the 114th, Coleman of the 97th, Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending Audriana Simms, Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1780. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Kirby of the 114th, Coleman of the 97th, Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending Chandler Ray, Grayson High School's 2014 salutatorian; and for other purposes.
HR 1781. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Kirby of the 114th, Coleman of the 97th, Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending Richard Wood, Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1782. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Kirby of the 114th, Coleman of the 97th, Harrell of the 106th and Casas of the 107th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sydney Wade, Grayson High School's 2014 valedictorian; and for other purposes.
HR 1783. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Richard Hodgetts; and for other purposes.
HR 1784. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th, Oliver of the 82nd and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION honoring a group of outstanding women for service to their community; and for other purposes.
HR 1785. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Bell of the 58th, Waites of the 60th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Abrams of the 89th and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Abby Drue in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1786. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Bell of the 58th, Waites of the 60th, Thomas of the 56th, Henson of the 86th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 World AIDS Awareness Weekend; and for other purposes.
HR 1787. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Bell of the 58th, Waites of the 60th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the AGMC; and for other purposes.
HR 1788. By Representative Hatchett of the 150th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Shay Moorman; and for other purposes.
HR 1789. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Golick of the 40th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Lovett School Lions football team for winning the Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1790. By Representative Ramsey of the 72nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lauren Ladouceur; and for other purposes.
HR 1791. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Brooks of the 55th, Jones of the 53rd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SamVerly College, its past graduates, and its current students; and for other purposes.
HR 1792. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Brooks of the 55th, Jones of the 53rd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SamVerly College's past graduates and current students; and for other purposes.

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HR 1793. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Brooks of the 55th, Jones of the 53rd and Thomas of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending SamVerly College; and for other purposes.
HR 1794. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Morgan of the 39th and Wilkerson of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the important weather forecasting and public safety services provided to the citizens of the State of Georgia by The Weather Channel during weather related events, emergencies, and disasters; and for other purposes.
HR 1795. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd and Golick of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ready Smyrna's PrepareAthon! and recognizing March 21, 2014, as Ready Smyrna's PrepareAthon! Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1796. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Smith of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the CSRA Business League, Inc. on its 44th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1797. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Sims of the 123rd, Smith of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Aquinas High School football team and Coach James Leonard for winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1798. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Smith of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th and Prince of the 127th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Sam Davis; and for other purposes.
HR 1799. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Anderson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 113th and Kirby of the 114th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Family Promise of NewRock; and for other purposes.
HR 1800. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th, Waites of the 60th, Jordan of the 77th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Drew Findling; and for other purposes.
HR 1801. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Anderson of the 92nd, Dickerson of the 113th and Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marcie Howington and Phoenix Pass; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 375. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Shaw of the 176th and Mayo of the 84th:
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 provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by the insured; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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 provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit and noncompliance by the insured; 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:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 33-24-44, relating to cancellation of policies generally, to read as follows:
"(d.2) If the terms of a policy permit an audit and the insured fails to submit to or allow an audit for the current or most recently expired term, the insurer may, after two documented efforts to notify the policyholder and the policyholder's agent of potential cancellation, send via certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, written notice to the named insured at least ten days prior to the effective date of cancellation in lieu of the number of days' notice otherwise required by law; provided, however, that no cancellation notice shall be mailed within 20 days of the first documented effort to notify the policyholder of potential cancellation."

SECTION 2. This Act shall be applicable to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2014.

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

Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 375.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 160, nays 1.

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

The motion prevailed.

HB 824. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:

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 interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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 interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; 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 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 7-42, relating to the legal and maximum rates of interest, to read as follows:
"(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, fees and other charges agreed upon by a financial institution and depositor, as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, in a written agreement governing a deposit, share, or other account, including, but not limited to, overdraft and

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nonsufficient funds, delinquency or default charges, returned payment charges, stop payment charges, or automated teller machine charges, shall not be considered interest."

SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 7-4-18, relating to criminal penalties for charging excessive interest, to read as follows:
"(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, fees and other charges agreed upon by a financial institution and depositor, as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, in a written agreement governing a deposit, share, or other account, including, but not limited to, overdraft and nonsufficient funds, delinquency or default charges, returned payment charges, stop payment charges, or automated teller machine charges, shall not be considered interest."

SECTION 3. It is not the intent of the General Assembly to affect the law applicable to litigation pending as of February 19, 2014.

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Smith of the 134th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 824.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett
Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 809. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:

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 prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for a civil cause

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of action; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for exclusions; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 27A
10-1-770. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Claims in the patent' means the extent of protection conferred by a patent. (2) 'Demand letter' means a letter, e-mail, or other written communication asserting or claiming that the target has engaged in patent infringement. (3) 'Target' means a person:
(A) Who has received a demand letter or against whom an assertion or allegation of patent infringement has been made; (B) Who has been threatened with litigation or against whom a lawsuit has been filed alleging patent infringement; or (C) Whose customers have received a demand letter asserting that use of such person's product, service, or technology infringes a patent.
10-1-771. (a) A person shall not make a bad faith assertion of patent infringement. (b) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement:
(1) The demand letter does not contain the following information: (A) The patent number; (B) The name and address of the patent owner or owners and assignee or assignees, if any; and (C) Factual allegations concerning the specific areas in which the target's products, services, and technology infringe the patent or are covered by the claims in the patent;
(2) Prior to sending the demand letter, the person fails to conduct an analysis comparing the claims in the patent to the target's products, services, and technology, or such an analysis was done but does not identify specific areas in which the products, services, and technology are covered by the claims in the patent; (3) The demand letter lacks the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the target requests such information, and the author of the demand letter fails to provide such information within a reasonable period of time;

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(4) The demand letter demands payment of a license fee or response within an unreasonably short period of time; (5) The person offers to license the patent for an amount that is not based on a reasonable estimate of the value of the patent; (6) The claim or assertion of patent infringement is meritless, and the person knew, or should have known, that the claim or assertion is meritless; (7) The claim or assertion of patent infringement is deceptive; (8) The person or its subsidiaries or affiliates have previously filed or threatened to file one or more lawsuits based on the same or similar claim of patent infringement and:
(A) Those threats or lawsuits lacked the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) The person attempted to enforce the claim of patent infringement in litigation, and a court found the claim to be meritless; or (9) Any other factor the court finds relevant. (c) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has not made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement: (1) The demand letter contains the information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) Where the demand letter lacks the information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section and the target requests the information, the author of the demand letter provides the information within a reasonable period of time; (3) The author of the demand letter engages in a good faith effort to establish that the target has infringed the patent and to negotiate an appropriate remedy; (4) The author of the demand letter makes a substantial investment in the use of the patent or in the production or sale of a product or item covered by the patent; (5) The author of the demand letter is: (A) The inventor or joint inventor of the patent or, in the case of a patent filed by and awarded to an assignee of the original inventor or joint inventor, is the original assignee; or (B) An institution of higher education or a technology transfer organization owned or affiliated with an institution of higher education; (6) The author of the demand letter has: (A) Demonstrated good faith business practices in previous efforts to enforce the patent, or a substantially similar patent; or (B) Successfully enforced the patent, or a substantially similar patent, through litigation; or (7) Any other factor the court finds relevant.
10-1-772. If proceedings are initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction by the author of a demand letter or the author's agent, principal, client, or employee, a target may move that a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made in violation of this

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article and request that a protective order be issued as described in this Code section. Upon such motion and a finding by the court that a target has established a reasonable likelihood that an author of a demand letter has made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement, the court shall require the author of the demand letter to post a bond in an amount equal to a good faith estimate of the target's expenses of litigation, including an estimate of reasonable attorney's fees, conditioned upon payment of any amounts finally determined to be due to the target. A hearing shall be held if either party so requests. A bond ordered pursuant to this Code section shall not exceed $250,000.00. The court may waive the bond requirement if it finds the author of the demand letter has available assets equal to the amount of the proposed bond or for other good cause shown.
10-1-773. (a) A violation of this article shall constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the conduct of consumer transactions under Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter, the 'Fair Business Practices Act,' and the enforcement against any such violation shall be by public enforcement by the administrator and shall be enforceable through private action. (b) Whenever it may appear to the administrator that any person is using or has used any method, act, or practice declared by this article to be unlawful and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the administrator may bring action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon a showing by the administrator that a person has violated this article, the court may enter or grant any or all of the relief provided for in Code Section 10-1-397. (c) Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this article may bring an action individually against the person or persons engaged in such violation under the rules of civil procedure to seek equitable injunctive relief and to recover his or her general and exemplary damages sustained as a consequence thereof in any court having jurisdiction over the defendant. Such relief may include:
(1) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's actions in violation of this article; (2) Punitive damages in an amount equal to $50,000.00 or three times the combined total of damages, costs, and fees, whichever is greater; (3) Expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees; and (4) Other relief as the court deems just and equitable. (d) Except as otherwise provided, this article is cumulative with other laws and is not exclusive.
10-1-774. A demand letter or civil action that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. Section 271(e)(2) or 42 U.S.C. Section 262 shall not be subject to the provisions of this article."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 809.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 161, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HB 774. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; 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 Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to require the submission of at least two estimates prior to the awarding of certain contracts by counties and municipalities; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; 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 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by revising Code Section 32-2-41.1, relating to the State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan of the Department of Transportation, as follows:
"32-2-41.1. (a) On or before October 15, 2009, the director shall prepare a report for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation, respectively, detailing the progress the division has made on preparing a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan. The director shall deliver a draft of the plan for comments and suggestions by members of the General Assembly and the Governor

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on or before December 31, 2009. Comments and suggestions by the House and Senate Transportation Committees of the General Assembly and the Governor shall be submitted to the director no later than February 15, 2010. This plan shall include a list of projects realistically expected to begin construction within the next four years, the cost of such projects, and the source of funds for such projects. The plan shall be developed with consideration of investment policies addressing:
(1) Growth in private-sector employment, development of work force, and improved access to jobs; (2) Reduction in traffic congestion; (3) Improved efficiency and reliability of commutes in major metropolitan areas; (4) Efficiency of freight, cargo, and goods movement; (5) Coordination of transportation investment with development patterns in major metropolitan areas; (6) Market driven travel demand management; (7) Optimized capital asset management; (8) Reduction in accidents resulting in injury and loss of life; (9) Border-to-border and interregional connectivity; and (10) Support for local connectivity to the state-wide transportation network. The investment policies provided for in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection shall also guide the development of the allocation formula provided for under Code Section 32-5-27 and shall expire on April 15, 2012, and every four years thereafter unless amended or renewed. The final version of the State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan shall be completed by April 10, 2010, and shall be delivered to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation. A report detailing the progress of projects and programs in the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan shall be prepared and delivered semiannually annually thereafter, and a revised version shall be prepared and delivered at least biennially thereafter. (b) The report and plan prepared under subsection (a) of this Code section shall also be published on the website of the department."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 32-2-41.2, relating to benchmark development, reports, and value engineering studies, as follows:
"(b) The director shall submit a semiannual an annual report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House and Senate Transportation Committees detailing the progress of every construction project valued at $10 million or more against the benchmarks. This report shall include an analysis explaining the discrepancies between the benchmarks and actual performance on each project as well as an explanation for delays. This report shall also be published on the website of the department."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-4-63, relating to limitations of a county on the power to contract, as follows:
"32-4-63. (a) A county is prohibited from negotiating a contract except a contract:
(1) Involving the expenditure of less than $20,000.00 $200,000.00; (2) With a state agency or county or municipality with which a county is authorized to contract in accordance with the provisions of Code Sections 32-4-61 and 32-4-62; (3) For the purchase of those materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the county's construction and maintenance of its public roads and for the support and maintenance of the county's forces used in such work, as authorized by Chapter 91 of Title 36; (4) Subject to Article 6 of Chapter 6 of this title, with a railroad or railway company or a publicly or privately owned utility concerning relocation of its line, tracks, or facilities where the same are not then located in a public road and such relocation or grade-crossing elimination is necessary as an incident to the construction of a new public road or to the reconstruction or maintenance of an existing public road. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring a county to furnish a site or right of way for railroad or railway lines or tracks of public utility facilities required to be removed from a public road; (5) For engineering or other kinds of professional or specialized services; (6) For emergency maintenance requiring immediate repairs to a public road, including but not limited to bridge repairs, snow and ice removal, and repairs due to flood conditions; or (7) Otherwise expressly authorized by law. (b) No contract involving an expenditure of more than $20,000.00 but less than $200,000.00 shall be awarded under this Code section without the submission of at least two estimates."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-4-113, relating to limitations of a municipality on the power to contract, as follows:
"32-4-113. (a) A municipality is prohibited from negotiating a contract except a contract:
(1) Involving the expenditure of less than $20,000.00 $200,000.00; (2) With a state agency or political subdivision as authorized by Code Sections 32-4111 and 32-4-112; (3) With a railroad or railway company or a publicly or privately owned utility as authorized by Article 6 of Chapter 6 of this title; (4) For engineering or other kinds of professional or specialized services; (5) For emergency maintenance requiring immediate repairs to a public road, including but not limited to bridge repairs, snow and ice removal, and repairs due to flood conditions; or

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(6) Otherwise expressly authorized by law. (b) No contract involving an expenditure of more than $20,000.00 but less than $200,000.00 shall be awarded under this Code section without the submission of at least two estimates."
SECTION 5. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-2, relating to records of license applications and information on licenses, as follows:
"(3) Records of all accident reports and abstracts of court records of convictions of any offense listed in subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-54, Code Section 40-6-10, driving on a suspended license in violation of Code Section 40-5-121, administrative license suspension pursuant to Code Sections 40-5-67 through 40-5-67.2, Code Section 40-5-75, Chapter 9 of this title, the 'Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act,' and Chapter 34 of Title 33, the 'Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act,' any felony offense under this title, any offense committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle, serious traffic offenses, or other offenses requiring the assessment of points on the driving record that are received by it under the laws of this state and in connection therewith maintain convenient records or make suitable notations in order that an individual record of each licensee or individual showing the convictions of such licensee or individual and the traffic accidents in which such licensee or individual has been involved shall be readily ascertainable and available for the consideration of the department upon any application for, or application for renewal of, license and at other suitable times. For purposes of issuing a driver's operating record to the public as provided in this Code section, the period of calculation for compilation of such report shall be determined by the date of arrest."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-21, relating to the meaning of traffic signals, as follows:
"(2) Steady yellow Yellow indications shall have the following meanings: (A) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR YELLOW or YELLOW ARROW signal is thereby warned that the related green movement is being terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter when vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection; and (B) Pedestrians facing a steady CIRCULAR YELLOW or YELLOW ARROW signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway before a red indication is shown, and no pedestrian shall then start to cross the roadway; and (C) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a flashing YELLOW ARROW signal may proceed in the direction of the arrow. Vehicular traffic turning shall yield the right of way to approaching vehicles. Vehicular traffic shall stop and remain stopped to

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allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited, when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching and is within one lane of the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For the purposes of this subparagraph, 'half of the roadway' means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel; and (3) Steady red Red indications shall have the following meanings: (A) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph; (B) Vehicular traffic facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. Such vehicular traffic shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching and is within one lane of the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For the purposes of this subparagraph, 'half of the roadway' means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel. Vehicular traffic shall yield the right of way to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; (C) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal, after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, may make a right turn but shall stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and yield the right of way to other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection. Such vehicular traffic shall not make a right turn against a steady CIRCULAR RED signal at any intersection where a sign is erected prohibiting such right turn; (D) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal, after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, may make a left turn from the left-hand lane of a one-way street onto a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left but shall stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and yield the right of way to other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection. Such vehicular traffic shall not make a left turn against a steady CIRCULAR RED signal at any intersection where a sign is erected prohibiting such left turn; (E) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal alone shall not enter the roadway; (F) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by such arrow and, unless entering the intersection to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or,

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if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until an indication to make the movement indicated by such arrow is shown; and (G) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication shall not enter the roadway; and (H) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a flashing RED ARROW signal, after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, may make a right turn but shall stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and yield the right of way to other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-70, relating to vehicles approaching or entering an intersection, as follows:
"(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, provided that when a vehicle approaches or enters an intersection with no stop signs or other traffic-control devices from a highway that terminates at the intersection, the driver of that vehicle shall yield the right of way to the other vehicle, whether the latter vehicle be on such driver's right or left. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection with an inoperative traffic light, the driver of each vehicle shall be required to stop in the same manner as if a stop sign were facing in each direction at the intersection. Drivers shall not be required to stop if the traffic signal is properly signed as a pedestrian hybrid beacon or ramp meter and operating in the unactivated dark mode. When a flashing indication is given, the driver shall stop for the flashing red signal and exhibit caution while passing through a flashing yellow indication."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-6-181, relating to maximum lawful speed limits, as follows:
"(b) Consistent with the provision of engineering and traffic investigations regarding maximum speed limits as provided in Code Section 40-6-182, no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of the following maximum limits:
(1) Thirty miles per hour in any urban or residential district; (1.1) Thirty-five miles per hour on an unpaved county road unless designated otherwise by appropriate signs; (2) Seventy miles per hour on a highway on the federal interstate system and on physically divided highways with full control of access which are outside of an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs;

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(3) Sixty-five Seventy miles per hour on a highway on the federal interstate system which is inside of an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs; (4) Sixty-five miles per hour on those sections of physically divided highways without full access control on the state highway system, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs; and (5) Fifty-five miles per hour in other locations."

SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Watson of the 172nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 774.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites
Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
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On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 7.
The motion prevailed.
HB 60. 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.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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, so as to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by certain judges; 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 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, is amended in subsection (a) by revising paragraph (12) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(12) State and federal trial and appellate judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent parttime judges of municipal and city courts, and former state trial and appellate judges retired from their respective offices under state retirement; (12.1) Former state and federal judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent part-time judges of municipal courts who are retired from their respective offices, provided that such judge would otherwise be qualified to be issued a weapons carry license; (12.2) Former state and federal judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent part-time judges of municipal courts who are no longer serving in their respective office, provided that he or she served as such judge for more than 24 months and provided, further, that such judge would otherwise be qualified to be issued a weapons carry license;"

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Powell of the 32nd et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Judiciary, Non-civil Committee substitute to HB 60 (LC 29 6007S) by replacing lines 1 through 4 with the following: To amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, and Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, justification and excuse, dangerous instrumentalities and practices, transportation passenger safety, and disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for a short title; to provide that persons who use threats, force, or deadly force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to provide for and change definitions; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to change provisions relating to exemptions for carrying weapons within school safety zones; to remove fingerprinting requirements for renewal licenses; to allow persons who have had their weapons carry licenses revoked to be eligible to be license holders under certain circumstances; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of weapons carry licenses; to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by certain judges; to provide for local boards of education to authorize personnel to carry weapons within school safety zones under certain circumstances; to provide for the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into a secure airport area; to provide for weapons carry licenses to be carried and exhibited on demand; to provide that defense of self or others is an absolute defense to any violation under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16; to change legislative findings; to change provisions relating to preemption of local regulations; to provide for the collection and dissemination of information pertinent to issuing weapons carry licenses; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal state laws regarding firearms dealers; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to prohibit certain limitations regarding firearms during a declared state of emergency; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to emergency powers of the Governor; to amend Code

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Sections 16-5-21, 16-5-24, 16-12-1, 20-2-1180, 20-2-1185, and 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, aggravated battery, contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, school safety plans, and private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, respectively, so as to correct crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By redesignating Sections 1 and 2 as Sections 1-8 and 4-1, respectively.
By inserting between lines 5 and 6 the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Carry Protection Act."
SECTION 1-2. Code Section 8-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, is amended in subsection (a) by striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(6)(C), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(7)(D), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation."
SECTION 1-3. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, is amended by revising Code Section 16-3-24.2, relating to immunity from prosecution and exception, as follows:
"16-3-24.2. A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly force, such person utilizes a weapon the carrying or possession of which is unlawful by such person under Part 2 or 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-4. Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-11-126, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, as follows:
"(d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or

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persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135."
SECTION 1-5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, as follows:
"16-11-127. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bar' means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including, but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets. (2)(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (3)(2) 'Government building' means:
(A) The building in which a government entity is housed; (B) The building where a government entity meets in its official capacity; provided, however, that if such building is not a publicly owned building, such building shall be considered a government building for the purposes of this Code section only during the time such government entity is meeting at such building; or (C) The portion of any building that is not a publicly owned building that is occupied by a government entity. (4)(3) 'Government entity' means an office, agency, authority, department, commission, board, body, division, instrumentality, or institution of the state or any county, municipal corporation, consolidated government, or local board of education within this state. (5)(4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) In a courthouse; (3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship;

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(5)(4) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (7)(5) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (8)(6) Within 150 feet of any polling place, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code Section 21-2-413. (c) Except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.1, a license holder or person recognized under subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-126 shall be authorized to carry a weapon as provided in Code Section 16-11-135 and in every location in this state not listed in subsection (b) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135. A violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not create or give rise to a civil action for damages. (d) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply: (1) To the use of weapons or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided such weapons or long guns are secured and handled as directed by the personnel providing courtroom security or the judge hearing the case; (2) To a license holder who approaches security or management personnel upon arrival at a location described in subsection (b) of this Code section and notifies such security or management personnel of the presence of the weapon or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon or long gun possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle and such vehicle is parked in a parking facility. (e) A license holder shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building when the government building is open for business and where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel. A license holder who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if at least one member of such security personnel is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35; provided, however, that a license holder who immediately exits

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such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. A person who is not a license holder and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 1-6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a), paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), and subsections (c) through (f) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone and is for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (1)(3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to: (A) Any any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education; and in or on the campus of any (B) Any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education. (2)(4) 'Weapon' means and includes any pistol, revolver, or any weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind, or any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, any other knife having a blade of two or more inches, straight-edge razor, razor blade, spring stick, knuckles, whether made from metal, thermoplastic, wood, or other similar material, blackjack, any bat, club, or other bludgeon-type weapon, or any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain, or any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart, or any weapon of like kind, and any stun gun or taser as defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-106. This paragraph excludes any of these instruments used for classroom work authorized by the teacher. (b)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry to or to possess or have under such person's control while within a school safety zone or at a school building, school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25.

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(2) Any license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who is not a license holder who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.00, by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than ten years, or both." "(c) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) Baseball bats, hockey sticks, or other sports equipment possessed by competitors for legitimate athletic purposes; (2) Participants in organized sport shooting events or firearm training courses; (3) Persons participating in military training programs conducted by or on behalf of the armed forces of the United States or the Georgia Department of Defense; (4) Persons participating in law enforcement training conducted by a police academy certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council or by a law enforcement agency of the state or the United States or any political subdivision thereof; (5) The following persons, when acting in the performance of their official duties or when en route to or from their official duties:
(A) A peace officer as defined by Code Section 35-8-2; (B) A law enforcement officer of the United States government; (C) A prosecuting attorney of this state or of the United States; (D) An employee of the Georgia Department of Corrections or a correctional facility operated by a political subdivision of this state or the United States who is authorized by the head of such correctional agency or facility to carry a firearm; (E) A person employed as a campus police officer or school security officer who is authorized to carry a weapon in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title 20; and (F) Medical examiners, coroners, and their investigators who are employed by the state or any political subdivision thereof; (6) A person who has been authorized in writing by a duly authorized official of the school a public or private elementary or secondary school or a public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education or a local board of education as provided in Code Section 16-11-130.1 to have in such person's possession or use as part of any activity being conducted at a school building, school property, or within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school a weapon which would otherwise be prohibited by this Code section. Such authorization shall specify the weapon or weapons which have been authorized and the time period during which the authorization is valid; (7) A person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, when such person carries or picks up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school or a person who is licensed in accordance with Code Section 16-11-129 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10 when he or she has any weapon legally kept

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within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked at such school property within a school safety zone or is in transit through a designated school safety zone; (8) A weapon possessed by a license holder which is under the possessor's control in a motor vehicle or which is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle which is being used by an adult over 21 years of age to bring to or pick up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted on school property within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official of the school or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending such a public or private elementary or secondary school; (9) Persons employed in fulfilling defense contracts with the government of the United States or agencies thereof when possession of the weapon is necessary for manufacture, transport, installation, and testing under the requirements of such contract; (10) Those employees of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the members of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to carry a weapon; (11) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon; (12) Probation supervisors employed by and under the authority of the Department of Corrections pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, known as the 'State-wide Probation Act,' when specifically designated and authorized in writing by the director of the Division of Probation; (13) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (14) State and federal trial and appellate judges; (15) United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys; (16) Clerks of the superior courts; (17) Teachers and other school personnel who are otherwise authorized to possess or carry weapons, provided that any such weapon is in a locked compartment of a motor vehicle or one which is in a locked container in or a locked firearms rack which is on a motor vehicle; or (18) Constables of any county of this state. (d)(1) This Code section shall not prohibit any person who resides or works in a business or is in the ordinary course transacting lawful business or any person who is a visitor of such resident located within a school safety zone from carrying, possessing, or having under such person's control a weapon within a school safety zone; provided, however, that it shall be unlawful for any such person to carry, possess, or have under such person's control while at a school building or school function or on school property, a school bus, or a bus or other transportation furnished

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by the a school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by Chapter 10 of Title 25. (2) Any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to the penalties specified in subsection (b) of this Code section. (3) This subsection shall not be construed to waive or alter any legal requirement for possession of weapons or firearms otherwise required by law. (e) It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of this Code section that: (1) School was or was not in session at the time of the offense; (2) The real property was being used for other purposes besides school purposes at the time of the offense; or (3) The offense took place on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school vehicle. (f) In a prosecution under this Code section, a map produced or reproduced by any municipal or county agency or department for the purpose of depicting the location and boundaries of the area of the real property of a school board or a private or public elementary or secondary school that is used for school purposes or the area of any campus of any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education, or a true copy of the map, shall, if certified as a true copy by the custodian of the record, be admissible and shall constitute prima-facie evidence of the location and boundaries of the area, if the governing body of the municipality or county has approved the map as an official record of the location and boundaries of the area. A map approved under this Code section may be revised from time to time by the governing body of the municipality or county. The original of every map approved or revised under this subsection or a true copy of such original map shall be filed with the municipality or county and shall be maintained as an official record of the municipality or county. This subsection shall not preclude the prosecution from introducing or relying upon any other evidence or testimony to establish any element of this offense. This subsection shall not preclude the use or admissibility of a map or diagram other than the one which has been approved by the municipality or county."
SECTION 1-7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-129, relating to license to carry weapons, as follows:
"16-11-129. (a) Application for weapons carry license or renewal license; term. The judge of the probate court of each county may, on application under oath and on payment of a fee of $30.00, issue a weapons carry license or renewal license valid for a period of five years to any person whose domicile is in that county or who is on active duty with the United States armed forces and who is not a domiciliary of this state but who either resides in that county or on a military reservation located in whole or in part in that county at the time of such application. Such license or renewal license shall authorize that person to carry any weapon in any county of this state notwithstanding any change

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in that person's county of residence or state of domicile. Applicants shall submit the application for a weapons carry license or renewal license to the judge of the probate court on forms prescribed and furnished free of charge to persons wishing to apply for the license or renewal license. An applicant who is not a United States citizen shall provide sufficient personal identifying data, including without limitation his or her place of birth and United States issued alien or admission number, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may prescribe by rule or regulation. An applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). Forms shall be designed to elicit information from the applicant pertinent to his or her eligibility under this Code section, including citizenship, but shall not require data which is nonpertinent or irrelevant, such as serial numbers or other identification capable of being used as a de facto registration of firearms owned by the applicant. The Department of Public Safety shall furnish application forms and license forms required by this Code section. The forms shall be furnished to each judge of each probate court within the this state at no cost. (b) Licensing exceptions.
(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Controlled substance' means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of controlled substances in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21. (B) 'Convicted' means a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by a court of competent jurisdiction or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere, irrespective of the pendency or availability of an appeal or an application for collateral relief an adjudication of guilt. Such term shall not include an order of discharge and exoneration pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42. (C) 'Dangerous drug' means any drug defined as such in Code Section 16-13-71.
(2) No weapons carry license shall be issued to: (A) Any person under younger than 21 years of age unless he or she: (i) Is at least 18 years of age; (ii) Provides proof that he or she has completed basic training in the armed forces of the United States; and (iii) Provides proof that he or she is actively serving in the armed forces of the United States or has been honorably discharged from such service; (B) Any person who has been convicted of a felony by a court of this state or any other state; by a court of the United States, including its territories, possessions, and dominions; or by a court of any foreign nation and has not been pardoned for such felony by the President of the United States, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or the person or agency empowered to grant pardons under the constitution or laws of such state or nation; (C) Any person against whom proceedings are pending for any felony; (D) Any person who is a fugitive from justice;

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(E) Any person who is prohibited from possessing or shipping a firearm in interstate commerce pursuant to subsections (g) and (n) of 18 U.S.C. Section 922; (F) Any person who has been convicted of an offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance or other dangerous drug; (G) Any person who has had his or her weapons carry license revoked pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within three years of the date of his or her application; (H) Any person who has been convicted of any of the following:
(i) Pointing a gun or a pistol at another in violation of Code Section 16-11-102; (ii) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (iii)(ii) Carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; (I) Any person who has been convicted of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith or free of: (i) A second conviction of any misdemeanor involving the use or possession of a controlled substance; or (ii) Any conviction under subparagraphs (E) through (G) of this paragraph for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; or (J) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any Any person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient in any mental hospital or alcohol or drug treatment center within the five years immediately preceding the application. The judge of the probate court may require any applicant to sign a waiver authorizing any mental hospital or treatment center to inform the judge whether or not the applicant has been an inpatient in any such facility in the last five years and authorizing the superintendent of such facility to make to the judge a recommendation regarding whether the applicant is a threat to the safety of others and whether a license to carry a weapon should be issued. When such a waiver is required by the judge, the applicant shall pay a fee of $3.00 for reimbursement of the cost of making such a report by the mental health hospital, alcohol or drug treatment center, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, which the judge shall remit to the hospital, center, or department. The judge shall keep any such hospitalization or treatment information confidential. It shall be at the discretion of the judge, considering the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization and the recommendation of the superintendent of the hospital or treatment center where the individual was a patient, to issue the weapons carry license or renewal license; (K) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial; or

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(L) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any person who has been adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime pursuant to Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17. (3) If first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt for a conviction contained in subparagraph (F) or (I) of paragraph (2) of this subsection was entered and such sentence was successfully completed and such person has not had any other conviction since the completion of such sentence and for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application, he or she shall be eligible for a weapons carry license provided that no other license exception applies. (b.1) Petitions for relief from certain licensing exceptions. (1) Persons provided for under subparagraphs (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), and (b)(2)(L) of this Code section may petition the court in which such adjudication, hospitalization, or treatment proceedings, if any, under Chapter 3 or 7 of Title 37 occurred for relief. A copy of such petition for relief shall be served as notice upon the opposing civil party or the prosecuting attorney for the state, as the case may be, or their successors, who appeared in the underlying case. Within 30 days of the receipt of such petition, such court shall hold a hearing on such petition for relief. Such prosecuting attorney for the state may represent the interests of the state at such hearing. (2) At the hearing provided for under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall receive and consider evidence in a closed proceeding concerning: (A) The circumstances which caused the person to be subject to subparagraph (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), or (b)(2)(L) of this Code section; (B) The person's mental health and criminal history records, if any. The judge of such court may require any such person to sign a waiver authorizing the superintendent of any mental hospital or treatment center to make to the judge a recommendation regarding whether such person is a threat to the safety of others. When such a waiver is required by the judge, the applicant shall pay a fee of $3.00 for reimbursement of the cost of making such a report by the mental health hospital, alcohol or drug treatment center, or the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, which the judge shall remit to the hospital, center, or department; (C) The person's reputation which shall be established through character witness statements, testimony, or other character evidence; and (D) Changes in the person's condition or circumstances since such adjudication, hospitalization, or treatment proceedings under Chapter 3 or 7 of Title 37. The judge shall issue an order of his or her decision no later than 30 days after the hearing. (3) The court shall grant the petition for relief if such court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person will not likely act in a manner dangerous to public safety in carrying a weapon and that granting the relief will not be contrary to the public interest. A record shall be kept of the hearing; provided, however, that such records shall remain confidential and be disclosed only to a court or to the parties in

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the event of an appeal. Any appeal of the court's ruling on the petition for relief shall be de novo review. (4) If the court grants such person's petition for relief, the applicable subparagraph (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), or (b)(2)(L) of this Code section shall not apply to such person in his or her application for a weapons carry license or renewal; provided, however, that such person shall comply with all other requirements for the issuance of a weapons carry license or renewal license. The clerk of such court shall report such order to the Georgia Crime Information Center immediately, but in no case later than ten business days after the date of such order. (5) A person may petition for relief under this subsection not more than once every two years. In the case of a person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient, such person shall not petition for relief prior to being discharged from such treatment. (c) Fingerprinting. Following completion of the application for a weapons carry license or the renewal of a license, the judge of the probate court shall require the applicant to proceed to an appropriate law enforcement agency in the county or to any vendor approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for fingerprint submission services with the completed application. The appropriate local law enforcement agency in each county shall then so that such agency or vendor can capture the fingerprints of the applicant for a weapons carry license or renewal license and place the name of the applicant on the blank license form. The appropriate local law enforcement agency shall place the fingerprint on a blank license form which has been furnished to the law enforcement agency by the judge of the probate court if a fingerprint is required to be furnished by subsection (f) of this Code section. The law enforcement agency shall be entitled to a fee of $5.00 from the applicant for its services in connection with the fingerprinting and processing of an application. Fingerprinting shall not be required for applicants seeking temporary renewal licenses or renewal licenses. (d) Investigation of applicant; issuance of weapons carry license; renewal. (1) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business days following the receipt of the application or request direct the law enforcement agency to request a fingerprint based criminal history records check from the Georgia Crime Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of determining the suitability of the applicant and return an appropriate report to the judge of the probate court. Fingerprints shall be in such form and of such quality as prescribed by the Georgia Crime Information Center and under standards adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation may charge such fee as is necessary to cover the cost of the records search. (2) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business days following the receipt of the application or request also direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a background check using the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Instant Criminal Background Check System and return an appropriate report to the probate judge.

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(3) When a person who is not a United States citizen applies for a weapons carry license or renewal of a license under this Code section, the judge of the probate court shall direct the law enforcement agency to conduct a search of the records maintained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and return an appropriate report to the probate judge. As a condition to the issuance of a license or the renewal of a license, an applicant who is in nonimmigrant status shall provide proof of his or her qualifications for an exception to the federal firearm prohibition pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 922(y). (4) The law enforcement agency shall report to the judge of the probate court within 30 days, by telephone and in writing, of any findings relating to the applicant which may bear on his or her eligibility for a weapons carry license or renewal license under the terms of this Code section. When no derogatory information is found on the applicant bearing on his or her eligibility to obtain a license or renewal license, a report shall not be required. The law enforcement agency shall return the application and the blank license form with the fingerprint thereon directly to the judge of the probate court within such time period. Not later than ten days after the judge of the probate court receives the report from the law enforcement agency concerning the suitability of the applicant for a license, the judge of the probate court shall issue such applicant a license or renewal license to carry any weapon unless facts establishing ineligibility have been reported or unless the judge determines such applicant has not met all the qualifications, is not of good moral character, or has failed to comply with any of the requirements contained in this Code section. The judge of the probate court shall date stamp the report from the law enforcement agency to show the date on which the report was received by the judge of the probate court. (e) Revocation, loss, or damage to license. If, at any time during the period for which the weapons carry license was issued, the judge of the probate court of the county in which the license was issued shall learn or have brought to his or her attention in any manner any reasonable ground to believe the licensee is not eligible to retain the license, the judge may, after notice and hearing, revoke the license of the person upon a finding that such person is not eligible for a weapons carry license pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section or an adjudication of falsification of application, mental incompetency, or chronic alcohol or narcotic usage. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a license which has been revoked, and any person found in possession of any such revoked license, except in the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. It shall be required that any license holder under this Code section have in his or her possession his or her valid license whenever he or she is carrying a weapon under the authority granted by this Code section, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of Code Section 16-11-126. Loss of any license issued in accordance with this Code section or damage to the license in any manner which shall render it illegible shall be reported to the judge of the probate court of the county in which it was issued within 48 hours of the time the loss or damage becomes known to the license holder. The judge of the probate court shall thereupon issue a replacement for and shall take custody of and destroy a damaged

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license; and in any case in which a license has been lost, he or she shall issue a cancellation order and notify by telephone and in writing each of the law enforcement agencies whose records were checked before issuance of the original license. The judge shall charge the fee specified in subsection (k) of Code Section 15-9-60 for such services.
(f)(1) Weapons carry license specifications. Weapons carry licenses issued as prescribed in this Code section shall be printed on durable but lightweight card stock, and the completed card shall be laminated in plastic to improve its wearing qualities and to inhibit alterations. Measurements shall be 3 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Each shall be serially numbered within the county of issuance and shall bear the full name, residential address, birth date, weight, height, color of eyes, and sex of the licensee. The license shall show the date of issuance, the expiration date, and the probate court in which issued and shall be signed by the licensee and bear the signature or facsimile thereof of the judge. The seal of the court shall be placed on the face before the license is laminated. Licenses issued on and before December 31, 2011, shall bear a clear print of the licensee's right index finger; however, if the right index fingerprint cannot be secured for any reason, the print of another finger may be used but such print shall be marked to identify the finger from which the print is taken prior to January 1, 2012, shall be in the format specified by the former provisions of this paragraph as they existed on June 30, 2013. (2)(A) On and after January 1, 2012, newly issued or renewal weapons carry licenses shall incorporate overt and covert security features which shall be blended with the personal data printed on the license to form a significant barrier to imitation, replication, and duplication. There shall be a minimum of three different ultraviolet colors used to enhance the security of the license incorporating variable data, color shifting characteristics, and front edge only perimeter visibility. The weapons carry license shall have a color photograph viewable under ambient light on both the front and back of the license. The license shall incorporate custom optical variable devices featuring the great seal of the State of Georgia as well as matching demetalized optical variable devices viewable under ambient light from the front and back of the license incorporating microtext and unique alphanumeric serialization specific to the license holder. The license shall be of similar material, size, and thickness of a credit card and have a holographic laminate to secure and protect the license for the duration of the license period. (B)(3) Using the physical characteristics of the license set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph (2) of this subsection, The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia shall create specifications for the probate courts so that all weapons carry licenses in this state shall be uniform and so that probate courts can petition the Department of Administrative Services to purchase the equipment and supplies necessary for producing such licenses. The department shall follow the competitive bidding procedure set forth in Code Section 50-5-102. (g) Alteration or counterfeiting of license; penalty. A person who deliberately alters or counterfeits a weapons carry license or who possesses an altered or counterfeit

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weapons carry license with the intent to misrepresent any information contained in such license shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than one nor more than five years. (h) Licenses for former law enforcement officers. Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 16-11-130, any person who has served as a law enforcement officer for at least ten of the 12 years immediately preceding the retirement of such person as a law enforcement officer shall be entitled to be issued a weapons carry license as provided for in this Code section without the payment of any of the fees provided for in this Code section. Such person shall comply with all the other provisions of this Code section relative to the issuance of such licenses. As used in this subsection, the term 'law enforcement officer' means any peace officer who is employed by the United States government or by the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof and who is required by the terms of his or her employment, whether by election or appointment, to give his or her full time to the preservation of public order or the protection of life and property or the prevention of crime. Such term shall include conservation rangers. (i) Temporary renewal licenses.
(1) Any person who holds a weapons carry license under this Code section may, at the time he or she applies for a renewal of the license, also apply for a temporary renewal license if less than 90 days remain before expiration of the license he or she then holds or if the previous license has expired within the last 30 days. (2) Unless the judge of the probate court knows or is made aware of any fact which would make the applicant ineligible for a five-year renewal license, the judge shall at the time of application issue a temporary renewal license to the applicant. (3) Such a temporary renewal license shall be in the form of a paper receipt indicating the date on which the court received the renewal application and shall show the name, address, sex, age, and race of the applicant and that the temporary renewal license expires 90 days from the date of issue. (4) During its period of validity the temporary renewal permit license, if carried on or about the holder's person together with the holder's previous license, shall be valid in the same manner and for the same purposes as a five-year license. (5) A $1.00 fee shall be charged by the probate court for issuance of a temporary renewal license. (6) A temporary renewal license may be revoked in the same manner as a five-year license. (j) Applicant may seek relief. When an eligible applicant fails to receive a license, temporary permit renewal license, or renewal license within the time period required by this Code section and the application or request has been properly filed, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license. When an applicant is otherwise denied a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license and contends that he or she is qualified to be issued a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain

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such license. Additionally, the applicant may request a hearing before the judge of the probate court relative to the applicant's fitness to be issued such license. Upon the issuance of a denial, the judge of the probate court shall inform the applicant of his or her rights pursuant to this subsection. If such applicant is the prevailing party, he or she shall be entitled to recover his or her costs in such action, including reasonable attorney's fees. (k) Data base prohibition. A person or entity shall not create or maintain a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses. (l) Verification of license. The judge of a probate court or his or her designee shall be authorized to verify the legitimacy and validity of a weapons carry license to a license holder, pursuant to a subpoena or court order, or for public safety purposes, but shall not be authorized to provide any further information regarding license holders."
By replacing lines 7 through 9 with the following: Said article is further amended in Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
By inserting between lines 22 and 23 the following:
SECTION 1-9. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-130.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary or secondary school or local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education. (4) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to require or otherwise mandate that any local board of education or school administrator adopt or implement a practice or program for the approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school nor shall this Code section create any liability for adopting or declining to adopt such practice or program. Such decision shall rest with each individual local board of education. If a local board of education adopts a policy to allow certain personnel to possess or carry weapons as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, such policy shall include approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons and provide for:

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(1) Training of approved personnel prior to authorizing such personnel to carry weapons. The training shall at a minimum include training on judgment pistol shooting, marksmanship, and a review of current laws relating to the use of force for the defense of self and others; provided, however, that the local board of education training policy may substitute for certain training requirements the personnel's prior military or law enforcement service if the approved personnel has previously served as a certified law enforcement officer or has had military service which involved similar weapons training; (2) An approved list of the types of weapons and ammunition and the quantity of weapons and ammunition authorized to be possessed or carried; (3) The exclusion from approval of any personnel who has had an employment or other history indicating any type of mental or emotional instability as determined by the local board of education; and (4) A mandatory method of securing weapons which shall include at a minimum a requirement that the weapon, if permitted to be carried concealed by personnel, shall be carried on the person and not in a purse, briefcase, bag, or similar other accessory which is not secured on the body of the person and, if maintained separate from the person, shall be maintained in a secured lock safe or similar lock box that cannot be easily accessed by students. (c) Any personnel selected to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be a license holder, and the local board of education shall be responsible for conducting a criminal history background check of such personnel annually to determine whether such personnel remains qualified to be a license holder. (d) The selection of approved personnel to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be done strictly on a voluntary basis. No personnel shall be required to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school and shall not be terminated or otherwise retaliated against for refusing to possess or carry a weapon. (e) The local board of education shall be responsible for any costs associated with approving personnel to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit any approved personnel from paying for part or all of such costs or using any other funding mechanism available, including donations or grants from private persons or entities. (f) Documents and meetings pertaining to personnel approved to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be considered employment and public safety security records and shall be exempt from disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.

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16-11-130.2. (a) No person shall enter the restricted access area of a commercial service airport, in or beyond the airport security screening checkpoint, knowingly possessing or knowingly having under his or her control a weapon or long gun. Such area shall not include an airport drive, general parking area, walkway, or shops and areas of the terminal that are outside the screening checkpoint and that are normally open to unscreened passengers or visitors to the airport. Any restricted access area shall be clearly indicated by prominent signs indicating that weapons are prohibited in such area. (b) A person who is not a license holder and who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license holder who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a license holder who is notified at the screening checkpoint for the restricted access area that he or she is in possession of a weapon or long gun and who immediately leaves the restricted access area following such notification shall not be guilty of violating this Code section. (c) Any person who violates this Code section with the intent to commit a separate felony offense shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, or both. (d) Any ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state which is in conflict with this Code section shall be null, void, and of no force and effect, and this Code section shall preempt any such ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy."
SECTION 1-10. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption.
16-11-138. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."

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SECTION 1-11. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-173, relating to legislative findings and preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, as follows:
"16-11-173. (a)(1) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms and other weapons is properly an issue of general, state-wide concern. (2) The General Assembly further declares that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, and sale of firearms and ammunition and other weapons to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance per se. (b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no No county or municipal corporation, by zoning or by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, nor any agency, board, department, commission, or authority of this state, other than the General Assembly, by rule or regulation shall regulate in any manner: (A) Gun gun shows; (B) The the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms or other weapons or components of firearms or other weapons; (C) Firearms dealers or dealers of other weapons firearms dealers; or (D) Dealers in dealers in firearms components of firearms or other weapons. (2) The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, or dealer by or on behalf of any governmental unit created by or pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly or the Constitution, or any department, agency, or authority thereof, for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting from or relating to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of weapons, firearms, or ammunition to the public shall be reserved exclusively to the state. This paragraph shall not prohibit a political subdivision or local government authority from bringing an action against a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or express warranty as to weapons, firearms, or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local government authority. (c)(1) A county or municipal corporation may regulate the transport, carrying, or possession of firearms by employees of the local unit of government in the course of their employment with such local unit of government; provided, however, that the sheriff or chief of police shall be solely responsible for regulating and determining the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her respective supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (2) The commanding officer of any law enforcement agency shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (3) The district attorney, and the solicitor-general in counties where there is a state court, shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of

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firearms and other weapons by county employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from requiring the ownership of guns by heads of households within the political subdivision. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from reasonably limiting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the municipal corporation or county. (f) As used in this Code section, the term 'weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (g) Any person aggrieved as a result of a violation of this Code section may bring an action against the person who caused such aggrievement. The aggrieved person shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation and may recover or obtain against the person who caused such damages any of the following: (1) Actual damages or $100.00, whichever is greater; (2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money and property; and (3) Any other relief which the court deems proper."
SECTION 1-12. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-129. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."
SECTION 1-13. Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, is amended in subsection (e) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3)(A) The records of the center shall include information as to whether a person has been involuntarily hospitalized. In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided such information and no other mental health information from the records of the probate and superior courts ordering persons to be involuntarily hospitalized. With respect to probate court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by the Probate Judges Training Council and the bureau. With respect to superior court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the bureau. Such records shall be provided in a manner so as to preserve the confidentiality of patients' rights in all other respects.

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(B) In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided information as to whether a person has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. The clerk of court shall report such information to the center immediately but in no case later than ten days after such adjudication of mental incompetence or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity."
SECTION 1-14. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by repealing Chapter 16, relating to firearms dealers, and designating said chapter as reserved.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known to be in honor of Representative Bobby Franklin.
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"38-3-37. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (2) 'License holder' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11125.1. (3) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (b) No official or employee of the state or any political subdivision thereof, member of the National Guard in the service of the state, or any person operating pursuant to or under color of state law, while acting during or pursuant to a declared state of emergency, shall: (1) Temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize the seizure of, any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof the possession of which was not prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency, other than as provided by the criminal or forfeiture laws of this state; (2) Prohibit possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof if such possession was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; (3) Prohibit any license holder from carrying any weapon or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting such carrying if such carrying was not otherwise

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prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; or (4) Require the registration of any firearm."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, as follows:
"(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and or combustibles; provided, however, that any limitation on firearms under this Code section shall not include an individual firearm owned by a private citizen which was legal and owned by that citizen prior to the declaration of state of emergency or disaster or thereafter acquired in compliance with all applicable laws of this state and the United States for purposes of this paragraph, the terms 'explosives' and 'combustibles' shall not include firearms or ammunition or any component thereof; and"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 16-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, is amended by revising subsection (i) as follows:
"(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a firearm upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-2. Code Section 16-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-3. Code Section 16-12-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(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

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felony which encompasses force or violence as an element of the offense if committed by an adult; or"
SECTION 3-4. Code Section 20-2-1180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain upon the premises or within the school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11127.1 of any public or private school in this state or to remain upon such premises or within such school safety zone when that person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone."
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 20-2-1185 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school safety plans, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 1611-127.1. School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours."
SECTION 3-6. Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The board may grant a permit to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm to any person who is at least 21 years of age and is a license holder as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, who is licensed or registered in accordance with this chapter, and who meets the qualifications and training requirements set forth in this Code section and such other qualifications and training requirements as the board by rule may establish. The board shall have the authority to establish limits on type and caliber of such weapons by rule. Application for such permit and for renewal thereof shall be made on forms provided by the division director. No weapons permit issued under this Code section shall be transferable to another individual."

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PART IV

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming
Floyd N Fludd E Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott
Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E E Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A
Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 109, nays 55.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Powell of the 32nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 60.

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

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N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming
Floyd N Fludd E Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott
Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E E Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A
Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 108, nays 54.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Roberts of the 155th asked unanimous consent that HB 60 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

It was so ordered.

HB 494. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Cheokas of the 138th and Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to provide

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for the installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide for adequate visual warning in the use of private airstrips; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers, authority, and duties of the Department of Transportation; to provide for a schedule of installation fees; to impose a penalty; to provide an appeal process; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments were read:
Senate Amendment #1
The Senate offers the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 494 (LC 39 0445S) by deleting line 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
immunity; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting lines 26 and 27 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to an owner of an appurtenant utility line requesting the installation of safety markers. Such notice shall be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of $100.00 made payable to the owner of the appurtenant utility line for the work to be performed by the owner of the appurtenant utility line under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. Within 90 days of the owner of an
By deleting lines 52 and 53 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: construed to prohibit the owner of the private airstrip from sending written notice pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section to the same owner of an appurtenant utility line in any subsequent calendar year so long as the owner of the private airstrip does not exceed one written notice to the same owner of an appurtenant utility line in any calendar year.
By deleting lines 59 and 60 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: extensions of time not to exceed 90 days total upon a showing that the need for an extension is the result of force majeure, grid reliability, work scheduling conflicts, or the lack of market supply of the requisite safety markers and other necessary equipment.
By deleting line 92 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: promulgation of rules and regulations to establish installation fee schedules based on utility best practices.

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(h) An owner of a private airstrip shall have immunity from any civil liability that would otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of taking or failing to take any action pursuant to this Code section. This Code section shall not be construed as imposing any additional duty on an owner of a private airstrip which is not already otherwise imposed by law."

By replacing "2013" with "2014" at the end of line 96.

Senate Amendment #2

The Senate offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 494 (LC 39 0445S) by inserting after "department;" on line 6 the following: to amend Code Section 51-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions used in limiting liability of certain property owners, so as to revise the definition of recreational purposes to include aviation activities;

By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by inserting between lines 92 and 93 the following:

SECTION 2. Code Section 51-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions used in limiting liability of certain property owners, is amended by revising paragraph (4) as follows: "(4) 'Recreational purpose' includes, but is not limited to, any of the following or any combination thereof: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, aviation activities, nature study, water skiing, winter sports, and viewing or enjoying historical, archeological, scenic, or scientific sites."

Representative Welch of the 110th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to HB 494.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

N Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E E Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders
Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch E Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 7.

The motion prevailed.

HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendments were read:

Senate Amendment #1

The Senate offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 786 by replacing lines 49-53 with the following:

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" (A) A voter registration card;
(B) A copy of the prior year's Georgia income tax return;
(C) A current Georgia automobile registration; or
(D) A warranty deed to property at the same address as is displayed on the Georgia driver's
license."
Senate Amendment #2
The Senate offers the following amendment:
Amend HB 786 by replacing line 48 with "Department of Driver Services and at least one of the following:
Representative Knight of the 130th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments to HB 786.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Meadows of the 5th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:
SB 213. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
Representative Martin of the 49th District, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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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 343 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Martin of the 49th
Chairman
Representative Burns of the 159th 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 322 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Burns of the 159th
Chairman
Representative Rogers of the 29th 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 1722 Do Pass SB 241 Do Pass SB 326 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rogers of the 29th
Chairman

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Representative Smith of the 134th 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 98 SB 281

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 134th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

HR 1655 Do Pass SB 350 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 386 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Golick of the 40th 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 187 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Golick of the 40th
Chairman
Representative Rice of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 392 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 95th
Chairman
Representative Roberts of the 155th 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 937 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Roberts of the 155th
Chairman
Representative Black of the 174th 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 12, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Anderson Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles E Beasley-Teague Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V

Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper E Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holt Houston Hugley Jackson E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight E Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin E Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall McClain

Meadows Mitchell Moore Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott E Setzler Sharper Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L

Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Talton Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D E Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson E Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Dollar of the 45th, Douglas of the 78th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Gregory of the 34th, Hamilton of the 24th, Howard of the 124th, Jacobs of the 80th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Morgan of the 39th, Oliver of the 82nd, and Sims of the 169th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Stephen Anthony, Pastor, Peavine Baptist Church, Rock Springs, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 Resolution of the House was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee:
HR 1771. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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 1147. By Representative Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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

HB 1145 HR 1758 HR 1802 SB 418

HB 1146 HR 1759 HR 1803

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1133 HB 1135 HB 1137 HB 1139 HB 1141 HB 1143

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1134 HB 1136 HB 1138 HB 1140 HB 1142 HB 1144

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Willard of the 51st 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 293 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

Representative Rice of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 298 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Rice of the 95th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014

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

SR 746 SR 828

State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; express support (HumR-Cooper-43rd) Unterman-45th Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; create (HumR-Benton-31st) Unterman-45th

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Modified Open Rule

HR 1601 SB 235

House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; create (Substitute)(ED&T-Stephens-164th) Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service (Ret-Weldon-3rd) Albers-56th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 299 SR 868
SR 941

Natural Resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards (NR&E-Tanner-9th) Gooch-51st Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties (SProp-Dunahoo30th) Albers-56th Congress; urge to grow United States economy; increase the number of visas; permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation (ED&T-Wilkinson-52nd) 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

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

HB 1133. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th and Peake of the 141st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; 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 1134. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; 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 1135. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; 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 1136. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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 following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To authorize the City of Brookhaven 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The City of Brookhaven shall be and is authorized to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended. The intention of this Act is to authorize the City of Brookhaven to undertake and carry out community redevelopment, to create tax allocation districts, to issue tax allocation bonds, and to incur other obligations within the meaning of and as fully permitted under the provisions of Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, as amended, and to authorize the City of Brookhaven to exercise redevelopment powers as fully as the "Redevelopment Powers Law" may now or hereafter permit and not to limit any redevelopment powers permitted under the "Redevelopment Powers Law."
SECTION 2. The municipal election superintendent of the City of Brookhaven shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Brookhaven for approval or rejection. The municipal election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the general primary in May, 2014, and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The municipal election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Brookhaven to utilize tax allocation districts and redevelopment powers under the
( ) NO 'Redevelopment Powers Law,' as it may be amended from time to time?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all 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, then Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Section 1 of this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Brookhaven. It shall be the municipal election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

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SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, 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.
HB 1137. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; 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 1138. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; 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 1139. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to

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authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; 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 1140. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority," approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2323), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 7, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3600), so as to provide for membership on 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.
HB 1141. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Byron to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 4813-51 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 1142. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and Bryant of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Port Wentworth on the question of whether the electors of the City of Port Wentworth favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; 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 1143. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Pooler on the question of whether the electors of the City of Pooler favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; 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 1144. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb
Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England Epps, C
Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 155, nays 4.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 420. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 421. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 423. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 424. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 425. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 459. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; 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 777. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Bryant of the 162nd, Harbin of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 791. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1093. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton 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 1094. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are 70 years of age or older; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to

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provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1095. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; 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 1097. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Epps of the 144th, Peake of the 141st, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1099. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1102. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1103. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as

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amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1104. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; 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 bills of the House:
HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 513. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 658. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to

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provide an effective date; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 766. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th 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 provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 790. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a fouryear statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 857. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

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HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th, and Shafer of the 48th.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 420. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 421. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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SB 423. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; 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 424. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SB 425. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; 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.
Pursuant to HR 1457, the House commended Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.

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The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Meadows of the 5th et al., Waites of the 60th et al., Kelley of the 16th, Gardner of the 57th, Kaiser of the 59th, Prince of the 127th, Parsons of the 44th, McCall of the 33rd et al., Anderson of the 92nd, and Dudgeon of the 25th.
Pursuant to HR 1285, the House commended Fort Valley State University, recognized February 12, 2014, as Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol, and invited representatives from Fort Valley State University to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1312, the House recognized and commended Houston County Sheriff Cullen Talton for his service to the State of Georgia and invited him to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1605, the House commended Kirstie Bronner and Kristie Bronner, covaledictorians for the Spelman College class of 2013, and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1453, the House commended the State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement and inviting members of the State YMCA of Georgia 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 Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1601. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Parrish of the 158th, Sims of the 123rd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Georgia-Based Film and PostProduction Study Committee; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the film and related post-production industries have made significant contributions to the Georgia economy, including investments from television networks,

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studios, production companies, and independent producers, with positive economic effects correlating to these investments; and

WHEREAS, these are lucrative, clean industries which provide outlets for artistic creativity and can put Georgia in the spotlight in a positive way; and

WHEREAS, the fostering and expansion of Georgia-based film and related postproduction industries hold promise for further significant contributions to the economy and welfare of this state.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee to be composed of eight bipartisan members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 1, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J
Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart
England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C E Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

SB 235. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term "firefighter"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date 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.

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

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight E Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C E Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

SB 299. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier N Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D N Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C E Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 163, nays 8.

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

SR 746. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C E Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 828. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner
Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until tomorrow:

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SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; 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 Resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SR 941. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey
Randall Y Rice
Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 162, nays 8.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 868. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Hill of the 6th and Dugan of the 30th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, 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 the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall

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Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton
Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 171, nays 1.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following Resolution of the Senate, having been postponed from the previous legislative day, was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SR 896. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 169, nays 4.

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014

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

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Modified Open Rule

None

Modified Structured Rule

SB 213

"Flint River Drought Protection Act"; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs (Substitute)A &CA-Harden-148th) Tolleson-20th (AM# 40 0114)

Pursuant to Rule 33.3, debate shall be limited to one hour on SB 213. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

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 213. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; 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

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To amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; to clarify compliance and enforcement 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 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 12-5-541, relating to legislative intent, as follows:
"(b) The General Assembly finds that the use of water resources for the state for agricultural purposes is of vital importance to Georgia and southwest Georgia in particular; the protection of flows in the Flint River flow and its tributaries is necessary for a healthy riverine ecosystem and a healthy population of aquatic life; the use of water resources during drought conditions may interfere with public and private rights; the economic well-being of the State of Georgia is dependent on a strong and efficient agricultural industry; the wise use of water, the protection of stream flow flows, and the economic well-being of the state will be furthered by proper water allocation in periods of drought; and a program providing programs to augment stream flows or provide incentives to ensure that certain irrigated lands are temporarily not irrigated during severe droughts will promote the wise use of water resources, and the protection of stream flows for habitat critical for aquatic life, and the economic well-being of the state."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 12-5-542, relating to definitions relative to Flint River drought protection, as follows:
"12-5-542. As used in this article, except where otherwise specifically provided, the term:
(1) 'Acceptable Flint River basin stream flow' flows' means the quantity of stream flows at one or more specific locations on the Flint River or its tributaries which provides for aquatic life protection and other needs as established by the director, based on municipal, agricultural, industrial, and environmental needs. Such tributaries shall not include field drainage systems, wet weather ditches, or any other water body:
(A) In which the channel is located above the ground-water table year round; (B) For which runoff from precipitation is the primary source of water flow; and (C) For which ground water is not a source of water flow. (2) 'Affected area areas' means that portion those specific portions of the state lying within the Flint River basin and areas where ground-water use from the Floridan

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aquifer can affect the flow in the Flint River or its tributaries stream flow or where drainage into Spring Creek, Ichawaynochaway Creek, Kinchafoonee Creek, and Muckalee Creek occurs. (2.1) 'Augmentation' means the addition of ground water from one or more aquifers underlying the affected areas into a surface water channel within the affected areas for the purpose of maintaining instream flows. (3) 'Authority' means the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority created by Chapter 23 of Title 50. (4) 'Board' means the Board of Natural Resources. (5) 'Director' means the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (6) 'Division' means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (7) 'Drought conditions' means any condition which results in a stream flow that is lower than the acceptable Flint River basin stream flow flows. (8) 'Drought protection funds' means the funds held by the authority as provided in Code Section 12-5-545 for the accomplishment of the purposes of this article. (9) 'Flint River basin' means the area of land which drains into the Flint River or its tributaries. (10) 'Floridan aquifer' means those rocks and sediments described in United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-321 (1996) that are capable of yielding ground water to wells or discharging water into the Flint River or its tributaries. (11) 'Irrigated land' means farm land which is irrigated by ground water or surface water pursuant to a water withdrawal permit issued by the director pursuant to Code Section 12-5-31 or 12-5-96. (11.1) 'Irrigation efficiency' means the percentage of the total amount of water withdrawn from a source which is beneficially used to meet crop water requirements or for other agronomic practices in accordance with applicable best management practices. (12) 'Irrigation reduction auction' means the procedure established by subsection (b) of Code Section 12-5-546 pursuant to which permittees submit offers to cease irrigation of a specified number of acres in exchange for a certain sum of money. (13) 'Permittee' means a person holding a valid permit issued before December 1, 2000, pursuant to Code Section 12-5-31 or 12-5-96. (14) 'Stream flow' means the quantity of water passing a given location of the Flint River or its tributaries over a given time period expressed in cubic feet per second."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-5-544, relating to powers of the director of the Environmental Protection Division, by revising paragraph (2) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2) Establish acceptable Flint River basin stream flows at one or more locations;"

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"(9.1) Conduct and participate in studies related to management of the water resources in the Flint River basin;"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-5-546, relating to drought predictions and irrigation reduction auction, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (e) as follows:
"(a) On or before March 1 of each year, the division will may issue a prediction as to whether severe drought conditions are expected during the year. If the division predicts a severe drought during any particular year, it shall issue such prediction before March 1 of that year. Prediction of severe drought may be based on consideration of historical, mathematical, or meteorological information, including, but not limited to, stream flows, ground-water levels, and precipitation forecasts. Such prediction may also be based on scientific analyses, including, but not limited to, the Palmer Drought Severity Index administered by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. (b) If severe drought conditions are predicted or otherwise declared in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, the division will may determine the total number of acres of irrigated land, serviced by irrigation systems located within one or more of the affected areas, that must not be irrigated that year in order to maintain the acceptable Flint River basin stream flow flows. Upon such determination, the division shall may conduct an irrigation reduction auction whereby a permittee of an irrigation system located within the affected areas is given an opportunity to enter into an agreement with the division, agreeing that in exchange for a certain sum of money per acre of irrigated land serviced by the irrigation system, the permittee will not irrigate those particular acres for the remainder of that calendar year. The authority shall pay the sum so agreed upon when so directed by the director from the unexpended balance of the drought protection funds. In conducting the irrigation reduction auction, the division may establish a maximum dollar amount per acre to be expended from the drought protection funds for such purposes." "(e) The expenditure of funds under this article as an incentive to permittees not to irrigate lands is deemed by the legislature as a valid use of state moneys to promote valid land use policies that result in the protection of the riverine environment by ensuring that such lands not be irrigated for specified periods of time. No expenditure of funds under this article shall be considered full or partial compensation for any losses, financial or otherwise, experienced due to nonirrigation; a lease or repurchase of any irrigation permit issued by the director, nor shall it be considered; or an acknowledgment by the State of Georgia of a property right in any permit issued by the director."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:

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"12-5-546.1. (a) The Department of Agriculture and the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall coordinate with the division in examining current practices, programs, policies, rules, and regulations to identify opportunities to enhance programming and incentives that will:
(1) Support implementation of the agricultural water efficiency measures in water conservation or management plans prepared in accordance with Code Sections 12-531, 12-5-96, and 12-5-522; (2) Support implementation of pilot projects demonstrating the efficacy of emerging innovative irrigation technologies where appropriate and affordable; (3) Identify ways the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission's program for measuring agricultural uses of water as authorized under Code Section 12-5-105 can further enhance efforts to improve agricultural water use efficiency; and (4) Encourage a scheduled program for the voluntary retirement of unused surfacewater and ground-water farm use permits in accordance with Code Sections 12-5-31 and 12-5-105. (b) The director may modify all active surface-water and ground-water withdrawal permits for farm use in the affected areas to require all irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to such permits to achieve irrigation efficiencies of 80 percent or greater by the year 2020. The schedule for achieving the irrigation efficiencies provided in this subsection shall be as follows: (1) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued after 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 80 percent by January 1, 2016; (2) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued from 1991 through 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 80 percent by January 1, 2018; and (3) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued before 1991 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 80 percent by January 1, 2020. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this Code section, the director may modify specified active surface-water and ground-water withdrawal permits for farm use in the affected areas to require all mobile irrigation systems and solid-set irrigation sprinklers operating under such permits to achieve irrigation efficiencies of 60 percent or greater by the year 2020. The schedule for achieving such efficiencies shall be as follows: (1) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued after 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 60 percent by January 1, 2016; (2) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued from 1991 through 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 60 percent by January 1, 2018; and

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(3) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued before 1991 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 60 percent by January 1, 2020. (d) Notwithstanding the irrigation efficiency rates required in subsection (c) of this Code section or any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, the minimum irrigation efficiency rate for mobile irrigation systems and solid-set irrigation sprinklers applying water withdrawn pursuant to new permits shall be 60 percent. (e) When issuing any permit application for a new surface-water or ground-water withdrawal for farm use in the affected areas, the division shall require that the irrigation system applying water withdrawn pursuant to any such permit has an irrigation efficiency of at least 80 percent. (f) The division shall, in cooperation with other state and federal agencies, universities, the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center, the Lower Flint-Ochlockonee Regional Water Council, and other appropriate entities, provide to the board for consideration for adoption in its rules requirements pertaining to methods an applicant may utilize to demonstrate that the required irrigation efficiency has been achieved. Requirements shall consider current technologies, best management practices, and the effects of soil type and topography, among other factors deemed necessary. (g) The division shall coordinate with any federal or state agencies offering incentive programs that support the purposes of this article, to identify opportunities to refine and target relevant programs as practicable and to assist permittees with achieving irrigation efficiency requirements.
12-5-546.2. (a) As used in this Code section, 'permittee' means any person holding a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 12-5-31 which provides for the withdrawal of surface water from within the affected areas. (b) The director is authorized to notify specified permittees downstream of a state funded augmentation project that, during specified periods of the project's operation and for the purpose of maintaining instream flows, the permittee shall let the flow provided by the augmentation project pass his or her point of withdrawal. When specifying those permittees subject to such notification, the director shall also establish, in accordance with the factors that may be considered under paragraph (e) of this Code section, those permittees that shall not be subject to the requirements of this Code section. (c) Such notification shall be provided in accordance with rules promulgated by the board of natural resources, shall be based on the best available science, and shall, at a minimum, inform the permittees that the upstream project is delivering augmented flows. (d) The director's notification shall contain notice of opportunity for a hearing and shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the most recent address provided by the permittee. Any permittee to whom such notification is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but shall be afforded a hearing within five business days of the director's receipt of a petition filed by such permittee. Such hearing shall be

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before an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings and shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2. Based upon findings adduced at such hearing, the notification shall be modified, reversed, or continued by the director. (e) In preparing such notification, the director may consider:
(1) The best available modeling and monitoring data for relevant locations and stream reaches; (2) The appropriate duration of protection of augmented flows; (3) The distance downstream for which protection of augmented flows is appropriate; (4) The degree to which protection of augmented flows will assist in mitigating the effects of droughts, provide ecological or other environmental benefits, and ensure sustainable, long-term access to water resources for existing and future water users; and (5) Any other data or information the director deems relevant. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall provide authority for the interbasin transfer of any water."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 12-5-549, relating to compliance and violations, as follows:
"12-5-549. (a) Except as may otherwise be provided in Code Section 12-5-547 this article, whenever the director has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article has occurred, he or she shall attempt to obtain compliance therewith by conference, conciliation, or persuasion, if the making of such an attempt is appropriate under the circumstances. If he or she fails to obtain compliance in this manner, the director may order the violator to take whatever corrective action the director deems necessary in order to obtain such compliance within a period of time to be prescribed in such order. (b) Except as may otherwise be provided in Code Section 12-5-547 this article, any order issued by the director under this article shall become final unless the person or persons named therein file with the director a written request for a hearing within 30 days after such order or permit is served on such person or persons. (c) Except as may otherwise be provided in Code Section 12-5-547 this article, hearings on contested matters and judicial review of final orders and other enforcement actions under this article shall be provided and conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2. (d) The director may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resides, or if the person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business, or in the county wherein the violation occurred or in which jurisdiction is appropriate, a certified copy of a final order of the director unappealed from or a final order of the director affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such

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judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by such court. (e) For purposes of this Code section, a violation of an agreement entered into in accordance with Code Section 12-5-546 or an order issued by the director in accordance with Code Section 12-5-547 shall be prima facie established upon a showing that:
(1) During the effective period of the agreement or order, the irrigation system was observed in person or via remote sensing or otherwise established by representatives of the division or others to have been operating and disbursing water; or (2) During the effective period of the agreement or order, a seal, lock, or other device placed by the division on the system to prevent operation of the system has been broken or otherwise tampered with."
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative McCall of the 33rd et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs substitute to SB 213 (LC 40 0625ERS) by deleting lines 181 through 183 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(b) The director shall notify specified permittees downstream of any state funded augmentation project, which shall be operated for the sole purpose of maintaining the minimum stream flows sufficient to protect habitat critical for vulnerable aquatic life within the affected areas. The director may notify specified downstream permittees that, during specified periods of the project's operation for the sole purpose of maintaining such minimum stream flows, the permittee shall let the flow provided by the
By deleting line 190 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: inform the permittees that the upstream project is delivering augmented flows for the sole purpose of maintaining the minimum stream flows sufficient to protect habitat critical for vulnerable aquatic life within the affected areas.
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.
Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Williams of the 87th was excused from voting on SB 213.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway N Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner
Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

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

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 1806. By Representatives O`Neal of the 146th, Fleming of the 121st, Wilkinson of the 52nd and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Elaine Myers and congratulating her upon her retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1807. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Brooks of the 55th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ayesha Samiyyah Kirk; and for other purposes.
HR 1808. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rita Simmons, educator at Cleveland Avenue Elementary School and Atlanta Public Schools' 2014 District-wide Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1809. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Dunn, South Atlanta High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1810. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James H. "Jimmy" Morgan; and for other purposes.
HR 1811. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2014 Georgia Young Farmer Beginning Producer, Mr. Cody Anderson; and for other purposes.
HR 1812. By Representative Glanton of the 75th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Martunya Bails; and for other purposes.
HR 1813. By Representative Golick of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Todd Kennedy for his heroic efforts during the ice storm of 2014; and for other purposes.

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HR 1814. By Representatives Golick of the 40th and Evans of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rhonda Lokey, Cobb County School System's Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1815. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hatchett of the 150th, O`Neal of the 146th and Peake of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia2Georgia, an effort of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.
HR 1816. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 53rd and Golick of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pace Academy girls cross-country team for winning the State Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1817. By Representative Harden of the 148th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sheriff Donald R. Haralson; and for other purposes.
HR 1818. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Willard of the 51st and Golick of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Georgia, and Korean-American Bar Association of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1819. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Casas of the 107th, Rice of the 95th and Clark of the 101st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Elmer L. Nash on his 70th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1820. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Douglas of the 78th, Stovall of the 74th and Morgan of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro High School boy's basketball team; and for other purposes.

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HR 1821. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Deacon William "Bubba" Henry Hunter, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 1822. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Eason, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 1823. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Frederick Doberson and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 1824. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids; and for other purposes.
HR 1825. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Waites of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kim Greenwell; and for other purposes.
HR 1826. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Waites of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sammy Besong Arrey-Mbi; and for other purposes.
HR 1827. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Glanton of the 75th, Scott of the 76th, Waites of the 60th, Douglas of the 78th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mellissa Prescott Crawford; and for other purposes.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Smith of the 70th.

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The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 770. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions of the juvenile code, so as to provide for the crime of home invasion in the first degree to be a class A designated felony act and the crime of home invasion in the second degree to be a class B designated felony act; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to create the crimes of home invasion in the first degree and home invasion in the second degree; to provide for penalties; to provide that the crime of home invasion in any degree shall be a forcible felony in relation to the possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers; to provide for a minimum period of confinement for persons who have a prior conviction for the crime of home invasion in any degree; to provide that it is unlawful for any person to possess or to use a machine gun, sawed-off rifle, sawed-off shotgun, or firearm equipped with a silencer during the commission or the attempted commission of the crime of home invasion in any degree; to provide that a motor vehicle, tool, or weapon used or intended for use in any manner in the commission of or to facilitate the commission of a home invasion shall be subject to forfeiture; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide that the offense of home invasion in the first degree shall be bailable only before a judge of the superior court; to provide that a defendant who pleads nolo contendere or guilty or is convicted of the crime of home invasion shall not be allowed to surrender voluntarily to the county jail or correctional institution; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide that a victim of a crime relating to the offense of home invasion in any degree shall be notified of impending release of the offender from imprisonment as provided in Code Section 42-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions of the juvenile code, is amended by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (12) to read as follows:
"(G.1) Home invasion in the first degree;"
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (13) to read as follows:
"(F.1) Home invasion in the second degree;"
SECTION 3. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Chapter 7, relating to damage and intrusion upon property, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1A
16-7-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'dwelling' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-1. (b) A person commits the offense of home invasion in the first degree when, without authority and with intent to commit a forcible felony therein and while in possession of a deadly weapon or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury, he or she enters the dwelling house of another while such dwelling house is occupied by any person with authority to be present therein. (c) A person commits the offense of home invasion in the second degree when, without authority and with intent to commit a forcible misdemeanor therein and while in possession of a deadly weapon or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury, he or she enters the dwelling house of another while such dwelling house is occupied by any person with authority to be present therein. (d) A person convicted of the offense of home invasion in the first degree shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for life or imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years and by a fine of not more than $100,000.00. A person convicted of the offense of home invasion in the second degree shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years and by a fine of not more than $100,000.00.

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(e) Adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for home invasion in any degree may be probated at the discretion of the judge; provided, however, that such sentence shall not be suspended, deferred, or withheld. (f) A sentence imposed under this Code section may be imposed separately from and consecutive to a sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing the offense under this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-11-131, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(e) As used in this Code section, the term 'forcible felony' means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person and further includes, without limitation, murder; felony murder; burglary in any degree; robbery; armed robbery; home invasion in any degree; kidnapping; hijacking of an aircraft or motor vehicle; aggravated stalking; rape; aggravated child molestation; aggravated sexual battery; arson in the first degree; the manufacturing, transporting, distribution, or possession of explosives with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate individuals or destroy a public building; terroristic threats; or acts of treason or insurrection."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-11-133, relating to minimum periods of confinement for persons convicted who have prior convictions, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any person who has previously been convicted of or who has previously entered a guilty plea to the offense of murder, armed robbery, home invasion in any degree, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or any felony involving the use or possession of a firearm and who shall have on or within arm's reach of his or her person a firearm during the commission of, or the attempt to commit:
(1) Any crime against or involving the person of another; (2) The unlawful entry into a building or vehicle; (3) A theft from a building or theft of a vehicle; (4) Any crime involving the possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possession with intent to distribute any controlled substance as provided in Code Section 16-13-30; or (5) Any crime involving the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, or illegal drugs as provided in Code Section 16-13-31, and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement for a period of 15 years, such sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received."

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SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-11-160, relating to the use of machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms with silencers during the commission of certain offenses, by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(D.1) Home invasion in any degree as defined in Code Section 16-7-5;"
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-16-1, relating to definitions for forfeiture, as follows:
"16-16-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Armed robbery' means the offense defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 168-41. (2) 'Burglary' means the offense defined in Code Section 16-7-1 in any degree. (3) 'Home invasion' means the offense defined in Code Section 16-7-5 in any degree."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-16-2, relating to forfeiture, by revising subsections (a) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(a) All motor vehicles, tools, and weapons which are used or intended for use in any manner in the commission of or to facilitate the commission of a burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery shall be subject to forfeiture under this chapter, but:
(1) No motor vehicle used by any person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as a common carrier shall be subject to forfeiture under this Code section unless it appears that the owner or other person in charge of the motor vehicle is a consenting party or privy to the commission of a burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery; (2) No motor vehicle shall be subject to forfeiture under this Code section by reason of any act or omission established by the owner thereof to have been committed or omitted without his or her knowledge or consent, and any co-owner of a motor vehicle without knowledge of or consent to the act or omission shall be protected to the extent of the interest of such co-owner; and (3) A forfeiture of a motor vehicle encumbered by a bona fide security interest shall be subject to the interest of the secured party if he or she neither had knowledge of nor consented to the act or omission. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Code section to the contrary, any firearm forfeited under this chapter shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 17-5-52." "(c) Property taken or detained under this Code section shall not be subject to replevin but is deemed to be in the custody of the superior court wherein the seizure was made or in custody of the superior court where it can be proven that the burglary, home

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invasion, or armed robbery was committed, subject only to the orders and decrees of the court having jurisdiction over the forfeiture proceedings. When property is seized under this chapter, law enforcement officers seizing such property shall:
(1) Place the property under seal; (2) Remove the property to a place designated by the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction over the forfeiture as set out in this subsection; or (3) Deliver such property to the sheriff or police chief of the county in which the seizure occurred, and the sheriff or police chief shall take custody of the property and remove it to an appropriate location for disposition in accordance with law." "(e)(1) When property is forfeited under this chapter, the judge of the superior court in the county where the seizure was made or in the county in which it can be proven that the burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery was committed may dispose of the property by issuing an order to:
(A) Retain it for official use by any agency of this state or any political subdivision thereof; (B) Sell that which is not required to be destroyed by law and which is not harmful to the public. The proceeds shall be used for payment of all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including but not limited to the expenses of seizure, maintenance of custody, advertising, and court costs; or (C) Require the sheriff or police chief of the county in which the seizure occurred to take custody of the property and remove it for disposition in accordance with law."
SECTION 9. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating criminal procedure, is amended in Code Section 17-6-1, relating to offenses which are bailable only before a judge of the superior court, by revising subsections (a) and (g) as follows:
"(a) The following offenses are bailable only before a judge of the superior court: (1) Treason; (2) Murder; (3) Rape; (4) Aggravated sodomy; (5) Armed robbery; (5.1) Home invasion in the first degree; (6) Aircraft hijacking and hijacking a motor vehicle; (7) Aggravated child molestation; (8) Aggravated sexual battery; (9) Manufacturing, distributing, delivering, dispensing, administering, or selling any controlled substance classified under Code Section 16-13-25 as Schedule I or under Code Section 16-13-26 as Schedule II; (10) Violating Code Section 16-13-31 or Code Section 16-13-31.1; (11) Kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault, or burglary in any degree if the person, at the time of the alleged kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault, or burglary in any

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degree, had previously been convicted of, was on probation or parole with respect to, or was on bail for kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault, burglary in any degree, or one or more of the offenses listed in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection; (12) Aggravated stalking; and (13) Violations of Chapter 15 of Title 16." "(g) No appeal bond shall be granted to any person who has been convicted of murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, home invasion in any degree, aggravated child molestation, child molestation, kidnapping, trafficking in cocaine or marijuana, aggravated stalking, or aircraft hijacking and who has been sentenced to serve a period of incarceration of five years or more. The granting of an appeal bond to a person who has been convicted of any other felony offense or of any misdemeanor offense involving an act of family violence as defined in Code Section 19-13-1, or of any offense delineated as a high and aggravated misdemeanor or of any offense set forth in Code Section 40-6-391, shall be in the discretion of the convicting court. Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition or application is filed so specifies."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-10-9.1, relating to voluntary surrender to county jail or correctional institution, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(5.1) Home invasion in any degree;"
SECTION 11. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating penal institutions, is amended in Code Section 42-1-11, relating to notification of crime victims of impending release of offender from imprisonment, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) 'Crime' means an act committed in this state which constitutes any violation of Chapter 5 of Title 16, relating to crimes against persons; Chapter 6 of Title 16, relating to sexual offenses; Article 1, Article 1A, or Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 16, relating to burglary, home invasion, and arson; or Article 1 or Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 16, relating to offenses involving theft and armed robbery."
SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Efstration of the 104th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 770.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock
Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart England Y Epps, C Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Glanton Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Greene

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 3.

The motion prevailed.

HB 215. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to change provisions relating to filings in the clerk's office; to increase fees for certain filings; to change provisions relating to office hours; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

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The Senate offers the following amendment:

Amend HB 215 by striking the words "three or fewer" on line 29 and inserting in lieu thereof, "less than two"

Representative Benton of the 31st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 215.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell
Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan
Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Glanton Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Greene

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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HB 838. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; 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 Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rebuttable presumption; 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 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:
"Part 3
16-11-90. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harassment' means engaging in conduct directed at a depicted person that is intended to cause substantial emotional harm to the depicted person. (2) 'Nudity' means:
(A) The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks without any covering or with less than a full opaque covering; (B) The showing of the female breasts without any covering or with less than a full opaque covering; or (C) The depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. (3) 'Sexually explicit conduct' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12-100.

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(b) A person violates this Code section if he or she, knowing the content of a transmission or post, knowingly and without the consent of the depicted person:
(1) Electronically transmits or posts, in one or more transmissions or posts, a photograph or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult when the transmission or post is harassment or causes financial loss to the depicted person and serves no legitimate purpose to the depicted person; or (2) Causes the electronic transmission or posting, in one or more transmissions or posts, of a photograph or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult when the transmission or post is harassment or causes financial loss to the depicted person and serves no legitimate purpose to the depicted person. (c) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; provided, however, that upon a second or subsequent violation of this Code section, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. (d) A person shall be subject to prosecution in this state pursuant to Code Section 17-21 for any conduct made unlawful by this Code section which the person engages in while: (1) Either within or outside of this state if, by such conduct, the person commits a violation of this Code section which involves an individual who resides in this state; or (2) Within this state if, by such conduct, the person commits a violation of this Code section which involves an individual who resides within or outside this state. (e) The provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) The activities of law enforcement and prosecution agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses; (2) Legitimate medical, scientific, or educational activities; (3) Any person who transmits or posts a photograph or video depicting only himself or herself engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct; (4) The transmission or posting of a photograph or video that was originally made for commercial purposes; or (5) Any person who transmits or posts a photograph or video depicting a person voluntarily engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct in a public setting; or (6) The transmission is made pursuant to or in anticipation of a civil action. (f) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet, for content provided by another person, does not know the content of an electronic transmission or post. (g) Any violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in this title."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Tanner of the 9th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 838.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Glanton Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Greene

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S E Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore E Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 161, nays 3.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Weldon of the 3rd moved that the following Bill of the House be immediately transmitted to the Senate:

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HB 1134. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 276 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Yates of the 73rd
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 167 SB 372

Do Not Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 283 SB 384

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Coleman of the 97th
Chairman

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Representative Weldon of the 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice 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 365 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Weldon of the 3rd
Chairman

Representative Powell of the 32nd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 324 SB 381

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman

Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 336 SB 337

Do Pass Do Pass

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman
Representative Sims of the 169th 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, March 13, 2014

Thirty-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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carter E Casas E Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke Coomer Cooper

Deffenbaugh Dempsey E Dickerson Dickey Dickson Dollar Douglas Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye Fullerton Gardner Gasaway Geisinger Glanton E Golick Gordon Gravley Gregory Hamilton Harbin

Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson E Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L E Jones, S E Jordan Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell Mayo McCall

McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix Oliver O'Neal Pak Parrish Parsons Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice E Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stephenson Stovall Stover Strickland Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Weldon Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative Greene of the 151st was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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

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Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Bruce of the 61st, Setzler of the 35th, Smith of the 134th, and Talton of the 147th.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Dr. Don Hattaway, Senior Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Cartersville, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HR 1804. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st, Evans of the 42nd, Clark of the 101st and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the State Board of Education to accept dance classes as credit for fulfilling physical education course requirements; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Education.
HR 1805. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Rice of the 95th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1828. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.
By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HR 1831. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Caldwell of the 20th, Turner of the 21st and Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Municipal Gas Systems in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HR 1832. By Representatives Dutton of the 157th, Harbin of the 122nd, Cooke of the 18th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:
A RESOLUTION petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to the states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; or, in the alternative, to call a convention for the sole and exclusive purpose of proposing a federal balanced budget amendment for submission to the states for ratification; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HB 1147 SB 420 SB 423 SB 425

HR 1771 SB 421 SB 424

Representative Casas of the 107th 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

SB 340 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Casas of the 107th
Chairman

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 1115 Do Pass HB 1146 Do Pass SB 418 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

Representative Weldon of the 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Juvenile Justice 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 364 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Weldon of the 3rd
Chairman

Representative Sims of the 123rd District, Chairman of the Committee on State Properties, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Properties 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

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Sims of the 123rd
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014

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

HR 689

Local boards of education; implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; urge (Ed-Drenner-85th)

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HR 1185

Green Apple Day of Service; state-wide participation; encourage (NR&EDrenner-85th)

Modified Open Rule

HR 1722 SB 292
SB 361

House Study Committee on Medical Education; create (HEd-Parrish-158th) Alzheimer's Disease Registry; establish within the Department of Public Health (HumR-Benton-31st) Unterman-45th Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create (NR&E-Knight-130th) Carter-1st

Modified Structured Rule

SB 95
SB 382 SR 788

Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections (Substitute)(GAff-Jacobs-80th) Millar-40th (AM# 29 2304) Theft; provide for the crime of retail theft; penalties (Substitute)(JudyNCAtwood-179th) Mullis-53rd Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties (Substitute)(SPropDunahoo-30th) Albers-56th

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 1115. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th, Rice of the 95th 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, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change

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certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; 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.

HB 1146. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; 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.

SB 418. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr
Battles Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson
Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas E Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Greene

Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice E Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Strickland Talton
Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, the ayes were 149, nays 1.

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

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 389. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4271), so as to change fees and costs and the provisions relating thereto; to impose a technology fee for the service of dispossessory warrants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

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HB 702. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Battles of the 15th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 763. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 904. By Representative McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 999. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1028. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Golick of the 40th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003

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(Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1090. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1092. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; 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 858. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 933. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 958. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd and others:

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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 certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1105. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent 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:
SB 389. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4271), so as to change fees and costs and the provisions relating thereto; to impose a technology fee for the service of dispossessory warrants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

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Representative O`Neal of the 146th assumed the chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Drenner of the 85th, Gravley of the 67th, Kidd of the 145th, Brockway of the 102nd, Dickey of the 140th et al., Martin of the 49th, Dukes of the 154th et al., Kaiser of the 59th, Pruett of the 149th, and England of the 116th et al.
Pursuant to HR 1243, the House commended the Milton High School Baseball Team on its numerous accomplishments and invited the team to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Pursuant to HR 1694, the House recognized March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol, commended the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia, and invited them to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1645, the House recognized March 13, 2014, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and invited representatives from the Girl Scouts of America organization to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
Pursuant to HR 1806, the House commended Elaine Myers and congratulated her upon her retirement.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1722. By Representatives Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th, Channell of the 120th and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Medical Education; 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:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger
Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 164, nays 3.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 1185. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Kaiser of the 59th, Henson of the 86th, Abrams of the 89th, Coleman of the 97th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide participation in Green Apple Day of Service; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger
Barr Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 162, nays 3.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 361. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jeffares of the 17th:

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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; to

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provide for automatic repeal; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger
Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M N Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 20.

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

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SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:
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 provide for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crime of refund fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Sections 15-10-260, 35-3-37, and 36-32-9 and Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction for trials of certain misdemeanors in magistrate courts, review of criminal history record information, municipal court jurisdiction of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for jurisdiction of refund fraud cases for such courts; to provide for conformity with laws applicable to shoplifting; to increase the liquidated damages amount for property that is willfully damaged or taken; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-8-14.1. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to give a false or fictitious name or address or to give the name or address of another person without that person's approval or permission for the purpose of obtaining a refund from a store or retail establishment for merchandise. (2) It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain a refund in the form of cash, check, credit on a credit or debit card, a merchant gift card, or credit in any other form from a store or retail establishment using a driver's license not issued to such person, a driver's license containing false information, an identification card containing false information, an altered identification card, or an identification card not issued to such person.

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(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of refund fraud and, upon conviction, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, shall:
(1) When the property which was the subject of the fraud is $500.00 or less in value, be punished as for a misdemeanor; (2) When the property which was the subject of the fraud exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; (3) When the property which was the subject of the fraud is taken from three separate stores or retail establishments within one county during a period of seven days or less and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of each fraud exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and (4) When the property which was the subject of the fraud is taken during a period of 180 days and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of each fraud exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. (c)(1) Upon conviction of a second offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, in addition to or in lieu of any imprisonment which might be imposed, the defendant shall be fined not less than $500.00, and the fine shall not be suspended or probated; (2) Upon conviction of a third offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and, in addition to or in lieu of any fine which might be imposed, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 30 days or confinement in a 'special alternative incarcerationprobation boot camp,' probation detention center, diversion center, or other community correctional facility of the Department of Corrections for a period of 120 days or shall be sentenced to monitored house arrest for a period of 120 days and, in addition to either such types of confinement, may be required to undergo psychological evaluation and treatment to be paid for by the defendant; and such sentence of imprisonment or confinement shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; and (3) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; (d) In all cases involving refund fraud, the term 'value' means the actual retail price of the property at the time and place of the offense. The unaltered price tag or other marking on property, or duly identified photographs thereof, shall be prima-facie evidence of value and ownership of the property. (e) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not affect the authority of a judge to provide for a sentence to be served on weekends or during the nonworking hours of the

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defendant as provided in Code Section 17-10-3, relative to punishment for misdemeanors."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 15-10-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction and penalties for trials of certain misdemeanors in magistrate courts, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) This article governs trials of misdemeanor violations of Code Sections 16-13-30, and 16-13-2, relating to possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; Code Section 16-8-14, 16-8-14.1, relating to misdemeanor theft by shoplifting; Code Section 3-3-23, relating to furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age; and Code Section 16-7-21, relating to criminal trespass." "(c) A person convicted of violation of a misdemeanor specified in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be punished as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection as follows:
(1) For possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-2; (2) For misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-8-14; (3) For misdemeanor refund fraud, as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-8-14.1; (4) (3) For furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age, as provided in Code Section 3-3-23.1; and (5) (4) For criminal trespass, as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-7-21."
SECTION 2-2. Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, is amended by revising division (j)(4)(B)(xi), as follows:
"(xi) Theft in violation of Chapter 8 of Title 16; provided, however, that such prohibition shall not apply to a misdemeanor conviction of shoplifting or refund fraud in violation of Code Section 16-8-14 or 16-8-14.1, as applicable; or"
SECTION 2-3. Code Section 36-32-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal court jurisdiction of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, is amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) as follows:
"(a) The municipal court is granted jurisdiction to try and dispose of cases in which a person is charged with a misdemeanor theft by shoplifting or misdemeanor refund fraud

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if the offense occurred within the corporate limits of the municipality. The jurisdiction of such court shall be concurrent with the jurisdiction of any other courts within the county having jurisdiction to try and dispose of such cases. (b) Any person charged in a municipal court with misdemeanor theft by shoplifting or misdemeanor refund fraud shall be entitled upon request to have the case against him or her transferred to the court having general misdemeanor jurisdiction in the county in which the alleged offense occurred.
(c)(1) A person convicted in a municipal court of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting shall be punished as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-814, provided that nothing in this Code section or Code Section 16-8-14 shall be construed to give any municipality the right to impose a fine or punishment by imprisonment in excess of the limits as set forth in the municipality's charter. (2) A person convicted in a municipal court of misdemeanor refund fraud shall be punished as provided in the misdemeanor penalties set forth in Code Section 16-814.1, provided that nothing in this Code section or Code Section 16-8-14.1 shall be construed to give any municipality the right to impose a fine or punishment by imprisonment in excess of the limits as set forth in the municipality's charter."
SECTION 2-4. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended by revising Code Section 51-7-60, relating to preclusion of recovery for detention or arrest of person suspected of shoplifting under certain circumstances, as follows:
"51-7-60. Whenever the owner or operator of a mercantile establishment or any agent or employee of the owner or operator detains, arrests, or causes to be detained or arrested any person reasonably thought to be engaged in shoplifting or refund fraud and, as a result of the detention or arrest, the person so detained or arrested brings an action for false arrest or false imprisonment against the owner, operator, agent, or employee, no recovery shall be had by the plaintiff in such action where it is established by competent evidence:
(1) That the plaintiff had so conducted himself or herself or behaved in such manner as to cause a man person of reasonable prudence to believe that the plaintiff, at or immediately prior to the time of the detention or arrest, was committing the offense of shoplifting, as defined by Code Section 16-8-14, or refund fraud as defined in Code Section 16-8-14; or (2) That the manner of the detention or arrest and the length of time during which such plaintiff was detained was under all the circumstances reasonable."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and subsection (c) of Code Section 51-10-6, relating to owner's right of action for damage to or theft involving personal property, as follows:

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"(2) In any such action in which the value of the total claim, including exemplary damages, is less than $5,000.00, the property owner may recover compensatory damages, as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and additionally may recover liquidated exemplary damages equal to $150.00 or twice $300.00 or triple the amount of the entire loss sustained by the property owner as a result of the willful damage or theft offense, whichever is greater, and the cost of maintaining the civil action if all of the following apply:
(A) The property owner, at least 30 days prior to the filing of the action, provided written notice of a demand by personal delivery or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, for payment of the value of that personal property, the amount of any other loss sustained as a result of the willful damage or theft offense, and the liquidated exemplary damages set out in this paragraph upon the person who willfully damaged the property or who committed the theft offense; (B) Either the person who willfully damaged the personal property or who committed the theft offense did not make payment to the property owner of the amount specified in the demand within 30 days after the date of receipt of the written demand or did not enter into an agreement with the property owner during that 30 day period for such payment, or the person who willfully damaged the personal property or who committed the theft offense entered into an agreement with the property owner during that 30 day period for such payment but the person did not make such payment in accordance with the terms of the agreement; and (C) The property owner did not file a civil complaint against the person who willfully damaged the personal property or who committed the theft offense prior to the expiration of 30 days after the date of service of the written demand upon the person, or, if the person had entered into an agreement with the property owner during that 30 day period for payment, prior to the day on which the person failed to make payment in accordance with the terms of the agreement, whichever is applicable." "(c) For purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, written notice of demand for payment shall be substantially as follows: 'Upon reasonable cause, notice is given of (my) (our) demand for payment of damages in the amount of (state amount claimed: total should be $150.00 or twice $300.00 or triple the amount of the entire loss sustained by the property owner as a result of the willful damage or theft offense, whichever is greater) arising out of your (willful damage, theft, or unlawful conversion) of the following personal property owned by (the undersigned or other owner): (List affected property)_________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Code Section 51-10-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, you are further notified that if the above-stated amount is not paid, or a written agreement as to its payment is not reached, within 30 days of the date you receive this letter, (I)

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(we) (other owner) intend to bring an action against you for such amount, plus attorney's fees, plus court costs, and such other relief as the law provides.

____________________'"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all conduct occurring on or after such date.

SECTION 3-2. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard

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Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lumsden Mabra
Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E E Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 9.

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

SB 95.

By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; 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 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer, when such chief executive officer is not a member of the board of commissioners, shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to amend Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, so as to provide for the appointment of a temporary replacement officer 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. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, is amended by revising Code Section 36-5-23, which was previously reserved, as follows:
"36-5-23. Reserved Notwithstanding any local law to the contrary, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, the election of the chief executive officer, when such chief executive officer is not a member of the board of commissioners, shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis. This Code section shall not affect the term of office of any chief executive officer in office on the effective date of this Code section, but shall apply to the next election to fill such office."
SECTION 2. Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the General Assembly may provide by local Act for the election in nonpartisan elections of candidates to fill county judicial offices, offices of local school boards, offices of chief executive officers of county governing authorities utilizing a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, when such chief executive officer is not a member of the board of commissioners, and offices of consolidated governments which are filled by the vote of the electors of said county or political subdivision. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the procedures to be employed in such nonpartisan elections shall conform as nearly as practicable to the procedures governing nonpartisan elections as provided in this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the election procedures established by any existing local law which provides for the nonpartisan election of candidates to fill county offices shall conform to the general procedures governing nonpartisan elections as provided in this chapter, and such nonpartisan elections shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter, notwithstanding the provisions of any existing local law. For those offices for which the General Assembly, pursuant to this Code section, provided by local Act for election in nonpartisan primaries and elections, such offices shall no longer require nonpartisan primaries. Such officers shall be elected in nonpartisan elections held and conducted in conjunction with the general primary in even-numbered years in accordance with this chapter without a prior nonpartisan primary. This Code section shall apply to all nonpartisan elections for members of consolidated governments. All nonpartisan elections for members of consolidated governments shall be governed by the provisions of this Code section and shall be considered county elections and not municipal elections for the purposes of this Code

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section. Nonpartisan elections for municipal offices shall be conducted on the dates provided in the municipal charter."
SECTION 3. Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(j) Unless otherwise provided by local law, in the event the Governor appoints a member of a governing authority as a temporary replacement for a suspended public official under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the member of the governing authority so appointed shall nominate three qualified persons from whom the governing authority, by majority vote of its remaining members, shall select a temporary replacement to fill such member's seat on the governing authority until such time as the suspension of the public official is terminated or the end of such member's current term on the governing authority, whichever is earlier. The member making the nominations shall not vote on the selection of such temporary replacement."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Section 3 shall apply to all persons serving as temporary replacements for suspended public officials on the effective date of this Act as well as all persons appointed as temporary replacements for suspended public officials on and after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Abrams of the 89th offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Governmental Affairs substitute to SB 95 (LC 28 7193S) by replacing lines 61 through 67 with the following:
paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the governing authority, by majority vote, shall select a temporary replacement who is qualified by law to serve as such member of the governing authority, to fill such member's seat on the governing authority until such time as the suspension of the public official is terminated or the end of such member's current term on the governing authority, whichever is earlier. Before selecting such temporary replacement, the governing authority shall advertise its intention to select such temporary replacement in the applicable legal organ at least once a week for two weeks and on the governing authority's website, if it has one, and shall solicit applicants for such temporary replacement position."

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By replacing "apply to" with "enable the temporary replacement of" on line 70.

By replacing "all" with "the temporary replacement of all" on line 71.

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 Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson N Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley
Benton N Beverly
Black Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M N Carson Y Carter E Casas N Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
N Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson N Dickey
Dickson Dollar N Douglas N Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell
Hatchett N Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt
Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin
Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake N Pezold
Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E
Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre
Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 51, nays 101.

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The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 95.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley
Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock N Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C
Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming
Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin
Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E
Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 95, nays 65.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that SB 95 be placed upon the table.

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

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N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell
Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C
Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson E Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish
Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E
Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 102, nays 60.

The motion prevailed.

SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide 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 conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Baldwin County and in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties; authorizing the leasing and conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Chatham County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Cobb County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Columbia County; authorizing the ratification of 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376) of an exchange of certain state owned real property located in Dade County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned and real property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the conveyance and leasing of, and easements upon, certain state owned real property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Liberty County; authorizing the conveyance and leasing of certain state owned real property located in Meriwether County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Monroe County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Spalding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Tattnall County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Toombs County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract being approximately 7.162 acres of state property lying and being in Land Lot 191, 2nd Land District, Appling County, Georgia, acquired by virtue of General Warranty Deed between Appling County, Georgia, as the Grantor, and the State of Georgia as the Grantee, dated March 5, 2008, for consideration of $10.00 as recorded in Deed Book 442, Pages 487-489 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record (RPR) # 010485, and accompanying Plat recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 1 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, entitled, "SURVEY FOR: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION BY MERLIN J. TOMBERLIN & ASSOC. DATED 05/05/07"; and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and

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(3) Said parcel or tract is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia as the former site of Baxley Armory Tract of Altamaha Technical College; and (4) By letter of September 11, 2013, the Chairman of the Development Authority of Appling County requested that the improved property be conveyed to the Authority when surplus to the State's use; and (5) By resolution dated September 5, 2013, the Technical College System of Georgia declared the property surplus to its current and future needs, and resolved to surplus the above described improved property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; and (2) Said property is all that parcel or tract being approximately 2,134 acres of state property being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and inventoried as Central State Hospital campus/Property ID # 51710 as of February 3, 2014, less and except approximately 272 acres described in Paragraph 3 below, and including three facilities previously known as Rivers State Prison, Scott State Prison, and Mens State Prison, no longer operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections and surplus to its needs; and (3) Certain improved parcels or tracts under the custody of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities will be retained totaling approximately 239 acres, [parcels or tracts commonly known as Allen (containing approximately 5.0 acres), Chapel #4 (containing approximately 1.0 acre), CSH Police Department (containing approximately 3.0 acres), Kidd (containing approximately 8.0 acres), Dental Clinic (containing approximately 4.0 acres), EWAC (containing approximately 54 acres), Gas Station (containing approximately 2.0 acres), Greenhouse (containing approximately 6.0 acres), House #10 (containing approximately 3.0 acres), Lawrence (containing approximately 10.0 acres), New Directions Industries (NDI) (containing approximately 2.0 acres), Cook Building Facility ([containing] approximately 63 acres); Recycling Center (containing approximately 2.0 acres), Water Tank (containing approximately 1.0 acre), and the Georgia Department of Corrections' Colony Farms (Georgia Correctional Industries) (containing approximately 109 acres)], which the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities will continue to operate, 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 (4) The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities stated that the property in Paragraph 2 above is surplus to the state's use and needs; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Land Lots 201, 214, 215, 224, and 225, 5th Land District, 1714th G.M.D., Baldwin County, Georgia, and Land Lot 201, 5th Land District, 328th G.M.D., Wilkinson County, Georgia, containing approximately 477 acres, as shown on two plats of survey entitled Survey Property for the Fall Line Regional Development Authority, dated October 31, 2006, and October 18, 2006, and being tracts C and E (Baldwin County) and tracts A and F (Wilkinson County), prepared by Byron L. Farmer, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1679, 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; and (3) Said tracts or parcels are a portion of Bartram Forest now under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation intends to construct the "Fall Line Freeway" which will bisect Bartram Forest, and the Fall Line Regional Development Authority is desirous of constructing an industrial park at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and said Fall Line Freeway; and (5) It has been determined that the development of said industrial park on the abovedescribed property would be of great economic benefit to the citizens of Baldwin and Wilkinson counties as well as the state; and (6) The State Forestry Commission, by letter from the director dated September 21, 2005, agrees to the conveyance to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority with the provision that State Forestry Commission retains timber rights on the 477 +/- acre tracts or parcels for management and harvesting until such time as the actual conversion of the land use; and
(7) It would be in the best interest of the State of Georgia to convey the abovedescribed property to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain tract or parcel of improved real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 6th G.M. District of Chatham County, Georgia, consisting of 2.232 acres of land more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the rights-of-way of Eisenhower and Seawright Drives; running thence south 17 30' west, along the west edge of the right-of-way of Seawright Drive, for a distance of 300 feet to a concrete monument, being the point of beginning; continuing thence south 17 30' west along the west edge of the right-of-way of Seawright Drive for a

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distance of 50 feet to a point; running thence north 72 30' west for a distance of 179.95 feet to a point; running thence south 86 56' 30" west for a distance of 85.44 feet to a point; running thence south 17 30' west for a distance of 160 feet to a concrete monument; running thence north 72 30' west for a distance of 346 feet to a concrete monument; running thence north 17 30' east for a distance of 240 feet to a concrete monument; running thence south 72 30' east for a distance of 346 feet to a concrete monument; continuing thence south 72 30' east for a distance of 259.95 feet to a concrete monument and the point of beginning; said 2.232 acre tract being also shown as a 1.906 acre tract plus a.326 acre tract on a certain survey plat dated June 14, 1974 and revised September 16, 1974 prepared by Barrett & Exley, Inc. for the State of Georgia - Department of Human Resources, a copy of said plat being hereto attached and a copy being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia in Plat or Map Record Book Y, Folio 61; said plat by reference being incorporated herein and made a part hereof. The above described tract being a portion of the property conveyed by deed dated May 18, 1959 from Chatham County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, through the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, and ex-officio Judges thereof to Chatham Chapter, Georgia Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Incorporated, a Georgia corporation, with offices in Savannah, Georgia; said deed, with a resolution attached, being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia in Deed Record Book 72 K's, Folio 264; (3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; (4) Said parcel is currently rented to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc.; (5) Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc., is desirous of leasing the abovedescribed state property; and (6) The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities has no objection to the leasing of the above-described property.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in the 8th Georgia Militia District of Chatham County and is more particularly described as an approximately 0.432 of an acre portion of approximately 54 acres of state property acquired from the City of Savannah and the Savannah Airport Commission for the Coastal State Prison, dated February 27, 1976, and inventoried as Real Property Record # 06203 in the offices of the State Properties Commission and accompanying plat as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 109 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, and may be more particularly described on an engineered drawing or on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and

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(3) The above-described 0.432 of an acre property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections as a portion of the Coastal State Prison in Savannah; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation in a letter dated January 24, 2013, requested that the 0.432 of an acre property along County Road 9/Gulfstream Road be conveyed for $1,850.00 to widen and reconstruct the Road with $10,650.00 reimbursement for damages to the prison's entrance and two signs as well as a land conveyance, as more particularly described as Parcel 4 on a September 9, 2012, drawing entitled "Right-of-Way Map for Georgia Department of Transportation" in Chatham County, CMSLP- 008-00-276 (Chatham County) Project PI # 00008276, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (5) The Board of Corrections has determined by resolution dated May 2, 2013, that the property is surplus to its needs and is available for conveyance to the Georgia Department of Transportation, with cure for damages; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Cobb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel described as the lease area being approximately 0.77 of an acre and being in Land Lot No. 1218 of the 16th Land District, 2nd Section of Cobb County and is a portion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad property in the custody of the State Properties Commission, being the same areas that were until 2009 leased in two parcels to the City of Marietta since 1977 and 1978, said 2009 lease being inventoried in the commission's records as Real Property Record 10685 on file in the commission's office, 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 City of Marietta on January 2, 2014, requested a new lease term of 20 years to expire December 21, 2039, to meet requirements of a grant for improvements; and (4) The rate for the new lease would be $650.00 per year; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property totaling approximately 638 square feet of improved property located in Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved property is all that area of floor space containing 638 square feet of improved property located at Augusta State Medical Prison in Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is a part of Augusta State Medical Prison; and (4) MCG Health, Inc. is desirous of leasing the above-described property for pharmaceutical operations and an Oncology Clinic for a term of ten years for $10.00 per square foot; and

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(5) The Department of Corrections has no objection to the leasing of the abovedescribed property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Dade County, Georgia; and (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 289 of the 10th District and 4th Section of Dade County containing approximately 0.683 of an acre, being more particularly described in that deed from Dade County, dated May 11, 1959, and recorded by the clerk of Dade County Superior Court in Deed Book 56, Page 69, 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 operated as the Dade County Unit under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission until it was destroyed by a tornado on April 28, 2011; and (4) Dade County is also the owner of approximately three acres in Land Lots 21 and 22, 18th District, 3rd Section, as described on a survey for the State Forestry Commission on a plat dated July 14, 2011, last revised on November 13, 2013, by surveyor Paul Rogers, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2303, which property was also leased for 25 years to the state on November 23, 2011, for constructing, maintaining, and operating a new Georgia Forestry Commission Dade Unit, and as described on the same plat; and (5) Dade County approved at its August 4, 2011, meeting the acquisition from the state of the above-described 0.683 of an acre property in exchange for the county conveying to the state the three-acre property now leased to the State; and (6) The Georgia Forestry Commission, by resolution dated May 19, 2011, recommended the exchange as described above as being beneficial to the state and recommended cancellation of the County's 25 year lease on the three acres when the exchange is effected; and (7) Said exchange was approved by 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376), approved by the Governor on May 2, 2012; and (8) Dade County approved movement of the south property line of the three-acre tract north by 30 feet so that the county could declare the road located adjacent to it as a county road and shift the northern property line of the three-acre tract by the same area, as shown on a plat of survey dated July 14, 2011, last revised on November 13, 2013, by surveyor Paul Rogers, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2303; and (9) Dade County and the Georgia Forestry Commission request that the 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376) be ratified to reflect the corrected boundary line of the three-acre acquisition tract described above, and to terminate the 25 year lease; 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 real property is all that parcel or tract containing approximately 5.3358 acres of improved real property lying and being in Land Lots 236 and 243, 18th Land District, DeKalb County, Georgia, as described in that June 23, 2009, quitclaim deed from the Georgia Building Authority recorded in Deed Book 21615, Page 241 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record # 10656 and shown on a plat by Samuel G. Evans, Jr., Surveyor, recorded in Plat Book 83, Page 155 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County, 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 Georgia Department of Public Health and is located at 2600 Skyland Drive ("the facility"); and (4) The Georgia Department of Public Health has determined that it will at no time in the future have a use for the improved property and infrastructure comprising the facility and declared it surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in parts of Land Lot 853, 1st Land District, 2nd Section, City of Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, containing approximately 1.4 acres for right of way, together with approximately 0.1 acre of permanent easement and approximately 1.7 acres of temporary easement to be conveyed and is more particularly described on a drawing entitled "Proposed Northwinds Parkway Conveyance," dated January 28, 2014, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said parcel or tract is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and will be the location of the planned Gwinnett Technical College campus; and (4) By letter dated August 26, 2012, the City of Alpharetta requested that the property be conveyed for the extension of Northwinds Parkway from Kimball Bridge Road to Old Milton Parkway and will provide access to the property owned by the State of Georgia and dedicated for the planned Gwinnett Technical College Alpharetta campus; and (5) The Technical College System of Georgia has determined that it no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property known as the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority (the authority), located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 83 and 84 of the 14th District of Fulton County containing approximately 43 acres designated as the New Stadium Project, the boundary of which is described in red as "NSP limits" on a drawing entitled Roadway Abandonment Phasing Exhibit, last revised December 17, 2013, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and 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 (3) The above-described tract comprises a portion of the Georgia World Congress Center campus which is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development and managed by the authority through that certain management agreement dated April 8, 1974, as subsequently amended; and (4) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the authority, desires the state to ground lease to the authority the NSP area of approximately 43 acres for 40 years with two renewal options of five years each, with the provision that the area may be licensed to the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company, LLC (StadCo), and provided that certain plans and specifications for the New Stadium Project are approved by the authority, and other specified stipulations and terms and conditions as more particularly set forth in the resolution; and (5) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the authority, also requests the granting of nonexclusive permanent utility, access, and service easements for the use and enjoyment of the New Stadium Project or such appurtenant easements for the term of the lease which may be more particularly described on plats 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 Liberty County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property parcel is a portion of all that tract being approximately 50.57 acres of state property lying and being in the 1458th G.M. District, City of Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia, acquired by virtue of General Warranty Deed between Liberty County Industrial Authority, as the Grantor, and the State of Georgia as the Grantee, dated February 27, 2002, for consideration of $10.00 as recorded in Deed Book 1071, Pages 460-462 in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record (RPR) # 009735, and accompanying plat entitled, "PLAT OF 50.57 ACRES, TRACT 'A' HINESVILLE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, 1458TH G.M. DISTRICT, HINESVILLE GEORGIA BY

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BENJAMIN E. GAY DATED 02/27/2002"; and being recorded in Plat Book M79, Page 1 in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, said parcel being more particularly described as that approximately 0.451 of an acre along State Route 119; and (3) Said 0.451 of an acre is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia as a portion of the Liberty campus of Savannah Technical College; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation in a letter dated November 20, 2012, requested that 0.451 of an acre along State Route 119 be conveyed for the Road Widening Project Number STP-0004-00(917), as more particularly described as that area highlighted in yellow on that right of way drawing entitled "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; STATE OF GEORGIA; RIGHT OF WAY OF PROPOSED STATE ROUTE 119 WIDENING FROM INTERSECTION OF US84 TO SR196 LIBERTY; FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STP-0004-00(917)" dated November 14, 2011, last revised on September 18, 2012, made by Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (5) By resolution dated March 7, 2013, the Technical College System of Georgia declared the property surplus to its needs and approved the conveyance of the abovedescribed property to the Georgia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel or parcels of real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all of that certain parcel or parcels of real property referenced and described on a drawing titled ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS REHAB HOSPITAL - STUDY of approximately 22 acres of land (the hospital, parking, and Hilliard Cottage) lying and being in Land Lots 137 and 138 of the 2nd Land District of Meriwether County, Georgia, hereinafter sometimes called the "hospital property"; and (3) Said hospital property is licensed and permitted by the State of Georgia for operation as a long-term care acute care hospital located on the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation campus in the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, 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 (4) The board of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency approved a resolution to transfer title to the hospital property to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Regents University for operation as a long-term care hospital and as an inpatient rehabilitation facility with associated rehabilitative, health care, and medical services by and through a lease and management arrangement with a designated nonprofit corporation and same to revert to the state if Regents University discontinues use; and

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(5) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia resolved to seek conveyance of the hospital property for Georgia Regents University for operation as a long-term care hospital and as an inpatient rehabilitation facility with associated rehabilitative, health care, and medical services by and through a lease and management arrangement with a designated nonprofit corporation; and (6) The consideration for the conveyance of the hospital property from the State of Georgia to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be $10.00 and the continued use of the above-described real property for public purposes, unless such use is discontinued by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in which case the hospital property will revert back to the State of Georgia in custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract containing approximately 935 acres lying and being in Land Lots 119, 120, 121, and 137, 2nd Land District, Meriwether County, Georgia, inventoried as the "WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION" in the State's Real Property Records as BLLIP PROPERTY ID # 72810 as of December 3, 2013; and (3) A portion of said property is a parcel described on a drawing entitled "ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION ("the Institute") - GOLF COURSE" of approximately 55 acres of land lying and being in Meriwether County, being a portion of the Institute campus in the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, 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 (4) The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board approved a ground lease of the golf course for ten years to The Warrior Alliance, which operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation under the umbrella of the Georgia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Healthcare Institute for Neuro-Recovery and Innovation (HINRI), or its successor; and (5) The Warrior Alliance would operate the golf course as a vocational rehabilitation training program called Operation Double Eagle for vocational students of the Institute and for active or retired wounded military or those with disabilities, focusing on mobility impairment from spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, for the successful transition of warriors and their families by access to facilities and private-sector services that encourage healing and valued return to their communities; and (6) The consideration for the lease would be $10.00 per year and the provision of such training and support services as golf course construction, engineering, agronomy, golf course maintenance and operation, landscape architecture, horticulture and hospitality management, and such related public purposes and career conversions while restoring, maintaining, and operating the classic Donald Rossdesigned 9-hole golf course; and

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WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that area of floor space containing 497 square feet of improved property located at Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and is a part of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center; and (4) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of leasing the above-described property as a financial office and ATM for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $5,000.00; and (5) The Georgia Public Safety Training Center has no objection to the leasing of the above-described property; and (6) The June 27, 2013, State Properties Commission Board meeting authorized entering into a short-term lease for one year with two one-year renewals of 497 square feet of improved property for a financial office and ATM location at Georgia Public Safety Training Center with Justice Federal Credit Union for a consideration of $10.00; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved property is all that area of floor space containing 25 square feet of improved property located at State Offices South at Tift College in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is a part of State Offices South at Tift College; and (4) The State of Georgia has leased the 25 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union since July 14, 2011, for a consideration of $600.00 annually; and (5) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of leasing the above-described property for a term of ten years; and (6) The Department of Corrections has no objection to the leasing of the abovedescribed property; and (7) The December 8, 2011, State Properties Commission board meeting authorized entering into a short-term lease for one year with two one-year renewals of 25 square feet of improved property for an ATM location at State Offices South at Tift College with Justice Federal Credit Union for a consideration of $600.00 per year; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Muscogee County, Georgia; and

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(2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract containing approximately 2.9 acres of improved real property lying and being in Land Lot 38, 8th Land District, Muscogee County, Georgia, as described in that December 5, 2003, general warranty deed from the Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc., recorded in Deed Book 7216, Page 77 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Muscogee County, Georgia, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 009977 and shown on a plat by A. B. Moon, Jr., Surveyor, recorded in Plat Book 149, Page 86 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee County, 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 Technical College System of Georgia and is the former horticulture program site; and (4) The Technical College System of Georgia has determined that it will at no time in the future have a use for the improved property and declared it surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved real property is approximately 1.0 acre lying and being in the City of Dillard, Rabun County, and in the 556th Militia District as described in that October 17, 1950, deed recorded in Deed Book Y-2, Pages 61-63, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 1089 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) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Dillard Farmers Market, now under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated January 7, 2014, the Commissioner of Agriculture declared the improved property surplus and no longer necessary for the operations of the agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Spalding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land covering approximately 0.040 of an acre lying and being in Land Lot 112 of the 2nd Land District, 1065th G.M.D., Spalding County, Georgia, and being more particularly described on the plans titled "Department of Transportation, State of Georgia, Right of Way of Proposed SR3/US19 at SR16 in Griffin, Spalding County, Federal Aid Project NH000-000104(062), P.I.# 332890" and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) The above-described property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Labor; and

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(4) By letter dated April 11, 2013, the Georgia Department of Transportation requested that the property be conveyed for the Interchange Improvements at State Route 3/US 19 at State Route 16, Project NH000-0001-04(062), P.I.# 332890; and (5) The Georgia Department of Labor has determined that it no longer has a need for the above described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; however, proceeds from the conveyance and cost to cure damages must be retained by the Department of Labor due to federal funding requirements; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Tattnall County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved real property is approximately 10.42 acres lying and being in the City of Glennville, Tattnall County, in the 1432nd G.M.D. as described in that August 13, 1951 deed recorded in Deed Book 3-U, Page 460 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 002242 and shown on a plat dated August 8, 1967 by Joe P. Davis, Surveyor, recorded in Deed Book 4-U, Page 30, 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) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Glennville Farmers Market and Poultry Lab, now under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated January 21, 2014, the Commissioner of Agriculture declared the improved property surplus and no longer necessary for the operations of the agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Toombs County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel lying and being in Toombs County, and is more particularly described as approximately 1.165 acres per a plat on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission prepared by Southern Surveying Services dated June 7, 2013, and recorded in Book 00032, Page 0342 of the Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court. The 1.165 acre parcel is part of a 2588.40 tract recorded in Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court in a deed dated August 17, 1987, at Deed Book 241, Pages 122-123 from Walter W. Resmondo and Theresa P. Resmondo as Grantor to the State of Georgia for $1.6 million and other valuable consideration, a copy of which is on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, inventoried as Real Property Record # 007485; and (3) Said tract is the site of Joe Kennedy Farm Property, now under the custody of the Department of Corrections; and (4) Toombs County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose, including as a recycling center; and

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(5) The Department of Corrections stated that the above-described unimproved parcel of property is surplus to the needs of the department and requested that the abovedescribed property be conveyed to Toombs County for the amount of $10.00 to be used for public purpose; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Troup County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 202, 6th District, Troup County, and is more particularly described as approximately 9.0887 acres in a deed on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record # 004603, and being recorded in a deed dated August 8, 1973, at Deed Book 296, Page 93 from the Board of Commissioners of Troup County as Grantor to the State of Georgia for $1.00 and other valuable consideration, less and except all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lots 201 and 202, 6th District, Troup County and which is more particularly described as approximately 2.62 acres in a deed on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record # 010289 from the State of Georgia as Grantor to Troup County for $10.00 and other valuable consideration. The remaining parcel consists of a total of 6.4687 acres; and (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of State Patrol Post 2, now under the custody of the Department of Public Safety; and (4) Troup County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose; and (5) The Department of Public Safety stated that the above-described improved property is surplus to the needs of the department and requested that the abovedescribed property be conveyed to Troup County for the amount of $10.00 to be used for public purpose.
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 property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Development Authority of Appling County or to a local government or State entity for a

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consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or State entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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, Georgia, 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 Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE II SECTION 7.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Baldwin 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 8. That the above-described parcels or tracts of property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value, or to a local government entity or State entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, and other 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 9. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
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 deed of conveyance 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 12. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties 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 14. That the above-described property, excluding any timber rights which are to be retained by the State Forestry Commission, may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority, or if the authority shall disband prior to conveyance, all property may be conveyed to either county, for 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 15. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 16. 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 17. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Courts of Baldwin and Wilkinson counties and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 18. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved real property located in Chatham County, Georgia, and that, in all matters relating to the leasing of said property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 20. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described tract of improved property to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc., for a period of fifteen years commencing with the execution of the lease agreement.
SECTION 21. That the consideration for such lease shall be $1,000.00 per year and such other terms and conditions as may be determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 22. That any sublease of subject property must be approved by the State Properties Commission, and any remuneration resulting from a sublease in excess of $1,000.00 per year is to be remitted to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 23. That the authorization of this resolution to lease the above-described property to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc., shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 24. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease.

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SECTION 25. That this lease agreement shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Chatham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE V SECTION 26.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Chatham 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 27. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $1,850.00 and cost of 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 28. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 29. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 30. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Georgia Department of Transportation as grantee in the Superior Court of Chatham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 31. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 32.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Cobb County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the approximately 0.77 of an acre of real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 33. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the City of Marietta for an additional period of 20 years to expire December 31, 2039, for public purpose, including use as its visitor center and parking, for a consideration of $650.00 per year and other consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 34. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease.
SECTION 35. That the lease shall each be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 36. That the authorization to lease the above-described property to the City of Marietta shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 37.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Columbia 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 38. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease an additional 350 square feet of improved property for a total of 638 square feet for a period of ten years for an annual rent total of $6,380.00 for the purpose of operating a 340B Clinic and Oncology Clinic, and at no cost to the state, additional use by MCG Health, Inc. for the term of the lease, 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 39. 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.

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SECTION 40. That the Lease shall be recorded by MCG Health, Inc. as lessee, in the Superior Court of Columbia County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Dade 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 43. That the above-described Resolution Act may be ratified relative to the acquisition property by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, with 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 44. That the authorization in this resolution shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 45. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such exchange.
SECTION 46. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Dade County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 47.
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.

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SECTION 48. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission by competitive bid for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 or other payments and any outstanding bonds so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other 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 convey the above-described property interest 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 affect such conveyance.
SECTION 51. That the deed of conveyance 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 52. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Public Health until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 53.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Fulton 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 54. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey the above-described approximately 1.4 acres for right of way, together with approximately 0.1 acre of permanent easement and approximately 1.7 acres of temporary easement, for fair market value and other 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 55. That the authorization in this resolution shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and is approved by the State Properties Commission.
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 any deeds shall be recorded by the City of Alpharetta in the Superior Court of Fulton County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 58. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the exchange has been consummated.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 59.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described parcel of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, known as the New Stadium Project (NSP) containing approximately 43 acres and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of said real property and the granting of easements related to that property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 60. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease to the authority for the use and enjoyment of the New Stadium Project facility for 40 years with two renewal options of five years each for $10.00 for the term of the lease and such further consideration, terms, and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission in its discretion to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the authority may license the property to the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company, LLC and which leased area 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.
SECTION 61. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease and any license.

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SECTION 62. 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.
SECTION 63. That the authorization to lease the above-described property to the authority and effect such easements shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 64. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to various utility companies or entities, or each successor and assign, nonexclusive permanent easements or appurtenant easements on or through the New Stadium Project area for access and utility or utility-like uses related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the New Stadium Project, including access and relocation of any streets on said property or existing utilities. Said easement areas are particularly to be described by respective plats of a survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 65. That the various grantees or lessee or successors or assigns shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement areas only such trees and bushes as and when approved by the authority and as may be reasonably necessary for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of said utilities or utility-like uses.
SECTION 66. That after these easements are granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use of each shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easements granted herein. Upon abandonment, each grantee, 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 those facilities and equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 67. That no title shall be conveyed to each grantee and, except as herein specifically granted in each easement, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement areas 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 utilities or StadCo.
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easement area, the easement area should be relocated to an alternate site within State property, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to an 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. The grantee 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 grantee provides, and the State Properties Commission receives and approves in advance of any construction being commenced, a schedule and written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation. Upon written request from a grantee or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 69. That each easement granted 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 70. 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 each easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of each easement area.
SECTION 71. That the consideration for each easement shall not be less than $10.00 and shall be set by the State Properties Commission, and shall include such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 72. That the grant of each 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.

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SECTION 73. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easements shall expire five years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 74. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of these easement areas.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 75.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Liberty 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 76. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation 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 77. 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 78. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 79. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 80. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
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That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia, 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 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for $10.00, that title of said property may revert back to the State of Georgia if the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia discontinues use, and that such further consideration and provisions may be included as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 83. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date that this Resolution Act 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 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as grantee in the Superior Court of Meriwether County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 86. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency until the above-described real property is conveyed from the State of Georgia to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 87.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Meriwether County and that in all matters relating to the ground lease 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 ground leased for ten years by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to The Warrior Alliance for $10.00 and the provision of such training and support services and restoration, maintenance, and operation of the golf course, and such

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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 is enacted into law and approved by the States Properties Commission.
SECTION 90. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 91. That the ground lease shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Meriwether 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 Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 93.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Monroe 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 94. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease approximately 497 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a financial office and ATM location at Georgia Public Safety Training Center for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $5,000.00 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 95. 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.

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SECTION 96. That the lease shall be recorded by Justice Federal Credit Union as lessee, in the Superior Court of Monroe County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 97. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 98.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Monroe 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 99. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease 25 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $600.00 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 100. 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 101. That the lease shall be recorded by Justice Federal Credit Union as lessee in the Superior Court of Monroe County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 102. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XVII SECTION 103.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Muscogee 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 104. 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 consolidated government of Columbus and Muscogee County, Georgia for $10.00 and perpetual public use and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia or to another local government or state entity for $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, and other 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 105. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 106. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to affect such conveyance.
SECTION 107. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Muscogee County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 108.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property in Rabun 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 109. 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 a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State

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Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 110. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 111. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 112. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 113. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIX SECTION 114.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Spalding 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 115. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $7,150.00 plus $3,250.00 for cost of 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 116. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 117. 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 118. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Spalding County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 119. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Labor until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XX SECTION 120.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Tattnall County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance or lease of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 121. That the above-described property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other 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 122. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 123. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 124. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 125. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.

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ARTICLE XXI SECTION 126.
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 127. 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 Toombs County or to a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose, and for other 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 128. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 129. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 130. 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 131. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXII SECTION 132.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Troup 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 133. 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 Troup County or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment

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of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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 134. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.

SECTION 135. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.

SECTION 136. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Troup County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 137. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Public Safety until the property is conveyed.

ARTICLE XXIII SECTION 138.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 139. 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read:
Representative Lindsey of the 54th offers the following amendment:
Amend SB 292 (LC 37 1656) by inserting after "amend" on line 1 the following: Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to enact the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act"; to provide a short title; to provide that neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets of the State of Georgia to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the state of eligibility for medical assistance under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396(a), Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended; to provide for enforcement; to provide for applicability; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange, or apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange; to provide for an exception; to prohibit the state and its departments, agencies, bureaus, authorities, offices, or other units of the state and its political subdivisions from providing navigator programs; to prohibit the Commissioner of Insurance from enforcing or investigating any health care insurance related provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to amend
By inserting after line 9 the following: This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3

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31-1-40. (a) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the State of Georgia of eligibility for medical assistance under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396(a), Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. (b) The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this Code section in accordance with Article V, Section III, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an employee of the State of Georgia or any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit thereof or any employee of a political subdivision of this state from advocating or attempting to influence public policy on such employee's personal time without using state resources, or to provide bona fide educational instruction about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in institutions of higher learning or otherwise."
SECTION 3. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'exchange' shall have the same meaning provided for in paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-23-201. (b) No department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall:
(1) Establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange; or (2) Apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to the Commissioner of Insurance in the implementation or enforcement of the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of this title. (d) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state, including the University System of Georgia and its member institutions, nor any political subdivision of the state shall establish, create, implement, or operate a navigator program or its equivalent as defined in Code Section 33-23-201; provided, however, that any grant regarding a navigator program in effect on the effective date of this Code section shall be permitted to continue for the term of such grant but shall then terminate upon the expiration of the term of such grant and shall not be renewed, notwithstanding any provision contained within such grant allowing for automatic renewal under certain circumstances.

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33-1-24. The Commissioner of Insurance is prohibited from enforcing any health care insurance related provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. The Commissioner of Insurance is prohibited from acting as an arm, agent, or contractor of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, or any other federal department or agency to investigate alleged violations of health care insurance related provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. In addition, the Commissioner of Insurance shall not fine, place on probation, suspend, or revoke any insurance company or agent for any violation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to apply to the regulation of rates or rate filings, investigations, administrative or judicial proceedings, or any other duty or responsibility arising under state or local law regarding health care insurers by the Commissioner of Insurance.

SECTION 4.

By redesignating Section 2 as Section 5.

Representative Abrams of the 89th asked the Speaker to rule on the germaneness of the Lindsey amendment.

The Speaker ruled the amendment germane.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L

Y McCall N McClain
Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak N Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M.

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N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

E Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin E Maxwell N Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 105, nays 59.

The amendment was adopted.

An amendment by Representative Stover of the 71st 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L E Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B

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Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin E Maxwell N Mayo

Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 113, nays 59.

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

Representative Smith of the 134th moved that the following Resolution of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

HR 689. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th and Henson of the 86th:

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.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate, having been previously postponed, was again postponed until the next legislative day:

SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; 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.

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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 1693 Do Pass HR 1726 Do Pass
The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted:
HR 1693. By Representatives Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Brooks of the 55th, Gardner of the 57th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc., for its plans to open its museum this summer in downtown Atlanta, and inviting its board of directors to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 1726. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frazier of the 126th, Bennett of the 94th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Junior Cycling and inviting its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1833. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Union Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1834. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Jones of the 47th, Kelley of the 16th, Maxwell of the 17th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's men's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1835. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending St. Smyrna Baptist Church; and for other purposes.

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HR 1836. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Smith Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1837. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Warren Temple United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1838. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Willie James "Bubba" Easter; and for other purposes.
HR 1839. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Rutledge of the 109th, Yates of the 73rd, Stephenson of the 90th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Ethan J. D. Hildreth; and for other purposes.
HR 1840. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Brockway of the 102nd and Chandler of the 105th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Greater Atlanta Christian School's boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1841. By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Ralston of the 7th, Williams of the 119th, Fleming of the 121st, Frye of the 118th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the University of Georgia School of Law on its National Moot Court Championship; and for other purposes.
HR 1842. By Representatives Hightower of the 68th, Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mike Wiggins; and for other purposes.
HR 1843. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Harbin of the 122nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Powell of the 32nd and others:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Moore on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1844. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cecil Reno; and for other purposes.
HR 1845. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kathleen Andres in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1846. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lois Thornley Hay; and for other purposes.
HR 1847. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Rutledge of the 109th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and Yates of the 73rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Agnes Beers on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 1848. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zaheer Abrahams; and for other purposes.
HR 1849. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Peake of the 141st, Epps of the 144th and Dickey of the 140th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Maurice Watson; and for other purposes.
HR 1850. By Representatives Douglas of the 78th, Scott of the 76th, Stephenson of the 90th and Strickland of the 111th:
A RESOLUTION commending Carrie Mae Hambrick and recognizing May 17, 2014, as Carrie Mae Hambrick Community Service Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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HR 1851. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ray Dean Mauney, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1852. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Peake of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION commending Hunter Smith, Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1853. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION commending Caitlyn Hicks, Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1854. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Peake of the 141st:
A RESOLUTION commending Martin Magda, Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1855. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jim Gurley; and for other purposes.
HR 1856. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and McCall of the 33rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Louie M. Clark, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1857. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Anderson of the 92nd and Dickerson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Helping Hands Outreach Clinic and the Helping Hands Free Health Clinic; and for other purposes.
HR 1858. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Teasley of the 37th, Barr of the 103rd, Duncan of the 26th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Noah Sudderth; and for other purposes.

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HR 1859. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Watson of the 166th, Willard of the 51st, Geisinger of the 48th, Dollar of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing April, 2014, as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1860. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lakisha Bobbitt, Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; 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
To amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under said part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; 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. Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, is amended by revising Code Section 48-8-110.1, relating to the authorization for a county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"48-8-110.1. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. The geographical boundary of each county shall correspond with and shall be conterminous with the geographical boundary of the 159 special districts. (b) When the imposition of a special district sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this part within a special district, the governing authority of any county in this state may, subject to the requirement of referendum approval and the other requirements of this part, impose within the special district a special sales and use tax for a limited period of time which tax shall be known as the county special purpose local option sales tax. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, any Any tax imposed under this part shall be at the rate of 1 percent. Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this part shall correspond to the tax imposed by Article 1 of this chapter. No item or transaction which is not subject to taxation under Article 1 of this chapter shall be subject to a tax imposed under this part, except that a tax imposed under this part shall apply to sales of motor fuels as prepaid local tax as that term is defined in Code Section 48-8-2 and shall be applicable to the sale of food and food ingredients and alcoholic beverages as provided for in Code Section 48-8-3. (d) Any tax imposed under this part on or after January 1, 2014, may be at a rate of up to 1 percent but shall not be more than 1 percent. Any rate less than 1 percent shall only be in an increment of .05 percent. This subsection shall not apply to taxes under this part imposed or to be imposed under resolutions and ordinances adopted prior to January 1, 2014. The authority provided under this Code section shall not apply to any tax levied pursuant to Part 2 of this article. (e) Prior to any tax being imposed under this part at a rate of less than 1 percent under subsection (d) of this Code section, the county and all qualified municipalities therein shall execute an intergovernmental agreement memorializing their agreement to the levy of a tax at a rate of less than 1 percent."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-111, relating to the procedure for the imposition of the county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"(c)(1) The ballot submitting the question of the imposition of the tax authorized by this part to the voters of the county within the special district shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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'( ) YES Shall a special 1 __ percent sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of _______County for a period of time not to exceed _______
( ) NO and for the raising of an estimated amount of $_______ for the purpose of ____________?'"
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-112, relating to the effective date, termination, limitation, and continuation of the county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"(a) If the imposition of the tax is approved at the special election, the tax shall be imposed on the first day of the next succeeding calendar quarter which begins more than 80 45 days after the date of the election at which the tax was approved by the voters. With respect to services which are regularly billed on a monthly basis, however, the resolution shall become effective with respect to and the tax shall apply to services billed on or after the effective date specified in the previous sentence."
"(c)(1) At any time no more than a single 1 percent tax under this part may be imposed within a special district."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Carson of the 46th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 153.
The motion prevailed.
HB 513. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center Authority; 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

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To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center 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. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 15, relating to the Georgia Medical Center Authority, and designating said chapter as reserved.

SECTION 2. As of the effective date of this Act, the Georgia Medical Center Authority is abolished and shall cease to exist.

SECTION 3. (a) Any funds held by the Georgia Medical Center Authority as of the effective date of this Act shall be paid to the state treasury and become a part of the general funds of the state. (b) On the effective date of this Act, any outstanding contracts, licenses, and obligations of the Georgia Medical Center Authority shall be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia until the same are completed or extinguished.

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Houston of the 170th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 513.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick
Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman
Cooke

Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 3.

Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion prevailed.

HB 658. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide an effective date; 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 repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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 12, relating to estate tax, and enact a new Chapter 12; to

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prohibit the levy or collection of estate 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 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:

SECTION 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 12, relating to estate tax, and enacting a new Chapter 12 to read as follows:

"CHAPTER 12

48-12-1. (a) On and after July 1, 2014, there shall be no estate taxes levied by the state and no estate tax returns shall be required by the state. (b) Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the enactment of this Code section and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of general law as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 2014. (c) This Code section shall not abate any prosecution, punishment, penalty, administrative proceeding or remedy, or civil action related to any violation of law committed prior to July 1, 2014."

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.

Representative Pak of the 108th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 658.

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

Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Hawkins Henson
Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey
Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 766. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th 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 provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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

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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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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 "Work Based Learning Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-161.2, relating to the Youth Apprenticeship Program, as follows:
"20-2-161.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that it would be beneficial to students, employers, and the economic health of the state to assist in providing highly trained, technologically sophisticated, and career oriented students which will aid in the development of a successful twenty-first century work force. By opening their doors to work based learning opportunities, employers can play an active role in shaping the quality of their future work force, by preparing potential leaders for their company and their community, and by helping shape future curriculum to create an educated work force for their industry as a whole. Work based learning programs can provide students the opportunity to work and learn in a real-world environment and prepare them for future career opportunities. Such work based learning opportunities can be accomplished by developing partnerships between and among the business community, industry, students, parents, school systems, and postsecondary education institutions. (a)(b) Any eleventh or twelfth grade pupil or pupil student aged 16 or over in any public school in this state may enroll in a Youth Apprenticeship Program work based learning program which is offered at that public school and which is approved for secondary credit by the department. Such pupil student shall be granted release time from the public school to work as an apprentice a student learner for any business or governmental enterprise which is approved by the department local work based learning coordinator as a qualified employer under the educational apprenticeship program pursuant to this Code section and work based learning program guidelines established by the department. A pupil student shall receive secondary credit for such apprenticeship work based learning only under the conditions established by the department. The department is authorized to establish a Youth Apprenticeship Program work based learning programs and guidelines to assist local school systems in operating such programs and to promulgate such policies, standards, procedures, criteria, and administrative requirements as may be necessary to implement the program by rules

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and regulations. The work based learning programs established pursuant to this Code section may include, but not be limited to, employability skill development, service learning, cooperative education, internships, and youth apprenticeships. The department shall consult collaborate with the Department of Labor and the Technical College System of Georgia in developing such policies and procedures. The department's certified educational apprenticeship plan work based learning programs shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) A detailed training agreement and training plan between employer and apprentice student that identifies specific work tasks that will develop workplace competency; (2) A minimum of 144 classroom hours of related academic instruction and training one unit of credit in a career pathway course related to the work based learning placement; (3) A minimum of 2,000 number of hours of on-the-job training as required in the department's guidelines for awarding secondary credit; (4) A progressive wage schedule established by the participating employer; (5)(4) On-site evaluation of the pupil's student's performance; (6)(5) Training remediation as necessary at the school site; (7)(6) A broad range of skills but shall be focused on manufacturing and engineering technology, administration and office technology, and health care skills related to the student's career pathway; (8)(7) Development of materials by the business, industry, and labor community in conjunction with the department to promote the awareness of apprenticeships work based learning opportunities for high school students and encourage recruitment; and (9)(8) Structural linkage between secondary and postsecondary components of the program leading to the awarding of a high school diploma and a postsecondary certification of occupational skills credential related to the student's career pathway. (c) Local school systems and college and career academies may designate one or more local work based learning coordinators to coordinate and oversee work based learning programs for the school system. (d) Local work based learning coordinators shall complete training programs that are collaboratively designed and delivered by the department and the Technical College System of Georgia. (e) A college and career academy established in accordance with Code Section 20-4-37 which participates in work based learning programs pursuant to this Code section and its charter shall be eligible for any funding or assistance available for the implementation of this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall encourage local school systems to work with their industry partners to develop and provide opportunities for industry experience for local work based learning coordinators and for teachers and shall provide for professional learning credit for coordinators and teachers who participate in such opportunities.

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The apprenticeship program shall include on-site training only in positions that have been certified by the Department of Labor as highly skilled jobs in business and industry. (b) The department shall develop pilot projects for the fiscal year 1994 and fiscal year 1995 school years and shall implement and direct a comprehensive apprenticeship program for all school systems by fiscal year 1996."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-159.5, relating to dual credit courses, as follows:
"(g) Students enrolled in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program a work based learning program under Code Section 20-2-161.2 shall may be eligible to earn dual credit upon completing a planned training experience under guidelines developed by the State Board of Education and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia provided students meet postsecondary readiness established in reading and writing and mathematics for the particular advanced training program or associate's degree."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327, relating to recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses, and counseling and development of individual graduation plans, as follows:
"(5) Include experience based, career oriented learning experiences which may include, but not be limited to, participation in work based learning programs such as internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, co-op cooperative education, and service learning, and employability skill development;"
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, as follows:
"(3) Provide students in the ninth through twelfth grades information on educational programs offered in high school, in technical and community colleges, in colleges and universities, and through apprenticeship work based learning programs and how these programs can lead to a variety of career fields. Local school systems shall provide career awareness and exploratory opportunities for such as field trips, speakers, educational and career information centers, job shadowing, and classroom centers to assist students and their parents or guardians, with guidance from school counselors and teacher advisers, in revising, if appropriate, the individual graduation plan developed pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327;"
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Lumsden of the 12th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 766.

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

Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood
Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

HB 790. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a

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four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; 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 Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Forestry Commission, so as to provide additional enforcement authority to commission investigators; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, so as to require purchasers to provide the proper tickets to sellers of timber within 20 days; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to change provisions relating to the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber; to provide that a certain right of action shall not be applicable in certain cases; to provide a defense to tort liability for timber sellers who establish property boundaries; to provide for measures of damages for converted timber; 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 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, is amended by revising Code Section 9-3-32, relating to damages for conversion or destruction, as follows:
"9-3-32. Actions for the recovery of personal property, or for damages for the conversion or destruction of the same, shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues, and actions involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of

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timber from the property of another shall be brought within four years after the cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Forestry Commission, is amended by revising Code Section 12-6-20, relating to forestry investigators, as follows:
"12-6-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'forestry laws' means laws relating to forestry or timber resources and the protection, security, conservation, or sale of such resources. (a.1) The director, with the approval of the commission, may appoint investigators to enforce the forestry laws and regulations of this state. (b) The investigators so appointed and any fire-fighting crews under their direction may enter upon any land for the purpose of preventing and suppressing fires and enforcing the fire and other forestry laws and regulations of this state. (c) Investigators who have been so appointed and who have been shall be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as after having successfully completed the course of training required by Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and thereafter shall be authorized and empowered to:
(1) Make summary arrests for violations of the fire and other forestry laws and regulations of this state; and, in case of such arrests, the investigator shall as soon as possible deliver the arrested person or persons to the custody of the sheriff of the county wherein the offense was committed; (2) Arrest persons accused of violating any law or regulation which such investigators are empowered to enforce by the issuance of a citation, provided that the offense is committed in the presence of the investigator or information concerning the offense constituting a basis for arrest was received by the arresting investigator from a law enforcement officer, commission firefighter, or forester who observed the offense being committed. The arresting investigator may issue to the accused person a citation which shall enumerate the specific charges against such person and the date upon which such person is to appear and answer such charges. Whenever an arrest is made by the arresting investigator on the basis of information received from another law enforcement officer, commission firefighter, or forester who observed the offense being committed, such citation shall list the name of each officer, firefighter, or forester and each officer, firefighter, or forester shall be present when the charges against the offender are heard; and (3) Execute search warrants and arrest warrants for criminal violations relating to the forestry laws of this state and to arrest, upon probable cause and without warrant, any person the investigator observes violating any criminal law of this state while carrying out his or her duties, provided that such person shall immediately be delivered to the sheriff of the county where the violation occurred; and

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(3)(4) Carry weapons in order to enforce the forestry laws and regulations of this state execute their enforcement authority under this Code section. (d)(1) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section notwithstanding, no arrest shall be made of any person for an offense described in subsection (e) of Code Section 12-6-90 unless on two previous occasions such person was issued warnings by a forestry investigator, other law enforcement officer, or State Forestry Commission firefighter for such an offense. Upon initiating any investigation regarding the potential theft or conversion of timber, the investigator shall promptly notify the sheriff or other law enforcement agency exercising jurisdiction within the county or municipality in which the investigator is conducting such investigation. No investigator shall request any other state law enforcement agency to render assistance in any investigation relating to the theft or conversion of timber without the consent of the sheriff or other law enforcement agency exercising jurisdiction within the county or municipality in which the investigation is conducted. (2) The director may, and in the case of a request by the Governor shall, authorize and direct investigators to cooperate with and render assistance to any law enforcement agency of this state or of any political subdivision of this state in any criminal case, in the prevention or detection of violations of any law, or in the apprehension or arrest of any person who violates the criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, upon a request by the sheriff or chief law enforcement officer of any political subdivision of this state or by the Governor. (3) Nothing in this Code section shall repeal, supersede, alter, affect, or otherwise usurp the power of any other law enforcement officer of this state or of any political subdivision of this state. (e) If any person charged by citation as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall fail to appear in court as specified in the citation, the judge having jurisdiction of the offense may issue a warrant ordering the apprehension of such person and commanding that he or she be brought before the court to answer the charge contained within such citation and the charge of his or her failure to appear as required. Such person shall then be allowed to make a reasonable bond to appear on a given date before the court."
SECTION 3. Code Section 12-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Any person, company, corporation, or others purchasing trees or timber directly from the landowner from lands in Georgia shall be required to, within 20 days of removal of such timber, furnish the owner of said lands seller of timber a wood load scale ticket for each and every load of wood removed from said property, when such load is sold by weight, cord, or measure of board feet. A wood load scale ticket shall include, but not be limited to, information clearly understandable to the landowner seller as follows:
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(2) Name and location of the person or company and its facility where the load of wood is received and weighed or measured; (3) Date wood was received at said such facility; (4) Tract name; (5) County and state of origin; (6) Dealer name (if any); (7) Producer or logging company name; (8) Species of wood; (9) Weight or scale information. If the load is measured by weight, the gross, tare, and net weights shall be shown. If the load is measured by scale, the total volume shall be shown; (10) Weight, scale, or amount of wood deducted and the deduction classification (cull, undersize, metal, knots, etc.); and (11) Name of the person receiving, weighing, or scaling the wood."
SECTION 4. Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate boundary determinations, is amended by repealing Article 1, relating to processioning, and designating such article as reserved.
SECTION 5. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended in Code Section 51-10-6, relating to owner's right of action for damage to or theft of personal property, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) The measure of damages provided for in this Code section shall not be applicable in cases involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another. In such cases, damages shall be awarded in accordance with Code Section 51-12-50."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 11, relating to defenses to tort actions generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-11-10. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a property owner selling timber from his or her land and acting in good faith shall not be liable to adjoining landowners for any trespass or conversion of property caused by a third party timber harvester who is not subject to the control and direction of the property owner selling timber if, prior to the harvesting of such timber:
(1) A land surveyor possessing a certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors has surveyed the property from which the timber is to be harvested and plainly established and clearly marked the metes and bounds of the property such that a reasonable person would

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know or should have known of the existence of such markings when harvesting the timber and has provided a copy of that survey to the third-party timber harvester; (2) The boundaries of the property from which timber is sold have been completely and accurately indicated using physical markers that are clearly visible such that a reasonable person would know or should have known of the existence of such physical markers; or (3) The property owner has obtained a document indicating where the boundaries are and signed by adjoining landowners indicating that they agree on the location of such boundaries and has provided a copy of such document to the third-party timber harvester; provided, however, that such document shall only create a presumption in favor of the property owner with regard to those landowners who have signed such document."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 51-12-50, relating to measure of damages for converted timber, as follows:
"51-12-50. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 51-12-51, where when a plaintiff recovers for timber cut or cut and carried away, the measure of damage: damages shall be:
(1) Treble the fair market value of the trees cut as they stood; (2) Treble the diminished fair market value of any trees incidentally harmed; (3) Costs of reasonable reforestation activities related to the plaintiff's injury; and (4) Attorney fees and expenses of litigation. (b) When the (1) Where defendant is a willful trespasser, is the full value of the property at the time and place of demand or when an action is brought without deduction for his labor or expense; the plaintiff may also recover punitive damages. (2) Where defendant is an unintentional or innocent trespasser or an innocent purchaser from such trespasser, is the value at the time of conversion less the value he or his vender added to the property; and (3) Where defendant is a purchaser without notice from a willful trespasser, is the value at the time of his purchase. (c) When the boundary lines of the property have been clearly and accurately marked, it shall be presumed that the defendant was a willful trespasser."
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Williams of the 119th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 790.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

HB 958. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient

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products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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 certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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 paragraph (7) of subsection (b) and subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.26, relating to the income tax credit for film, video, or digital production, as follows:
"(7) 'Qualified interactive entertainment production company' means a company whose gross income is less than $100 million that is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which has been approved by the Department of Economic Development. that:
(A) Maintains a business location physically located in Georgia; (B) In the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company, had a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within the state; (C) Has gross income less than $100 million for the taxable year; and (D) Is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development. This term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state, or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state."

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"(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates exceed $25 million for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and before January 1, 2014. The maximum credit for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be $5 million for such taxable year. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire for such period taxable years. (2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2015, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2016, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (4) The tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not be available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016. (5) The maximum allowable credit claimed for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall not exceed $1.5 million in any single year. (6) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies on a first come, first served basis based on the date the credits are claimed. (7) No qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed to claim an amount of tax credits under this Code section for any single year in excess of its total aggregate payroll expended to employees working within this state for the calendar year directly preceding the start of the year the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits. Any amount in excess of such limit shall not be eligible for carry forward to the succeeding years' tax liability, nor shall such excess amount be eligible for use against the qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48-7-103, nor shall such excess amount be assigned, sold, or transferred to any other taxpayer. (8) Before the Department of Economic Development issues its approval to the qualified interactive entertainment production company for the qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment, the qualified interactive entertainment production company must certify to the department that:
(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company maintains a business location physically located in this state; and (B) The qualified interactive entertainment production company had expended a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within this

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state during the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company. The department shall issue a certification that the qualified interactive entertainment production company meets the requirements of this paragraph; provided, however, that the department shall not issue any certifications before July 1, 2014. The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall provide such certification to the Department of Economic Development. The Department of Economic Development shall not issue its approval until it receives such certification. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies on a first come, first served basis based on the date the credits are claimed. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (57.1), paragraph (75), paragraph (82), and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (93) of Code Section 48-8-3, relating to state sales and use tax exemptions, as follows:
"(57.1)(A) From July 1, 2006 2014, until June 30, 2010 2016, sales of food and food ingredients to a qualified food bank." "(75)(A) The sale of any covered item eligible property. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply applies only to sales occurring during periods:
(i) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on August 10, 2012 August 1, 2014, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on August 11, 2012 August 2, 2014; and (ii) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on August 9, 2013 July 31, 2015, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on August 10, 2013 August 1, 2015. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'covered item' shall mean: (i) 'Clothing' means all human wearing apparel suitable for general use and includes footwear. The term 'clothing' excludes belt buckles sold separately; costume masks sold separately; patches and emblems sold separately; sewing equipment and supplies, including but not limited to knitting needles, patterns, pins, scissors, sewing machines, sewing needles, tape measures, and thimbles; sewing materials that become part of clothing, including but not limited to buttons, fabric, lace, thread, yarn, and zippers; and clothing accessories or equipment. (ii) 'Clothing accessories or equipment' means incidental items worn on the person or in conjunction with clothing. (iii) 'Computer' means an electronic device that accepts information in digital or similar form and manipulates it for a result based on a sequence of instructions. The term 'computer' excludes cellular phones. (iv) 'Computer software' means a set of coded instructions designed to cause a computer or automatic data processing equipment to perform a task. (v) 'Eligible property' means:

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(i)(I) Articles of clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100.00 or less per article of clothing or pair of footwear, excluding accessories such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, and watchbands item; (ii)(II) A single purchase, with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less, of personal computers and personal computer related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use, including personal computer base units and keyboards, personal digital assistants, handheld computers, monitors, other peripheral devices, modems for Internet and network access, and nonrecreational software, whether or not they are to be utilized in association with the personal computer base unit. Computer and computer related accessories shall not include furniture and any systems, devices, software, or peripherals designed or intended primarily for recreational use Computers, computer components, and prewritten computer software purchased for noncommercial home or personal use with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less per item; and (iii)(III) Noncommercial purchases of general school School supplies, school art supplies, school computer supplies, and school instructional materials purchased for noncommercial use to be utilized in the classroom or in classroom related activities, such as homework, up to with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item including pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, book bags, calculators, dictionaries, thesauruses, and children's books and books listed on approved school reading lists for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. (vi) 'Prewritten computer software' means computer software, including prewritten upgrades, which is not designed and developed by the author or other creator to the specifications of a specific purchaser. The combining of two or more prewritten computer software programs or prewritten portions thereof does not cause the combination to be other than prewritten computer software. Prewritten computer software includes software designed and developed by the author or other creator to the specifications of a specific purchaser when it is sold to a person other than the specific purchaser. Where a person modifies or enhances computer software of which the person is not the author or creator, the person shall be deemed to be the author or creator only of such person's modifications or enhancements. Prewritten computer software or a prewritten portion thereof that is modified or enhanced to any degree, where such modification or enhancement is designed and developed to the specifications of a specific purchaser, remains prewritten computer software; provided, however, that where there is a reasonable, separately stated charge or an invoice or other statement of the price given to the purchaser for such modification or enhancement, such modification or enhancement shall not constitute prewritten computer software. (vii) 'School art supply' means an item commonly used by a student in a course of study for artwork. (viii) 'School computer supply' means an item commonly used by a student in a course of study in which a computer is used.

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(ix) 'School instructional material' means written material commonly used by a student in a course of study as a reference and to learn the subject being taught. (x) 'School supply' means an item commonly used by a student in a course of study. (C) The exemption provided by this paragraph shall not apply to rentals, sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, restaurant, or airport or to purchases for trade, business, or resale. (D) The commissioner shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this paragraph including but not be limited to a list of those articles and items qualifying for the exemption pursuant to this paragraph;" "(82)(A) Purchase of energy efficient products Energy Star Qualified Products or water efficient products WaterSense Products with a sales price of $1,500.00 or less per product purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply only to sales occurring during periods: (i) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on October 5, 2012 October 3, 2014, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on October 7, 2012 October 5, 2014; and (ii) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on October 4, 2013 October 2, 2015, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on October 6, 2013 October 4, 2015. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Energy efficient product' 'Energy Star Qualified Product' means any energy efficient product for noncommercial home or personal use consisting of any dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, refrigerator, door, or window which has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy as meeting or exceeding each such agency's energy saving efficiency requirements or which have been designated as meeting or exceeding such requirements under each such agency's Energy Star program that meets the energy efficient guidelines set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy and is authorized to carry the Energy Star label. (ii) 'Water efficient product' means any product used for the conservation or efficient use of water which has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as meeting or exceeding such agency's water saving efficiency requirements or which has been designated as meeting or exceeding such requirements under such agency's Water Sense program 'WaterSense Product' means a product authorized to bear the United States Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense label. (C) The exemption provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to purchases of energy efficient products Energy Star Qualified Products or water efficient products WaterSense Products purchased for trade, business, or resale. (D) The commissioner shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this paragraph;"

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"(93)(A) For the period commencing January 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014 2016, sales of tangible personal property used for and in the construction of a competitive project of regional significance. (B) The exemption provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall apply to purchases made during the entire time of construction of the competitive project of regional significance so long as such project meets the definition of a 'competitive project of regional significance' within the period commencing January 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014 2016."

SECTION 3. (a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 1 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Pursuant to Rule 133, Representative Dudgeon of the 25th was excused from voting on HB 958.

Representative Nimmer of the 178th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 958.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley
Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey E Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs E Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L E Jones, S

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre E Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter E Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 5.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Meadows of the 5th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Education:

SB 384. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Miller of the 49th:

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 curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; 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 Education and recommitted to the Committee on Governmental Affairs:

SB 384. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Miller of the 49th:

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 curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for

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legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; 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 taken from the table:

SB 95.

By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; 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 recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 95.

By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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Representative Weldon of the 3rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Juvenile Justice 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 1723 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Weldon of the 3rd
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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1724 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Smith of the 70th
Chairman
Representative Maxwell of the 17th 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 294 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Maxwell of the 17th
Chairman

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Representative Channell of the 120th 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 and Resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 92 SR 783 SR 1027

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

SR 415 SR 875

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Channell of the 120th
Chairman

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; 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:

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HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 213. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; 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 646. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Harbin of the 122nd, Sims of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; to provided for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 742. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st, Pezold of the 133rd, Epps of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide

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for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 750. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 119th, Abrams of the 89th, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 825. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th 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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 883. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th, Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 938. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 939. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 982. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1106. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1111. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(b) of the Constitution and Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the

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"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 1112. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1113. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd, Broadrick of the 4th and Dickson of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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 1116. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1117. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties which may be imposed by the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1118. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1120. By Representative Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; 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 426. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 32nd and Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 430. By Senators Davenport of the 44th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of a fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 908. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to extend the sunset date for tire fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 998. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; 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:
HB 881. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 965. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Dutton of the 157th 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. Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
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, March 18, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Thirty-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 Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Beverly Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman Cooke

Coomer Cooper Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson Douglas Dudgeon Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Floyd Fludd Frazier Frye Fullerton Gasaway Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley Greene Gregory Hamilton

Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Kidd Kirby Knight Lindsey Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell McCall

Meadows E Mitchell
Moore Morgan Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal Pak Parsons Peake Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T Rutledge Rynders Scott Sharper Shaw Sims, B

Smith, E Smith, L Smith, M Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R Stovall Stover Strickland Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, A Williams, C Williams, E Williamson E Yates Ralston, Speaker

Due to a mechanical malfunction, Representative McClain of the 100th was not recorded on the attendance roll call. He wished to be recorded as present.

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The following members were off the floor of the House when the roll was called:
Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Bryant of the 162nd, Dollar of the 45th, Drenner of the 85th, Dukes of the 154th, Gardner of the 57th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Mayo of the 84th, Oliver of the 82nd, Parrish of the 158th, Smith of the 134th, Talton of the 147th, and Weldon of the 3rd.
They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Jim Higgins, Senior Pastor, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Augusta, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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:

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HB 1148. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Title 22 and Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electric transmission lines and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to provide for evaluation of electromagnetic field levels and protection of the transmission and distribution systems against damage from an electromagnetic pulse or a geomagnetic storm; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications.
HB 1149. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Quick of the 117th, Duncan of the 26th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association that prohibits home study students from participating in athletic events as a member of a team of a public school; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1150. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 28-5-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to introduction of bills having significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures and furnishing fiscal notes, so as to provide that any member may request a fiscal note for any bill or resolution which he or she believes to have a significant impact on state revenues; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HB 1151. By Representatives Moore of the 22nd, Caldwell of the 20th, Pezold of the 133rd, Gregory of the 34th and Chapman of the 167th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-6-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of controlled burning where drought or other conditions exist, so as to provide for a short title; to

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provide for legislative findings; to provide that any such regulation shall be based on empirical evidence and not upon a season or calendar period; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources & Environment.
HB 1152. By Representatives Clark of the 98th and Beverly of the 143rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to adulteration and misbranding of food, so as to require the labeling of genetically engineered food; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for penalties; to provide for notice; to provide for related matters; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.
HR 1829. By Representatives Ramsey of the 72nd, Howard of the 124th, Watson of the 166th, Abrams of the 89th, Hatchett of the 150th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Community Health and the Department of Public Health to collaborate and develop a report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Human Services.
HR 1830. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Atwood of the 179th, Taylor of the 173rd, Lumsden of the 12th, Glanton of the 75th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security.
HR 1861. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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HR 1862. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 1863. By Representative Moore of the 22nd:

A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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 1154. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Fleming of the 121st, Mabra of the 63rd, Evans of the 42nd, Willard of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 and Chapter 5 of Title 18 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance and debtor and creditor, respectively, so as to enact a new chapter in Title 7, to regulate debt resolution service providers and repeal Chapter 5, relating to debt adjustments; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HR 1804 HR 1828 HR 1832

HR 1805 HR 1831 SB 389

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1147 Do Pass SB 423 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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

HR 1265 HR 1655

House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; create (Substitute)(S&T-Kelley-16th) Congress; protect and defend the Constitution of the United States; request (Judy-Kirby-114th)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 383

Coroners; items of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner/medical examiner's personal use (Substitute)(JudyNC-Pak-108th) Davis-22nd

Structured Rule

None

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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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1147. By Representative Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; 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 423. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; 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 Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1105. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. The amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain circumstances, which amendment was proposed by 1963 House Resolution No. 102-230, Resolution Act No. 76 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 705) and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4527), is hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. The election superintendent of Telfair County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Telfair County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election on the date of the 2014 General Election and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. 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 Telfair County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which repeals the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia that provides that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to succeed themselves after serving two successive terms?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all 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, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed immediately. The expense of such election shall be borne by Telfair County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

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SECTION 3. In repealing this local constitutional amendment, it is the intent of the General Assembly to remove the term limits for the county officers of Telfair County who are the sheriff, the clerk of superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the tax commissioner. It is not the intent of the General Assembly to affect the term limitations for the members of the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County who shall remain subject to the term limit provisions of Section 20 of an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), as amended. Consequently, it is the intent of the General Assembly to leave intact the consent order in the case of Clark v. Telfair County, Georgia, Commission, Civil Action No. CV 387-25, United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Dublin Division, filed October 26, 1988.

SECTION 4. 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gasaway Y Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon
Gravley Y Greene

Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 0.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute.

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

SB 426. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 32nd and Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.

SB 430. By Senators Davenport of the 44th and Seay of the 34th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of a fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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:

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Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, McCall of the 33rd, Kaiser of the 59th et al., Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Coleman of the 97th, Willard of the 51st, Prince of the 127th, Buckner of the 137th, Pak of the 108th, Frazier of the 126th, and Clark of the 98th.

Pursuant to HR 1693, the House recognized The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc., for its plans to open its museum this summer in downtown Atlanta, and invited its board of directors 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 Governmental Affairs:

SB 95.

By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

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

SB 290 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman

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:

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SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr N Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 9.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HR 1265. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Setzler of the 35th and Dudgeon of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, autonomous vehicle technology is technology installed on a motor vehicle that provides the motor vehicle with the capability to drive without any control or monitoring by a human operator; and
WHEREAS, the economy of Georgia could greatly benefit from allowing autonomous vehicles to be tested on our state highway system and local streets; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia offers unique technological resources with the large presence of numerous, innovative technology companies; and
WHEREAS, this state is home to one of the nation's leading technology institutes, the Georgia Institute of Technology, whose students and professors could serve as an asset in this emerging technology; and
WHEREAS, it is important that this body review the implementation of autonomous vehicle technology and determine how this technology could promote research and development in the field of technology in Georgia, identify and examine any complications or liabilities which could arise by allowing such technology, and study the measures necessary in order for the state to implement autonomous vehicle technology on Georgia roads.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology to be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives to appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate a chairperson from among the appointees. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the above issues and recommend any actions or legislation that the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees for their services on the committee but shall receive the same for not more than three days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives. The committee shall publish a report of its findings and recommendations which may include suggestions for proposed legislation. Such report shall be made on or before December 31, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2014.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Kelley of the 16th offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Science and Technology substitute to HR 1265(LC 39 0754S) by replacing "seven" with "five" on line 20.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Douglas Drenner
Y Dudgeon Dukes
N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 7.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended.

HR 1655. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Caldwell of the 20th, Gravley of the 67th, Quick of the 117th and others:

A RESOLUTION requesting that Congress protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and expressing the State of Georgia's commitment to protecting the rights of our citizens against any attempt to curtail those rights; 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:

N Abrams N Alexander

Y Coomer Y Cooper

Gregory Y Hamilton

Y McCall N McClain

Sims, C N Smith, E

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Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd
Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 110, nays 53.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to

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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 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that property of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to provide that property of value of which the coroner or medical examiner takes possession for use in determining the cause or manner of death of the deceased or to identify the deceased shall be returned to the next of kin of the deceased when no longer needed in the investigation or for evidence in a prosecution; to provide for penalties; 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 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The coroner or county medical examiner shall, in the absence of the next of kin of the deceased person, take possession of all property of value found on such person, make an exact inventory thereof on his or her report, and surrender the same to the person entitled to its custody or possession. In no circumstance shall any property of value found on or belonging to the deceased be converted to the personal use of the coroner or county medical examiner. The coroner, medical examiner, or peace officer shall take possession of any objects, anatomical specimens, or articles which, in his or her opinion, may be helpful in establishing the cause of death, manner of death, or identification of the deceased; and in cooperation with a forensic laboratory he or she may make such tests and examinations of said objects, specimens, or articles as may be necessary or useful in determining the cause of death, manner of death, or the identity of the deceased. At his or her discretion, the medical examiner or coroner may dispose of such objects, specimens, or articles when the medical examiner's or coroner's need for their retention has ended, provided that any property of value shall be returned to

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the next of kin of the deceased when no longer needed in the investigation or for evidence in a prosecution. Any coroner who converts property of a deceased to his or her personal use shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-18-4 and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-18-12. In the event that a criminal prosecution arises, all such objects and articles together with reports of any examinations made upon them shall be retained in the custody of the investigating agency or the forensic laboratory which conducted the examination until their production as evidence is required by the prosecuting officer or upon written order of the peace officer in charge or court having proper jurisdiction."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson E 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 18, 2014

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 60 SB 276 SB 322 SB 326
SB 358

General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format (GAff-Williamson-115th) Heath-31st State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State" (Substitute)(D&VA-Smith-134th) Harbison-15th Game and Fish; provide protection for certain wildlife habitats (GF&PRoberts-155th) Harper-7th Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law (HEd-Rutledge109th) Jeffares-17th Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children (H&HS-Geisinger-48th) Albers-56th

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SB 374 SB 391

"Urban Redevelopment Law"; revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight" (Substitute)(GAff-Brockway-102nd) Cowsert-46th Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network (H&HS-Hatchett-150th) Balfour-9th

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

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 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; 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 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate a Purple Heart Day; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"1-4-21. (a) August 7 of every year is designated as 'Purple Heart Day.' (b) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as 'Purple Heart Day.' Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of this state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services."

SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-3-86. Georgia is designated as a 'Purple Heart State,' honoring our combat wounded veterans for their service and sacrifice in allowing the United States of America to maintain its sovereignty."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes
Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton E Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E 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.

SB 322. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; 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 Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague
Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Efstration N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 15.

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

SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Abrams of the 89th and O'Neal of the 146th offer the following amendment:

Amend SB 60 (LC 34 3604) by deleting "or by any other state regulation or directive," on line 14.

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

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

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N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 122, nays 51.

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

SB 358. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson
Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 171, nays 0.

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

SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise

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terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; 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 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for the issuance of bonds for urban redevelopment projects; 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 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, is amended by revising Code Section 36-61-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"36-61-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Agency' or 'urban redevelopment agency' means a public agency created by Code Section 36-61-18. (2) 'Area of operation' means the area within the corporate limits of the municipality or county and the area within five miles of such limits, except that it shall not include any area which lies within the territorial boundaries of another incorporated municipality or another county unless a resolution is adopted by the governing body of such other municipality or county declaring a need therefor. (3) 'Board' or 'commission' means a board, commission, department, division, office, body, or other unit of the municipality or county. (4) 'Bonds' means any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations. (5) 'Clerk' means the clerk or other official of the municipality or county who is the custodian of the official records of such municipality or county. (6) 'County' means any county in this state. (7) 'Downtown development authority' means an authority created pursuant to Chapter 42 of this title.

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(8) 'Federal government' means the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America. (9) 'Housing authority' means a housing authority created by and established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8, the 'Housing Authorities Law.' (10) 'Local governing body' means the council or other legislative body charged with governing the municipality and the board of commissioners or governing authority of the county. (11) 'Mayor' means the mayor of a municipality or other officer or body having the duties customarily imposed upon the executive head of a municipality. (12) 'Municipality' means any incorporated city or town in the this state. (13) 'Obligee' includes any bondholder, agents, or trustees for any bondholders, or any lessor demising to the municipality or county property used in connection with an urban redevelopment project, or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any part thereof, and the federal government when it is a party to any contract with the municipality or county. (14) 'Person' means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other person acting in a similar representative capacity. (15) 'Pocket of blight' means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; high density of population and overcrowding; existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. 'Pocket of blight' also means an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site or other improvements; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; by having development impaired by airport or transportation noise or by other environmental hazards; or any combination of such factors substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality or county, retards the provisions of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. (16) 'Pocket of blight clearance and redevelopment' may include:
(A) Acquisition of a pocket of blight or portion thereof; (B) Rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, transit facilities, sidewalks, streetscapes, trails, bicycle facilities, and

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other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan; and (D) Making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public agencies, including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality or county itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (15)(17) 'Public body' means the state or any municipality, county, board, commission, authority, district, housing authority, urban redevelopment agency, or other subdivision or public body of the state. (16)(18) 'Real property' includes all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon and property of any nature appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith, and every estate, interest, right, and use, legal or equitable, therein, including terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise. (17)(19) 'Rehabilitation' or 'conservation' may include the restoration and redevelopment of a slum area pocket of blight or portion thereof, in accordance with an urban redevelopment plan, by: (A) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements; (B) Acquisition of real property and rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, to lessen or increase density, to reduce traffic hazards, to eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, to otherwise remove or prevent the spread of slums pockets of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities or improvements, including, but not limited to, surface transportation projects; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, transit facilities and improvements, sidewalks, streetscapes, trails, bicycle facilities, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter; and (D) The disposition of any property acquired in such urban redevelopment area, including sale, initial leasing or retention by the municipality or county itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (18) 'Slum area' means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; high density of population and overcrowding; existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. 'Slum area' also means an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions;

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deterioration of site or other improvements; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; by having development impaired by airport or transportation noise or by other environmental hazards; or any combination of such factors substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality or county, retards the provisions of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. (19) 'Slum clearance and redevelopment' may include:
(A) Acquisition of a slum area or portion thereof; (B) Rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan; and (D) Making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public agencies (including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality or county itself) at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (20) 'Sponsoring local government' means the municipality or county which approves and is, directly or indirectly, providing the greatest percentage of the public funding, exclusive of federal funding, for a surface transportation project. (21) 'Surface transportation project' means a project for public improvement and any related public facilities which is planned to impact 10,000 or more acres and at least ten transit miles within the area of operation of the sponsoring local government, including any related facilities, systems, parks, trails, streets, greenspace, and any other integrated public or private development features included within any adopted infrastructure or transportation plan, urban redevelopment plan, strategic implementation plan, redevelopment plan, workable programs, or comprehensive plans. Surface transportation projects may be undertaken under this chapter in areas proximate to, but lying outside of, a designated urban redevelopment area, without regard to any requirement that the area be a pocket of blight, but only within the territorial limits of the sponsoring local government, provided that: (A) The majority of the applicable surface transportation project is located within one or more urban redevelopment areas; (B) The elements of such surface transportation project lying outside of one or more urban redevelopment areas are a functional component of a redevelopment plan authorized under the provisions of Chapter 44 of this title or a comprehensive development plan adopted in accordance with the rules of the Department of Community Affairs under Chapter 8 of Title 50; and (C) The sponsoring local government determines that the elements of the surface transportation project lying outside of one or more urban redevelopment areas are

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essential to the full implementation of such project, which legislative determination shall be deemed conclusive. (22) 'Urban redevelopment area' means a slum area pocket of blight which the local governing body designates as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project. (21)(23) 'Urban redevelopment plan' means a plan, as it exists from time to time, for an urban redevelopment project, which plan shall: (A) Conform to the general plan for the municipality or county as a whole; and (B) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the urban redevelopment area; zoning and planning changes, if any; land uses; maximum densities; building requirements; and the plan's relationship to definite local objectives respecting appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements. (22)(24) 'Urban redevelopment project' may include undertakings or activities of a municipality or county in an urban redevelopment area for the elimination and for the prevention of the development or spread of slums pockets of blight and may involve slum pocket of blight clearance and redevelopment in an urban redevelopment area, rehabilitation or conservation in an urban redevelopment area, the implementation of public improvements, including, but not limited to, surface transportation projects, or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with an urban redevelopment plan. Although the power of eminent domain may not be exercised for such the following purposes, such undertakings or activities may include: (A) Acquisition, without regard to any requirement that the area be a slum or blighted area pocket of blight, of air rights in an area consisting of lands and highways, railway or subway tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or other similar facilities which have a blighting influence on the surrounding area and over which air rights sites are to be developed for the elimination of such blighting influences and for the provision of housing and related facilities and uses designed for, and limited primarily to, families and individuals of low or moderate income; and (B) Construction of foundations and platforms necessary for the provision of air rights sites of housing and related facilities and uses designed for, and limited primarily to, families and individuals of low or moderate income or construction of foundations necessary for the provision of air rights sites for development of nonresidential facilities."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-3, relating to legislative findings and declaration of necessity, as follows:
"36-61-3. (a) It is found and declared that there exist in municipalities and counties of this state slum areas pockets of blight, as defined in paragraph (18) (15) of Code Section 36-61-2, which constitute a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety,

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morals, and welfare of the residents of this state; that the existence of such areas contributes substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, constitutes an economic and social liability, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of municipalities and counties, retards the provision of housing accommodations, aggravates traffic problems, and substantially impairs or arrests the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities; and that the prevention and elimination of slums pockets of blight is a matter of state policy and state concern, in order that the this state and its municipalities and counties shall not continue to be endangered by areas which are local centers of disease, promote juvenile delinquency, and, while contributing little to the tax income of the this state and its municipalities and counties, consume an excessive proportion of its revenues because of the extra services required for police, fire, accident, hospitalization, and other forms of public protection, services, and facilities. (b) It is further found and declared that certain slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof may require acquisition, clearance, and disposition, subject to use restrictions, as provided in this chapter, since the prevailing condition of decay may make impracticable the reclamation of the area by conservation or rehabilitation; that the other areas or portions thereof, through the means provided in this chapter, may be susceptible of conservation or rehabilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils enumerated in subsection (a) of this Code section may be eliminated, remedied, or prevented and that, to the extent that is feasible, salvable slum areas pockets of blight should be conserved and rehabilitated through voluntary action and the regulatory process. (c) It is further found and declared that the powers conferred by this chapter are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and the power of eminent domain may be exercised. The necessity, in the public interest, for the provisions enacted in this chapter is declared as a matter of legislative determination."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-4, relating to the encouragement of private enterprise in urban redevelopment, as follows:
"36-61-4. (a) A municipality or county, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality or county as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban redevelopment area by private enterprise. A municipality or county shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including: the formulation of a workable program; the approval of urban redevelopment plans consistent with the general plan for the municipality or county; the adoption and enforcement of ordinances as provided for in Code Section 36-61-11; the exercise of its zoning powers; the enforcement of other laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of

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buildings and improvements; the disposition of any property acquired; and the provision of necessary public improvements. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter or other provisions of law to the contrary, and in order to give effect to the encouragement of private enterprise contemplated in this Code section, the following shall apply to contracts and agreements for surface transportation projects entered into pursuant to this chapter:
(1) In addition to other methods of procurement authorized by law, the sponsoring local government, urban redevelopment agency, or other governing body shall be authorized to utilize the procedures of this chapter to provide for the planning, design, finance, construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance of surface transportation projects. The provisions of this chapter shall be an alternative to such other methods to be exercised at the option of each sponsoring local government or public body; (2) One or more public bodies may participate in the consideration and implementation of a surface transportation project at the discretion of the sponsoring local government. Where more than one public body agrees to participate in the consideration or implementation of a surface transportation project, the participants may designate one or more representatives of each such participating public body, as agreed to by the sponsoring local government or the urban redevelopment agency;
(3)(A) An urban redevelopment agency designated by the sponsoring local government may evaluate a project to determine the appropriate or desirable levels of public and private participation in planning, designing, financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, or facilitating, or any combination thereof, for the execution of such project. Such urban redevelopment agency may designate a public nonprofit, private corporation, body, or entity to perform this function and to otherwise perform the activities contemplated in this Code section. (B) A sponsoring local government or an urban redevelopment agency shall be authorized to issue, individually or in sequenced stages, written requests for expressions of interest, qualifications, or proposals, or any combination thereof, or other similar methods of procurement or solicitation. Such requests shall indicate the scope of the project, the proposed public and private financial participation in the project, including, but not limited to, the rights, responsibilities, obligations, revenue sharing features, any lease, license, availability or other payment rights, and any other allocations of interests and federal and state income tax benefits in respect of real and personal property relating to a project. Such requests shall include the factors to be used in evaluating responses, the relative importance of any applicable evaluation factors, and other contractual terms and conditions expected, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of respondents, as determined in the sole discretion of the designated representative of the sponsoring local government. Public notice of such requests shall be made at least 30 days prior to the date set for the release of said request by posting a legal notice on the websites of the sponsoring local government and the public body implementing the project, in substantially the same manner utilized by such public bodies in order to

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solicit requests for proposals, with a copy of such notice provided simultaneously to each affected public body.
(C)(i) The public body implementing the project and the sponsoring local government, with the participation of any designated representatives of other participating public bodies as determined by the sponsoring local government, may engage in individual discussions and interviews 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 as called for in such request. Repetitive, informal interviews and negotiation sessions may be conducted. Any such interviews and negotiation sessions shall be deemed to be a part of the procurement process.
(ii)(I) At the conclusion of the final stage, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request and all information developed in the selection process, the public body implementing the surface transportation project, in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, shall select 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 respondent or respondents. Negotiations conducted with one or more selected respondent pursuant to this Code section shall continue to be deemed an active procurement until the execution of the final, definitive agreement with the selected respondent or respondents. (iii) The public body implementing the project shall select for approval the respondent offering the most satisfactory and advantageous contract terms for the project based upon a thorough assessment of any one or more of the following: experience and reputation with similar projects; engineering and design quality; value; projected savings during, before, or after construction; and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet the goals of the sponsoring local government, consistent with applicable plans and programs. The fair market value of any property included as a part of the procurement may be based on the consideration of the above factors, but it shall not be less than the initial cost to obtain the property. 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, department, or authority, and affected local government. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request, the implementing public body may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the implementing public body determine in writing that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the other respondents under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent.

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(iv) Upon approval of the selection by the implementing public body, a contract or contracts not exceeding 50 years in duration may be entered into by the urban redevelopment agency or any one or more of the participating public bodies and the selected respondent or respondents. The private financial information provided by the respondents shall remain exempt from Code Section 50-18-72 during and after the conclusion of the related selection process. (D) A dispute over the award of a contract under this chapter shall be resolved by the filing of a petition in the superior court of the county in which the sponsoring local government 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 sponsoring local government is located. The special master shall not be authorized to enjoin or otherwise delay or suspend the execution of the contract and any work to be performed under such contract. 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 sponsoring local government is located within 30 days following the decision of the special master. (E) Nothing in this chapter shall require the designated representatives, the sponsoring local government, the implementing public body, or any participating public body to continue negotiations or discussions arising out of any request or any other procurement initiated under the provisions of this Code section. (F) Every public body shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to assist in its evaluation of responses and to implement the purposes of this chapter; provided, however, that unsolicited proposals shall not be permitted; (4) No public officer, employee, or member of any participating public body, with respect to contracts of such public body, 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 chapter for three years after leaving his or her position as a public officer, employee, or member of the public body or the General Assembly; and (5) Contracts entered into with a private enterprise in respect to the design, construction, operation, financing, or management of the public components of a surface transportation project shall not constitute the acquisition of property for a private use, nor shall such contracts be deemed a sale, lease, or other disposition of the related interests in property under any provisions of this chapter or other provision of applicable law, and such public components of a surface transportation project shall be deemed a public use for all purposes under applicable provisions of law, including, without limitation, Code Sections 36-61-9 and 36-61-10."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-5, relating to resolution of necessity as prerequisite to exercise of powers, as follows:

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"36-61-5. No municipality or county shall exercise any of the powers conferred upon municipalities and counties by this chapter until after its local governing body has adopted a resolution finding that:
(1) One or more slum areas pockets of blight exist in such municipality or county; and (2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the municipality or county."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-6, relating to formulation of a workable program for urban redevelopment, as follows:
"36-61-6. For the purposes of this chapter, a municipality or county may formulate a workable program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources including those specified in Code Section 36-61-11, to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums pockets of blight, to encourage needed urban rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of slum areas pockets of blight, or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or such other feasible municipal or county activities as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program. Such workable program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention of the spread of slums pockets of blight into areas of the municipality or county which are free from slums pockets of blight, through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof by replanting, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds, and other public improvements, including without limitation surface transportation projects, encouraging voluntary rehabilitation, and compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; and the clearance and redevelopment of slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-7, relating to preparation of redevelopment plan, approval, modification, and effect of approval, as follows:
"36-61-7. (a) A municipality or county shall not approve an urban redevelopment plan for an urban redevelopment area unless the governing body, by resolution, has determined such area to be a slum area pocket of blight and designated such area as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project. Authority is vested in every municipality and county to prepare, to adopt, and to revise, from time to time, a general plan for the physical development of the municipality or county as a whole (giving due regard to the environs and metropolitan surroundings), to establish and maintain a planning commission for such purpose and related municipal and county planning activities, and

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to make available and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor. A municipality or county shall not acquire real property for an urban redevelopment project unless the local governing body has approved the urban redevelopment plan in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section. (b) The municipality or county may itself prepare or cause to be prepared an urban redevelopment plan; alternatively, any person or agency, public or private, may submit a plan to a municipality or county. (c) The local governing body of the municipality or county shall hold or shall cause some agency of the municipality or county to hold a public hearing on an urban redevelopment plan or a substantial modification of an approved urban redevelopment plan, after public notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area of operation of the municipality or county. The notice shall describe the time, date, place, and purpose of the hearing, shall generally identify the urban redevelopment area covered by the plan, and shall outline the general scope of the urban redevelopment project under consideration. (d) Following such hearing, the local governing body may approve an urban redevelopment plan if it finds that:
(1) A feasible method exists for the relocation of families who will be displaced from the urban redevelopment area in decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families; (2) The urban redevelopment plan conforms to the general plan of the municipality or county as a whole; and (3) The urban redevelopment plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality or county as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban redevelopment area by private enterprise. (e) An urban redevelopment plan may be modified at any time, provided that, if modified after the lease or sale by the municipality or county of real property in the urban redevelopment project area, such modification shall be subject to such rights at law or in equity as a lessee or purchaser or his or her successor or successors in interest may be entitled to assert. Any proposed modification which will substantially change the urban redevelopment plan as previously approved by the local governing body shall be subject to the requirements of this Code section, including the requirement of a public hearing, before it may be approved. (f) Upon the approval of an urban redevelopment plan by a municipality or county, the provisions of the plan with respect to the future use and building requirements applicable to the property covered by the plan shall be controlling with respect thereto."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (1), (6), and (9) of Code Section 36-61-8, relating to powers of municipalities and counties generally, as follows:
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convenient to the exercise of its powers under this chapter; and to disseminate slum pocket of blight clearance and urban redevelopment information;" "(6) Within their area of operation, to make or have made all plans necessary to the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter and to contract with any person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans and to adopt or approve, modify, and amend such plans. Such plans may include, without limitation:
(A) A general plan for the locality as a whole; (B) Urban redevelopment plans; (C) Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements, to include but not to be limited to making loans and grants from funds received from the federal government, as well as from funds received from the repayment of such loans and interest thereon, to persons, public or private, owning private housing for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation of such housing; (D) Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and improvements; and (E) Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other preliminary plans and work necessary to prepare for the undertaking of urban redevelopment projects. The municipality or county is authorized to develop, test, and report methods and techniques and to carry out demonstrations and other activities for the prevention and elimination of slums pockets of blight and to apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the federal government for such purposes;" "(9) Within their areas of operation, to organize, coordinate, and direct the administration of the provisions of this chapter as they apply to such municipality or county, in order that the objective of remedying slums pockets of blight and preventing the causes thereof within the municipality or county may be most effectively promoted and achieved, and to establish such new office or offices of the municipality or county or to reorganize existing offices in order to carry out such purpose most effectively.; and"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-10, relating to disposal of property in redevelopment area generally, notice and bidding procedures, exchange with veterans' organization, and temporary operation of property, as follows:
"(a) A municipality or county may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property in an urban redevelopment area or any interest therein acquired by it and may enter into contracts with respect thereto, for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other uses or for public use; or the municipality or county may retain such property or interest for public use, in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan, subject to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including covenants running with the land

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and including the incorporation by reference therein of the provisions of an urban redevelopment plan or any part thereof, as it may deem to be in the public interest or necessary or desirable to assist in preventing the development or spread of future slums pockets of blight or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter. Such sale, lease, other transfer, or retention and any agreement relating thereto may be made only after the approval of the urban redevelopment plan by the local governing body. The purchasers or lessees and their successors and assigns shall be obligated to devote such real property only to the uses specified in the urban redevelopment plan and may be obligated to comply with such other requirements as the municipality or county may determine to be in the public interest, including the obligation to begin within a reasonable time any improvements on the real property required by the urban redevelopment plan. Such real property or interest shall be sold, leased, otherwise transferred, or retained at not less than its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. In determining the fair value of real property for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan, a municipality or county shall take into account and give consideration to the uses provided in such plan; the restrictions upon and the covenants, conditions, and obligations assumed by the purchaser or lessee or by the municipality or county retaining the property; and the objectives of such plan for the prevention of the recurrence of slum areas pockets of blight. The municipality or county in any instrument of conveyance to a private purchaser or lessee may provide that such purchaser or lessee shall be without power to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the real property without the prior written consent of the municipality or county until he or she has completed the construction of any and all improvements which he or she has obligated himself or herself to construct thereon. Real property acquired by a municipality or county which, in accordance with the provisions of the urban redevelopment plan, is to be transferred shall be transferred as rapidly as feasible in the public interest consistent with the carrying out of the provisions of the urban redevelopment plan. The inclusion in any such contract or conveyance to a purchaser or lessee of any such covenants, restrictions, or conditions, including the incorporation by reference therein of the provisions of an urban redevelopment plan or any part thereof, shall not prevent the filing of the contract or conveyance in the land records of the county in such manner as to afford actual or constructive notice thereof.
(b)(1) A municipality or county may dispose of real property in an urban redevelopment area to private persons only under such reasonable competitive bidding procedures as it shall prescribe, or as are provided in this subsection or, solely with respect to and for the benefit of advancing surface transportation projects, as provided in Code Section 36-61-4. A municipality or county, by public notice by publication once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the community, prior to the execution of any contract to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property and prior to the delivery of any instrument of conveyance with respect thereto under this Code section, may invite proposals from and make available all pertinent information to private redevelopers or any persons interested in undertaking to redevelop or rehabilitate an urban redevelopment area or

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any part thereof. The notice shall identify the area or portion thereof and shall state that such further information as is available may be obtained at such office as shall be designated in the notice. The municipality or county shall consider all such redevelopment or rehabilitation proposals and the financial and legal ability of the persons making such proposals to carry them out and may negotiate with any persons for proposals for the purchase, lease, or other transfer of any real property acquired by the municipality or county in the urban redevelopment area. The municipality or county may accept such proposal as it deems to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. The municipality or county may execute contracts in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section and deliver deeds, leases, and other instruments and take all steps necessary to effectuate such contracts."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-12, relating to the issuance of bonds for urban redevelopment projects, as follows:
"36-61-12. (a) A municipality or county shall have power to issue bonds, in its discretion, from time to time, to finance the undertaking of any urban redevelopment project under this chapter, including, without limiting the generality thereof, the payment of principal and interest upon any advances for surveys and plans for urban redevelopment projects and shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the payment of retirement of such bonds previously issued by it. Such bonds shall be made payable, as to both principal and interest, solely from the income, proceeds, revenues, and funds of the municipality or county derived from or held in connection with its undertaking and carrying out of urban redevelopment projects under this chapter; provided, however, that payment of such bonds, both as to principal and interest, may be further secured by a pledge of any loan, grant, or contribution from the federal government or other source, in aid of any urban redevelopment projects of the municipality or county under this chapter, and by a mortgage of any such urban redevelopment projects or any part thereof, title to which is in the municipality or, county, or redevelopment agency. (b) Bonds issued under this Code section shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction and shall not be subject to the provisions of any other law or charter relating to the authorization, issuance, or sale of bonds. Bonds issued under this chapter are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempted from all taxes. (c) Bonds issued under this Code section shall be authorized by resolution or ordinance of the local governing body. They may be issued in one or more series and shall bear such date or dates, be payable upon demand or mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at

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such place or places, be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium), be secured in such manner, and have such other characteristics as may be provided by the resolution of the local governing body or by the trust indenture or mortgage issued pursuant thereto. (d) Such bonds may be sold at not less than par at public sales held after notice published prior to such sales in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area of operation and in such other medium of publication as the municipality or county may determine or may be exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par. Such bonds may be sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government at private sale at not less than par and, in the event that less than all of the authorized principal amount of such bonds is sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the municipality or county, such cost not to exceed the interest cost to the municipality or county of the portion of the bonds sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government. All bonds issued under this Code section shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title. The provisions of any resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Code section shall be a contract with every holder of such bonds and enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity. (e) If any of the public officials of the municipality or county whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons issued under this chapter cease to be such officials before the delivery of the bonds, such signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if the officials had remained in office until the delivery. Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fully negotiable. (f) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of any bond issued under this chapter or the security therefor, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the municipality or county in connection with an urban redevelopment project, as defined in paragraph (22)(24) of Code Section 36-612, shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued for such purpose and such project shall be conclusively deemed to have been planned, located, and carried out in accordance with this chapter. Suits, actions, and proceedings instituted under this paragraph may be initiated under and in accordance with, and have all the privileges under, Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title, the 'Revenue Bond Law,' except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (g) Any urban redevelopment agency or housing authority which a municipality or county has elected to exercise powers under Code Section 36-61-17 may also issue bonds, as provided in this Code section, in the same manner as a municipality or county, except that such bonds shall be authorized and the terms and conditions thereof shall be prescribed by the commissioners of such urban redevelopment agency or housing authority in lieu of the local governing body."

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SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-14, related to property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, as follows:
"(b) The property of a municipality, or county, or any other public body, acquired or held for the purpose of this chapter, is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and such property shall be exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the county, the state, or any political subdivision thereof. Such tax exemption shall terminate when the municipality or county sells, leases, or otherwise disposes of property in an urban redevelopment area to a purchaser or lessee who or which is not a public body."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-61-16, relating to cooperation by public bodies, as follows:
"(a) For the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking, or carrying out of an urban redevelopment project located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any public body, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine, may:
(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its interest in any property or grant easements, licenses, or other rights or privileges therein to a municipality or county; (2) Incur the entire expense of any public improvements made by such public body in exercising the powers granted in this Code section; (3) Do any and all things necessary to aid or cooperate in the planning or carrying out of an urban redevelopment plan; (4) Lend, grant, or contribute funds to a municipality or county; (5) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary) with a municipality or county or other public body respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by this chapter, including the furnishing of funds or other assistance in connection with an urban redevelopment project and other provisions allocating legal responsibility for matters arising under or in connection with transactions entered into pursuant to Code Section 36-61-4; and (6) Cause public buildings and public facilities, including parks, trails, greenspace, playgrounds, recreational, community, education, transit, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished; furnish, dedicate, close, vacate, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, sidewalks, ways, or other places; plan, replan, zone, or rezone any part of the public body or make exceptions from building regulations; and cause administrative and other services to be furnished to the municipality or county. If at any time title to or possession of any urban redevelopment project is held by any public body or governmental agency, other than the municipality or county, which is authorized by law to engage in the undertaking, carrying out, or administration of urban redevelopment projects, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States of

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America, the provisions of the agreements referred to in this subsection shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency. As used in this subsection, the terms 'municipality' and 'county' shall also include an urban redevelopment agency or a housing authority vested with all of the urban redevelopment project powers pursuant to Code Section 36-61-17."

SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-17, relating to exercise of redevelopment powers by municipalities and counties and delegation to redevelopment agency or housing authority, as follows:
"(b) As used in this Code section, the term 'urban redevelopment project powers' shall include all of the rights, powers, functions, duties, privileges, immunities, and exemptions granted to a municipality or county under this chapter, except the following:
(1) The power to determine an area to be a slum area pocket of blight and to designate such area as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project; (2) The power to approve and amend urban redevelopment plans; (3) The power to establish a general plan for the locality as a whole; (4) The power to formulate a workable program under Code Section 36-61-6; (5) The powers, duties, and functions referred to in Code Section 36-61-11; (6) The power to make the determinations and findings provided for in Code Section 36-61-4, Code Section 36-61-5, and subsection (d) of Code Section 36-61-7; (7) The power to issue general obligation bonds; and (8) The power to appropriate funds, to levy taxes and assessments, and to exercise other powers provided for in paragraph (8) of Code Section 36-61-8."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 167, nays 4.

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 #2 TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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 more than one hour on all legislation. Time to be allocated at the discretion of the Speaker.

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Modified Open Rule

HR 1724 SB 187 SB 274 SB 294 SB 352 SB 364 SB 365 SB 386 SR 981

Sustainable Forestry Initiative; state-wide support for sustainable forest certification; encourage (NR&E-Williams-119th) State Government; provide exemption for the board of commissioners of Georgia Student Finance Commission; board of directors (Substitute)(JudyNC-Willard-51st) Hill-32nd Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas (SPropGreene-151st) Seay-34th Electrical Contractor Class II; provide that a person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class (Substitute)(RegI-Dickson-6th) Murphy-27th Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; create (H&HSCooper-43rd) Unterman-45th Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions (Substitute)(JuvJWeldon-3rd) Stone-23rd Fair Business Practices Act; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform (Substitute)(JuvJ-Golick-40th) Stone-23rd Civil Practice; prohibit public disclosure; social security numbers, taxpayers identification numbers; court documents (Substitute)(JudyJacobs-80th) Albers-56th Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee (H&HS-Dempsey-13th) Unterman-45th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 98 SB 283 SB 340 SB 343
SB 350

"Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act" (Substitute)(Ins-Taylor-173rd) Hill-32nd (Rules Committee Substitute) (AM# 25 1335) Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations (Ed-Gravley-67th) Dugan-30th (AM# 33 1437) Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code (Substitute)(CR-Jacobs-80th) Stone-23rd (AM# 25 1333) Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association (Substitute)(B&FAORoberts-155th) Mullis-53rd (AM# 33 1432) Human Services, Dept. of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers (Substitute)(JudyRogers-29th) Unterman-45th

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SB 381 SB 392

"Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act"; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions (PS&HS-Atwood-179th) Beach-21st Motor Vehicles; provide additional definition; acceptance of applications for registration; not in compliance with federal emission standards (MotVEpps-144th) Gooch-51st (AM# 39 0070)

Structured Rule

SR 415 SR 875

Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited -CA (Substitute)(W&MRamsey-72nd) Shafer-48th Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee (Substitute)(W&M-Knight-130th) Hill-4th

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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in

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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 revise a provision relating to liens on self-service storage facilities; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; 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 2-8-90, relating to definitions regarding the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, by redesignating current paragraphs (5) and (6) as new paragraphs (6) and (5), respectively, and reordering such paragraphs so as to put definitions in alphabetical order. (2) Code Section 2-8-93, relating to the composition and membership of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), by replacing "House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs" with "House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs" and in subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (3) of subsection (d), by replacing "appointive" with "appointed". (3) Code Section 2-8-98, relating to the recommendation of promulgation of a marketing order by the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, in paragraph (1), by replacing "name; provided" with "name; and provided". (4) Code Section 2-8-99, relating to amendments to marketing orders, notice, rules and regulations, and termination of orders by the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), by replacing "appointive" with "appointed".

Reserved.

SECTION 3.

Reserved.

SECTION 4.

Reserved.

SECTION 5.

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Reserved.

SECTION 6.

Reserved.

SECTION 7.

SECTION 8. Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, is amended in: (1) Code Section 8-2-144, relating to reporting and accounting for fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office".

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 10-1-393, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful and examples, in subparagraph (b)(16)(N), by replacing "Chapter 17 of Title 48" with "Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50". (2) Code Section 10-4-213, relating to enforcement of liens without judicial intervention, by revising as follows:
"10-4-213. Provided that it complies with the requirements of this Code section, an owner may enforce the lien without judicial intervention. The owner shall obtain from the occupant a written rental agreement which includes the following language:
This agreement, made and entered into this ______ day of ______________, ____, by and between ____________, hereinafter called Owner, and _______________, hereinafter called Occupant, whose last known address is _________________. For the consideration hereinafter stated, Owner agrees to let Occupant use and occupy a space in the self-service storage facility, known as ____________________, situated in the City of __________, County of ________, State of Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: Building #______, Space #_____, Size ________. Said space is to be occupied and used for the purposes specified herein and subject to the conditions set forth for a period of _______, beginning on the ______ day of ______________, ____, and continuing month to month until terminated. 'Space,' as used in this agreement, will be that part of the self-service storage facility as described above. Occupant agrees to pay Owner, as payment for the use of the space and improvements thereon, the monthly sum of $________. Monthly installments are payable in advance on or before the first of each month, in the

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amount of $________, and a like amount for each month thereafter, until the termination of this agreement. If any monthly installment is not paid by the seventh calendar day of the month due, or if any check given in payment is dishonored by the financial institution on which it is drawn, Occupant shall be deemed to be in default. Occupant further agrees to pay the sum of one month's fees, which shall be used as a clean-up and maintenance fund, and is to be used, if required, for the repair of any damage done to the space and to clean up the space at the termination of the agreement. In the event that the space is left in a good state of repair, and in a broomswept condition, then this amount shall be refunded to Occupant. However, it is agreed to between the parties that Owner may set off any claims it may have against Occupant from this fund. The space named herein is to be used by Occupant solely for the purpose of storing any personal property belonging to Occupant. Occupant agrees not to store any explosives or any highly inflammable goods or any other goods in the space which would cause danger to the space. Occupant agrees that the property will not be used for any unlawful purposes and Occupant agrees not to commit waste, nor alter, nor affix signs on the space, and to keep the space in good condition during the term of this agreement. OWNER HAS A LIEN ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE FOR RENT, LABOR, OR OTHER CHARGES, PRESENT OR FUTURE, IN RELATION TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND FOR ITS PRESERVATION OR EXPENSES REASONABLY INCURRED IN ITS SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE WILL BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IF NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR A CONTINUOUS THIRTY-DAY PERIOD AFTER DEFAULT. IN ADDITION, UPON OCCUPANT'S DEFAULT, OWNER MAY WITHOUT NOTICE DENY OCCUPANT ACCESS TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. IF ANY MONTHLY INSTALLMENT IS NOT MADE BY THE SEVENTH CALENDAR DAY OF THE MONTH DUE, OR IF ANY CHECK GIVEN IN PAYMENT IS DISHONORED BY THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ON WHICH IT IS DRAWN, OCCUPANT IS IN DEFAULT FROM DATE PAYMENT WAS DUE. I hereby agree that all notices other than bills and invoices shall be given by hand delivery, verified mail, or e-mail at the following addresses: ________________________________________________________(hand delivery) _________________________________________________________(verified mail) ______________________________________________________________(e-mail). and I further understand that I may designate to owner an agent to receive such notice by providing: ________________________________________________________(hand delivery)

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_________________________________________________________(verified mail) ______________________________________________________________(e-mail). For purposes of Owner's lien: 'personal property' means movable property, not affixed to land, and includes, but is not limited to, goods, wares, merchandise, motor vehicles, trailers, watercraft, household items, and furnishings; 'last known address' means the street address, or post office box address, or e-mail address provided by Occupant in the latest rental agreement or the address provided by Occupant in a subsequent written notice of a change of address by hand delivery, verified mail, or e-mail. Owner's lien is superior to any other lien or security interest, except those which are evidenced by a certificate of title or perfected and recorded prior to the date of this rental agreement in Georgia, in the name of Occupant, either in the county of Occupant's 'last known address' or in the county where the self-service storage facility is located, except any tax lien as provided by law and except those liens or security interests of whom Owner has knowledge through Occupant's disclosure in this rental agreement or through other written notice. Occupant attests that the personal property in Occupant's space(s) is free and clear of all liens and secured interests except for ____________. Owner's lien attaches as of the date the personal property is brought to the self-service storage facility. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this rental agreement, the exclusive care, custody, and control of any and all personal property stored in the leased space shall remain vested in Occupant. Owner does not become a bailee of Occupant's personal property by the enforcement of Owner's lien. If Occupant has been in default continuously for thirty (30) days, Owner may enforce its lien, provided Owner shall comply with the following procedure:
Occupant shall be notified of Owner's intent to enforce Owner's lien by written notice delivered in person, by verified mail, or by e-mail. Owner also shall notify other parties with superior liens or security interests as defined in this rental agreement. A notice given pursuant to this rental agreement shall be presumed sent when it is deposited with the United States Postal Service or the statutory overnight delivery service properly addressed with postage or delivery fees prepaid or sent by e-mail. If Owner sends notice of a pending sale of property to Occupant's last known e-mail address and does not receive a nonautomated response or a receipt of delivery to the e-mail address, Owner shall send notice of the sale to Occupant by verified mail to Occupant's last known address or to the last known address of the designated agent of the Occupant before proceeding with the sale. Owner's notice to Occupant shall include an itemized statement of Owner's claim showing the sum due at the time of the notice and the date when the sum became due. Owner's notice shall notify Occupant of denial of access to the personal property and provide the name, street address, e-mail address, and telephone number of Owner or its designated agent, whom Occupant may contact to respond to this notice. Owner's notice shall demand payment within a specified time, not less than fourteen (14) days after delivery of the notice is sent. It shall state that, unless the claim is paid, within the time stated in the notice, the personal property will be

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advertised for public sale to the highest bidder, and will be sold at a public sale to the highest bidder, at a specified time and place. After the expiration of the time given in Owner's notice, Owner shall publish an advertisement of the public sale to the highest bidder, once a week, for two consecutive weeks, in the legal organ for the county where the self-service storage facility is located. The sale shall be deemed commercially reasonable if at least three (3) independent bidders attend the sale at the time and place advertised. 'Independent bidder' means a bidder who is not related to and who has no controlling interest in, or common pecuniary interest with, Owner or any other bidder. The advertisement shall include: a brief and general description of the personal property, reasonably adequate to permit its identification; the address of the self-service storage facility, and the number, if any, of the space where the personal property is located, and the name of Occupant; and the time, place, and manner of the public sale. The public sale to the highest bidder shall take place not sooner than fifteen (15) days after the first publication. Regardless of whether a sale involves the property of more than one Occupant, a single advertisement may be used to advertise the disposal of property at the sale. A public sale includes offering the property on a publicly accessible website that regularly conducts online auctions of personal property. Such sale shall be considered incidental to the self-storage business and no license shall be required. If no one purchases the property at the public sale and if Owner has complied with the foregoing procedures, Owner may otherwise dispose of the property and shall notify Occupant of the action taken. Any sale or disposition of the personal property shall be held at the self-service storage facility or at the nearest suitable place to where the personal property is held or stored. Before any sale or other disposition of personal property pursuant to this agreement, Occupant may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the lien and the reasonable expenses incurred and thereby redeem the personal property and thereafter Owner shall have no liability to any person with respect to such personal property. A Purchaser in good faith of the personal property sold to satisfy Owner's lien takes the property free of any rights of persons against whom the lien was valid, despite noncompliance by Owner with the requirements of this agreement. In the event of a sale, Owner may satisfy his or her lien from the proceeds of the sale. Owner shall hold the balance of the proceeds, if any, for Occupant or any notified secured interest holder. If not claimed within two years of the date of sale, the balance of the proceeds shall be disposed of in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44, the 'Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.' In no event shall Owner's liability exceed the proceeds of the sale. If the rental agreement contains a limit on the value of property stored in Occupant's storage space, the limit shall be deemed to be the maximum value of the property stored in that space. If the property upon which the lien is claimed is a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft and rent and other charges related to the property remain unpaid or unsatisfied for 60 days following the maturity of the obligation to pay rent, Owner may have the

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property towed in lieu of foreclosing on the lien. If a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft is towed as authorized in this section, Owner shall not be liable for the motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft or any damages to the motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft once the tower takes possession of the property."

Reserved.

SECTION 11.

SECTION 12. Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, is amended in: (1) Code Section 12-3-50, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources as to historic preservation and promotion, by designating the introductory text as subsection (a) and by redesignating paragraph (7) as subsection (b).

Reserved.

SECTION 13.

Reserved.

SECTION 14.

SECTION 15. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in: (1) Code Section 15-1-16, relating to mental health court divisions, after paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by inserting a paragraph (4) designation preceding the subparagraph (A) designation. (2) Code Section 15-3-4, relating to the election and term of office of Judges of the Court of Appeals, in the introductory text, by replacing "state election to be held on Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the even-numbered years" with "primary in each even-numbered year". (3) Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to an additional divorce case filing fee for the Children's Trust Fund, in subsection (a), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (4) Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to an additional marriage license fee for the Children's Trust Fund, by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (5) Code Section 15-11-282, relating to the service of a summons in regard to the termination of parental rights, at the end of subsection (c), by replacing "request" with "requested". (6) Code Section 15-18-12, relating to travel expenses, provision of county vehicle, and budget request for state funds regarding district attorneys, in paragraph (3) of subsection

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(e), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (7) Code Section 15-21-74, relating to the assessment and collection of penalties, transfer of payments to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and quarterly accounting regarding peace officer, prosecutor, and indigent defense funding, by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (8) Code Section 15-21-113, relating to the assessment and collection of penalty, payment to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and quarterly reports and accounting regarding compensation to victims of violators of driving under the influence statute, by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (9) Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operations fund fee and collection and reporting procedure, in subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (10) Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the exemption from judicial operations fund fee and collection and reporting procedures, in subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (11) Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to judicial rules, regulations, reporting, and accounting by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, in subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office".
SECTION 16. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in: (1) Code Section 16-13-21, relating to definitions regarding schedules, offenses, and penalties in the regulation of controlled substances, by redesignating and reordering current paragraph (29) as new paragraph (17.1), so as to put definitions in alphabetical order. (2) Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definitions of dangerous drugs, by redesignating current paragraphs (77.5) and (78) as new paragraphs (78) and (77.5), respectively, and reordering such paragraphs so as to put definitions in alphabetical order.
SECTION 17. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in: (1) Code Section 17-5-22, relating to the issuance of search warrants by judicial officers generally and maintenance of docket record of warrants issued, in the last sentence, by inserting "that" after "however," and by inserting a comma after "him".

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(2) Code Section 17-5-32, relating to search and seizure of documentary evidence in the possession of an attorney and exclusion of illegally obtained evidence, in subsection (d), by replacing "case in chief" with "case-in-chief". (3) Code Section 17-10-6.1, relating to punishment for serious violent offenders and authorization for reduction in mandatory minimum sentencing, in paragraph (4) of subsection (c), by replacing "however, during" with "however, that during". (4) Code Section 17-12-7, relating to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council councilmembers, responsibilities, voting, removal, quorum, meetings, officers, and expenses, in subsection (c), by replacing "council members" with "councilmembers". (5) Code Section 17-15-8, relating to victim compensation and required findings, amount of award, rejection of claim, reductions, exemption from garnishment and execution, exemption from treatment as ordinary income, effective date for awards, psychological counseling for relatives of deceased, and memorials for victims of DUI homicide, in paragraph (1) of subsection (c), by replacing "with respect" with "that with respect" each time the term appears. (6) Code Section 17-17-7, relating to the notification to a victim of an accused's arrest and proceedings where the accused's release is considered and the victim's right to express an opinion in pending proceedings and to file a written complaint in the event of release, in subsection (e), by designating the introductory text as paragraph (1) and by redesignating current paragraphs (1) and (2) as new paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. (7) Code Section 17-17-9, relating to the exclusion of a testifying victim from criminal proceedings and separate victims' waiting areas, in subsection (b), by replacing "Code Section 24-6-616" with "Code Section 24-6-615". (8) Code Section 17-17-14, relating to a victim being required to provide a current address and phone number to notifying parties, in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by deleting "and" after the semicolon at the end.

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

SECTION 19. Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended in: (1) Code Section 19-11-30.2, relating to definitions and information from financial institutions regarding the "Child Support Recovery Act," in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by deleting "listed in paragraph (3) of this subsection". (2) Code Section 19-11-32, relating to the process to collect delinquent support accounts and limitation regarding child support recovery actions, in subsection (c), by replacing "paragraph (3)" with "paragraph (2)".

SECTION 20. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in:

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(1) Code Section 20-1A-30, relating to definitions regarding background checks in the Department of Early Care and Learning, in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3), by deleting ", relating to battery,". (2) Code Section 20-2-54, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (3) Code Section 20-2-102, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (4) Code Section 20-2-105, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (5) Code Section 20-2-106, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (6) Code Section 20-2-107, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (7) Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, identification of data to implement the Quality Basic Education Program, and the statewide comprehensive educational information network, in subsection (c), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office", "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office", and "House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees" with "House and Senate Appropriation Committees, the House Committee on Education, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the House Committee on Higher Education, and the Senate Higher Education Committee". (8) Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, which is repealed, by designating said article as reserved. (9) Article 24 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, which is repealed, by designating said article as reserved. (10) Code Section 20-2-2062, relating to definitions regarding charter schools, in paragraph (3.1), by replacing "Code Section 20-2-2063.1" with "Code Section 20-22063.2". (11) Code Section 20-2-2114, relating to qualifications for scholarship, financial responsibility, state-wide assessments, exception, and compliance, in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by deleting "(IEP)" after "Individualized Education Program". (12) Code Section 20-3-45.1, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council, in paragraph (10), by replacing "this part" with "this article". (13) Code Section 20-3-133, relating to payments from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to local operating authorities, local support from fees and taxes, and audits, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office". (14) Code Section 20-14-26.1, relating to the authority to incorporate nonprofit corporation as public foundation, requirements, Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation, and reporting regarding the Office of Student Achievement, in subsection (a), by replacing "department" with "office".

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SECTION 21. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended in: (1) Code Section 21-4-3, relating to definitions regarding the recall of public officers, in paragraph (10), by deleting "as defined in paragraph (4) of this Code section" and by redesignating and reordering said current paragraph (10) as new paragraph (3.1), so as to put definitions in alphabetical order.

Reserved.

SECTION 22.

SECTION 23. Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equity, is amended in: (1) Code Section 23-3-125, relating to civil investigative demands under taxpayer protection against false claims, in subsection (k), by inserting a paragraph (3) designation preceding the subparagraph (A) designation following subparagraph (k)(2)(B).

Reserved.

SECTION 24.

SECTION 25. Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, is amended in: (1) Code Section 25-9-13, relating to penalties for violations of the chapter, bonds, enforcement, advisory committee, dispose of settlement recommendations regarding blasting or excavating near utility facilities, in subparagraph (h)(2)(A), by deleting the subsection (h) designation preceding the subparagraph (2)(A) designation.

Reserved.

SECTION 26.

Reserved.

SECTION 27.

SECTION 28. Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended in: (1) Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" each time those terms appear throughout said Code section and in subsection (c) by replacing "House Appropriations Committee" with "House Committee on Appropriations", "House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee" with

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"House Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight", and "Speaker of the House" with "Speaker of the House of Representatives". (2) Code Section 28-5-42, relating to the introduction of bills having significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures and furnishing of fiscal notes by the General Assembly, in paragraph (1) of subsection (c), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office". (3) Code Section 28-9-5, relating to the publication of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the authority to make corrections and editorial changes, the authority to introduce legislation, and the effect of corrections and changes, by:
(A) Redesignating current subsection (c) as new undesignated text at the end of subsection (a) and by replacing "subsection (a) of this Code section" with "this subsection" and "subsection (b)" with "subsection (c)" in said undesignated text; (B) Redesignating current subsection (b) as new subsection (c); (C) Codifying subsection (d) of Section 54 of 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, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 141), as new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) For purposes of publishing volumes, replacement volumes, and supplements to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated pursuant to this chapter: legislation enacted at the same session of the General Assembly and amending the same statutory provision shall be considered in pari materia, and full effect shall be given to each if that is possible; Acts enacted during the same session shall be treated as conflicting with each other only to the extent that they cannot be given effect simultaneously; in the event of such a conflict, the latest enactment, as determined by the order in which bills became law with or without the approval of the Governor, shall control to the extent of the conflict unless the latest enactment contains a provision expressly ceding control in such an event; and language carried forward unchanged in one amendatory Act shall not be read as conflicting with changed language contained in another Act passed during the same session."; and (D) Adding to the end of new subsection (c) the following: "Except as otherwise provided by law, such reenactment of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated shall have the effect of adopting and giving force and effect of law to all the statutory text and numbering as contained in such volumes, pocket parts, and supplements, including but not limited to provisions as published therein in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 29. Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended in: (1) Code Section 29-5-32, relating to the investment of estate funds by a conservator, in paragraph (12), by repealing and reserving said paragraph, which refers to an obsolete entity.

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Reserved.

SECTION 30.

SECTION 31. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in: (1) Code Section 31-8-179.2, relating to the Department of Community Health authorized to assess one or more provider payments on hospitals for the purpose of obtaining federal financial participation for Medicaid, in the introductory text of subsection (a), by replacing "42 CFR 433.68" with "42 C.F.R. 433.68" and in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by inserting a comma after "2012". (2) Article 10 of Chapter 8, relating to the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force, which task force stands abolished on March 31, 2014, is hereby repealed.

Reserved.

SECTION 32.

SECTION 33. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended in: (1) Code Section 33-13-3.1, relating to the acquisition of insurer and effect on competition regarding insurance holding company systems, in subsection (f), by replacing "Paragraphs" with "Subsections". (2) Code Section 33-23-12, relating to limited licenses regarding insurance agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, in subsection (a), by replacing "this Code Section" with "this Code section". (3) Code Section 33-24-21.1, relating to group accident and sickness insurance contracts, conversion privilege and continuation right provisions, and impact of federal legislation, in subsection (n), by designating the introductory text as paragraph (1) and by redesignating current paragraphs (1) and (2) as new paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. (4) Code Section 33-29-22, relating to notice of individual accident and sickness insurance policy premium increase and notification of impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in subsection (b), by replacing "paragraph" with "subsection". (5) Code Section 33-29A-9, relating to the discontinuance of state assignment of health care policies under the Georgia Health Insurance Assignment System and the Georgia Health Benefits Assignment System, by designating the introductory text as subsection (a), by redesignating paragraph (1) as subsection (b), and in paragraph (2), by replacing "paragraph" with "subsection" and by redesignating said paragraph as subsection (c). (6) Code Section 33-30-13, relating to notices of group or blanket accident and sickness insurance premium increases to be mailed or delivered to group policyholder and notification of impact of federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in subsection (b), by replacing "paragraph" with "subsection".

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SECTION 34. Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended in: (1) Code Section 34-14-20, relating to definitions regarding local workforce and the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, in division (5)(A)(i), by replacing "Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps of the United States" with "United States army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps". (2) Code Section 34-14-28, relating to the definition of supportive services and the payment cap as established by the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, in subsection (a), by replacing "needs-related" with "needs related".

SECTION 35. Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended in: (1) Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to the donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety and procedure, in subsection (a), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office".

SECTION 36. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended in: (1) Code Section 36-80-21, relating to definitions and electronic transmission of budgets regarding general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, in subparagraph (a)(2)(B), by replacing "paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-167" with "Code Section 20-2-67".

Reserved.

SECTION 37.

Reserved.

SECTION 38.

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 40-1-161, relating to the revocation, alteration, or amendment of a limousine certificate, by inserting a comma between "Act" and the quotation mark. (2) Code Section 40-2-152, relating to fees for apportionable vehicles and restricted license plates for vehicles, in subsection (d), by inserting a comma after "plates".

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(3) Code Section 40-8-91, relating to marking and equipment of law enforcement vehicles and motorist allowed to continue to safe location before stopping for law enforcement officer vehicles, in subsection (b), by deleting the undesignated paragraph at the end of such subsection as such paragraph was automatically repealed on June 30, 2013.

Reserved.

SECTION 41.

SECTION 42. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended in: (1) Code Section 42-8-1, relating to the creation, composition, selection of members, and terms of office regarding the Advisory Council for Probation, by replacing "council members" with "councilmembers".

SECTION 43. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended in: (1) Code Section 43-11-1, relating to definitions relative to general provisions regarding dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, in paragraph (8), by replacing "state board" with "board". (2) 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, at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (d), by replacing "With respect to Conditioned Air Contractor Class I and Class II licenses, the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of licenses" with "The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Conditioned Air Contractor Class I and Class II licenses"; at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (e), by replacing "With respect to Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II licenses, the Division of Electrical Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of licenses" with "The Division of Electrical Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II licenses"; at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (f), by replacing "With respect to utility foreman certificates and utility manager certificates issued under this chapter, the Division of Utility Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of such certificates" with "The Division of Utility Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of utility foreman certificates and utility manager certificates issued under this chapter"; and at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (g), by replacing "With respect to Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I, and Master Plumber Class II licenses, the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of such licenses" with "The Division of Master Plumbers and

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Journeyman Plumbers shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I, and Master Plumber Class II licenses". (3) Code Section 43-14-15, relating to certain military certifications that entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses, in subsections (b) and (c), by replacing "meet or exceed" with "meets or exceeds". (4) Code Section 43-26-50, relating to definitions relative to mandatory reporting requirements for nurses, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
"(1) 'Board' means the Georgia Board of Nursing, with respect to registered professional nurses and advanced practice registered nurses, and the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, with respect to licensed practical nurses." (5) Code Section 43-26-51, relating to the mandatory reporting requirement for violations of grounds for discipline and no reporting requirement for knowledge obtained via privileged communications for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (6) Code Section 43-26-52, relating to institutional reporting requirements and voluntary suspension to alternative to discipline program not subject to reporting requirements for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board", "such board" with "the board", and "Each board" with "The board" each time those terms appear. (7) Code Section 43-26-53, relating to reportable incidents for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (8) Code Section 43-26-54, relating to court orders and citation for civil contempt for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (9) Code Section 43-26-55, relating to immunity from liability for good-faith reporting for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (10) Code Section 43-34-5, relating to election of the Georgia Composite Medical Board officers, reimbursement of members, meetings, powers and duties, and no restriction on licenses, in paragraph (8), by replacing "limited, to" with "limited to,". (11) Code Section 43-41-18, relating to certain military specialties or certifications that entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses and definitions regarding residential and general contractors, in subsection (c), by replacing "meet or exceed" with "meets or exceeds".
SECTION 44. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended in: (1) Code Section 44-14-361.5, relating to liens of persons without privity of contract in regard to mechanics and materialmen, in subsection (a), by replacing "Notice to Contractor" with "notice to contractor".
SECTION 45. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended in: (1) Code Section 45-9-4, relating to the commissioner of administrative services to purchase insurance or indemnity contracts, self-insurance program, Hazardous Materials

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Liability Reserve Fund, insurer becoming insolvent, and provision of liability coverage to nonprofit agencies and employees contracting with certain state agencies, each time the term appears in subsection (e), by replacing "Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission" with "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission". (2) Code Section 45-11-4, relating to unprofessional conduct, misdemeanor, applicability, and indictment regarding miscellaneous offenses concerning public officers and employees, in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a), by replacing "shall mean" with "means". (3) Code Section 45-12-75.1, relating to zero-base budgeting, intent, and departmental priority lists regarding management of budgetary and financial affairs by the Office of Planning and Budget, in subsection (b), by replacing "House Budget Office and Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" each time those terms appear. (4) Code Section 45-12-82, relating to periodic work programs to be filed, funds not to be allotted until program approved, content and form of program, amendment of program, and filing of copies of program regarding management of budgetary and financial affairs by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, by replacing "Senate Budget Office, and the House Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the House Budget and Research Office". (5) Code Section 45-12-85, relating to the examination and investigation of periodic work programs and requests for allotment of funds regarding management of budgetary and financial affairs by the Office of Planning and Budget, in subsection (b), by replacing "House Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (6) Code Section 45-12-95, relating to the duty of Office of Planning and Budget to encourage state agencies to identify and implement cost-saving measures and to decentralize state government, in subsection (d), by replacing "House Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (7) Code Section 45-12-110, relating to notification of intention to apply for federal assistance and adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations and forms by House Budget Office, Senate Budget Office, and director of Office of Planning and Budget, in subsections (a) and (b), by replacing "House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office, the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (8) Code Section 45-13-22, relating to the distribution of Georgia Laws and journals of House and Senate and pricing as part of the powers and duties of the Secretary of State, in paragraph (21) of subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office and Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (9) Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45, which is redesignated and repealed, by designating said article as reserved.

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(10) Code Section 45-15-13, relating to representation of state authorities by the Attorney General, by deleting "Georgia Building Authority (Hospital), Georgia Building Authority (Markets)," which refers to obsolete entities. (11) Code Section 45-16-27, relating to death investigations by coroners and when inquest is to be held, special situations, coroner's fee, issuance of subpoenas for books, records, or papers, cost of copying, and limited disclosure of photographs, in subsection (b.1), by replacing "coroner may, elect" with "coroner may elect".

SECTION 46. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended in: (1) Code Section 46-2-26.3, relating to recovery of costs of conversion from oil-burning to coal-burning generating facility, filing of request, public hearing, determination of rate, and adjustments regarding the jurisdiction, powers, and duties generally of the Public Service Commission, in subparagraph (b)(3)(A), by deleting the subsection (b) designation preceding the subparagraph (3)(A) designation. (2) Code Section 46-3-128, relating to the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the declaration of authority property as public property, payments by authority in lieu of taxes, and tax exemption for authority property, income, obligations, and debt interest, in subparagraph (b)(2)(A), by deleting the subsection (b) designation preceding the subparagraph (2)(A) designation. (3) Code Section 46-5-1, relating to exercise of power of eminent domain by telephone companies, placement of posts and other fixtures, regulation of construction of fixtures, posts, and wires near railroad tracks, liability of telephone companies for damages, required information, and due compensation, in paragraph (7) of subsection (b), by replacing "subsection (b) of this Code section" with "this subsection". (4) Code Section 46-5-121, relating to legislative intent by the General Assembly regarding the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, in subsections (b) and (c), by replacing "life-saving" with "lifesaving".

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 48-5-7.6, relating to the definition of "brownfield property", related definitions, qualifying for preferential assessment, disqualification of property receiving preferential assessment, responsibilities of owners, transfers of property, costs, appeals, creation of lien against property, and extension of preferential assessment in regard to ad valorem taxation of property, in subparagraph (e)(1)(B), by replacing "Code section 3662-5.1" with "Code Section 36-62-5.1". (2) Chapter 5B of Title 48, which is repealed, by designating said chapter as reserved.

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(3) Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions regarding general provisions under the state sales and use tax, at the beginning of the second sentence of paragraph (7), by deleting the quotation marks around "Conference bridging service"; at the beginning of the second and third sentences of paragraph (12), by deleting the quotation marks around "Direct mail"; at the beginning of the second sentence of paragraph (16), by deleting the quotation marks around "Food and food ingredients"; at the beginning of the second and third sentences of the introductory text of paragraph (17), by deleting the quotation marks around "Lease or rental"; in the second sentence of the introductory text of paragraph (20.1), by deleting the quotation marks around "over-the-counter drug"; in the second sentence of paragraph (21), by deleting the quotation marks around "place of primary use"; in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (27), by deleting the quotation marks around "Prepared food"; in paragraph (28.1), by deleting the quotation marks around "computer software," and "computer software", by deleting in the second sentence the quotation marks around "prewritten computer software" and "prewritten computer software.", by deleting at the beginning of the third and fifth sentences the quotation marks around "Prewritten computer software'', and by deleting in the fifth sentence the quotation marks around "prewritten computer software" and "prewritten computer software."; in the undesignated text at the end of paragraph (29), by deleting the quotation marks around "Prosthetic device"; in the introductory text of paragraph (31), by replacing "shall himself be liable" with "shall be liable"; in the introductory text at the beginning of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (34), by deleting the quotation marks around "Sales price"; in subdivision (34)(C)(iv)(II), by deleting the quotation marks around "preferred customer"; at the beginning of the second and third sentences of paragraph (37), by deleting the quotation marks around "Tangible personal property"; in the second sentence of the introductory text of paragraph (39), by deleting the quotation marks around "telecommunications service" and at the beginning of the third sentence, by deleting the quotation marks around "Telecommunications service"; and at the beginning of the second sentence of paragraph (43), by deleting the quotation marks around "Voice mail service". (4) Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions regarding sales and use taxes, in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (80), by deleting the colon following "term" and in paragraph (81), by deleting the quotation marks around "Food and food ingredients". (5) Code Section 48-8-17, relating to the suspension of the collection of taxes on gasoline and aviation fuel and ratification of temporary suspension regarding state sales and use taxes, in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), by deleting "and" after the semicolon at the end. (6) Code Section 48-8-75, relating to a purchaser's immunity from liability for failure to pay correct sales tax under certain circumstances, in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), by replacing "databases" with "data bases". (7) Code Section 48-8-89, relating to distribution and use of proceeds, certificate specifying percentage of proceeds for each political subdivision, determination of proceeds for absent municipalities, procedure for filing certificates, effect of failure to

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file, and renegotiation of certificate regarding joint county and municipal sales and use tax, in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), by inserting "and" after the semicolon at the end. (8) Code Section 48-8-161, relating to definitions regarding uniform sales and use tax administration, in paragraph (7), by replacing "$500 million dollars" with "$500 million".
SECTION 49. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in: (1) Code Section 49-4-193, relating to established drug testing, ineligibility for benefits based upon positive tests, drug treatment, impact of drug use by parents on children, confidentiality, and exceptions, in subsection (a) by replacing "Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (53 C.F.R. 11979, et seq., as amended)" with "Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services". (2) Code Section 49-4A-2, relating to the creation of the Board of Juvenile Justice, appointments, terms, vacancies, chairperson, per diem and expenses, and responsibilities and duties, in paragraph (5) of subsection (b), by replacing "Senate State Judiciary Committee" with "Senate Judiciary Committee". (3) Code Section 49-6-62, relating to the establishment of a community care unit, provision of services, annual service plan, implementation plan, annual progress report, fees and contributions, and funding regarding community care and services for the elderly, in subsection (g), by inserting a comma after "House Committee on Health and Human Services".
SECTION 50. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in: (1) Code Section 50-7-17, relating to the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and the Georgia Tourism Foundation, in paragraph (2) of subsection (e), by replacing "Board of Development" with "Board of Economic Development". (2) Code Section 50-8-18, relating to energy efficient construction of major state-funded facility projects, a short title, legislative findings, and "major facility project" defined, in the introductory language of subsection (d), by replacing "Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission" with "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission". (3) Code Section 50-17-21, relating to definitions regarding the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, in paragraph (9), by deleting "Georgia Building Authority (Markets)," which refers to an obsolete entity. (4) Code Section 50-18-72, relating to when public disclosure not required regarding inspection of public records, in paragraph (26) of subsection (a), by replacing "paragraph (3)" with "paragraph (5)". (5) Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund, appropriations, initiatives, and steering committee regarding the Georgia Technology Authority, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation

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Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" each time those terms appear throughout said Code section and in subsection (d) by replacing "House Appropriations Committee" with "House Committee on Appropriations". (6) Code Section 50-27-70, relating to legislative findings and definitions regarding general provisions of bona fide coin operated amusement machines, in the undesignated text at the end of subparagraph (b)(2)(A), by replacing "means machine" with "means a machine". (7) Code Section 50-27-87, relating to master licensees and requirements and restrictions for licensees regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines, in paragraph (3) of subsection (b), by replacing "location owner or location owner" with "location owner or location operator". (8) Code Section 50-32-11, relating to the powers of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority generally, in paragraph (26) of subsection (a), by inserting a comma after "state agencies". (9) Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the establishment and duties of the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, in subsection (a), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office".

Reserved.

SECTION 51.

SECTION 52. Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, is amended in: (1) Code Section 52-7-8, regarding classification of vessels and required equipment regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, in subsection (k), by replacing "the words" with "the term". (2) Code Section 52-7-12, relating to the operation of watercraft while under influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs, legal drug use not exempted, blood and other chemical tests, test refusal, owner's liability for allowing another to operate while intoxicated, civil and criminal actions, and child endangerment, in subparagraphs (m)(1)(D), (m)(2)(D), (m)(3)(D), and (m)(4)(D), by replacing "Department of Drivers Service's approval" with "Department of Driver Services' approval".

Reserved.

SECTION 53.

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

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through 40 of such publication or replacement volumes thereto, as amended by the text and numbering of Code sections as contained in the 2013 supplements to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated published under authority of the state in 2013 by LEXIS Publishing, are hereby reenacted. (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 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 Sections 1 through 53 of this Act and in the other Acts enacted at the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia shall supersede the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated ratified and reenacted by subsection (a) of this section. (e) In the event of a conflict between a provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act and a provision of another Act enacted at the 2014 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. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) The amendments made by paragraphs (4) through (9) of Section 43 of this Act shall be effective the later of July 1, 2014, or when funds are specifically appropriated for purposes of Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, 4, in an Appropriations Act making specific reference to such Act.

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SECTION 56. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Willard of the 51st offers the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Code Revision substitute to SB 340 (LC 33 5643S) by striking "to revise a provision relating to liens on self-service storage facilities;" on lines
5 and 6.

By striking lines 54 through 201.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar
Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan
Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson

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Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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

SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; 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 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to change provisions relating to findings in a disposition hearing; to change provisions relating to calculating time when a child is delinquent and dependent; to change provisions relating to periodic review hearings for children in foster care; to provide for permanency planning for children by the Department of Juvenile Justice; to provide for court hearings regarding the Department of Juvenile Justice's permanency planning for children; to provide for restoration or suspension of a defendant's driver's license or issuance of a limited driving permit under certain circumstances; to provide for a Program and Treatment Completion

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Certificate that may be issued by the Board of Corrections under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to educational programs for adult offenders; to provide a rebuttable presumption of due care under certain circumstances when a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate has been issued by the Department of Corrections; to retain sovereign immunity of the state; 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 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-600, relating to findings in a disposition hearing, as follows:
"(a)(1) After a finding that a child has committed a delinquent act, the court shall hear evidence on whether such and determine whether:
(A) Such child is in need of treatment, rehabilitation, or supervision and; (B) Such child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to such child's welfare; and (C) Reasonable efforts have been made to prevent or eliminate the need to remove such child from his or her home. (2) After hearing the evidence described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall make and file its findings based upon such determinations."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-620, relating to calculating time when a child is delinquent and dependent, as follows:
"15-11-620. (a) When a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act and be a dependent child, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date of the first judicial finding that such child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect or the date that is 60 days after the date on which such child is removed from his or her home, whichever is earlier. (b) When a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act and is placed directly in a nonsecure residential facility, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be 60 days after the date on which such child is removed from his or her home. (b)(c) If a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children but is later placed in foster care within 60 days of such child's removal from the home, then the date of entry into foster care shall be 60 days after the date of removal. (d) When a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children but is later placed in a nonsecure residential facility within 60 days of such child's removal from

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the home, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be 60 days from the date on which such child is removed from his or her home. (c)(e) If a child is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children pending placement in foster care and remains detained for more than 60 days, then the date of entry into foster care shall be the date such child is placed in foster care. (f) When a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children and remains detained for more than 60 days and such child is subsequently placed in a nonsecure residential facility, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date such child was placed in a nonsecure residential facility."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-621, relating to periodic review hearings for children in foster care, as follows:
"15-11-621. (a) The periodic review hearing requirements under Code Sections 15-11-216, 15-11217, and 15-11-218 shall apply to proceedings involving a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act and placed in foster care. (b) When a child is committed to DJJ and for whom a determination has been made that the child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to the child's welfare and he or she is placed in a nonsecure residential facility, such child shall receive a periodic review before an administrative review panel within DJJ within six months following the date the child entered the nonsecure residential facility and every six months thereafter while the child remains in such facility. The administrative review panel within DJJ shall transmit its report, including its findings and recommendations, to the court within five days after conducting its review."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-11-623. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'permanency plan' means a specific written plan prepared by DJJ designed to ensure that a child is reunified with his or her family or ensure that such child quickly attains a substitute long-term home when return to such child's family is not possible or is not in such child's best interests.
(b)(1) The court shall hold a hearing to review the permanency plan for each child committed to DJJ when a determination has been made that the child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to the child's welfare, and the child is placed in a nonsecure residential facility. (2) Such hearing shall be held no later than 12 months from the date a child is considered to have entered foster care and every 12 months thereafter to make determinations including whether the permanency plan for such child is appropriate

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and whether reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan have been made by DJJ. (3) A child's parent, guardian, legal custodian, attorney, any relatives providing care for such child, and other interested parties shall be given written notice of such hearing at least five days in advance of such hearing and shall be advised that the permanency plan will be submitted to the court for consideration as the order of the court. (4) At least five days prior to such hearing, DJJ shall submit for the court's consideration a report recommending a permanency plan for a child committed to a nonsecure residential facility. Such report shall include documentation of the steps taken by DJJ to finalize the permanent placement for such child. (5) Subsequent to such hearing, the court shall make written findings of fact that shall include whether DJJ has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan in effect at the time of the hearing."
SECTION 5. Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-5-76, relating to restoration or suspension of a defendant's driver's license or issuance of a limited driving permit, as follows:
"40-5-76. (a) A judge presiding in a drug court division or mental health court division may order the department to restore a defendant's driver's license that has been or should be suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75, suspend such license, or issue a defendant a limited driving permit in accordance with the provisions set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 40-5-64 or with whatever conditions the court determines to be appropriate under the circumstances as a reward or sanction to the defendant's behavior in such court division. The court shall determine what fees, if any, shall be paid to the department for such reward or sanction, provided that such fee shall not be greater than the fee normally imposed for such services. (b) A judge presiding in any court, other than the court divisions specified in subsection (a) of this Code section, may order the department to restore a defendant's driver's license that has been or should be suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75 or issue a defendant a limited driving permit in accordance with the provisions set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 40-5-64 if the offense for which the defendant was convicted did not directly relate to the operation of a motor vehicle. The court shall determine what fees, if any, shall be paid to the department for the restoration of such driver's license or issuance of such limited driving permit, provided that such fee shall not be greater than the fee normally imposed for such services. Such judge may also order the department to suspend a defendant's driver's license that could have been suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75 as a consequence of the defendant's violation of the terms of his or her probation."

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SECTION 6. Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board and Department of Corrections, is amended by revising Code Section 42-2-5.1, relating to special school districts for school age youth and educational programs for adult offenders, and by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-2-5.1. (a) In order to provide education for any school age youths incarcerated within any facility of the Department of Corrections department, the department shall be considered a special school district which shall be given the same funding consideration for federal funds that school districts within the state are given. The special school district under the department shall have the powers, privileges, and authority exercised or capable of exercise by any other school district. The schools within the special school district shall be under the control of the commissioner, who shall serve as the superintendent of schools for such district. The Board of Corrections board shall serve as the board of education for such district. The board, acting alone or in cooperation with the State Board of Education, shall establish education standards for the district. As far as is practicable, such standards shall adhere to the standards adopted by the State Board of Education for the education of school age youth, while taking into account:
(1) The overriding security needs of correctional institutions and other restrictions inherent to the nature of correctional facilities; (2) The effect of limited funding on the capability of the Department of Corrections department to meet certain school standards; and (3) Existing juvenile education standards of the Correctional Education Association and the American Correctional Association, which shall be given primary consideration where any conflicts arise. (b) The effect of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be to provide state funds to the special school district under the department through Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20.
42-2-5.2. (c)(a) The Board of Corrections board, acting alone or in cooperation with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia or other relevant education agencies, shall provide overall direction of educational programs for adult offenders in the correctional system and shall exercise program approval authority. The board may enter into written agreements with other educational organizations and agencies in order to provide adult offenders with such education and employment skills most likely to encourage gainful employment and discourage return to criminal activity upon release. The board may also enter into agreements with other educational organizations and agencies to attain program certification for its vocational and technical education programs. (b) The board shall develop and implement programs to assist adult offenders with reentry into society upon release from prison. In addition to educational and vocational

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programs, reentry programs may include social and behavioral programs, substance abuse counseling, mentoring programs, financial planning, physical and mental health programs, and housing and federal assistance programs. (c) The board shall create a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate that may be issued to offenders under the rules and regulations of the board. Such certificate shall symbolize an offender's achievements toward successful reentry into society. The board's rules and regulations relating to the issuance of such certificate shall take into account an offender's disciplinary record and any other factor the board deems relevant to an individual's qualification for such certificate. The board's rules and regulations shall specify eligibility considerations and requirements for completion of such certificate. An offender who was convicted of a serious violent felony, as such term is defined in Code Section 17-10-6.1, shall not be eligible for such certificate. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state, and no action shall be maintained against the state or any agency or department thereof for issuance of or failure to issue any Program and Treatment Completion Certificate."
SECTION 7. Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general tort provisions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-1-54. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'Program and Treatment Completion Certificate' means the certificate issued pursuant to Code Section 42-2-5.2. (b) Issuance of a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate by the Department of Corrections or the granting of a pardon from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as provided in the Constitution and Code Section 42-9-42 shall create a presumption of due care in hiring, retaining, licensing, leasing to, admitting to a school or program, or otherwise engaging in activity with the individual to whom the Program and Treatment Completion Certificate was issued or the pardon was granted. Such presumption may be rebutted by relevant evidence which extends beyond the scope of the Program and Treatment Completion Certificate or pardon and which was known or should have been known by the person against whom negligence is asserted. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state, and no action shall be maintained against the state or any agency or department thereof for issuance of or failure to issue any Program and Treatment Completion Certificate or issuance of or failure to grant a pardon."
SECTION 8. 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 Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, and Riley of the 50th offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Juvenile Justice substitute to SB 365 (LC 29 6044S) by inserting after "state;" on line 17 the following: to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to move the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee; to provide for a short title; to provide for the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist local child fatality review committees; to clarify definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure;
By inserting "PART I" between lines 19-20 and redesignating Sections 1 through 7 as Sections 1-1 through 1-7, respectively.
By replacing line 204 with the following: PART II
SECTION 2-1. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Journey Ann Cowart Act."
SECTION 2-2. Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," is amended by revising Code Section 15-11-743, relating to the duties of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, as follows:
"15-11-743. The advocate shall perform the following duties:
(1) Identify, receive, investigate, and seek the resolution or referral of complaints made by or on behalf of children concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy, or procedure of an agency or any contractor or agent thereof that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the children; (2) Refer complaints involving abused children to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement agencies;

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(3) Coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 and provide such staffing and administrative support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to carry out its statutory duties; (4) Report the death of any child to the chairperson of the child fatality review subcommittee of committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the advocate has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and to provide such subcommittee committee access to any records of the advocate relating to such child; (5)(4) Provide periodic reports on the work of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, including but not limited to an annual written report for the Governor and the General Assembly and other persons, agencies, and organizations deemed appropriate. Such reports shall include recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve the health, safety, and welfare of children and shall be made expeditiously in order to timely influence public policy; (6)(5) Establish policies and procedures necessary for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to accomplish the purposes of this article, including without limitation providing DFCS with a form of notice of availability of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. Such notice shall be posted prominently, by DFCS, in DFCS offices and in facilities receiving public moneys for the care and placement of children and shall include information describing the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children and procedures for contacting that such office; and (7)(6) Convene quarterly meetings with organizations, agencies, and individuals who work in the area of child protection to seek opportunities to collaborate and improve the status of children in Georgia."
SECTION 2-3. Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (7), (8), and (10) of Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Eligible deaths' means deaths meeting the criteria for review by a county child fatality review committee, including deaths resulting from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, medical conditions when unexpected or when unattended by a physician, or any manner that is suspicious or unusual Reserved." "(7) 'Panel' means the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel established pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4. The panel oversees the local child fatality review process and reports to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (8) 'Protocol committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child abuse protocol committee established for a county pursuant to Code Section 19-15-2. The protocol

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committee is charged with developing local protocols to investigate and prosecute alleged cases of child abuse." "(10) 'Review committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee established for a county or circuit pursuant to Code Section 19-153. The review committee is charged with reviewing all eligible child deaths to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 19-15-2, relating to child abuse protocol committees, as follows:
"19-15-2. (a) Each county shall be required to establish a child abuse protocol for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse as provided in this Code section. (b) The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child abuse protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting, and the chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the protocol committee. Thus established, the protocol committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership. The protocol committee shall be charged with developing local protocols for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse.
(c)(1) Each of the following individuals, agencies, of the county and entities shall designate a representative to serve on the protocol committee:
(A) The office of the sheriff; (B) The county department of family and children services; (C) The office of the district attorney for the judicial circuit; (D) The juvenile court judge; (E) The chief magistrate court; (F) The county board of education; (G) The county mental health organization; (H) The office of the chief of police of a county in counties which have a county police department; (I) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county; (J) The county board of public health department, which shall designate a physician to serve on the protocol committee; and (K) The office of the coroner or county medical examiner. (2) In addition to the representatives serving on the protocol committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate a representative from a local citizen or advocacy group which focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention. (3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the protocol committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an

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order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (d) Each protocol committee shall elect or appoint a chairperson who shall be responsible for ensuring that written protocol procedures are followed by all agencies. Such That person can be independent of agencies listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section. The child abuse protocol committee thus established may appoint such additional members as necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of the protocol committee. (e) The protocol committee shall adopt a written child abuse protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of abused children. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child abuse and the methods to be used in coordinating treatment programs for the perpetrator, the family, and the child. The protocol shall also outline procedures to be used when child abuse occurs in a household where there is violence between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household. The protocol adopted shall not be inconsistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (f) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in a child abuse case so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases, to minimize the stress created for the allegedly abused child by the legal and investigatory process, and to ensure that more effective treatment is provided for the perpetrator, the family, and the child, including counseling. (g) Upon completion of the writing of the child abuse protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least semiannually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating the same. (h) Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written child abuse protocol no later than July 1, 2001, to specify the circumstances under which law enforcement officers will shall and will shall not be required to accompany child abuse investigators from the county department of family and children services when these investigators investigate reports of child abuse. In determining when law enforcement officers shall and shall not accompany child abuse investigators, the protocol committee shall consider the need to protect the alleged victim and the need to preserve the confidentiality of the report. Each protocol committee shall establish joint work efforts between the law enforcement and child abuse investigative agencies in child abuse investigations. The adoption or amendment of the protocol shall also describe measures which can be taken within the county to prevent child abuse and shall be filed with and furnished to the same entities with or to which an original protocol is required

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to be filed or furnished. The protocol will shall be further amended to specify procedures to be adopted by the protocol committee to ensure that written protocol procedures are followed. (i) The protocol committee shall issue a report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and no later than the first day of July each year thereafter. Such That report shall evaluate the extent to which child abuse investigations of child abuse during the 12 months prior to the report have complied with the child abuse protocols of the protocol committee, recommend measures to improve compliance, and describe which measures taken within the county to prevent child abuse have been successful. The report shall be transmitted to the county governing authority, the fall term grand jury of the judicial circuit, the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, and the chief superior court judge. (j) Each member By July 1, 2001, members of each protocol committee shall receive appropriate training. As new members are appointed, they will also receive training within 12 months after their his or her appointment. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall provide such training. (k) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of sexually abused or exploited children. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and the procedures to be followed concerning the obtainment of and payment for sexual assault examinations. Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol may incorporate existing sexual abuse and exploitation protocols used within the county. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol adopted shall be consistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. A failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual abuse or exploitation offense, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action. A sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter civil or criminal. Such protocol shall not limit or otherwise restrict a prosecuting attorney in the exercise of his or her discretion nor in the exercise of any otherwise lawful litigative prerogatives."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (d), (e), (g) through (k), and (o) and paragraph (8) of subsection (1) of Code Section 19-15-3, relating to county multiagency child fatality review committees, as follows:

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"(a)(1) Each county shall establish a local multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee as provided in this Code section. The review committee shall be charged with reviewing all deaths as set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable. The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child fatality review committee composed of, but not limited to, the following members:
(A) The county medical examiner or coroner; (B) The district attorney or his or her designee; (C) A county department of family and children services representative; (D) A local law enforcement representative; (E) The sheriff or county police chief or his or her designee; (F) A juvenile court representative; (G) A county board of public health department representative; and (H) A county mental health representative. (2) The district attorney or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson to preside over all meetings." "(d) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the local review committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit or any superior court judge who is a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel shall issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (e) Deaths eligible for review by local review committees are all deaths of children ages birth through 17 as a result of: (1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; (2) Any unexpected or unexplained conditions; (3) Unintentional injuries; (4) Intentional injuries; (5) Sudden death when the child is in apparent good health; (6) Any manner that is suspicious or unusual; (7) Medical conditions when unattended by a physician. For the purpose of this paragraph, no person shall be deemed to have died unattended when the death occurred while the person was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31; or (8) Serving as an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution; or (9) Child abuse." "(g) If the death of a child occurs outside the child's county of residence, it shall be the duty of the medical examiner or coroner in the county where the child died to notify the medical examiner or coroner in the county of the child's residence. It shall be the duty of such medical examiner or coroner to provide the protocol committee of the county of such child's residence with copies of all information and reports required by subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section.

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(h) When a county medical examiner or coroner receives a report regarding the death of any child, he or she shall within 48 hours of the death notify the chairperson of the child fatality review committee of for the county or circuit in which such child resided at the time of death. (i) The coroner or county medical examiner shall review the findings regarding the cause and manner of death for each child death report received and respond as follows:
(1) If the death does not meet the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence; or (2) If the death meets the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall complete and sign the form designated by the panel stating the death meets the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence. (j) When the chairperson of a local child fatality review committee receives a report from the coroner or medical examiner regarding the death of a child, that such chairperson shall review the report and findings regarding the cause and manner of the child's death and respond as follows: (1) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings to the panel within seven days of receipt; (2) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section; (3) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. The chairperson shall also attach an explanation for this decision; or (4) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section. (k) When a child's death meets the criteria for review, the chairperson shall convene the review committee within 30 days after receipt of the report for a meeting to review and investigate the cause and circumstances of the death. Review committee members shall provide information as specified below in this subsection, except where otherwise protected by statute law:

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(1) The providers of medical care and the medical examiner or coroner shall provide pertinent health and medical information regarding a child whose death is being reviewed by the local review committee; (2) State, county, or local government agencies shall provide all of the following data on forms designated by the panel for reporting child fatalities:
(A) Birth information for children who died at less than one year of age, including confidential information collected for medical and health use; (B) Death information for children who have not reached their eighteenth birthday; (C) Law enforcement investigative data, medical examiner or coroner investigative data, and parole and probation information and records; (D) Medical care, including dental, mental, and prenatal health care; and (E) Pertinent information from any social services agency that provided services to the child or family; and (3) The review committee may obtain from any superior court judge of the county or circuit for which the review committee was created a subpoena to compel the production of documents or attendance of witnesses when that judge has made a finding that such documents or witnesses are necessary for the review committee's review. Service of, objection to, and enforcement of subpoenas authorized by this Code section shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 24. However, this Code section shall not modify or impair the privileged communications as provided by law except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-7-5. (4) Disclosure of protected health information pursuant to this subsection shall be considered to be for a law enforcement purpose, and the review committee shall be considered to be a law enforcement official within the meaning of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Disclosure of confidential or privileged matter to the review committee pursuant to this Code section 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." "(8) Include other findings as requested by the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel." "(o) Each local review committee shall issue an annual report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter. The report shall: (1) Specify the numbers of reports received by that such review committee from a county medical examiner or coroner pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section for the preceding calendar year; (2) Specify the number of reports of child fatality reviews prepared by the review committee during such period; (3) Be published at least once annually in the legal organ of the county or counties for which the review committee was established with the expense of such publication paid each by such county; and (4) Be transmitted, no later than the fifteenth day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter, to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel."

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SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (c), and the introductory language of subsection (i) of Code Section 19-15-4, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, as follows:
"(a) There is created the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 19-15-1. The panel shall oversee the local child fatality review process and report to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (b) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee shall coordinate the work of the panel and shall provide such administrative and staff support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to discharge its duties under this chapter. The panel shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes, and its planning, policy, and budget functions shall be coordinated with those of the Office of the Child Advocate Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (c) The panel shall be composed as follows:
(1) One district attorney appointed by the Governor; (2) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Governor; (3) Two citizen members who shall be appointed by the Governor, who are not employed by or officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof and shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall come from each of the following:
(A) A a state-wide child abuse prevention organization; and (B) A a state-wide childhood injury prevention organization; (4) One forensic pathologist appointed by the Governor; (5) The chairperson of the Board of Human Services; (6) The director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; (7) The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (8) The chairperson of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (9) A member of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (10) A member of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (11) A local law enforcement official appointed by the Governor; (12) A superior court judge appointed by the Governor; (13) A coroner appointed by the Governor; (14) The Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; (15) The commissioner of public health; and (16) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; (17) A member of the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor; and (18) The commissioner of early care and learning." "(i) By January 1 of each calendar year, the panel shall submit a report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and

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the Judiciary Committees the chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and House of Representatives the chairperson of the House Committee on Judiciary regarding the prevalence and circumstances of child fatalities in the this state; shall recommend measures to reduce such fatalities caused by other than natural causes; and shall address in the report the following issues:"
SECTION 2-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (g), and (i) of Code Section 19-15-6, relating to use of information and records of protocol committees, review committees, and panels, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, reports of a review committee made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3 and reports of the panel made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4 shall be public records and shall be released to any person making a request therefor, but the panel protocol committee, or review committee, or panel having possession of such records or reports shall only release them after expunging therefrom all information contained therein which would permit identifying the deceased or abused child, any family member of the child, any alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon the child, or any reporter of suspected child abuse." "(g) A member of a protocol committee, a review committee, or the panel shall not be civilly liable or criminally liable subject to criminal prosecution for any disclosure of information made by such member as authorized by this Code section." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, information acquired by and documents, records, and reports of the panel and child abuse protocol committees and review committees applicable to a child who at the time of his or her death was in the custody of a state department or agency or foster parent shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records."
SECTION 2-8. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-5, relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as follows:
"35-3-5. (a) There is created the position of director. (b) The director shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be both appointed and removed by the Board of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor. (c) The director shall coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 or shall designate a person from within the bureau to serve as the coordinator and supervisor and shall provide such staffing and administrative support to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its statutory duties.

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(d) The director shall report the death of any child to the chairperson of the review committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the director or his or her designee has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and shall provide such review committee access to any records of the bureau relating to such child. (c)(e) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, and subject to the general policy established by the board, the director shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the bureau by this chapter."
SECTION 2-9. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for transparency relative to investigations involving child abuse and child fatalities in order to best protect the children of this state. The General Assembly finds that more disclosure of information may be necessary when a child is deceased. The General Assembly intends that agencies and departments of this state share data in order to conduct research for the purpose of preventing child fatalities in this state.
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, is amended by revising paragraphs (6), (7.1), and (8) of subsection (a), paragraph (5) of subsection (c), and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6) Any adult requesting information regarding investigations by the department or a governmental child protective agency regarding the findings or information about the case of child abuse or neglect that results in a child involving a fatality or near fatality, unless such disclosure of information would jeopardize a criminal investigation or proceeding, but such access shall be limited to a disclosure of the available facts and findings. Any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers; provided, however, that the following may be redacted from such records:
(A) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records; (B) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (C) Privileged communications of an attorney; (D) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (E) Information that may cause mental or physical harm to the sibling or other child living in the household of the child being investigated;

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(F) The name of a child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect; (G) The name of any parent or other person legally responsible for the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect; and (H) The name of any member of the household of the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect." "(7.1) A child advocacy center which is certified by the Child Abuse Protocol Committee of protocol committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county where the principal office of the center is located as participating in the Georgia Network of Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia or a similar accreditation organization and which is operated for the purpose of investigation of known or suspected child abuse and treatment of a child or a family which is the subject of a report of abuse, and which has been created and supported through one or more intracommunity compacts between such advocacy center and one or more police agencies, the office of the district attorney, a legally mandated public or private child protective agency, a mental health board, and a community health service board; provided, however, that any child advocacy center which is granted access to records concerning reports of child abuse shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40 and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by Code Section 49-5-44 for authorizing or permitting unauthorized access to or use of such records; (8) Police or any other law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or any medical examiner or coroner investigating a report of known or suspected abuse or any child fatality review panel committee or child abuse protocol committee or subcommittee thereof created pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 19, it being found by the General Assembly that the disclosure of such information is necessary in order for such entities to carry out their legal responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect, which protective actions include bringing criminal actions for such abuse or neglect, and that such disclosure is therefore permissible and encouraged under the 1992 amendments to Section 107(b)(4) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 5106(A)(b)(4); and" "(5) An agency, facility, or person having responsibility or authorization to assist in making a judicial determination for the child who is the subject of the report or record of child abuse, including but not limited to members of officially recognized citizen review panels, court appointed guardians ad litem, certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who are appointed by a judge of a juvenile court to act as advocates for the best interest of a child in a juvenile proceeding, and members of a county child abuse protocol committee or task force, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1;" "(e)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstanding Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, with the exception of medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law, child abuse and

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dependency records shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 if the records are applicable to a child who at the time of his or her fatality or near fatality was:
(1)(A) In the custody of a state department or agency or in the care of a foster parent; (2)(B) A child as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 15-11-741; or (3)(C) The subject of an investigation, report, referral, or complaint under Code Section 15-11-743 shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers. (2) The following may be redacted from such records: (A) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (B) Privileged communications of an attorney; (C) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (D) The name of a child who suffered a near fatality; (E) The name of any sibling of the child who suffered the fatality or near fatality; and (F) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records. (3) Upon the release of documents pursuant to this subsection, the department may comment publicly on the case."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson
Atwood

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore

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Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter
Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Jasperse Y Jones, J Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 164, nays 2.

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

SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to study and evaluate the reporting of local tax revenues that impact the funding received by local school systems, specifically but not limited to equalization and five mill share; and
WHEREAS, specific issues that must be addressed include tax digest reporting, economic development related revenues paid "in lieu" of taxes, and any other arrangements that impact a local tax digest, including abatements; and
WHEREAS, for such purposes, it would be beneficial to work with and receive data and information from the Department of Revenue, the Department of Education, and the Department of Audits and Accounts and to request cooperation and input from local tax officials.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding to be composed of ten members as follows:
(1) Five members of the Senate, which shall include at least one member from each of the political parties whose candidates for the office of Governor at the last election for such office received the highest and second highest number of votes cast for such office, appointed by the President of the Senate; and (2) Five members of the House of Representatives, which shall include at least one member from each of the political parties whose candidates for the office of Governor at the last election for such office received the highest and second highest number of votes cast for such office, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each designate one of his appointees to serve as cochairpersons. The committee may elect other officers as deemed necessary. The cochairpersons may designate and appoint subcommittees from among the membership of the committee as well as appoint other persons to perform such functions as they may determine to be necessary and relevant to and consistent with this resolution. The cochairpersons shall only vote to break a tie. The committee shall meet at the call of the cochairpersons. The committee shall hold at least three public hearings and at least one meeting to discuss and finalize findings. A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee may conduct its meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. Legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and House of Representatives.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall make a report of its findings to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Appropriations Committee on or before December 31, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

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

Mr. Speaker:

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

SR 1236. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Shafer of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; 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 98.

By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to provide an effective date; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide definitions; to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.17. (a) No abortion coverage shall be provided by a qualified health plan offered within the State of Georgia through a state exchange created pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, except in the case of medical emergency. (b) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (c) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'medical emergency' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to an abortion. (e) It is not the intention of this Code section to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, is amended by revising Code Section 4518-4, relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan, as follows:
"45-18-4. The health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by or on account of an individual prior to the effective date of the plan; expenses for services received for injury or sickness due to war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared, which war or act of war shall have occurred after the effective date of this plan; expenses for which the individual is not required to make payment; expenses to the extent of benefits provided under any employer group plan other than this plan in which the state participates in the cost thereof; expenses for abortion services except to the extent permitted under rules or regulations of the board as such existed on January 1, 2014; and such other expenses as may be excluded by regulations of the board. For purposes of this Code section, the terms 'abortion' and 'medical emergency' shall have the same meanings as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, 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 insurance generally, so as to provide definitions; to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.17. (a) No abortion coverage shall be provided by a qualified health plan offered within the State of Georgia through a state exchange created pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, except in the case of medical emergency. (b) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (c) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'medical emergency' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to an abortion. (e) It is not the intention of this Code section to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, is amended by revising Code Section 4518-4, relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan, as follows:
"45-18-4. The health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by or on account of an individual prior to the effective date of the plan; expenses for services received for injury or sickness due to war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared, which war or act of war shall have occurred after the effective date of this plan; expenses for

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which the individual is not required to make payment; expenses to the extent of benefits provided under any employer group plan other than this plan in which the state participates in the cost thereof; expenses for abortion services except to the extent permitted under policies, rules, or regulations of the board as such existed on January 1, 2014; and such other expenses as may be excluded by regulations of the board. For purposes of this Code section, the terms 'abortion' and 'medical emergency' shall have the same meanings as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Setzler of the 35th et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the LC 25 6403S substitute to SB 98 by striking all matter from line 1 through line 43 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide definitions; to prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; 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 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.17. (a) No abortion coverage shall be provided by a qualified health plan offered within the State of Georgia through a state law, a federal law, or regulation or exchange created by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, except in the case of medical emergency. (b) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (c) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'medical emergency' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2.

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(d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to an abortion. (e) It is not the intention of this Code section to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful."

SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, is amended by revising Code Section 4518-4, relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan, as follows:
"45-18-4. The health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by or on account of an individual prior to the effective date of the plan; expenses for services received for injury or sickness due to war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared, which war or act of war shall have occurred after the effective date of this plan; expenses for which the individual is not required to make payment; expenses to the extent of benefits provided under any employer group plan other than this plan in which the state participates in the cost thereof; expenses for abortion services except to the extent permitted under the state health benefit plan approved by the board as such plan existed on January 1, 2014; and such other expenses as may be excluded by regulations of the board. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2."

SECTION 3. The General Assembly, by joint resolution, may appoint one or more of its members who sponsored or cosponsored this Act in his or her official capacity to intervene as a matter of right in any case in which the constitutionality of this Act or any portion thereof is challenged.

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Cooper
N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock N Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson N Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold
Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley
Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson E Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 98, nays 67.

The amendment was adopted.

The Rules 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, by substitute, as amended.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Cooper
N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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N Bell N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson N Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A N Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson E Wilkinson N Willard N Williams, A N Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson E Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 105, nays 64.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 411
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 18, 2014

Bill Reilly, Clerk House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia

IN RE: Senate Bill 98

Dear Mr. Reilly:

Pursuant to the Rule 136 of this House, this letter is to request that my vote on Senate Bill 98 reflects a NO vote as was my vote on my machine which malfunctioned. Thanks in

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advance for your assistance in this matter. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
/s/ Pamela Stephenson
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1200. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Talton of the 147th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper James David Young and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 1573. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:15 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
Representative Pruett of the 149th 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 1828 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Pruett of the 149th
Chairman
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House:
HR 1158. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th, Geisinger of the 48th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1043. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and Yates of the 73rd:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1109. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1122. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st 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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1123. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1124. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gregory of the 34th, Evans of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Golick of the 40th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1126. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1127. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1129. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:
SB 429. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County,

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approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4188), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1866. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Hatchett of the 150th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Ballinger of the 23rd and others:
A RESOLUTION remembering and honoring the life of Donald "Doc" Jasperse of Kingsport, Tennessee; and for other purposes.
HR 1867. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Willard of the 51st, Pezold of the 133rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Howard "Bo" Callaway; and for other purposes.
HR 1868. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Smith of the 134th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending members of the Region 7 Emergency Medical Services Section; and for other purposes.
HR 1869. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge Jim Matoney on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1870. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th and Bentley of the 139th:
A RESOLUTION commending Pastor Franklin Holmes; and for other purposes.
HR 1871. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sharie Rosales, Thomasville Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1872. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Alma McCray, South Atlanta School of Health and Medical Science's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1873. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Suzanne Laisney, Hapeville Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1874. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tamayra Watson, North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1875. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Camisha Pruitt, Fountain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1876. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shereen Zimmerman, North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1877. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jason Paggett, Benteen Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1878. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program at Tri-Cities High School production of Dreamgirls; and for other purposes.
HR 1879. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Edgar Levy, Forest Park Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 1880. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tamika Crawford, Edmonds Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1881. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending Corjual Jabari, Huie Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1882. By Representatives Buckner of the 137th, Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Kendrick High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1883. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kate Worthley, Ava Parker, and Emily Prater; and for other purposes.
HR 1884. By Representative Rice of the 95th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christine Glavine; and for other purposes.
HR 1885. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd and Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending First Saint Paul A. M. E. Church on the occasion of its 17th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1886. By Representatives Smith of the 70th, Riley of the 50th, Harden of the 148th, Geisinger of the 48th and Williams of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Buck Dixon; and for other purposes.
HR 1887. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Sam "Laan" L. Cordle, Jr., on the event of his retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 1888. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, a prestigious landmark of St. Simons Island, Georgia, on its continual display of excellent accommodations and customer service; and for other purposes.
HR 1889. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Frye of the 118th, Quick of the 117th, Rogers of the 29th and Ehrhart of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. James Hamilton, Dr. Audrey Haynes, and Dr. David Mustard for being awarded the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship; and for other purposes.
HR 1890. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Frye of the 118th, Quick of the 117th, Jasperse of the 11th and Smith of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Beverly Sparks; and for other purposes.
HR 1891. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Anderson of the 92nd and Dickerson of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Olivia Haydel Senior Center; and for other purposes.
HR 1892. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Carter of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ira Flowers; and for other purposes.
HR 1893. By Representative Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hosea Lorenzo Williams; and for other purposes.
HR 1894. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Alexander of the 66th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Black Men Run; and for other purposes.

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HR 1895. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lee Wilkerson on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1896. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Coomer of the 14th, Rutledge of the 109th, Atwood of the 179th, Caldwell of the 131st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A.J. "Buddy" Welch, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1897. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Carter of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
HR 1898. By Representatives Morgan of the 39th, Bennett of the 94th, Bell of the 58th, Randall of the 142nd, Hugley of the 136th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of July, 2014, as Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 1899. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Ralston of the 7th, Fleming of the 121st, Lindsey of the 54th, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Charles L. Ruffin for his outstanding leadership of the State Bar of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1900. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Allison of the 8th and Tanner of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Owen Firebaugh; and for other purposes.
HR 1901. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st and Golick of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mike Rogers for signing an athletic scholarship; and for other purposes.

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HR 1902. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sarah Pounds, Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1903. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Elizabeth Brack, Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1904. By Representative Williams of the 119th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Felicite Augusta "Miss Gus" Bryan Verner; and for other purposes.
HR 1905. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Susan Glover, Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1906. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending DeJa Rashida Cornelius, Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1907. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Holly Spires, Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1908. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Hannah Clara-Lynn DeLoach, Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1909. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Willie Stephens, Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 1910. By Representative Holcomb of the 81st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael "Mike" Edward Zaldo; and for other purposes.
HR 1911. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th and Parrish of the 158th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bulloch Academy Lady Gators basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1912. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Burton Kemp, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1913. By Representative Burns of the 159th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Don Gay Aaron, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1914. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jakeenan Gant; and for other purposes.
HR 1915. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jeffrey Rollins; and for other purposes.
HR 1916. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Laura Graben, Model High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1917. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sally Echols, Model High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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HR 1918. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Layton Hayes, Coosa High School's and Floyd County School System's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1919. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Dempsey of the 13th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Bill Daughtry, Coosa High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1920. By Representative Brockway of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Society of Hospital Engineers in honor of its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1921. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Ralston of the 7th, Kelley of the 16th, Fleming of the 121st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A RESOLUTION remembering the life of Mr. Clifton A. Brashier, Jr., and recognizing him for his years of service to the legal community and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 1922. By Representatives Kaiser of the 59th, Frye of the 118th, Harbin of the 122nd, Hawkins of the 27th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James van Buren Fowler; and for other purposes.
HR 1923. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the 2013 Milton High School girls lacrosse team on winning its eighth state championship in recent years; and for other purposes.
HR 1924. By Representatives Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Gardner of the 57th, Lindsey of the 54th and Abrams of the 89th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lois Reitzes on the occasion of her 35th anniversary at Public Broadcasting Atlanta; and for other purposes.

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HR 1925. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Fludd of the 64th and Riley of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending lk Sar kaya; and for other purposes.
HR 1926. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Ralston of the 7th, Martin of the 49th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commemorating the life and memory of Mr. Randolph Thrower; and for other purposes.
HR 1927. By Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd and Bennett of the 94th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 1928. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Dickerson of the 113th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Senior Pastor Christopher Morris Shipp on the occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1929. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Kendrick of the 93rd, DawkinsHaigler of the 91st, Bennett of the 94th and Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor James C. Ward on the occasion of his 19th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1930. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A RESOLUTION commending Amanda Herrington, Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
Pursuant to HR 1726, the House commended Georgia Junior Cycling and invited its members to be recognized by the House of Representatives.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:

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

HR 1544. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; 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:

HR 1724. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Houston of the 170th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th and Buckner of the 137th:

A RESOLUTION encouraging state-wide support for sustainable forest certification and supporting the efforts of Sustainable Forestry Initiative; 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes
Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Floyd Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to establish a pilot program relating to the privatization of certain child welfare services; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a final report; to provide for contingent effectiveness; 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 that:
(1) The Division of Family and Children Services ("DFCS") of the Department of Human Services has responsibility for the planning, administration, and management of the state's child welfare programs; (2) Currently, DFCS relies heavily on private agencies, including the placement of almost half of the children in Georgia's foster care by private child placing agencies; (3) Georgia is developing strategic plans, carried out in partnership with an array of allied state agencies, formal and informal collaborators, community based providers, families and children served, and concerned citizens, to respond to the evolving needs of children and families and continuous quality improvement; and (4) Increasing the number and array of community based services to allow more children to remain safely in their homes or to transition more quickly back home or to a new adoptive family, as appropriate, should result in reduced recurrence of maltreatment and reduced child deaths associated with abuse and neglect.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-2-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Child welfare services' means those services relating to programs and protection for children and youth conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title, including, but not limited to, adoption services, foster care, and case management services; provided, however, that child welfare services shall not include services related to child protection investigations. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) Beginning July 1, 2014, the division shall conduct a two-year pilot program for the purpose of evaluating whether child welfare programs and child welfare services should be privatized state wide and identifying which programs and services should be privatized. The pilot program shall be established in up to three regional service areas identified by the division based on the number of children in congregate care in the service area, the degree of problems in the provision of child welfare services in the service areas, or any other appropriate factors determined by the division; provided, however, that the services provided shall not exceed 35 percent of all child welfare services provided in the regional service area. The division shall establish a request for proposals for the purpose of entering into a contract with one or more private entities to provide child welfare services for the communities in the pilot program regional service area or areas. Such request for proposal shall delineate the requirements and criteria for the provision of child welfare services. The request for proposals shall be developed with local community participation, including, but not limited to, input from

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community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, adults who were provided care in Georgia's foster care system, and child advocacy organizations that are currently under contract with the division to furnish foster care and adoption services. (c) In contracting for the delivery of child welfare services, the division shall retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. In addition, any contract entered into pursuant to the pilot program shall require adherence to nationally recognized child welfare performance outcome measures. (d) The division shall adopt written policies and procedures for monitoring the contract for delivery of services by private entities. Such policies and procedures shall address, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Evaluation of fiscal accountability and program operations, including achievement of performance standards, monitoring of subcontractors, and timely follow-up of corrective actions for significant findings; (2) Reduction of the duplication of the division's program monitoring activities, both internally and with other agencies, to the extent possible; and (3) Communication of the written findings, conclusions, and recommendations from monitoring the contract for services to the division, as expeditiously as possible. (e) The division shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report regarding quality performance, outcome measure attainment, and cost efficiency results of the pilot program to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than July 1, 2016. Such report shall also include recommendations as to expansion of the pilot program state wide and identification of services which should be included in privatization efforts. The outcome measures should include, but not be limited to: (1) Increase in permanency for all infants, children, and youth by reducing time in foster placements when possible and promoting a successful transition to adulthood for older youth; (2) Increase in positive outcomes for infants, children, youth, and families in their homes and communities and improvement of the safety and well-being of infants, children, and youth; and (3) Prevention of child abuse and neglect and the reentry of infants, children, and youth into foster care. (f) The division shall be authorized to establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable in order to execute the pilot program. (g) This Code section shall become effective only if the Administration for Children and Families of the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves a federal Title IV-E waiver demonstration project, if necessary."

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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.

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 Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Black Braddock N Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton
Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser N Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 88, nays 83.

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The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Rogers of the 29th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to SB 350.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra
Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore N Morgan
Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold N Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 111, nays 57.

The motion prevailed.

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SB 187. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide exemptions for the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; 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 provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation; to clarify terminology used for persons seeking victim compensation; to provide for payment of forensic interviews 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 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by revising Chapter 15, relating to victim compensation, as follows:
"CHAPTER 15
17-15-1. The General Assembly recognizes that many innocent persons suffer personal physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, severe financial hardship, or death as a result of criminal acts or attempted criminal acts. The General Assembly finds and determines that there is a need for assistance for such victims of crime crimes. Accordingly, it is the General Assembly's intent that under certain circumstances, aid, care, and assistance be provided by the state for such victims of crime crimes.
17-15-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. (2) 'Claimant' means any person filing a claim pursuant to this chapter. (3) 'Crime' means:

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(A) An act which is committed in this state; in a state which does not have a victims' compensation program, if the claimant is a resident of this state; or in a state which has compensated the claimant in an amount less than the claimant would be entitled to pursuant to this chapter, if the claimant is a resident of this state, and which constitutes:
(i) Hit hit and run as defined in violation of Code Section 40-6-270, homicide; (ii) Homicide by vehicle as defined in violation of Code Section 40-6-393, serious; (iii) Serious injury by vehicle as defined in violation of Code Section 40-6-394, or any act which constitutes a; (iv) A violation of Code Section 16-5-46 or; (v) A violation of Chapter 6 or of Title 16; (vi) A violation of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, a; (vii) 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; (viii) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-521; (ix) An offense that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another; or (x) Any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense; and which is committed: (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 against a resident of this state and is when such resident was outside the territorial boundaries of the United States when such act is was 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 involving a resident of this state and is when such resident was outside the territorial boundaries of the United States when such act is was committed. (4) 'Direct service provider' means a public or nonprofit entity which provides aid, care, and assistance to a victim. (5) 'Director' means the director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. (6) 'Forensic medical examination' means an examination provided to a person pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-1 or subsection (c) of Code Section

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16-6-2 by trained medical personnel in order to gather evidence. Such examination shall include, but shall not be limited to:
(A) An examination for physical trauma; (B) A determination as to the nature and extent of the physical trauma; (C) A patient interview; (D) Collection and evaluation of the evidence collected; and (E) Any additional testing deemed necessary by the examiner in order to collect evidence and provide treatment. (7) 'Fund' means the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. (8) 'Investigator' means an investigator of the board. (9) 'Serious mental or emotional trauma' means a nonphysical injury which has been documented by a licensed mental health professional and which meets the specifications promulgated by the board's rules and regulations relating to this type of trauma. (10) '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; (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.
17-15-3. (a) The five-member Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board in existence on June 30, 1992, is abolished. (b) There is created the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council created under Chapter 6A of Title 35 shall serve as the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board. (c)(b) The Governor shall appoint the director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
17-15-4. (a) The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To promulgate suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter; (2) To request from the Attorney General, the Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, district attorneys, solicitors-general, judges, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, and any other agency or department such assistance and data as will enable the board to determine the needs state wide for victim compensation and whether, and the extent to which, a claimant qualifies for an award. Any person, agency, or department listed in this paragraph is authorized to

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provide the board with the information requested upon receipt of a request from the board. Any provision of law providing for confidentiality of records does shall not apply to a request of the board pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that the board shall preserve the confidentiality of any such records received; (3) To hear and determine all appeals of denied claims for awards filed with the board pursuant to this chapter and to reinvestigate or reopen cases as the board deems necessary, including circumstances when it appears a claim may be time barred; (4) To apply for funds from, and to submit all necessary forms to, any federal agency participating in a cooperative program to compensate victims of crime crimes and to receive and administer federal funds for the purposes of this chapter; (5) To render awards to victims of crimes or to those other persons entitled to receive awards in the manner authorized by this chapter. Victim compensation payments may be made directly to direct service providers who are not the recipients of local, state, federal, or private grant funds awarded for purposes of providing direct services to crime victims of crimes. A victim or claimant may be paid directly in the case of lost wages, loss of support, and instances where the victim or claimant has paid the direct service provider and is filing for reimbursement. In all cases where the victim has incurred out-of-pocket expenses, such as lost wages or loss of support, or in cases where the victim or claimant has paid the direct service provider directly and is filing for reimbursement, the victim or claimant shall be paid first before any third party; (6) To carry out programs designed to inform the public of the purposes of this chapter; and (7) To render each year to the Governor and to the General Assembly a written report of its activities pursuant to this chapter. (b) The board shall assist applicants with their claims for compensation through educational programs and administrative assistance.
17-15-5. (a) A claim may be filed by a person eligible to receive an award, as provided in Code Section 17-15-7, or, if such person is a minor, by his or her parent or guardian. In any case in which the person entitled to make a claim is mentally incompetent, the claim may be filed on his or her behalf by his or her guardian or such other. In any case in which the person entitled to make a claim is deceased, the claim may be filed on his or her behalf by an individual authorized to administer his or her estate.
(b)(1) A claim must shall be filed by the claimant a victim not later than one year three years after the occurrence of the crime upon which such claim is based or not later than one year three years after the death of the victim; provided, however, that if such victim was a minor at the time of the commission of the crime, he or she shall have until three years after his or her eighteenth birthday to file such claim; and provided, further, that upon good cause shown, the board may extend that the time for filing a claim for a period not exceeding three years after such occurrence. (2) Claims shall be filed in the office of the board in person or by mail. (c) The claim shall be verified and shall contain the following:

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(1) A description of the date, nature, and circumstances of the crime; (2) A complete financial statement, including, but not limited to, the cost of medical care or burial expense, the loss of wages or support the victim claimant has incurred or will incur, any other emergency expenses incurred by the victim claimant, and the extent to which the victim claimant has been or may be indemnified for these expenses from any source; (3) When appropriate, a statement indicating the extent of any a victim's disability resulting from the injury or serious mental or emotional trauma incurred; (4) An authorization permitting the board to verify the contents of the application; and (5) Such other information as the board may require.
17-15-6. (a) A claim, once accepted for filing and completed, shall be assigned to an investigator. The investigator shall examine the papers filed in support of the claim and cause an investigation to be conducted into the validity of the claim. The investigation shall include, but shall not be limited to, an examination of law enforcement, court, and official records and reports concerning the crime and an examination of medical, psychiatric, counseling, financial, and hospital reports relating to the injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or loss upon which the claim is based. All claims arising from the death of an individual as a direct result of a crime must shall be considered together by a single investigator. (b) Claims must shall be investigated and determined regardless of whether the alleged criminal a perpetrator has been apprehended, prosecuted, or convicted of any crime based upon the same incident or whether the alleged criminal perpetrator has been acquitted or found not guilty of the crime in question. (c) The investigator conducting the investigation shall file with the director a written report setting forth a recommendation and the investigator's reason therefor. The director shall render a decision and furnish the victim or claimant with a copy of the report if so requested. In cases where an investigative report is provided, information deemed confidential in nature shall be excluded. (d) The claimant may, within 30 days after receipt of the report of the decision of the director, make an application in writing to the director for review of the decision. (e) Upon receipt of an application for review pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the director shall forward all relevant documents and information to the board. The board shall review the records and shall affirm or modify the decision of the director. If considered necessary by the board or if requested by the claimant, the board shall order a hearing prior to rendering a decision. At the hearing, any relevant evidence not legally privileged is shall be admissible. The board shall render a decision within 90 days after completion of the investigation. If the director receives no application for review pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the director's decision becomes shall become final.

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(f) The board, for purposes of this chapter, may subpoena witnesses, administer or cause to be administered oaths, and examine such parts of the books and records of the parties to proceedings as relate to questions in dispute. (g) The director shall, within ten days after receipt of the board's final decision, make a report to the claimant, including a copy of the final decision and the reasons why the decision was made.
17-15-7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the following persons are shall be eligible for awards pursuant to this chapter:
(1) A victim 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; (C) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being present during the commission of a crime; (D) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being trafficked for labor servitude or sexual servitude as defined in Code Section 16-5-46; or (E) Is a dependent spouse or child of a person who is injured physically, who dies, or who suffers financial hardship as a result of being injured physically as a direct result of a crime;
(2) A dependent spouse or child of a victim; (2.1) For purposes of an award under subsection (k) of Code Section 17-15-8, any member of the immediate family of a victim of homicide by vehicle caused by a violation of Code Section 40-6-391; (3) Any person who goes to the aid of another and suffers physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death as a direct result of acting, not recklessly, to prevent the commission of a crime, to apprehend lawfully a person reasonably suspected of having committed a crime, or to aid the victim of a crime or any person who is injured, traumatized, or killed while aiding or attempting to aid a law enforcement officer in the prevention of a crime or apprehension of a criminal at the officer's request; (4) Any person who is a victim of family violence as defined by Code Section 19-131 and anyone who is a victim as a result of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391; or (5) Any person who is not a direct service provider and who assumes the cost of an eligible expense of a victim regardless of such person's relationship to the victim or whether such person is a dependent of the victim. (b)(1) Victims may be legal residents or nonresidents of this state. A surviving spouse, parent, or child who is legally dependent for his or her principal support upon a deceased victim is shall be entitled to file a claim under this chapter if the deceased victim would have been so entitled, regardless of the residence or nationality of the surviving spouse, parent, or child.

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(2) Victims of crimes occurring within this state who are subject to federal jurisdiction shall be compensated on the same basis as resident victims of crime crimes. (c) No award of any kind shall be made under this chapter to a victim injured while confined in any federal, state, county, or municipal jail, prison, or other correctional facility. (d) No award of any kind shall be made under this chapter to a victim of a crime which occurred prior to July 1, 1989. (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 person is as defined in subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 17-15-2 this Code section. (f) There shall be no denial of compensation to a victim claimant based on that victim's or claimant's familial relationship with the person who is criminally responsible for the crime. (g) No award of any kind shall be made under this chapter to a victim of a crime for loss of property. (h) A victim or claimant who has been convicted of a felony involving criminally injurious conduct and who is currently serving a sentence therefor shall not be considered eligible to receive an award under this chapter. For purposes of this subsection, 'criminally injurious conduct' means an act a crime which occurs or is attempted in this state that results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to a victim, which act is punishable by fine, imprisonment, or death. Such term shall not include acts arising out of the operation of motor vehicles, boats, or aircraft unless the acts were committed with the intent to inflict injury, trauma, or death or unless the acts committed were in violation of Code Section 40-6-391. For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to have committed criminally injurious conduct notwithstanding that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or other reason, he or she was legally incapable of committing a crime.
17-15-8. (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 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

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have been justified and provided, further, that good cause shall be presumed if the claimant is a victim as defined in person is eligible for awards pursuant to this chapter corresponding to subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 17-15-2 17-15-7; 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. (a.1) 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. (b) Any award made pursuant to this chapter may shall be in an amount not exceeding actual expenses, including indebtedness reasonably incurred for medical expenses, loss of wages, funeral expenses, mental health counseling, or support for dependents of a deceased victim necessary as a direct result of the injury or hardship upon which the claim is based. (c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no award made under the provisions of this chapter shall exceed $1,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, however, that with respect to any claim filed with the board as a result of a crime occurring on or after July 1, 1994, no award made under the provisions of this chapter payable to a victim and to all other claimants claimant sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of such a victim shall exceed $5,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, further, that with respect to any claim filed with the board as a result of a crime occurring on or after July 1, 1995, no award made under the provisions of this chapter payable to a victim and to all other claimants claimant sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of such a victim shall exceed $10,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, further, that with respect to any claim filed with the board as a result of a crime occurring on or after July 1, 2002, no award made under the provisions of this chapter payable to a victim and to all other claimants claimant sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of such a victim shall exceed $25,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, further, that with respect to any claim filed with the board for serious mental or emotional trauma, no award shall be made for a crime occurring before July 1, 2009. (2) No award under this chapter for the following losses shall exceed the maximum amount authorized:

Category

Maximum Award

Lost wages........................................................................................ $10,000.00

Funeral expenses .................................................................................. 3,000.00

Financial hardship or loss of support ................................................. 10,000.00

Medical............................................................................................... 15,000.00

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Counseling............................................................................................ 3,000.00
Crime scene sanitization ...................................................................... 1,500.00
(d) In determining the amount of an award, the director and board shall determine whether because of his or her conduct the victim of such crime contributed to the infliction of his or her injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or financial hardship, and the director and board may reduce the amount of the award or reject the claim altogether in accordance with such determination. (e) The director and board may reject an application for an award when the claimant has failed to cooperate in the verification of the information contained in the application. (f) Any award made pursuant to this chapter may be reduced by or set off by the amount of any payments received or to be received as a result of the injury, serious mental or emotional trauma:
(1) From or on behalf of the person who committed the crime; and (2) From any other private or public source, including an award of workers' compensation pursuant to the laws of this state, provided that private sources shall not include contributions received from family members or persons or private organizations making charitable donations to a victim claimant. (g) No award made pursuant to this chapter is shall be subject to garnishment, execution, or attachment other than for expenses resulting from the injury or serious mental or emotional trauma which is the basis for the claim. (h) An award made pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute a payment which is treated as ordinary income under either the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 48 or, to the extent lawful, under the United States Internal Revenue Code. (i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, no awards from state funds shall be paid to a claimant for a crime which occurred prior to July 1, 1989. (j) In any case where a crime results in death, the spouse, children, parents, or siblings of such deceased victim may be considered eligible for an award for the cost of psychological counseling which is deemed necessary as a direct result of said criminal incident. The maximum award for said counseling expenses shall not exceed $3,000.00 for each claimant identified in this subsection. (k)(1) In addition to any other award authorized by this Code section, in any case where a deceased was a victim of homicide by vehicle caused by a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 on any road which is part of the state highway system, upon request of the next of kin of the deceased, an award of compensation in the form of a memorial sign erected by the Department of Transportation as provided by this subsection shall be paid to an eligible claimant. (2) The provisions of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply for purposes of eligibility for awards made under this subsection, and the value of any award paid to a claimant under this subsection shall not apply toward or be

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subject to any limitation on award amounts paid to any claimant under other provisions of this Code section. (3) The Department of Transportation, upon receiving payment for the cost of materials and labor from the board, shall upon request of the next of kin of the deceased erect a sign memorializing the deceased on the right of way of such public highway at the location of the accident or as near thereto as safely and reasonably possible and shall maintain such sign for a period of five years from the date the sign is erected unless its earlier removal is requested in writing by the next of kin. Such sign shall be 24 inches wide by 36 inches high and depict a map of the State of Georgia, with a dark blue background and a black outline of the state boundaries. A border of white stars shall be placed on the inside of the state boundaries, and the sign shall contain the words 'In Memory of (name), DUI Victim (date of accident).' (4) In the event of multiple such claims arising out of a single motor vehicle accident, the names of all deceased victims for whom such claims are made and for whom a request has been made by the next of kin of the deceased may be placed on one such sign or, if necessary, on one such sign and a plaque beneath of the same color as the sign. In the event of multiple claims relating to the same deceased victim, no more than one such sign shall be paid for and erected for such victim.
17-15-9. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, where an award under this chapter has been authorized but there are not sufficient funds in the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to pay or continue paying the award, then the award or the remaining portion thereof must not be paid unless and until sufficient funds become available from the fund and at such time awards which have not been paid must begin to be paid in chronological order with the oldest award being paid first. In the event an award was to be paid in installments and some remaining installments have not been paid due to a lack of funds, then when funds due become available that award must be paid in full when its appropriate time for payment comes on the chronological list before any other postdated award must be paid. Any award under this chapter is specifically not a claim against the state if it cannot be paid due to a lack of funds in the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund.
17-15-10. 17-15-9. (a) There is created a fund to be known as the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The custodian of the fund shall be the board. The director shall administer the fund and may invest the resources of the fund in the same manner and fashion that an insurer authorized to issue contracts of life insurance is authorized to invest its resources. The board is shall be specifically authorized to contract with any person or organization, public or private, to administer the fund, assume the powers of the director, and carry out the duties of the board relating to the fund.
(b)(1) The fund shall consist of all moneys received pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 from the assessment of additional penalties in cases involving a

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violation of Code Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a violation of an ordinance of a political subdivision of this state which has adopted by reference Code Section 40-6-391 pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 6 of Title 40. (2) The funds placed in the fund shall also consist of all moneys appropriated by the General Assembly, if any, for the purpose of compensating claimants under this chapter and money recovered on behalf of the state pursuant to this chapter by subrogation or other action, recovered by court order, received from the federal government, received from additional court costs, received from specific tax proceeds allocated to the fund, received from other assessments or fines, or received from any other public or private source pursuant to this chapter. (c) All funds appropriated to or otherwise paid into the fund shall be presumptively concluded to have been committed to the purpose for which they have been appropriated or paid and shall not lapse. (d) The board is shall be authorized, subject to the limitations contained in this chapter, to pay the appropriate compensation to the persons eligible for compensation under this chapter from the proceeds of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund. (e) After determining that an award should be paid and the method of payment, the board or director, within five days, shall be authorized to draw a warrant or warrants upon the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund to pay the amount of the award from such fund.
17-15-10. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, where an award under this chapter has been authorized but there are not sufficient funds in the fund to pay or continue paying the award, then the award or the remaining portion thereof shall not be paid unless and until sufficient funds become available from the fund, and at such time, awards which have not been paid shall begin to be paid in chronological order with the oldest award being paid first. In the event an award was to be paid in installments and some remaining installments have not been paid due to a lack of funds, then when funds due become available, that award shall be paid in full when its appropriate time for payment comes on the chronological list before any other postdated award shall be paid. Any award under this chapter is specifically not a claim against the state if it cannot be paid due to a lack of funds in the fund.
17-15-11. Any person who asserts a false claim under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor and shall further forfeit any benefit received and shall reimburse and repay the state for payments received or paid on his or her behalf pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter.

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17-15-12. (a) Acceptance of an award made pursuant to this chapter shall subrogate the state, to the extent of such award, to any right or right of action occurring to the claimant or the victim to recover payments on account of losses resulting from the crime with respect to which the award is made. The board may waive subrogation when the victim or claimant presents documentation and the board verifies that judgment, settlement, or other sources have not fully reimbursed the victim or claimant for expenses compensable under this chapter. (b) Acceptance of an award made pursuant to this chapter based on damages from a criminal act crime shall constitute an agreement on the part of the recipient reasonably to pursue any and all civil remedies arising from any right of action against the person or persons responsible for or committing the act crime.
17-15-13. (a) Any award or payment of benefits to, or on behalf of, a victim or eligible family member under this chapter shall create a debt due and owing to the state by any person found in a court of competent jurisdiction of this state to have committed such criminal an act resulting in compensation being paid pursuant to this chapter. (b) A court, when placing on probation any person who owes a debt to the state as a consequence of a criminal act crime, may set as a condition of probation the payment of the debt or a portion of the debt to the state. The court may also set the schedule or amounts of payments subject to modification based on change of circumstances. (c) The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall also have the right to make payment of the debt or a portion of the debt to the state a condition of parole. (d) When a child is adjudicated for committing a delinquent act in a juvenile court proceeding involving a crime upon which a claim under this chapter can be made, the juvenile court in its discretion may order that the child pay the debt to the state as an adult would have to pay had an adult committed the crime. Any assessments so ordered may be made a condition of probation as provided in Code Section 15-11-601. (e) Payments authorized or required under this Code section shall be paid into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund. The board shall coordinate the development of policies and procedures for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Administrative Office of the Courts to assure that victim restitution programs are administered in an effective manner to increase payments into the fund. (f) In every case where an individual is serving under active probation supervision and paying a supervision fee, $9.00 per month shall be added to any supervision fee collected by any entity authorized to collect such fees and shall be paid into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund. This subsection shall apply to probationers supervised under either Code Section 42-8-20 or 42-8-100. The probation supervising entity shall collect and forward the $9.00 fee to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board board by the end of each month.

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17-15-14. The board shall be authorized to designate and expend not more than 10 percent of the moneys collected and paid into the fund pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 17-15-10 17-15-9 and Code Section 17-15-13 to provide funding to victim service providers for the purpose of disseminating materials regarding the availability of the compensation for victims of crime program provided in this chapter and public information purposes regarding the victim compensation program provided in this chapter.
17-15-15. When a forensic medical examination is conducted, the cost of such forensic medical examination shall be paid for by the fund in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. The fund shall be responsible for payment of such cost notwithstanding whether the person receiving such forensic medical examination has health insurance or any other source of health care coverage.
17-15-16. (a) When a forensic interview is conducted and when funding is available, the cost of such interview for a person who is less than 18 years of age or developmentally disabled may be paid for by the fund in an amount to be determined by the board. (b) The board shall develop standards, protocols, and guidelines related to reimbursement of forensic interview providers. (c) The board shall establish an annual limit of:
(1) The amount that may be paid from the fund: (2) The amount that may be reimbursed for each interview; and (3) The limit on the number of interviews that will be reimbursable from the fund. (d) Funding may be used only when: (1) The results of the forensic interview will be for identification of the interviewee's needs, including social services, personal advocacy, case management, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services; (2) The forensic interviews are conducted in the context of a multidisciplinary investigation and diagnostic team, or in a specialized setting such as a child advocacy center; and (3) The interviewer is trained to conduct forensic interviews appropriate to the developmental age and abilities of children, or the developmental, cognitive, and physical or communication disabilities presented by adults."
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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

E Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

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

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 549. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 establish water emergency response procedures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 782. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Peake of the 141st, Abrams of the 89th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
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 of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 274. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Sims of the 12th, Carter of the 42nd, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by Representative Harbin of the 122nd, was read and withdrawn:
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 provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the

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same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide that daily expense allowances are authorized only if the member of the board or commission is physically present at the meeting of the board or commission; to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; to amend Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, so as to provide that members of boards, bodies, committees, or commissions of state government that participate in meeting by teleconference or other similar means and are not physically present at the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission shall not be entitled to daily expense allowances for such meeting; 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 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, and by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(b) Whenever With the exception of the State Personnel Board, the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education, whenever this Code section or any other law of this state provides that members of any board, commission, or other body shall receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly, whether by specific reference to this Code section or any other law or by a more general reference, the members of such board, commission, or other body shall receive a daily expense allowance of $105.00. Such $105.00 amount shall apply for members of such boards, commissions, and other bodies, regardless of whether the amount actually received by members of the General Assembly under Code Section 28-1-8 is more or less than $105.00. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other earlier enacted law. (c) The daily expense allowance provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section for members of the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education shall be the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. Members of the State Personnel Board shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. (d) A member of a board, committee, commission, or other body subject to this Code section who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, committee, commission, or other body but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method which allows each member of the board or body participating in

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the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the meeting shall not be eligible to receive the daily expense allowance under this Code section. Daily expense allowances under this Code section shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, committees, commissions, or other bodies subject to this Code section."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-13-71, relating to duties and responsibilities of the commission, as follows:
"45-13-71. The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or the Governor; (2) To maintain minutes of its meetings; (3) To adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; (4) To organize itself as it deems appropriate to carry out its functions; (5) To be responsible for developing policies and procedures for and to oversee the acquisition, installation, preservation, maintenance, display, and storage of all capitol artwork. As used in this part, the term 'capitol artwork' means visual art of museum quality owned by the State of Georgia that is displayed in or on the grounds of the capitol or is held for the purpose of future display to include, but not be limited to, portraits, paintings, sculptures, and plaques. The Georgia Capitol Museum shall remain responsible for the documentation, appraisal, control, handling, and conservation of the present and future artwork in the capitol art collection; (6) To establish a collection policy for all capitol artwork; (7) To develop standards and procedures for determining whether to acquire new artwork which shall include criteria for judging the relevance of the subject, the historical significance to the State of Georgia, and the quality of the artwork produced and an approval process for such acquisitions. No artwork shall be acquired or installed without final approval of the commission; (8) To develop a process for the selection, placement, installation, and rotation of capitol artwork in the capitol, in the capitol museum, in the areas of the capitol museum designated as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas, and on the capitol grounds; (9) To develop policies and procedures for outgoing loans from the capitol art collection and for temporary displays of artwork in the capitol, in the capitol museum, in the areas of the capitol museum designated as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas, and on the capitol grounds; (10) To develop deaccession policies and procedures for artwork in the capitol art collection that should be removed based upon poor quality or lack of relevance or similar factors; and

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(11) To perform such other duties and responsibilities as required by law."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-13-72, relating to the submission of recommendations to achieve highest museum standards, as follows:
"45-13-72. (a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the capitol art collection, with the objective of keeping the collection at the highest museum standards. (b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission, in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol, shall designate areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such areas shall include information, artifacts, photographs, monuments, or other related items which tell the history and importance of agriculture to this state's economic growth. Except as provided for in this part, the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas of the capitol museum shall be maintained, operated, and managed in the same manner as the other areas of the capitol museum."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 45-13-73, relating to funding for the capitol museum, as follows:
"45-13-73. (a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may accept federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of this part as well as gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, or foundations. The acceptance and use of federal funds shall not commit state funds and shall not place an obligation upon the General Assembly to continue the purposes for which the federal funds are made available. (b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may accept gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, and foundations which have been designated for the purpose of providing for and maintaining capitol artwork for the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such designated funds received by the commission shall be maintained in a separate, interest-bearing account and shall not lapse. Such funds shall only be expended on the establishment and maintenance of the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas."
SECTION 5. Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(d) A member of a board, body, committee, or commission who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method pursuant to this Code section shall not be eligible to receive a daily expense allowance or per diem for such meeting. Daily expense allowances and per diem shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, bodies, committees, or commissions."

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, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C
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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 507
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Bill Reilly

I wish to vote yea on SB 274

Thanks,

/s/ Coach Williams District 87

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 788. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:

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 provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 899. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; 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 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd 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, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Dudgeon of the 25th offers the following amendment:
Amend SB 283 (SB 283/CSFA/2) by inserting after "limitations;" on line 4 the following: to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to repeal a population act provision; to revise provisions relating to state required content standards; to remove the middle grades program; to revise provisions relating to contracts by the State School Superintendent; to revise a process for student requests for waivers and variances of state requirements; to revise provisions relating to state required assessments; to revise provisions relating to the honors program; to revise provisions relating to courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School; to revise provisions relating to virtual instruction opportunities provided by local school systems; to repeal an obsolete provision relating to acquiring digital learning; to revise a provision relating to home study reporting; to revise provisions relating to nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; to revise provisions relating to health insurance for public school teachers and employees; to revise provisions relating to appeals to the State Board of Education; to provide for charter authorizer accountability; to provide for an expedited charter petition review process for high-performing charter schools; to provide for timelines for approving or denying charter petitions; to revise provisions relating to funding for a charter school in its first year of operation; to provide for use by charter schools of unused school facilities; to provide for enrollment preferences for charter schools; to revise provisions relating to funding for state charter

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schools; to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish nonprofit foundations;
By inserting between lines 6 and 7 the following: PART I
By inserting between lines 22 and 23 the following: PART II
SECTION 1.
Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by repealing subsection (d) of Code Section 20-251, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, and designating said subsection as reserved.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-131, relating to objectives and purposes of the Quality Basic Education Program, as follows:
"(1) Implementing a quality basic education highly rigorous curriculum to encompass content standards in public schools state wide which ensures that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate actively in the governing process and community activities, to protect the environment and conserve public and private resources, and to be an effective worker and responsible citizen of high character;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the State Board of Education establishing competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum and college and career readiness competency standards, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies uniformly sequenced content standards 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 The state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards for grades students in kindergarten through grade 12. Each local unit of administration shall include this uniformly sequenced core curriculum as the basis for its own curriculum, although each local unit may sequence, expand, and enrich this curriculum may expand and enrich the content standards to the extent it deems necessary and

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appropriate for its students and communities. Each local school system shall adopt its own curriculum which shall include appropriate instruction in the content standards. (b) The State Board of Education, working with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, shall establish college and career readiness competency standards to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with the core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section with the level of performance necessary to meet college-readiness standards in the state's technical colleges, community colleges, state colleges, and universities and in other advanced training programs. (c) The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall require its institutions to accept core curriculum coursework completed by high school students for purposes of admission into its institutions. This Code section shall apply beginning with students entering such postsecondary institutions in the fall of 2013."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140.1, relating to online learning, as follows:
"20-2-140.1. The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students, beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year, who complete prior to graduation at least one course containing online learning. This shall be met through an online course offered by the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1, through the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3, through an online dual enrollment course offered by a postsecondary institution, or through a provider approved pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-319.4. This shall also include enrollment in a full-time or part-time virtual instruction program pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.4."

Reserved.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses, as follows:
"(a)(1) All elementary and secondary schools which receive in any manner funds from the state shall provide the following course offerings in the manner and at the grade level prescribed by the State Board of Education in its quality core curriculum:
(A) A course of study in the background, history, and development of the federal and state governments and a study of Georgia county and municipal governments; and (B) A course of study in the history of the United States and in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the United States and Georgia Constitutions,

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including the study of American institutions and ideals which shall include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag in addition to other institutions and ideals. (2) No student shall be eligible to receive a diploma from a high school unless such student has successfully completed the courses in history and government provided for by this subsection, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. For students moving to Georgia and unable to take the course or courses available to fulfill these requirements in the grade level in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered, the State Board of Education may develop alternative methods, which may include but shall not be limited to an on-line course of study, for such students to learn about and demonstrate an adequate understanding of federal or Georgia history and government. (3) Disabled students who are otherwise eligible for a special education diploma pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-281 shall not be denied this diploma if they have not successfully completed either or both of these courses; provided, however, that their Individualized Education Programs have not specified that the disabled students must enroll in and successfully complete both of these courses. (4) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the required course of study in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the Georgia Constitution for students who transfer from another state after having completed the year in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered. The State Board of Education is authorized to provide for exemptions to the required course of study for such students and for students whose parent or parents serve in the armed forces of the United States."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, relating to general and career education programs, as follows:
"(a) The primary purpose for the general and career education programs is to provide the children and youth of Georgia with a quality opportunity to master student competencies uniformly sequenced content standards adopted by the State Board of Education through instruction which is based upon the uniformly sequenced core curriculum."
"(2) It is the policy of this state that the purpose of the primary grades program shall be mastery by enrolled students of the essential basic skills and knowledge which will enable them to achieve more advanced skills and knowledge offered at the higher grade levels. For purposes of funding under this article, the primary grades program shall include grades one, two, and three. To be eligible for enrollment in the first grade of a state supported primary grades program, a child must attain the age of six by September 1, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 202-150. The State Board of Education shall adopt an instrument or instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to assess the first grade readiness of children

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enrolled in Georgia's public school kindergarten programs pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281. Readiness information obtained by the instrument or instruments adopted by the state board shall be used by local school systems in concert with teacher recommendations and other relevant information to make appropriate student grade placement decisions. The Department of Education shall develop guidelines for utilization of the instrument or instruments in grade placement decisions and shall provide such guidelines to local school systems. The guidelines shall include information pertinent to consideration of the placement of students who have been identified as being disabled or limited-English-proficient. Whenever the decision is made not to promote a child to the first grade, the local school system shall document the reasons for the decision not to promote, according to guidelines established by the board. The State School Superintendent shall may annually provide a report summarizing the results of the readiness of first grade Georgia public school kindergarten children. No student shall remain in kindergarten for more than two years;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (h) of Code Section 20-2154.1, relating to alternative education programs, as follows:
"(a) It is the policy of this state that the alternative education program shall provide a learning environment that includes the objectives of the quality core curriculum content standards and that the instruction in an alternative education program shall enable students to return to a general or career education program as quickly as possible. Course credit shall be earned in an alternative education program in the same manner as in other education programs. It is the policy of this state that it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to an alternative education program rather than suspending or expelling such students from school." "(h) For the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years, state funding of alternative education programs shall be based upon a full-time equivalent program count that equals 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). For the 2002-2003 school year and thereafter, the The amount of state funds appropriated and allocated for the alternative education program provided for in this Code section shall be based on the actual count of students served during the preceding year, except that the count of students served shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). Funds earned may be expended in kindergarten and in grades one through 12."

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SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-159.1, relating to focused programs of study, as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2013, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework content standards for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 202-326, 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. Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-159.2, relating to coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions, as follows:
"(1) Develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum master the content standards established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 will meet the requirements for purposes of admission into a postsecondary institution, such as grade point average and readiness levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, without having to take remedial coursework. Such policies shall:
(A) Establish the benchmarks for college readiness and the method in which students can demonstrate readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics for postsecondary coursework upon completing the core curriculum content standards; and (B) Set the conditions for ensuring college readiness;"

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SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-159.3, relating to academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses, as follows:
"(a) The competencies and curricula content standards 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 curricula content standards, the state board shall work to ensure that the coursework meets postsecondary requirements for acceptance of credit for such coursework at the postsecondary level. Such courses shall be taught by a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and trained or experienced in contextualized learning using project based methods; by a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher who has completed a state-approved training program to strengthen academic content and has passed a state-approved exam for demonstrating mastery of academic content; or by a team made up of a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher working together to teach the course."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160, relating to determination of enrollment by institutional programs, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education shall designate the specific dates upon which two counts of students enrolled in each instructional program authorized under this article shall be made each school year and by which the counts shall be reported to the Department of Education. The initial enrollment count shall be made after October 1 but prior to November 17 and the final enrollment count after March 1 but prior to May 1. The report shall indicate the student's specific assigned program for each one-sixth segment of the school day on the designated reporting date. No program shall be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day that the student is assigned to a study hall; a noncredit course; a course recognized under this article or by state board policy as an enrichment course, except a driver education course; a course which requires participation in an extracurricular activity for which enrollment is on a competitive basis; a course in which the student serves as a student assistant to a teacher, in a school office, or in the media center, except when such placement is an approved work site of a recognized career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program; an individual study course for which no outline of course objectives is prepared in writing prior to the beginning of the course; or any other course or activity so designated by the state board. For the purpose of this Code section, the term 'enrichment course' means a course which does not dedicate a major portion of the class time toward the development and enhancement of one or more student competencies content standards as adopted by the state board under Code Section 20-2-140. A program shall not be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is not enrolled in an instructional

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program or has not attended a class or classes within the preceding ten days; nor shall a program be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is charged tuition or fees or is required to provide materials or equipment beyond those authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-2-133. A student who is enrolled in a dual credit course pursuant to Code Section 20-2-159.5 shall be counted for the high school program or other appropriate program for each segment in which the student is attending such dual credit course. The state board shall adopt such regulations and criteria as necessary to ensure objective and true counts of students in state approved instructional programs. The state board shall also establish criteria by which students shall be counted as resident or nonresident students, including specific circumstances which may include, but not be limited to, students attending another local school system under court order or under the terms of a contract between two local school systems. If a local school system has a justifiable reason, it may seek authority from the state board to shift full-time equivalent program counts from the designated date to a requested alternate date."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (b.1) of Code Section 202-161, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, as follows:
"(b) As the cost of instructional programs varies depending upon the teacher-student ratios and specific services typically required to address the special needs of students enrolled, state authorized instructional programs shall have the following program weights and teacher-student ratios:
(1) Kindergarten program .................................................................................... 1.6508 weight and 1 to 15 ratio

(2) Kindergarten early intervention program ....................................................... 2.0348 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(3) Primary grades program (1-3) ........................................................................ 1.2849 weight and 1 to 17 ratio

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(4) Primary grades early intervention program (1-3)........................................... 1.7931 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(5) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ........................................................ 1.0355 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(6) Upper elementary grades early intervention program (4-5)........................... 1.7867 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(7) Middle grades program (6-8) ......................................................................... 1.0186 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(8)(7) Middle school program (6-8) as defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ......... 1.1310 weight and 1 to 20 ratio

(9)(8) High school general education program (9-12) ........................................ 1.0000 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(10)(9) Career, technical, and agricultural education

1.1916

laboratory program (9-12)................................................................................w..e..i.ght and

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(11)(10) Program for persons with disabilities: Category I.............................................................................................................. 2.3798
weight and 1 to 8 ratio
(12)(11) Program for persons with disabilities: Category II ............................................................................................................ 2.7883
weight and 1 to 6.5 ratio
(13)(12) Program for persons with disabilities: Category III ........................................................................................................... 3.5493
weight and 1 to 5 ratio
(14)(13) Program for persons with disabilities: Category IV........................................................................................................... 5.7509
weight and 1 to 3 ratio
(15)(14) Program for persons with disabilities: Category V ............................................................................................................ 2.4511
weight and 1 to 8 ratio
(16)(15) Program for intellectually gifted students: Category VI........................................................................................................... 1.6589
weight and 1 to 12 ratio

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(17)(16) Remedial education program ................................................................ 1.3087 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(18)(17) Alternative education program ............................................................. 1.4711 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(19)(18) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program ................... 2.5049 weight and 1 to 7 ratio
(b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section and the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290, beginning July 1, 2014, a nonvirtual middle school shall have the funding weight included in paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section for the middle school program, regardless of whether such middle school meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-181, relating to calculation of program weights to reflect base school size, as follows:
"20-2-181. The calculation of all program weights shall reflect a base size local school system of 3,300 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the kindergarten program, the kindergarten early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) program, the upper elementary grades (4-5) early intervention program, and the upper elementary grades (4-5) program shall reflect a base school size of 450 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the middle grades (6-8) program, the middle school (6-8) program, the special education programs, the remedial education program, and the English for speakers of other languages program shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of the program weights for the high school general education program and the high school career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program shall reflect a base school size of 970 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the alternative education program shall reflect a base school size of 100 full-time equivalent students, except that the calculations for secretaries and media personnel shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students."

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SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-182, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, as follows:
"(b) The program weights for the primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, and middle school programs, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay at least the beginning salaries of specialists qualified to teach art, music, foreign language, and physical education, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (c) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and alternative education programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for at least one school counselor for every 450 full-time equivalent students. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and thereafter, the program weights for the English for speakers of other languages program and the programs for persons with disabilities shall also earn school counselor funding. Further, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016 and thereafter, the program weights for the program for intellectually gifted students and the remedial education program shall also earn school counselor funding. The duties and responsibilities for such school counselors shall be established by the state board to require a minimum of five of the six full-time equivalent program count segments of the counselor's time to be spent counseling or advising students or parents."
"(i)(1) It is the intent of this paragraph to provide a clear expectation to parents and guardians as to the maximum number of students that may be in their child's classroom in kindergarten through eighth grade. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, for the following regular education programs, the maximum individual class size for mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts classes shall be:
(A) Kindergarten program (without full-time aide).......................................... 18

(B) Kindergarten program (with full-time aide) ............................................... 20

(C) Primary grades program (1-3) ................................................................

21

(D) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ................................................... 28

(E) Middle grades program (6-8) and middle school program (6-8) as

defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ................................................................

28

For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only,

the system average maximum class size for each instructional program covered under

this paragraph shall be the same as the maximum individual class size for each such program, and local boards of education shall be considered in compliance with this paragraph so long as the system average maximum class size is not exceeded;

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provided, however, that if the State Board of Education approves a blanket waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-244, such maximum individual class sizes shall be the system average maximum class sizes for purposes of this paragraph."

SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, as follows:
"(a) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and remedial programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for instructors needed to provide 20 additional days of instruction for 10 percent of the full-time equivalent count of the respective program. Such funds shall be used for addressing the academic needs of low-performing students with programs including, but not limited to, instructional opportunities for students beyond the regular school day, Saturday classes, intersession classes, summer school classes, and additional instructional programs during the regular school day. Following the midterm adjustment, the state board shall issue allotment sheets for each local school system. Each local school system shall spend 100 percent of the funds designated for additional days of instruction for such costs at the system level, which may include transportation costs incurred for transporting students who are attending additional classes funded by these designated funds."

SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-190, relating to professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives, as follows:
"(a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the State Board of Education shall provide professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives. Such strategic initiatives may include, but are not limited to, training on the new common core curriculum content standards, support for under-performing educators, and mentoring programs in specific subject areas."

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

Reserved.

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SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, as follows:
"(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-242, relating to local school systems, local units of administration, and local governing bodies, as follows:
"(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;"
SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-244.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Student' means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state. (2) 'Substantial hardship' means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver. (3) 'Variance' means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (4) 'Waiver' means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person. (c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify: (1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking

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the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute. (d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action. (e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19. The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10. (f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program. (g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student. (h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students."

Reserved.

SECTION 23.

SECTION 24. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-270.1, relating to services to member local school systems by regional educational service agencies, as follows:
"(3) Developing and implementing curricula and instruction of the highest quality possible, including implementing the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board;"

SECTION 25. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-281, relating to assessment of effectiveness of educational programs, as follows:
"20-2-281. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program and shall fund all costs of providing and scoring such instruments, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Each local school system may elect to administer, with state funding, nationally norm-referenced instruments in reading, mathematics, science, or social studies in grade three, four, or five and in grade six, seven, or eight, subject to

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available appropriations, with assistance to such school systems by the State Board of Education with regard to administration guidance, scoring, and reporting of such assessments. The State Board of Education shall review, revise, and upgrade the quality core curriculum content standards. Following the adoption of this revised curriculum such content standards, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of criterion-referenced competency state criterion based tests to measure the quality core curriculum content standards. Such tests in English, and language arts/reading, and, mathematics, and reading shall be administered annually to students in grades three one through eight and such tests in science and social studies shall be administered annually to students in grades three through eight. These tests shall contain features that allow for comparability to other states with whom establishing such comparison would be statistically sound; provided, however, that no such comparison shall be conducted which would relinquish any measure of control over assessments to any individual or entity outside the state. This action shall be completed according to a schedule established by the State Board of Education. A curriculum based assessment shall be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. Writing assessments shall be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and 11 and may be administered in additional grade levels as designated by the State Board of Education. The results of such writing assessments shall provide be provided to students and their parents with performance outcome measures resulting from the administration of such tests. (b) The nationally normed assessments provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide students and their parents with grade equivalencies and percentile ranks which result from the administration of such tests. Criterion-referenced State criterion based tests and the high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide for results that reflect student achievement at the individual student, classroom, school, system, and state, and national levels. The State Board of Education shall participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and may participate in any other tests that will allow benchmarking this state's performance against national or international performance. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Board of Education and shall be reported to the citizens of Georgia. Further, the state board shall adopt a school readiness assessment for students entering first grade and shall administer such assessment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151. One of the components in the awarding of salary supplements as part of a pay for performance or related plan under this article may be assessments of student achievement. (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school systems and individual schools of the results of the assessment instruments administered under this Code section at the earliest possible date determined by the state board, but not later than the beginning of the subsequent school year. In the event the state board is unable to provide timely results in the first year of implementation of a substantially new

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assessment instrument, the provisions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-283 shall not apply. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to condition the awarding of a high school diploma to a student upon achievement of satisfactory scores on instruments or tests adopted and administered by the state board pursuant to subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. The state board is authorized and directed to adopt regulations providing that any disabled child, as defined by the provisions of this article, shall be afforded opportunities to take any test adopted by the state board as a condition for the awarding of a high school diploma. Said regulations shall further provide for appropriate accommodations in the administration of such test. Said regulations shall further provide for the awarding of a special education diploma to any disabled student who is lawfully assigned to a special education program and who does not achieve a passing score on said test or who has not completed all of the requirements for a high school diploma but who has nevertheless completed his or her Individualized Education Program.
(d)(1) The State Board of Education shall develop or adopt alternate assessments to be administered to each student receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152 who does not receive instruction in the essential knowledge and skills identified in the quality core curriculum developed pursuant to Code Section 202-140 those students with significant cognitive disabilities, receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, who cannot access the state adopted content standards without appropriate accommodations to those standards and for whom the assessment instruments adopted under subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section, even with allowable modifications accommodations, would not provide an appropriate measure of student achievement, as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program team. A student's Individualized Education Program may serve as an alternate assessment for that student. (2) A student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessment and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (e) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding accommodations and the participation of limited-Englishproficient students, as defined in Code Section 20-2-156, in the assessments described in this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall adopt end-of-course assessments for students in grades nine through 12 for all core subjects to be determined by the state board. For those students with an Individualized Education Program, the student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessments and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (g) Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, release some or all of the

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questions and answers to each criterion-referenced competency state criterion based test administered under subsection (a) of this Code section and each end-of-course assessment administered under subsection (e) of this Code section after the last time the instrument is administered for a school year. (h) The State Board of Education, through the Department of Education, shall administer the end-of-course assessments for core subject areas as defined by state board policy. The state board shall promulgate a schedule for the development and administration of all end-of-course tests. By the 2015-2016 school year, the State Board of Education shall make all end-of-course assessments available online and shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students and school systems utilizing such online assessments. (i) The Department of Education shall develop study guides for the criterion-referenced state criterion based tests and end-of-course assessments administered pursuant to subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. Each school system shall distribute the study guides to students who do not perform satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this Code section and to the parents or guardians of such students.
(j)(1) The high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue in effect until all high school core subject end-of-course assessments have been developed and implemented, at which time the state board shall discontinue the test according to a schedule to be determined by the state board. (2) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the results of core subject end-of-course assessments to be included as a factor in a student's final grade in the core subject course for which the end-of-course assessment is given. (k)(1) In addition to the assessment instruments adopted by the State Board of Education and administered by the Department of Education, a local school system may adopt and administer criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment instruments, or both, at any grade level. Such locally adopted assessment instruments may not replace the state's adopted assessment instruments for purposes of state accountability programs, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. A local school system shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred for locally adopted assessment instruments. Students with Individualized Education Programs must be included in the locally adopted assessments or provided an alternate assessment in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to grant waivers until Fiscal Year 2003 to local boards of education exempting said boards from the administration of the state criterion-referenced competency tests at any or all of the subject areas and grade levels for which the local board of education implements a locally developed criterion-referenced competency test or tests based on the Quality Core Curriculum which increases the expectations for student achievement beyond that of the applicable state criterion-referenced competency test or tests and meets all other

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requirements of this Code section, including reliability and validity requirements, with the exception of subsection (g) of this Code section. Local boards of education with such waivers shall submit to the State Board of Education school and local school system score reports of the locally developed criterion-referenced competency tests. (l) In adopting academic skills assessment instruments under this Code section, the State Board of Education or local school system shall ensure the security of the instruments in their preparation, administration, and scoring. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, meetings or portions of meetings held by the state board or a local board of education at which individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items are discussed or adopted shall not be open to the public, and the assessment instruments or assessment instrument items shall be confidential. (m) The results of individual student performance on academic skills assessment instruments administered under this Code section shall be confidential and may be released only in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. (n) Overall student performance data shall be disaggregated by ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, disability, language proficiency, grade level, subject area, school, system, and other categories determined by policies established by the Office of Student Achievement. (o) Student performance data shall be made available to the public, with appropriate interpretations, by the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, and local school system. The information made available to the public shall not contain the names of individual students or teachers. (p) Teachers in grades one through 12 shall be offered the opportunity to participate annually in a staff development program on the use of tests within the instructional program designed to improve students' academic achievement. This program shall instruct teachers on curriculum alignment related to tests, disaggregated student test data to identify student academic weaknesses by subtests, and other appropriate applications as determined by the State Board of Education. (q) The State Board of Education shall consider the passage by a student of an industry certification examination or a state licensure examination which is approved by the State Board of Education or a COMPASS score approved by the State Board of Education when considering whether to grant such student a variance for or a waiver of one or more portions of the high school graduation test required by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section in order to obtain a Georgia high school diploma; provided, however, that the state board shall not grant a variance to a student unless the student has attempted and failed to pass the relevant portion of the high school graduation test at least four times."
SECTION 26. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-290, relating to organization of schools, middle school programs, and schedule, as follows:

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"20-2-290. (a)(1) The board of education of any local school system is authorized to organize or reorganize the schools and fix the grade levels to be taught at each school in its jurisdiction. Schools which house grades six, seven, or eight, or any combination thereof, shall qualify for the middle school program for students; provided, however, that such schools also meet all other provisions of this Code section and criteria and standards prescribed by the State Board of Education. Further, two or more adjacent local school systems shall qualify for the middle school program if through their contractual arrangement they jointly meet the requirements of this Code section and the criteria and standards prescribed by the state board. (2)(b) The board of education of any local school system shall be authorized to employ school administrative managers in lieu of or in addition to assistant principals. Such school administrative managers shall not be required to be certificated by the Professional Standards Commission but shall have such qualifications as determined by the local board with a minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree or satisfactory business experience. The duties of school administrative managers shall be to oversee and manage the financial and business affairs of the school. The principal shall retain authority over the curriculum and instructional areas. The school administrative manager shall report directly to the principal. In the event that a local board considers hiring or utilizing school administrative managers pursuant to this subsection, it shall receive and give all due consideration to recommendations by the school council as to whether or not to utilize such position and as to selection of the manager. Existing employees of the local board shall be eligible to serve as school administrative managers if they meet other qualifications and requirements established by the local board for such position. For purposes of earning funds for such positions, school administrative managers shall be treated in all respects the same as assistant principals.
(b) Local boards of education shall schedule each middle school so as to provide the following:
(1) A minimum of five hours of instruction in English and language arts, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and such other academic subjects as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; (2) Beyond the minimum of five hours of academic instruction, the local board shall have the authority to schedule for the remainder of the day such academic or exploratory classes as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; provided, however, that a student shall be allowed to take additional academic classes instead of exploratory classes if the parent or guardian of such a student requests such assignment, subject to availability; and (3) An interdisciplinary team of academic teachers with common planning time of a minimum of 55 minutes. (c) Local school systems shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section in order to qualify for the middle school program.

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(d) If a local school system has a combination of qualified and nonqualified schools, it shall qualify for the middle school program only for those students counted in the fulltime equivalent count for the middle school program in qualified middle schools."
SECTION 27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-306, relating to honors program and residential high school program, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education Office of Student Achievement is authorized to inaugurate continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home school study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with criteria established by the state board Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the state board Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The state board Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs."
SECTION 28. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-314, relating to development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention program, as follows:
"20-2-314. The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from appropriate experts, such as rape crisis centers and family violence shelters, a rape prevention and personal safety education program and a program for preventing teen dating violence for grade eight through grade 12 which are consistent with the core curriculum content standards provided for in Code Section 20-2-140. Local boards may implement such programs at any time and for any grade level local boards find appropriate, and the state board shall encourage the implementation of such programs. In addition, the state board shall make information regarding such programs available to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia."
SECTION 29. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-315, relating to the prohibition of gender discrimination, as follows:

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"(j) The Department of Education shall may publish an annual report of local school systems to include information regarding expenditures and participation rates for each gender and such other information as the state board and department deem relevant."
SECTION 30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.1, relating to the Georgia Virtual School, as follows:
"20-2-319.1. (a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish the Georgia Virtual School whereby students may enroll in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Any Georgia student who is age 21 or younger shall be eligible to enroll in the Georgia Virtual School, at no cost to the student. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the Georgia Virtual School. Such rules and regulations, if established, shall include, at a minimum, a process for students to enroll in Georgia Virtual School courses and a process whereby a student's grade in the course is reported on the student's transcript. All teachers who provide instruction through the Georgia Virtual School shall be certified by the Professional Standards Commission. A local school system shall not prohibit any student from taking a course through the Georgia Virtual School, regardless of whether the school in which the student is enrolled offers the same course.
(b)(1) The department is authorized to establish a Georgia Virtual School grant account with funds appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall use funds from this such grant account to pay for costs associated with the Georgia Virtual School incurred by the department, including, but not limited to, actual costs associated with the maintenance of the Georgia Virtual School, such as new course development, credit recovery, blended learning training, and operating a clearinghouse clearing-house, and costs for tuition, materials, and fees for courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School by students in home study programs or private schools in this state. (2) The local school system shall pay to the department costs for tuition, materials, and fees directly related to the approved course taken by a student in its school system through the Georgia Virtual School; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of tuition charged to and paid by the local school system on behalf of such student exceed $250.00 per student per semester course; and provided, further, that if a student participates in courses through the Georgia Virtual School that are in excess of the maximum number of courses a student may be enrolled in during a school day, such student shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (3) Students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School at no cost, if appropriations are provided for such purpose in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. If appropriations are not provided or if appropriations are provided but have been

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expended for such purpose, students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School based on availability of slots; provided, however, that such students shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (c) The Georgia Virtual School shall not be considered a school for purposes of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title."
SECTION 31. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-319.3, relating to the online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses, as follows:
"(2) 'Clearing-house' means the clearing-house established pursuant to subsection (b)(c) of this Code section."
SECTION 32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.4, relating to virtual instruction programs, notice of opportunities, mechanisms for compliance, approved providers, approval status, and curriculum plan, as follows:
"20-2-319.4. (a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for:
(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and (2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12. A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provision provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133. (b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms: (1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1; (2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3; (2)(3) Enter into a contract with an approved a provider under subsection (c) of this Code section for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of

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subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or (3)(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds. Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (2)(3) or (3)(4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems. (c) The department shall annually provide local school systems with a list of providers approved to offer virtual instruction programs. To be approved by the department, a provider shall document that it: (1) Possesses prior, successful experience offering online courses to elementary, middle, or high school students, as demonstrated through quantified student performance improvements for each subject area and grade level provided for consideration as instructional program options; (2) Assures instructional and curricular quality through a detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan that addresses every subject and grade level intended for provision within local school system contracts, including:
(A) Courses and programs that meet the nationally recognized standards for K-12 online learning; (B) Instructional content and services that align with and measure student attainment of proficiency in the state-approved curriculum; and (C) Mechanisms that determine and ensure that a student has satisfied requirements for grade level promotion and high school graduation with a standard diploma, as appropriate; and (3) Publishes, in accordance with disclosure requirements adopted by the State Board of Education, for the general public, as part of its application as a provider, and in all contracts negotiated pursuant to this Code section: (A) Information and data about each full-time and part-time program regarding its curriculum; (B) School policies and procedures; (C) Certification status of all administrative and instructional personnel; (D) Teacher-student ratios; (E) Student completion and promotion rates; and (F) Student, educator, and school performance accountability outcomes. (d) An approved provider shall retain its approved status for a period of five years after the date of the department's approval pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as long as the provider continues to comply with all requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that each provider approved by the department for the 2013-2014 school year shall reapply for approval to provide a part-time program for students in grades three through 12.

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(e)(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with an approved a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state curriculum requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject."
SECTION 33. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-2-319.5, relating to report on assisting local boards of education in acquiring digital learning, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 34. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions relative to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," as follows:
"(5) 'Focused program of study' means a rigorous academic core combined with a focus in mathematics and science; a focus in humanities, fine arts, and foreign language; or a coherent sequence of career pathway courses that is aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements content standards established pursuant to Part 2 of this article that prepares a student for postsecondary education or immediate employment after high school graduation."
SECTION 35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, 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 content standards 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;"
SECTION 36. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, as follows:

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"(c) Parents or guardians may teach their children at home in a home study program which meets the following requirements:
(1) The parent, parents, or guardian must submit within 30 days after the establishment of a home study program and by September 1 annually thereafter a declaration of intent to utilize a home study program to the Department of Education, which shall provide for written or electronic submittal of such declaration of intent; (2) The declaration shall include a list of the names and ages of the students who are enrolled in the home study program, the address where the home study program is located, the local school system in which the home study program is located, and a statement of the 12 month period that is to be considered the school year for that home study program. Enrollment records and reports shall not be used for any purpose except providing necessary enrollment information, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction; (3) Parents or guardians may teach only their own children in the home study program, provided the teaching parent or guardian possesses at least a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma, but the parents or guardians may employ a tutor who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma to teach such children; (4) The home study program shall provide a basic academic educational program which includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science; (5) The home study program must provide instruction each 12 months to home study students equivalent to 180 school days of education with each school day consisting of at least four and one-half school hours unless the child is physically unable to comply with the rule provided for in this paragraph; (6) The parent or guardian shall have the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to evidence the enrollment of a child in a home study program, the student's full-time or part-time status, the student's grades, or any other required educational information. This shall include, but not be limited to, documents for purposes of verification of attendance by the Department of Driver Services, for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22, documents required pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 39 relating to employment of minors, and any documents required to apply for the receipt of state or federal public assistance; (7) Students in home study programs shall be subject to an appropriate nationally standardized testing program administered in consultation with a person trained in the administration and interpretation of norm reference tests to evaluate their educational progress at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade and records of such tests and scores shall be retained but shall not be required to be submitted to public educational authorities; and (8) The home study program instructor shall write an annual progress assessment report which shall include the instructor's individualized assessment of the student's

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academic progress in each of the subject areas specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, and such progress reports shall be retained by the parent, parents, or guardian of children in the home study program for a period of at least three years."
SECTION 37. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-892, relating to contributions by employees, state, and local employers and withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school teachers, as follows:
"(b) As the local employer's share, the local employer shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the Governor and the board and, in addition thereto, an amount to be established by the board to defray the cost of administration. The board shall determine whether such portion shall be determined based upon a percentage of the total outlay for the salaries of teachers employed by the local employer or determined on an amount per employee electing coverage under the plan based on the coverage elected, in accordance with the appropriation of funds. If a local employer fails to remit the employer's share as calculated by the commissioner, as provided in this Code section, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-920, relating to withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school employees, as follows:
"(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such

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withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-942, relating to procedure for nonrenewal after acceptance by teacher of school year contract for fourth consecutive school year, as follows:
"(b)(1) A teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth consecutive school year from the same local board of education may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-940. (2) In order to demote or fail to renew the contract of a teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year from the same local board of education, the teacher must be given written notice of the intention to demote or not renew the contract of the teacher. Such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2940. Such notice shall contain a conspicuous statement in substantially the following form:
You have the right to certain procedural safeguards before you can be demoted or dismissed. These safeguards include the right to notice of the reasons for the action against you and the right to a hearing. If you desire these rights you must send to the school superintendent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a statement that you wish to have a hearing; and such statement must be mailed to the school superintendent within 20 days after this notice was mailed to you. Your rights are governed by subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2940, and Code Sections 20-2-942 through 20-2-947, and a copy of this law is enclosed. A copy of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2-940, this Code section, and Code Sections 20-2-943 through 20-2-947 shall be enclosed with the notice. A teacher who is so notified that he or she is to be demoted or that his or her contract will not be renewed has the right to the procedures set forth in subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-940 before the intended action is taken. A teacher who has the right to these procedures must serve written notice on the superintendent of the local board employing the teacher within 20 days of the day the notice of the intended action is served that he or she requests a hearing. In order to be effective, such written notice that the teacher requests implementation of such procedures must be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-940. Within 14 days of service of the request to implement the procedures, the local board must furnish the teacher a notice that complies with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-940. (3) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a fourth consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the third consecutive school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to

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renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the third consecutive school year that he or she does not accept the fourth consecutive school year contract. (4) A teacher who has satisfied the conditions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection who is subsequently employed by another local board of education and who accepts a second consecutive school year contract from the local board at which the teacher is subsequently employed may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 202-940. The provisions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall likewise apply to such a teacher. (5) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a second consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the first school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the first school year that he or she does not accept the second consecutive school year contract. (6) Local boards shall make contract offers available to teachers for a minimum tenday review period. A teacher accepts the contract by signing and returning it any time during the ten-day period.
(7)(A) Professional certificated personnel employed by a county or independent local school system that becomes consolidated with or merged into another county or independent local school system as provided in Article 8 of this chapter or otherwise shall retain their employment, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, in the newly created, or surviving, school system. Said professional certificated personnel shall retain and carry over all the rights already accrued and earned in the professional certificated personnel's prior school system and as set forth in this paragraph. (B) Any reductions in staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs in the newly created, or surviving, school system necessitated by the consolidation or merger shall be made first in preference of retaining professional certificated personnel on the basis of uniformly applied criteria set forth in local school board policies of the newly created, or surviving, school system."
SECTION 40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-1160, relating to local board tribunals to determine school law controversies, appeals, and special provisions for disabled children, as follows:
"(b) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the local board rendered on a contested issue after a hearing shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the State Board of Education. The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript

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of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation."
SECTION 41. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 20-2-2062, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(1.2) 'Charter authorizer' or 'authorizer' means the State Board of Education, the State Charter Schools Commission, or a local board of education in this state authorized to approve or deny charter petitions pursuant to this article or Article 31A."
SECTION 42. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 20-2-2063, relating to charter petitions, to read as follows:
"(e) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide a separate and expedited petition process for high-performing charter schools to replicate, renew, or expand their school design. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require the charter school replication, renewal, or expansion petition to contain evidence of academic success for the school design that the charter school petitioner intends to replicate, renew, or expand, along with proof that the petitioner has the financial and human resources necessary to replicate, renew or expand the design successfully. (f) The state board shall establish annual application deadlines of May 1 and November 1 for charter petitioners to submit charter petitions to a local board of education and concurrently to the state board."
SECTION 42A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2064, relating to approval or denial of petitions, as follows:
"20-2-2064. (a) A charter petitioner seeking to create a conversion charter school must submit a petition to the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension; provided, however, that a denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial; and provided, further,

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that the local board shall not act upon a petition for a conversion charter school, including, but not limited to, a conversion charter for a high school cluster, until such petition:
(1)(A) Has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by a majority of the faculty and instructional staff members of the petitioning local school at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval; and (B) Has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled in the petitioning local school present at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval; or (2) If for a high school cluster, has been approved by a majority of the school councils in the high school cluster and has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by at least 60 percent of the combined vote of the faculty and instructional staff members of the high school cluster and the parents or guardians of students who reside in the attendance zone of such high school cluster present at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval. Each school council within the high school cluster shall appoint two representatives to a committee that shall conduct the vote. This subsection shall not apply to a system charter school petitioning to be a conversion charter school. (b) A charter petitioner seeking to create a start-up charter school must submit a petition to the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension. A denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial. (c) A system charter school's school council or governing council, as applicable, may petition to become a conversion charter school. The petition shall be submitted to the local board of the charter system in which the school is located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension; provided, however, that a denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board and concurrently to the state board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial. (d) A local board shall approve a petition that complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title and is in the public interest. If a local board denies a petition, it must within 60 days of such denial specifically state the reasons for the denial, list all deficiencies with respect to Code Section 20-2-2063, and provide a written statement of the denial to the charter petitioner and the state board.

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(e) The state board or the Charter Advisory Committee, if directed by the state board to do so, may mediate between the local board and a charter petitioner whose petition was denied to assist in resolving issues which led to denial of the petition by the local board."
SECTION 42B. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2064.1, relating to review of charter by state board and charters for state chartered special schools, as follows:
"20-2-2064.1. (a) Prior to approval or denial of a charter petition under this Code section, the state board shall receive and give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Charter Advisory Committee established in Code Section 20-2-2063.1. (b) The state board shall approve the charter of a charter petitioner if the petition has been approved by the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that the petition complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title and is in the public interest. The state board shall approve or deny a petition that has been approved by such local board no later than 210 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. If the state board denies a petition, it must within 60 days of such denial specifically state the reasons for the denial, list all deficiencies with regard to Code Section 20-2-2063, and provide a written statement of the denial to the charter petitioner and to the local board. If the state board approves a petition, the charter shall be executed by the state board, local board, and charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. (c) No application for a state chartered special school may be made to the state board by a petitioner for a conversion charter school that has been denied by a local board. Upon denial of a petition for a start-up charter school by a local board and upon application to the state board by the petitioner, the state board shall approve the charter of a start-up charter petitioner for a state chartered special school if the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that such petition meets the requirements set forth in Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title, and is in the public interest. The state board shall approve or deny a petition for a state chartered special school no later than 210 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. If the state board approves a petition, the charter for a state chartered special school shall be executed by the state board and the charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064."

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SECTION 43. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2064.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) A quality charter authorizer engages in responsible oversight of charter schools by ensuring that schools have both the autonomy to which they are entitled and the public accountability for which they are responsible; and (2) Charter authorizers should be guided by the following three core principles of charter authorizing:
(A) Maintain high standards for charter schools; (B) Uphold charter school autonomy; and (C) Protect student and public interests. (b) To solicit, encourage, and guide the development of quality charter school petitions, the State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures requiring every charter authorizer that oversees a charter school or that has received a charter petition to develop and annually publish a policy statement based on national best practices. (c) A charter authorizer's petition review process shall include thorough evaluation of each written charter petition, an in-person interview with the petitioner, and an opportunity in a public meeting for local residents or other interested persons to provide comment; provided, however, that if a charter petition has serious defects as determined by the charter authorizer, the charter authorizer shall not be required to conduct the interview or hold the public meeting until such time as the defects are resolved. (d) An authorizer shall monitor the performance and legal compliance of the charter schools it oversees, including collecting and analyzing data to support ongoing evaluation according to the charter. Every authorizer shall have the authority to conduct or require oversight activities that enable the authorizer to fulfill its responsibilities, including conducting appropriate inquiries and investigations, so long as those activities adhere to the terms of the charter and do not unduly inhibit the autonomy granted to charter schools. (e) In the event that a charter school's performance or legal compliance appears unsatisfactory, the authorizer shall promptly notify the charter school in writing of the perceived problem and provide reasonable opportunity for the charter school to remedy the problem, unless the problem warrants termination in which case provisions of Code Section 20-2-2068 or 20-2-2083 and the terms of the charter apply. (f) The state board shall identify the charter authorizers that fail to satisfy the requirements of subsections (b) through (e) of this Code section, along with relevant information on the charter authorizer's charter school portfolio, in its annual report to the General Assembly pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2070."
SECTION 44. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2066, relating to admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students, as follows:

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"20-2-2066. (a) A local charter school shall enroll students in the following manner:
(1)(A) A start-up charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the charter attendance zone as specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a start-up charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(i) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this division, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (i)(ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in the start-up charter school; (ii)(iii) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (iii)(iv) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the charter school; (iv)(v) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (v)(vi) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (B) A conversion charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter. If the number of applying students who reside in the attendance zone does not exceed the capacity as specified in the charter, additional students shall be enrolled based on a random selection process; provided, however, that enrollment preferences may be given to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (i) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this division, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (i)(ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in the charter school or in any school in the high school cluster;

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(ii)(iii) Students whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the charter school; (iii)(iv) Students who were enrolled in the local school prior to its becoming a charter school; (iv)(v) Students who reside in the charter attendance zone specified in the charter; and (v)(vi) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (2) A student who resides outside the school system in which the local charter school is located may not enroll in that local charter school except pursuant to a contractual agreement between the local boards of the school system in which the student resides and the school system in which the local charter school is located. Unless otherwise provided in such contractual agreement, a local charter school may give enrollment preference to a sibling of a nonresident student currently enrolled in the local charter school. (b) A state chartered special school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. The period of time during which an application for enrollment may be submitted shall be specified in the charter. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state chartered special school may give enrollment preference to a child of a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee of the state chartered special school as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-293 or to a sibling of a student currently enrolled in the state chartered special school applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (1) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated city-county government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (2) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state charter school; (3) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (4) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state charter school; (5) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and

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(6) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state charter school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school. (b.1) A charter system shall enroll students in its system charter schools per the terms of the charter and in accordance with state board rules. (c) A charter school shall not discriminate on any basis that would be illegal if used by a school system. (d) A student may withdraw without penalty from a charter school at any time and enroll in a local school in the school system in which such student resides as may be provided for by the policies of the local board. A student who is suspended or expelled from a charter school as a result of a disciplinary action taken by a charter school shall be entitled to enroll in a local school within the local school system in which the student resides, if, under the disciplinary policy of the local school system, such student would not have been subject to suspension or expulsion for the conduct which gave rise to the suspension or expulsion. In such instances, the local board shall not be required to independently verify the nature or occurrence of the applicable conduct or any evidence relating thereto."
SECTION 45. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, to read as follows:
"(i) The per student funding formula based on the school's projected enrollment, school profile, and student characteristics that is included in a charter petition which is approved by a local board shall be binding on such local board and the local board shall ensure that the charter school receives, at a minimum, the proportional level of state, local, and federal funding provided in such charter petition and approved charter. (j) No later than April 1 of each year, a local charter school shall notify the local board and the department and a state chartered special school shall notify the department of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new local charter school or state chartered special school and for any new grade levels or for a level of enrollment growth in an existing grade level specified in the charter offered by existing local charter schools or state chartered special schools. For purposes of funding students enrolled in a local charter school or a state chartered special school and prior to the initial student count, the local board or department, respectively, shall calculate and distribute, no later than July 1, the initial funding for the local charter school or state chartered special school on the basis of the funding estimate provided in this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the department to conduct more than two student counts per year."

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SECTION 46. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-2068.2, relating to facilities fund for charter schools, purposes which funds may be used, upkeep of charter school property, and availability of unused facilities, as follows:
"(h)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'unused facility' means a school building or other local board of education owned building that is or could be appropriate for school use in which less than 40 percent of the direct student instruction and critical administration space is being used. (2) Each local board of education shall make its unused facilities available to local charter schools. The terms of the use of such a facility by the charter school shall be subject to negotiation between the board and the local charter school and shall be memorialized as a separate agreement. A local charter school that is allowed to use such a facility under such an agreement shall not sell or dispose of any interest in such property without the written permission of the local board. A local charter school may not be charged a rental or leasing fee for the existing facility or for property normally used by the public school which became the local charter school. A local charter school that receives property from a local board may not sell or dispose of such property without the written permission of the local board.
(3)(A) A local charter school shall have a right of first refusal to purchase at or below fair market value an unused facility. If, at the time a facility first becomes unused, the local board that owns the facility has a plan to reuse the facility within an 18 month period, the local board shall not be required to include the facility in its submission to the department. However, a local board may exclude an unused facility from the annual data base only once. Each local board of education shall annually, by a deadline and in accordance with guidelines established by the department, submit to the department a list of its unused facilities. The department shall, based on the submissions of the local board, publish to its website a searchable data base of unused facilities. (B) The department shall monitor the searchable data base and notify all local charter schools of unused facilities that are available and may be appropriate for school use. (C) The department shall establish minimum standards for an application process for local charter schools to facilitate the purchase of unused facilities from local boards. The local board that owns the unused facility shall conduct the sale and receive any funds realized from the sale of such facility under its control. (D) In the event more than one local charter school applies to purchase an unused facility, the local board shall establish a competitive bidding process. In scoring bids, the local board shall give weight to academic quality and performance, financial health, community impact, and the program design of the charter school. If the local board receives two or more bids of equal score, the local board shall accept a bid based on a random draw conducted at a public hearing. The department may establish guidelines on how the competitive bidding process must be conducted.

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(E) This paragraph shall not be interpreted to limit the ability of a local school to convert to a charter school pursuant to Code section 20-2-2064 or to limit the ability of a local board to provide a facility to a local charter school pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection."
SECTION 47. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-2083, relating to powers and duties of the State Charter Schools Commission, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall have the power to: (1) Approve or deny petitions for state charter schools and renew, nonrenew, or terminate state charter school petitions in accordance with rules and regulations established pursuant to this article. At its discretion, the commission may preliminarily approve a petition for a state charter school before the petitioner has secured space, equipment, or personnel, if the petitioner indicates such preliminary approval is necessary for it to raise working capital. The State Board of Education shall review and may overrule the approval or renewal of a state charter school by the commission, within 60 days of such decision by the commission no later than 210 days after its submission to the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2084, upon a majority vote of the members of the state board; and (2) Conduct facility and curriculum reviews of state charter schools." "(c)(1) The commission shall establish rules and regulations requiring each state charter school to provide adequate notice of its enrollment procedures, including any provision for the use of a random selection process where all applicants have an equal chance of being admitted in the event that the number of applications to enroll in the school exceeds the capacity of the program, grade, or school. A state charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the charter attendance zone as specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (A) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (B) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state charter school; (C) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter;

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(D) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state charter school; (E) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (F) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state charter school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school."
SECTION 48. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to petition for charter schools, requirements of school, governing board membership, and annual training, as follows:
"(a) Petitions submitted to the commission shall be subject to rules and regulations established pursuant to this article. The commission shall establish annual application deadlines of May 1 and November 1 for charter petitioners to submit charter petitions to the commission pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) The commission shall be authorized to approve a petition for a state charter school that meets the following requirements:
(1) Has a state-wide attendance zone, which may include a school which provides instruction in a physical location or which solely provides virtual instruction; or
(2)(A) Has a defined attendance zone; and (B) Demonstrates that it has special characteristics, such as a special population, a special curriculum, or some other feature or features which enhance educational opportunities, which may include the demonstration of a need to enroll students across multiple communities or an alternative delivery system; provided, however, that the petitioner shall demonstrate a reasonable justification for any proposed special curriculum that has a narrow or limited focus. (c)(1) For petitions for state charter schools with a state-wide attendance zone, the petitioner shall submit such petition to the commission and concurrently to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located for information purposes; provided, however, that this shall not apply to a proposed state charter school which will solely provide virtual instruction. (2) For petitions for state charter schools with a defined attendance zone, the petitioner shall concurrently submit such petition to the commission, to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located, and to each local school system from which the proposed school plans to enroll students. The commission shall not act on a petition unless the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located denies the petition; provided, however, that such local board shall approve or deny the petition no later than 60 90 days after its submission, as required pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2064, unless the petitioner requested an extension. Failure to approve or deny such petition by such local board, in violation of Code Section 20-2-2064, shall be deemed a denial for

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purposes of this paragraph. A local board that has denied a petition for a state charter school shall be permitted to present to the commission in writing or in person the reasons for denial and the deficiencies in such petition resulting in such denial. (3) The commission may take into consideration any support or opposition by the local board of education or local boards of education on the start-up charter school petition when it votes to approve or deny a corresponding state charter school petition. (4) The commission shall approve or deny a petition no later than 150 days after its submission to the commission pursuant to this Code section. If the commission approves a petition, the charter shall be executed by the commission and the charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the commission pursuant to this Code section." "(d.1) The commission shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide a separate and expedited petition process for high-performing state charter schools to replicate, renew, or expand their school design. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require the charter school replication, renewal, or expansion petition to contain evidence of academic success for the school design that the state charter school petitioner intends to replicate, renew, or expand, along with proof that the petitioner has the financial and human resources necessary to replicate, renew, or expand the design successfully."
SECTION 49. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 20-22089, relating to funding for state charter schools, as follows:
"(a)(1) The earnings for a student in a state charter school shall be equal to the earnings for any other student with similar student characteristics in a state charter school, regardless of the local school system in which the student resides or the school system in which the state charter school is located, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the department shall pay to each state charter school through appropriation of state funds an amount equal to the sum of:
(A)(is) QBE formula earnings and QBE grants earned by the state charter school based on the school's enrollment, school profile, and student characteristics. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'QBE formula earnings' means funds earned for the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Code Section 20-2161, including the portion of such funds that are calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-164. QBE formula earnings shall include the salary portion of direct instructional costs, the adjustment for training and experience, the nonsalary portion of direct instructional costs, and earnings for psychologists and school social workers, school administration, facility maintenance and operation, media centers, additional days of instruction in accordance with Code Section 20-2184.1, and staff development, as determined by the department. (ii) A proportional share of earned state categorical grants, non-QBE state grants, transportation grants, school nutrition grants, and all other state grants, except state equalization grants, as determined by the department;

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(B) The average amount of the total revenues less federal revenues less state revenues other than equalization grants per full-time equivalent for the lowest five school systems ranked by assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count, as determined by the department; and (C) The state-wide average total capital revenue per full-time equivalent, as determined by the department. (2) In the event that a state charter school offers virtual instruction: (A) The amount of funds received pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be equal to two-thirds of such calculated amount; provided, however, that this two-thirds amount may be increased by any amount up to the originally calculated amount in the discretion of the commission if relevant factors warrant such increase; and (B) The commission may reduce the amount of funds received pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection in proportion to the amount of virtual instruction provided and based on factors that affect the cost of providing instruction on a proportional basis if the school fails to provide documentation confirming its capital expenditures per full-time equivalent are greater than or equal to the state-wide average. (3) Any funds deducted from a state charter school pursuant to Code Section 20-2164, representing the equivalent of a local school system's five mill share, shall be calculated based only on funds received pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection. For a state charter school that offers virtual instruction, the amount of the deduction shall be reduced by one-third, unless the commission has increased the school's calculated amount pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in which case the deduction shall be proportionate to the amount of funding received. (3)(4) For purposes of this subsection, the terms: (A) 'Assessed valuation' is defined as 40 percent of the equalized adjusted property tax digest reduced by the amount calculated pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-164. (B) 'Assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count' is defined as the assessed valuation for the most recent year available divided by the weighted fulltime equivalent count for the year of the digest." "(d) No later than April 1 of each year, the state charter school shall notify the commission and the department of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new state charter schools and for any new grade levels or for a level of enrollment growth in an existing grade level specified in the charter. For purposes of funding students enrolled in a state charter school in the first year of such school's operation or for the first year that an existing state charter school offers a new grade level and prior to the initial student count, the commission shall calculate and the department shall distribute, no later than July 1, the initial funding payment for the state charter school on the basis of its projected enrollment according to an enrollment counting procedure or projection method stipulated in the terms of the charter the

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funding estimates provided in this subsection. No later than July 1 of each year, the commission shall notify the department and the Office of Planning and Budget of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new state charter schools and for any new grade levels offered by existing state charter schools. After the initial student count during the first year of such state charter school's operation or newly offered grade level and in all years of operation thereafter, each state charter school's student enrollment shall be based on the actual enrollment in the current school year according to the most recent student count. Nothing in this Code section subsection shall be construed to require the department to conduct more than two student counts per year."
SECTION 50. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2092. (a) The commission shall have the power and authority to incorporate a nonprofit corporation that could qualify as a public foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to aid the commission in carrying out any of its powers and in accomplishing any of its purposes. Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this power shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. (b) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) In accordance with the Constitution of Georgia, no governmental functions or regulatory powers shall be conducted by any such nonprofit corporation; (2) Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation incorporated by the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia; (3) As used in this paragraph, the term 'direct employee costs' means salary, benefits, and travel expenses. To avoid the appearance of undue influence on regulatory functions by donors, no donations to any such nonprofit corporation from private sources shall be used for direct employee costs of the commission; (4) Any such nonprofit corporation shall be subject to all laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; (5) The commission shall not be liable for the action or omission to act of any such nonprofit corporation; and (6) No debts, bonds, notes, or other obligations incurred by any such nonprofit corporation shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia nor shall any act of any such nonprofit corporation constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state. No holder or holders of any such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state nor to enforce the payment thereof against the state. (c) Pursuant to this Code section, the commission may establish a nonprofit corporation to be designated as the State Charter Schools Foundation for the sole

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purpose of actively seeking supplemental revenue and in-kind goods, services, and property to promote state charter schools and any other purpose of the commission. Funds received by the foundation may be awarded through a competitive grant process administered by the commission. (d) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall make public and provide an annual report showing the identity of all donors and the amount each person or entity donated as well as all expenditures or other disposal of money or property donated. Such report shall be provided to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee. Any such nonprofit corporation shall also provide such persons with a copy of all corporate filings with the federal Internal Revenue Service."

By striking line 23 and inserting in its place the following: PART III
SECTION 1.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
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Y Chapman Cheokas
Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 122, nays 51.

The amendment was adopted.

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

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L
Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby
Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 119, nays 52.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 271. By Representatives Neal of the 2nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Meadows of the 5th, Oliver of the 82nd, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; 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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
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To amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9, Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15, and Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings, motions and forms, civil proceedings in magistrate court, and garnishment proceedings, respectively, so as to provide for redacted information in certain filings; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for correction of unredacted information; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to provide for cross-references; 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 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-11-7.1. (a) Redacted filings. Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, or birth date shall include only:
(1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and (4) The year of an individual's birth. (b) Garnishment. A summons of garnishment that is filed with a court shall only include the last four digits of the defendant's social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number; provided, however, that the plaintiff shall provide the defendant's full social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number, if reasonably available to the plaintiff, on the copies of the summons of garnishment served on the garnishee and defendant. (c) Exemptions from redaction requirement. Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) A financial account number that identifies property allegedly subject to forfeiture in a civil forfeiture proceeding; (2) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (3) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; (4) A filing made in a probate court; and (5) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) Filings made under seal. The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an

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unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record. (e) Correction of unredacted information. An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record. (f) Protective orders. For good cause, the court may:
(1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court. (g) Option for reference list. A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information. (h) Waiver of protected identifiers. A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal."
SECTION 2. Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forms, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-133, relating to forms meeting requirements for civil case filings and disposition, as follows:
"(a) The forms set out in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this Code section or forms substantially similar to such forms are shall be sufficient to meet the requirements for civil case filing and disposition forms; provided, however, that the general civil case filing information form and domestic relations case filing information form shall be required to contain an acknowledgment by the filer that the complaint and any exhibits or other attachments satisfy the redaction requirements of Code Section 9-11-7.1. The civil case forms set out in Exhibit F of the 'Report and Recommendations of the 19971998 Court Filings Committee' published by the State Bar of Georgia and dated May 15, 1998, are substantially similar to the forms set out in this Code section."
SECTION 3. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-42, relating to the Civil Practice Act being inapplicable to magistrate courts, as follows:

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"15-10-42. Except as provided in subsection (g) of Code Sections 15-10-43 and 15-10-50, proceedings Proceedings in the magistrate court shall not be subject to Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.'"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-10-53, relating to filing documents by electronic means, as follows:
"(b) Any pleading or document filed electronically shall be in a format prescribed by the court and shall comply with Code Section 15-10-54."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-10-54. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, or birth date:
(1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and (4) The year of an individual's birth. (b) A summons of garnishment that is filed with the court shall only include the last four digits of the defendant's social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number; provided, however, that the plaintiff shall provide the defendant's full social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number, if reasonably available to the plaintiff, on the copies of the summons of garnishment served on the garnishee and defendant. (c) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (2) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; and (3) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record. (e) An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record. (f) For good cause, the court may: (1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be

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sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court. (g) A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information. (h) A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal."
SECTION 6. Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to garnishment proceedings, is amended by revising subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 18-4-20, relating to property subject to garnishment generally, claim amount, and social security number on summons, as follows:
"(h) The summons of garnishment, including a summons of continuing garnishment, may shall on its face set forth, if known, the social security number of the defendant to the extent it is reasonably available to the plaintiff; provided, however, that if such summons is filed with a court, the court filing shall be redacted in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable. The defendant's full social security number shall be made known to the garnishee and defendant in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable, to the extent such information is reasonably available to the plaintiff.
(i)(1) A summons of garnishment upon a financial institution, or an attachment thereto, shall state with particularity all of the following information, to the extent reasonably available to the plaintiff:
(1)(A) The name of the defendant, and, to the extent such would reasonably enable the garnishee to properly respond to the summons, all known configurations, nicknames, aliases, former or maiden names, trade names, or variations thereof; (2)(B) The service address and the current addresses of the defendant and, to the extent such would reasonably enable the garnishee to properly respond to the summons of garnishment and such is reasonably available to the plaintiff, the past addresses of the defendant; (3)(C) The social security number or federal tax identification number of the defendant; provided, however, that if such summons is filed with a court, the court filing shall be redacted in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable. The defendant's full social security number or federal tax identification number shall be made known to the garnishee and defendant in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable, to the extent such information is reasonably available to the plaintiff; and

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(4)(D) Account, identification, or tracking numbers known or suspected by reasonably available to the plaintiff to be used by the garnishee in the identification or administration of the defendant's funds or property; provided, however, that if such summons is filed with a court, the court filing shall be redacted in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable. The defendant's account, identification, or tracking numbers shall be made known to the garnishee and defendant in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable, to the extent such information is reasonably available to the plaintiff. (2) A misspelling of any information required by paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, other than the surname of a natural person defendant, shall not invalidate a summons of garnishment, so long as such information is not misleading in a search of the garnishee's records."

SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (7) of Code Section 18-466, relating to forms for postjudgment garnishment, as follows:
"(2) Summons of garnishment.

IN THE ______ COURT OF __________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

__________ Plaintiff
v.
__________ Defendant Last four digits of social Social security number
__________ Garnishee
__________ Address

)

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Civil action

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File no. ____

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)

)

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)

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SUMMONS OF GARNISHMENT

To: ______________ Garnishee Amount claimed due by plaintiff $________ (To be completed by plaintiff) Plus court costs due on the summons $________

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(To be completed by the clerk) YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to hold immediately all property, money, wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the defendant, or debts owed to the defendant named above at the time of service of this summons and between the time of service of this summons and the time of making your garnishee answer. Not sooner than 30 days but not later than 45 days after you are served with this summons, you are commanded to file your garnishee answer in writing with the clerk of this court and serve a copy upon the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney named below. Money or other property subject to this summons should be delivered to the court with your garnishee answer. Should you fail to file a garnishee answer to this summons, a judgment will be rendered against you for the amount the plaintiff claims due by the defendant. Witness the Honorable ______________, Judge of said Court. This ______ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Clerk,
______ Court of ______ County ____________________ Plaintiff's attorney ______________ Address Service perfected on garnishee, this ____ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Deputy marshal, sheriff,
or constable" "(7) Attachment to summons of garnishment upon a financial institution.

IN THE ______ COURT OF __________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

__________ Plaintiff
v.
__________ Defendant
_________________ Other known names of Defendant

)

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Civil action

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File no. ____

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________________

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Current and past

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addresses of Defendant

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______________________

)

Last four digits of social

)

Social security number

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or federal tax

)

identification number

)

of Defendant

)

)

______________________

)

Last four digits of account

)

Account or identification

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numbers of Defendant

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used by Garnishee

)

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_________________

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Other allegations

)

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__________

)

Garnishee

)"

SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 18-4-118, relating to forms for continuing garnishment, as follows:
"(2) Summons of continuing garnishment.

IN THE ______ COURT OF __________ COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

__________

)

Plaintiff

)

)

v.

)

Civil action

)

File no. ____

__________

)

Defendant

)

Last four digits of social

)

Social security number

)

)

__________

)

Garnishee

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)

__________

)

Address

)

SUMMONS OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT

To: ______________ Garnishee

Amount claimed due by plaintiff

$________

(To be completed by plaintiff)

Plus court costs due on this summons

$________

(To be completed by clerk)

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to hold immediately all property, money,

wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the defendant, or debts owed to the

defendant named above at the time of service of this summons and between the time

of service of this summons to and including the one hundred seventy-ninth day

thereafter. Not later than 45 days after you are served with this summons, you are

commanded to file your garnishee answer in writing with the clerk of this court and

serve a copy upon the plaintiff or his attorney named below. This garnishee answer

shall state what property, money, and wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the

defendant, or debts owed to the defendant, you hold or owe at the time of service of

this summons and between the time of such service and the time of making your first

garnishee answer. Thereafter, you are required to file further garnishee answers no

later than 45 days after your last garnishee answer. Every further garnishee answer

shall state what property, money, and wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the

defendant, or debts owed to the defendant, you hold or owe at and from the time of

the last garnishee answer to the time of the current garnishee answer. The last

garnishee answer required by this summons shall be filed no later than the one

hundred ninety-fifth day after you receive this summons. Money or other property

admitted in a garnishee answer to be subject to continuing garnishment shall be

delivered to the court with your garnishee answers. Should you fail to file garnishee

answers as required by this summons, a judgment will be rendered against you for the

amount the plaintiff claims due by the defendant.

Witness the Honorable ______________, Judge of said Court.

This ______ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Clerk,
______ Court of __________ County ____________________ Plaintiff's attorney ______________ Address Service perfected on garnishee, this ______ day of ______________, ____.

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____________________ Deputy marshal, sheriff,
or constable"
SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to any filings made on or after such date.
SECTION 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Kelley of the 16th, and Battles of the 15th offer the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Judiciary substitute to SB 386 (LC 39 0755S) by inserting after "To" on line 1 the following:
amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to
By replacing "an effective date" with "effective dates" on line 8.
By redesignating Sections 2 through 8 as Sections 3 through 9, respectively.
By inserting between lines 11 and 12 the following: Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (9) as follows: "(A) Bartow County -- First Monday in February, and August, fourth Monday in April, and third Monday in October May, August, and November."
SECTION 2.
By replacing lines 317 through 321 with the following:
SECTION 10. Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015. Sections 2 through 9 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to any filings made on or after such date.
SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The following amendment was read:

Representative Weldon of the 3rd et al. offer the following amendment:

Amend the House Committee on Judiciary substitute to SB 386 (LC 39 0755S) by deleting "Article 3 of" on line 1.

By replacing "civil proceedings in magistrate court" with "magistrate courts" on line 3.

By inserting after "conformity;" on line 7, the following: so as to increase the fine amount for contempt of court;

By replacing lines 74 and 75 with following: Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of Code Section 15-10-2, relating to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts, as follows:
"(7) The punishment of contempts by fine not exceeding $200.00 $500.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding ten days or both;"

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-10-42, relating

By replacing "Said article" with "Said chapter" on lines 82 and 87.

By redesignating Sections 4 through 10 as Sections 5 through 11, respectively.

There being no motion made by Representative Weldon of the 3rd to adopt the Weldon amendment, the amendment was lost.

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 Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 174, nays 0.

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

SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Ramsey of the 72nd offers the following amendment:

Amend SB 392 (LC 39 0639) by deleting lines 6 and 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the
following: "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By deleting line 119 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(2)(A) of Code Section 40-524, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, as follows:
"(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 5:00 A.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable; and"

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, 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler
Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D

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Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 172, nays 0.

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

The following Bill of the Senate, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:

SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee substitute was previously read and 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:

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N Abrams N Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard
Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott N Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre
Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. N Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch N Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 104, nays 70.

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

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 408
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 18, 2014

Clerk Bill Reilly Georgia House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Clerk Reilly:
My voting machine malfunctioned during the vote of SB 350 and did not record my vote. Please let the journal reflect that my intended vote was "NO".
Sincerely,
/s/ Carolyn F. Hugley
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 246. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Neal of the 2nd and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to provide that the authority shall have the power to provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents, including a retirement plan and a group insurance plan; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to extend the option to elect coverage in the program to the authority; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to provide that the authority shall have the power to provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents, including a retirement plan and a group insurance plan; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to extend the option to elect coverage in the program to the authority; to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority of the Board of Community Health to establish health insurance plan, rules and regulations, provisions of plan generally, and coverage for retiring or retired employees relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide that no health insurance plan for

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employees of this state shall offer coverage for abortion 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. Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 10-9-4, relating to authority powers, as follows:
"(4) To elect, appoint, or hire officers, employees, and other agents of the authority, including experts and fiscal agents, define their duties, and fix their compensation, and establish a flexible employee benefit plan for authority employees which may include those flexible employee benefits described in Code Section 45-18-52;"
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 45-18-54, relating to continuation of optional plans, approval of optional plans, or contracting with new or additional insurers, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) The Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority shall have the option to irrevocably elect or reject coverage for employees of the authority in this program no later than June 30, 2014. New optional employee benefit plans or any contracting with new or additional insurers under existing plans that authorize the deduction or reduction of voluntarily designated amounts, including insurance, from the salaries of the full-time employees must be approved by the council. If the authority elects to participate in the coverage under this plan, it shall be assessed a pro rata share of the cost of administering the plan."
SECTION 3. Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board's authority to establish health insurance plan, rules and regulations, provisions of plan generally, and coverage for retiring or retired employees, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) No health insurance plan shall offer coverage for abortion services unless needed due to the mother's medical necessity or to preserve mother's life."

SECTION 4. 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 Golick of the 40th offers the following amendment:

Amend the Senate substitute to HB 246 (HB 246/SCSFA/2) by deleting lines 7 through 12
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: coverage in the program to the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and

By deleting lines 37 through 44.
Representative Golick of the 40th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 246.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Duncan Y Dutton
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser E Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 162, nays 0.
The motion prevailed.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 840. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; 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 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 918. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
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

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date; to provide applicability; 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 128. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise and change provisions regarding state income tax credits; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown investments; to provide for state income tax credits for qualified contributions to a Georgia Renaissance Fund; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown housing investments; to provide for short titles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 477. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Maxwell of the 17th, Lindsey of the 54th and Golick of the 40th:
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 the payment for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 490. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Casas of the 107th, Rogers of the 29th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health

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insurance plans for teachers and other school personnel, so as to expand board authorization to contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.
HB 957. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 70th, Harden of the 148th and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Willard of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 282 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Willard of the 51st
Chairman
Representative O`Neal of the 146th assumed the chair.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other

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agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 744

The Committee of Conference on HB 744 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 744 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Jack Hill Senator, 4th District

/s/ Terry England Representative, 116th District

/s/ David Shafer Senator, 48th District

/s/ Jan Jones Representative, 47th District

/s/ Larry O'Neal Representative, 146th District

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:
PART I
The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, 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 -

$42,374,896,219 $12,121,741,978
$97,386,835 $102,841,170 $14,163,709
$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$75,782,283 $55,906,108 $20,411,154
$6,381,489,919 $47,733,582
$1,957,150
$92,797,423 $330,214,685
$9,551,600

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Unobligated Balance 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 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

$348,133,738
$3,381,428,389
$63,242,433 $63,242,433
$5,625,274,459 $3,079,731,888
$139,386,524
$301,132,740
$580,253 $592,381
$2,103,850,673 $20,836,744,620
$1,784,064
$264,217,234
$947,948,052 $1,005,757,534
$167,756,401
$18,306,819,505 $142,461,830
$3,727,892,729 $3,170,009,742
$280,857,262
$63,090,685
$52,199,835 $161,735,205

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Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$10,585,835 $10,585,835 $10,585,835

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,256,003

State Funds

$1,256,003

State General Funds

$1,256,003

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$27,532

$27,532

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$22,301

$22,301

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,256,003

$1,256,003

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,147,666

State Funds

$1,147,666

State General Funds

$1,147,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$8,276

$8,276

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$18,395

$18,395

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,147,666

$1,147,666

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$7,115,031

State Funds

$7,115,031

State General Funds

$7,115,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$49,215

$49,215

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$77,485 $7,115,031

$77,485 $7,115,031

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

$1,067,135

State Funds

$1,067,135

State General Funds

$1,067,135

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,009,608 $35,840
$21,687

$1,009,608 $35,840
$21,687

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,067,135

$1,067,135

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$18,705,323

State Funds

$18,705,323

State General Funds

$18,705,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$18,416,477

$18,416,477

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$122,197

$122,197

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$166,649

$166,649

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,705,323

$18,705,323

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Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$5,734,042

State Funds

$5,734,042

State General Funds

$5,734,042

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds from the Fiscal Office program based on projected expenditures.

$4,637,002 $15,826
$30,469 $1,050,745

$4,637,002 $15,826
$30,469 $1,050,745

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,734,042

$5,734,042

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

$1,273,514

State Funds

$1,273,514

State General Funds

$1,273,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,296,176

$2,296,176

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds to the Ancillary Activities program based on projected expenditures.

$8,346
$16,060 $3,677
($1,050,745)

$8,346
$16,060 $3,677
($1,050,745)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

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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

$3,036,309

State Funds

$3,036,309

State General Funds

$3,036,309

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$26,662

$26,662

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$57,152

$57,152

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

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

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

$29,881,479

Other Funds

$550,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$550,000

State Funds

$29,241,479

$34,090,200 $550,000 $550,000
$33,450,200 $33,450,200
$90,000 $90,000

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State General Funds

$29,241,479

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $26,563,929

$27,245,929

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$156,250

$156,250

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$521,300

$521,300

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Eliminate other funds for audit services of the American

$0

($42,000)

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

retention initiatives.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,241,479

$29,881,479

4.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,742,089

State Funds

$1,742,089

State General Funds

$1,742,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,669,749

$1,669,749

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$25,000

$25,000

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$45,700 $1,640

$45,700 $1,640

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,742,089

$1,742,089

4.3. Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the

Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in connection

with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public

agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to

the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

Total Funds

$20,000

State Funds

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

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4.4. 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

$251,872

State Funds

$251,872

State General Funds

$251,872

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$248,987

$248,987

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,885

$2,885

Amount appropriated in this Act

$251,872

$251,872

4.5. 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

$2,194,760

State Funds

$2,194,760

State General Funds

$2,194,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$35,000 $56,100

$35,000 $56,100

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,185,519 $150,000 $150,000

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State Funds State General Funds

$15,035,519 $15,035,519

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

$15,185,519

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$15,035,519

State General Funds

$15,035,519

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,441,605

$14,591,605

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$136,342

$136,342

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$292,312

$292,312

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$14,788

$14,788

Increase funds for one documents clerk position.

$52,159

$52,159

Increase funds for two staff attorney positions.

$128,313

$128,313

(CC:Increase funds for one staff attorney position.)

Eliminate one-time funds for e-voting software.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,035,519

$15,185,519

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
6.1. Accountability Courts Purpose: 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 Accountability Court

$17,159,046 $2,552,935 $2,552,935
$1,144,998 $876,093 $268,905
$13,461,113 $13,461,113

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Committee. 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 Funds

$438,057

State Funds

$438,057

State General Funds

$438,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$353,015

$353,015

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,822

$1,822

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,414

$4,414

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for one certification program officer

$78,806

$78,806

position.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$438,057

$438,057

6.2. 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

$172,890

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$172,890

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$172,890

6.4. 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

$1,174,992

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Other Funds

$703,203

Agency Funds

$703,203

State Funds

$471,789

State General Funds

$471,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$471,789

$1,174,992

Increase funds for one educational event coordinator

$0

$0

position for the training of judges. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$471,789

$1,174,992

6.5. Judicial Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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 Funds

$14,045,401

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

$11,223,561

State General Funds

$11,223,561

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,178,804

$13,000,644

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$51,889

$51,889

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$147,851

$147,851

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($9,750)

($9,750)

Increase funds for a Family Law Information Center in

$0

$0

the Pataula Circuit. (CC:No)

Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil

$386,251

$386,251

legal services to victims of domestic violence.

(CC:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for

civil legal services to victims of domestic violence and

coordinate with the Criminal Justice Coordinating

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Council to leverage additional federal and other funds for these services; all funds should support direct services.)
Increase funds for one executive director position for the Council of Probate Court Judges. (CC:No)
Increase funds for operating expenses for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.
Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing portal for all courts. (CC:No)
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in real estate rentals.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $66,320 $395,867
$0 $6,329 $11,223,561

$0 $66,320 $395,867
$0 $6,329 $14,045,401

6.6. 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

$527,706

State Funds

$527,706

State General Funds

$527,706

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$518,504

$518,504

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$2,694

$2,694

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,508

$6,508

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$527,706

$527,706

6.7. 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

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,941,262

Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,493,806

State General Funds

$1,493,806

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,483,391

$1,930,847

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,415

$10,415

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,493,806

$1,941,262

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

$5,535,458

State Funds

$5,535,458

State General Funds

$5,535,458

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$7,505

$7,505

share of the Judicial Retirement System.

Increase funds for Juvenile Judges' Grants to counties.

$223,558

$223,558

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$7,476,720 $447,456 $447,456
$7,029,264 $7,029,264

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Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$69,002,984 $67,200,857 $67,200,857 $1,802,127 $1,802,127

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

$185,580

State Funds

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

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

$62,474,790

State Funds

$60,672,663

State General Funds

$60,672,663

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,802,127

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,802,127

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Annualize funds for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).

$56,952,881 $434,039
$882,309 $104,522

$58,755,008 $434,039
$882,309 $104,522

Increase funds for 35 additional assistant district attorneys. (CC:Increase funds for 15 additional assistant district attorneys.)
Increase funds for personal services to reflect promotional increases for experienced assistant district attorneys.
Increase funds for travel and training for district attorneys.

$1,177,230 $867,160 $150,000

$1,177,230 $867,160 $150,000

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Provide funds for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (CC:Provide funds for two assistant district attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$104,522 $60,672,663

$104,522 $62,474,790

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

$6,342,614

State Funds

$6,342,614

State General Funds

$6,342,614

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,920,071

$5,920,071

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$34,941

$34,941

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$275,601

$275,601

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$15,158

$15,158

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in risk

$96,843

$96,843

premiums.

Increase funds for personal services to reflect

$0

$0

promotional increases for experienced attorneys.

(CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

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Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,353,844

State Funds

$1,353,844

State General Funds

$1,353,844

$64,909,147 $64,909,147 $64,909,147

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$11,602

$11,602

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$25,111

$25,111

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for operating expenses. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for personal services for a project

$0

$0

coordinator position. (CC:No)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

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

$2,500,166

State Funds

$2,500,166

State General Funds

$2,500,166

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,383,335

$2,383,335

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$20,602

$20,602

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$46,229

$46,229

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for operating expenses.

$50,000

$50,000

Increase funds for personal services eliminated in

$0

$0

previous budget reductions. (CC:No)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,500,166

$2,500,166

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

$61,055,137

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

State Funds

$61,055,137

State General Funds

$61,055,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$58,555,362

$58,555,362

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$422,572

$422,572

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$310,583

$310,583

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,423

$5,423

Increase funds for personal services for salary increases for secretaries.

$212,480

$212,480

Increase funds for personal services for two law clerk positions.

$122,472

$122,472

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$691,149

$691,149

share of the Judicial Retirement System.

Annualize funds for two new judgeships in the

$350,207

$350,207

Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in

HB 451 (2013 Session).

Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions.

$84,279

$84,279

Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for new judgeships in Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth circuits created in SB 356 (2012 Session).

($60,500)

($60,500)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (CC:No)

Provide funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and

$361,110

$361,110

Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015.

(CC:Provide funds for two new judgeships in the

Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting

January 1, 2015.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$61,055,137

$61,055,137

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Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
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

$12,107,848 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $10,248,025 $10,248,025

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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

$12,107,848

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$10,248,025

State General Funds

$10,248,025

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$9,392,560

$11,252,383

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$78,892

$78,892

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$175,267

$175,267

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$967

$967

Increase funds for contractual services for document

$27,408

$27,408

destruction.

Increase funds for contractual services to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

$1,344

$1,344

Increase funds for dues to the National Center for State Courts.

$27,414

$27,414

Increase funds for a one-time purchase of computer software.

$306,785

$306,785

Increase funds for personal services for two staff

$128,313

$128,313

attorney positions. (CC:Increase funds for personal

services for one staff attorney position.)

Increase funds for personal services for one financial

$64,156

$64,156

services position.

Annualize funds for one staff attorney position.

$62,357

$62,357

Reduce funds to digitize paper records.

($17,438)

($17,438)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,248,025

$12,107,848

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$22,236,130 $5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

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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

$20,885,868

State Funds

$3,743,499

State General Funds

$3,743,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,142,369

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,142,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,626,413

$20,038,915

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$27,540

$27,540

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$89,546

$89,546

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase billings for TeamWorks Financials to reflect

$0

$729,867

statewide adjustments.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,743,499

$20,885,868

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

11.2. Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance 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

$1,350,262

State Funds

$1,350,262

State General Funds

$1,350,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$6,832

$6,832

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$18,694

$18,694

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share of the Employees' Retirement System. Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

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 Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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.

$199,796,433 $24,528,630 $16,318,336 $8,210,294
$4,878,113 $4,878,113
$170,389,690 $8,654,485
$161,735,205

12.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,729,732

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

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141

12.3. Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services

for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel

Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job

descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation

practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

Total Funds

$8,654,485

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,654,485 $8,654,485

12.4. Risk Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from workrelated 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

$162,735,205

State Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$161,735,205

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$161,735,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,000,000

$162,735,205

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the General Liability Trust Fund premium.

$0

$5,500,000

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium.

$0

($5,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,000,000

$162,735,205

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 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

$10,912,634

Other Funds

$10,912,634

Agency Funds

$10,912,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$10,719,374

amended

The Department is authorized to retain only

$0

$193,260

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$10,912,634 for Purchasing and $2,125,974 for Departmental Administration, and shall provide a payment of at least $1,006,740 to the Office of the State Treasurer. All additional funds collected by the program shall be remitted to the Office of the State Treasurer by the end of the fiscal year.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$10,912,634

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

$1,460,421

Other Funds

$1,460,421

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,460,421

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

$39,506

State Funds

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$4,300,552

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,999,747

State General Funds

$2,999,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,890,660

$4,191,465

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$19,547

$19,547

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for operating expenses.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,622 $36,918 $2,999,747

$52,622 $36,918 $4,300,552

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

$4,104,897

Other Funds

$4,104,897

Agency Funds

$4,104,897

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

$838,860

State Funds

$838,860

State General Funds

$838,860

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$959,926

$959,926

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,792

$1,792

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,142

$3,142

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($126,000)

($126,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$838,860

$838,860

3195

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

$49,988,777 $6,837,012 $6,837,012
$636,171 $636,171 $42,515,594 $42,515,594

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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

$2,910,273

State Funds

$2,910,273

State General Funds

$2,910,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,436) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

$18,900 $13,635 $22,368

$18,900 $13,635 $22,368

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

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

$32,520,609

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,837,012

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,837,012

Other Funds

$225,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$225,000

State Funds

$25,458,597

State General Funds

$25,458,597

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$23,607,081

$30,324,952

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$157,962

$157,962

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$414,615

$414,615

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$18,024

$18,024

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Increase funds for personal services to reflect Food Safety Inspector salary adjustments ($388,702) and to fill eight vacancies ($336,134). (CC:Increase funds for

$1,060,915

$1,405,056

personal services to reflect Consumer Protection

inspector salary adjustments ($724,781) and to fill eight

vacancies ($336,134).)

Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of

$0

$0

Revenue to audit GATE program compliance.

(CC:Reflect in Marketing and Promotion.)

Increase funds for food safety education.

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,458,597

$32,520,609

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$4,524,816

State Funds

$4,524,816

State General Funds

$4,524,816

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$30,565

$30,565

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$73,835

$73,835

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,167

$2,167

Transfer funds to consolidate administrative functions

$0

$0

associated with the transfer of the Soil and Water

Conservation Commission. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,524,816

$4,524,816

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

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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 Funds

$6,236,403

Other Funds

$411,171

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$411,171

State Funds

$5,825,232

State General Funds

$5,825,232

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,624,365

$6,035,536

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide marketing funds for the Georgia Grown program.

$30,087
$68,156 $2,624
$100,000

$30,087
$68,156 $2,624
$100,000

Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of

$0

$0

Revenue to assure new GATE program compliance.

(CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,825,232

$6,236,403

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the

Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and

monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,830,399

State Funds

$2,830,399

State General Funds

$2,830,399

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

amended

Increase funds for new lab operations.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,830,399

$2,830,399

13.6. Soil and Water Conservation
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and

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teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to

landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation

control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing

assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing

funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and

sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$0

$0

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$0

$0

Transfer funds and 28 positions from the Soil and Water

$0

$0

Conservation Commission to consolidate operations

with the Department of Agriculture. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

13.7. 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

$966,277

State Funds

$966,277

State General Funds

$966,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$954,918

$954,918

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$11,359

$11,359

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$966,277

$966,277

3199

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059

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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

$227,776

State Funds

$227,776

State General Funds

$227,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$222,101

$222,101

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,406

$1,406

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,269

$4,269

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,776

$227,776

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,047,883

State Funds

$2,047,883

State General Funds

$2,047,883

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,999,605

$1,999,605

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$12,991

$12,991

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$33,539

$33,539

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,748

$1,748

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,047,883

$2,047,883

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

$7,409,357

State Funds

$7,409,357

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State General Funds

$7,409,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$48,817

$48,817

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and retention of financial examiners.

$127,043 $184,501

$127,043 $184,501

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,409,357

$7,409,357

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and

enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible

application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,984,043

State Funds

$1,984,043

State General Funds

$1,984,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,512 $38,418

$12,512 $38,418

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

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Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds
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) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$1,168,315,962
$148,537,528 $14,163,709 $25,697,365 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720

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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

$8,616,517
$48,525,299 $42,370,292 $6,155,007 $968,833,425 $958,578,287 $10,255,138
$2,419,710 $2,419,710

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, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

Total Funds

$89,492,683

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,404,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
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)
Other Funds

$200,000 $29,607,511 $2,500,000 $12,096,720
$435,203

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300

State Funds

$44,653,249

State General Funds

$44,653,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $44,056,612

$88,368,046

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$415,784

$415,784

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$180,853

$180,853

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Provide service gap funding for 10 beds.

$0

$528,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,653,249

$89,492,683

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote independence of

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adults with significant development disabilities through institutional care, community support and respite, job readiness, training, and a crisis and access line.

Total Funds

$348,524,155

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,980,753

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Other Funds

$12,336,582 $30,644,171 $27,931,226

Agency Funds

$26,931,226

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,000,000

State Funds

$277,612,176

State General Funds

$267,357,038

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $271,822,197 amended

$337,234,176

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$572,819

$572,819

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Annualize the cost of 250 FY 2014 NOW and COMP waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.

($4,807,810)

($4,807,810)

Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for developmental disabilities consumers

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

in community settings to comply with the requirements

of the DOJ Settlement Agreement (excludes waivers).

Increase funds for 75 additional slots for the New

$1,620,512

$1,620,512

Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 175

$0

$0

additional NOW and COMP for the developmentally

disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement

Agreement. (CC:Yes)

Provide a 1/2% increase for developmental disabilities

$1,958,526

$1,958,526

providers. (CC:Increase funds for a 1.5% increase for

developmental disabilities providers.)

Increase funds for 64 additional supported employment

$390,625

$390,625

slots for people with developmental disabilities.

(CC:Increase funds for 50 additional supported

employment slots for people with developmental

disabilities.)

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Replace funds.
Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for supported employment services. (CC:Yes; Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency ($1,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for supported employment services.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,500,000) $0
$277,612,176

$0 $1,000,000
$348,524,155

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.

Total Funds

$88,730,414

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$88,703,914

State General Funds

$88,703,914

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $79,605,380

$79,631,880

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$528,754

$528,754

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,169,780

$1,169,780

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services

$7,400,000

$7,400,000

program to properly align budget to expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,703,914

$88,730,414

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$363,058,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,735,491

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,726,178 $2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,938,893

Other Funds

$2,220,095

Agency Funds

$1,130,000

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$346,102,519

State General Funds

$346,102,519

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $306,451,600

$323,407,186

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,579,464

$1,579,464

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,578,851

$1,578,851

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from

($762,618)

($762,618)

65.84% to 66.69%.

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

projected need.

Increase funds for mental health consumers in

$24,083,910

$24,083,910

community settings to comply with the requirements of

the DOJ Settlement Agreement.

Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services

$3,944,626

$3,944,626

program to properly align budget to expenditures.

Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

program to properly align budget to expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$346,102,519

$363,058,105

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home

services to Georgian's with mental illness, mental retardation or

developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,976,686

$14,306,755

Reduce funds to reflect elimination of program

$0

($6,330,069)

activities.

Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services

($7,976,686)

($7,976,686)

program to properly align budget to expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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.

Total Funds

$11,391,581

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,114,223

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Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$236,074

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)
State Funds

$7,878,149 $3,277,358

State General Funds

$3,277,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,271,577

$11,385,800

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$5,781

$5,781

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,277,358

$11,391,581

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

$12,411,610

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,588,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Funds

$3,588,692 $8,822,918

State General Funds

$8,822,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,612,164

$12,010,856

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,820

$10,820

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$9,934

$9,934

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds to Emory University School of Medicine

$190,000

$380,000

for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,822,918

$12,411,610

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,193,233

State Funds

$5,193,233

State General Funds

$5,193,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,146,102
$13,443
$33,688 $5,193,233

Total Funds $5,146,102
$13,443
$33,688 $5,193,233

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

$62,226,055

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)
Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)
Other Funds

$7,437,531
$2,886,984 $2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$49,231,759

State General Funds

$49,231,759

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $74,968,576

$87,962,872

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,290

$35,290

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$108,136

$108,136

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health ($24,819,209)

($24,819,209)

(DCH) for foster care and adoption assistance members

who will be served through a care management

organization (CMO).

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($1,061,034)

($1,061,034)

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,231,759

$62,226,055

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 department.

Total Funds

$48,920,969

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Federal Funds and Grants

$11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$4,378,613 $7,336,971

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$37,183,252

State General Funds

$37,183,252

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $36,747,126

$48,484,843

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$172,581

$172,581

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$303,699

$303,699

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($40,154)

($40,154)

By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report

$0

$0

to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable

plan to create a third party cooperative arrangement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in order

to draw down additional federal funds. (CC:Yes; By

January 1, 2015, the Department shall provide a report

to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable

plan to create third party cooperative arrangements

with the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities, the University System of

Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia and

the Georgia Student Finance Commission to maximize

financial assistance for vocational rehabilitation

clients.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,183,252

$48,920,969

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$124,553,583

Other Funds

$15,220,361

Agency Funds

$13,767,030

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$106,913,512

State General Funds

$106,913,512

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds to the Adult Forensic Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Reduce contract funds for technical assistance, training and monitoring in state hospitals.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $116,294,777
$740,882
$1,722,479 ($7,400,000) ($3,944,626)
($500,000) $106,913,512

Total Funds $133,934,848
$740,882
$1,722,479 ($7,400,000) ($3,944,626)
($500,000) $124,553,583

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote the health and wellbeing of children, youth, families and communities through preventing the use and/or abuse of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

Total Funds

$10,230,543

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$9,996,415

State Funds

$234,128

State General Funds

$234,128

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$233,552

$10,229,967

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$193

$193

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$383

$383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$234,128

$10,230,543

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

$2,921,777

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,677,624

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State Funds

$244,153

State General Funds

$244,153

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$144,153

$2,821,777

amended

Provide funds to Unlock the Waiting List for 64

$0

$0

additional supported employment slots for people with

developmental disabilities. (CC:Recognize in the Adult

Developmental Disabilities Services program.)

Increase funds for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education

$100,000

$100,000

(IPSE) for disabled young adults.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$244,153

$2,921,777

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

$661,254

State Funds

$661,254

State General Funds

$661,254

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$645,407

$645,407

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,484

$3,484

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$12,363

$12,363

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$661,254

$661,254

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

$250,502,286 $172,892,464 $172,892,464
$13,180,869 $55,284
$13,125,585
$64,428,953 $64,428,953

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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.

Total Funds

$573,714

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$75,116

Other Funds

$257,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$257,804

State Funds

$240,794

State General Funds

$240,794

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$230,652

$563,572

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,938

$1,938

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$8,204

$8,204

Amount appropriated in this Act

$240,794

$573,714

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

$3,799,087

Other Funds

$126,906

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126,906

State Funds

$3,672,181

State General Funds

$3,672,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,630,756

$3,757,662

amended

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Replace funds. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,944
$32,481 $0
$3,672,181

$8,944
$32,481 $0
$3,799,087

16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,557,530

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,216,000

Other Funds

$2,224,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,224,681

State Funds

$1,116,849

State General Funds

$1,116,849

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,099,912

$6,540,593

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$862

$862

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$17,725

$17,725

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($1,650)

($1,650)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,116,849

$6,557,530

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

$54,152,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$52,272,828

Other Funds

$305,415

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$305,415

State Funds

$1,574,507

State General Funds

$1,574,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,532,915
$10,121
$31,471 $1,574,507

Total Funds $54,111,158
$10,121
$31,471 $54,152,750

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

$5,247,652

Federal Funds and Grants

$474,298

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$474,298

Other Funds

$4,773,354

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,773,354

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

$1,329,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$108,000

Other Funds

$188,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$188,650

State Funds

$1,032,544

State General Funds

$1,032,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$998,972

$1,295,622

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$7,175

$7,175

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,397 $1,032,544

$26,397 $1,329,194

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental

housing to very 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

$118,940,343

Federal Funds and Grants

$114,948,262

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$114,948,262

Other Funds

$3,992,081

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,992,081

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

$388,430

State Funds

$388,430

State General Funds

$388,430

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$375,887

$375,887

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,730 $9,813

$2,730 $9,813

Amount appropriated in this Act

$388,430

$388,430

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 assistance in the development and

implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special

housing initiatives.

Total Funds

$5,503,057

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Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds

$1,702,960 $1,702,960
$837,205 $837,205 $2,962,892 $2,962,892

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

$805,597

Other Funds

$55,284

Agency Funds

$55,284

State Funds

$750,313

State General Funds

$750,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$731,223

$786,507

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,086

$4,086

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$15,004

$15,004

Amount appropriated in this Act

$750,313

$805,597

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

$21,424,696

Federal Funds and Grants

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$95,000

Other Funds

$240,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$240,587

State Funds

$21,089,109

State General Funds

$21,089,109

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $21,083,407

$21,418,994

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$554

$554

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

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July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for four Economic Development Finance Field Specialist positions. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,148 $0
$21,089,109

$5,148 $0
$21,424,696

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

$348,495

State Funds

$348,495

State General Funds

$348,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$298,495

$298,495

amended

Increase the funds for the Georgia Rural Water

$50,000

$50,000

Association.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$348,495

$348,495

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 Developments of Regional Impact.

Total Funds

$11,252,839

State Funds

$11,252,839

State General Funds

$11,252,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,165,413

$11,165,413

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$26,206

$26,206

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$61,220

$61,220

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,252,839

$11,252,839

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$20,178,902

Other Funds

$178,902

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$178,902

State Funds

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,000,000

$20,178,902

Utilize existing funds for special education projects (Total Funds: 100,000). (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,000,000

$20,178,902

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Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds 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

$13,387,306,434
$6,648,893,592 $6,292,500,754
$330,214,685 $26,178,153
$218,956,347 $76,971,304
$139,386,524 $2,598,519
$3,068,589,491 $264,217,234 $167,756,401
$2,526,647,599 $109,968,257
$3,450,867,004 $3,170,009,742
$280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$354,413,731

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,709,731

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$240,931,830

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$23,856,668

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,921,233

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Other Funds

$2,498,519

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,498,519

State Funds

$66,857,380

State General Funds

$66,857,380

Intra-State Government Transfers

$18,348,101

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$65,377,496

$351,118,534

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$101,581

$101,581

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$225,169

$225,169

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($19,969)

($19,969)

Provide funds for personal services to support the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members to managed care.

$308,000

$616,000

Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contractual services for new members enrolled due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA).

$1,678,000

$3,356,000

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid

$0

$0

eligibility determination. (CC:Yes)

Eliminate funds for a completed managed care program

($170,687)

($341,374)

assessment contract.

Reduce funds for contracts.

($642,210)

($642,210)

The Department of Community Health, pursuant to

$0

$0

O.C.G.A. 49-4-142.1, is hereby authorized to submit a

request to the United States Department of Health and

Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid

Services for a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 of the

federal Social Security Act. (CC:Yes)

The Department of Community Health shall develop a

$0

$0

plan of compensation for rural hospitals evolving to

stabilization centers to provide medical assistance for

stabilizing patients with emergency conditions.

(CC:Yes; The Department of Community Health shall

develop a plan for rural hospitals evolving to

stabilization centers to provide medical assistance for

stabilizing patients with emergency conditions to

include emergency, optional outpatient and OB/GYN

services.)

Fund emergency transportation of medically indigent

$0

$0

citizens 21 years of age and older by rotary wing air

ambulance at the same reimbursement rates as citizens

under the age of 21. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,857,380

$354,413,731

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17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the

practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate

disciplinary action when warranted.

Total Funds

$802,970

State Funds

$802,970

State General Funds

$802,970

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for Board operations.

$3,732
$11,606 $787,632

$3,732
$11,606 $787,632

Amount appropriated in this Act

$802,970

$802,970

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of

pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary

actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$744,573

State Funds

$744,573

State General Funds

$744,573

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$3,865

$3,865

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,676

$4,676

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for Board operations.

$736,032

$736,032

Amount appropriated in this Act

$744,573

$744,573

17.4. 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

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Office of Health Information Technology and Transparency.

Total Funds

$24,324,541

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,446,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$416,250 $16,030,301

State Funds

$7,877,990

State General Funds

$7,877,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,742,234

$23,188,785

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,474

$15,474

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$20,282

$20,282

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Eliminate one-time start-up funds for Federally

($500,000)

($500,000)

Qualified Health Centers.

Provide Federally Qualified Health Center start-up grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and one community health center (Clay County). (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

for four "new-start" grants for one integrated

behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and three

community health centers (Clay County, Decatur

County, and Brooks County).)

Increase funding for Area Health Education Centers

$300,000

$300,000

(AHEC) housing resources for medical students in six-

week rural, primary care rotations.

Provide funds for Southeastern Firefighters' Burn Foundation, Inc.

$50,000

$50,000

Increase contract funds for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver. (CC:Increase contract funds

$250,000

$250,000

for services for medically fragile children who do not

qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming

waiver.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,877,990

$24,324,541

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term

care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$15,872,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,296,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,857,495

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,439,405

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Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$7,475,244

State General Funds

$7,475,244

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,959,146

$15,356,046

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds to initiate the Adult Day Center facility licensure program (O.C.G.A. 49-6-80, et. al.).

$46,703
$148,395 $321,000

$46,703
$148,395 $321,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,475,244

$15,872,144

17.6. 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

$398,662,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Other Funds

$141,586,524

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities $139,386,524

17.7. Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

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

$5,198,425,681

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,275,064,364

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,272,277,150

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,593,729,697

Hospital Provider Payment

$28,620,148

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401

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State General Funds

$1,397,353,148

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,588,229,982 $5,067,340,670

amended

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase

$566,000

$1,698,000

Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living

Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both

elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).

(CC:Utilize enhanced federal participation rate and

increase funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement

rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal

Support Services, and Case Managers by 5% in both

elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).)

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 25

$0

$0

additional Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP)

slots. (CC:Yes)

Increase funds to update nursing home reimbursement

$13,568,322

$40,733,479

rates and fair rental value to reflect 2012 cost reports.

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital

$2,441,847

$7,330,672

Provider Payment revenue.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($38,161,742)

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to MMIS

($680,000)

($2,011,239)

improvements allowing for successful monitoring of

inconsistencies between units billed and appropriate

dosages for physician injectable drugs.

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased

($2,000,000)

($5,905,621)

utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting

Information System (PARIS) system by moving eligible

members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration

(VA).

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on

$33,128,965

$99,456,515

projected need.

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY

$2,870,000

$8,488,613

2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

Increase funds to reflect cost of medically fragile

$500,000

$1,501,051

inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements

($2,583,000)

($7,754,428)

collected from FY 2012 and FY 2013.

Reduce funds to reflect savings through patient-centered ($4,150,677)

($12,452,031)

outcome incentives for case care and disease

management programs.

Reinstate the Aged, Blind and Disabled Nursing Home

$0

$0

and Institutionalized Hospice Medically Needy

Medicaid coverage program in the Medicaid State Plan.

(CC:Yes)

Change in Nursing Facility Operators that occur after

$0

$0

January 1, 2012 will use a rate calculation that reflects

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the operating cost of the new operator. (CC:Yes; For the

purpose of clarification, nursing facility initial

operational implementations or operational changes

occurring on or after January 1, 2012 for rate

calculation purposes shall reflect the operating costs of

the most recent operator. )

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,593,729,697

$5,198,425,681

17.8. Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,786,304,624

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,518,942,060

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,518,942,060

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

State Funds

$1,241,617,401

Hospital Provider Payment

$233,769,866

State General Funds

$897,879,278

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$109,968,257

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,124,912,513 $3,383,103,006

amended

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital

$19,945,049

$59,877,061

Provider Payment revenue.

Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice

$520,000

$520,000

(DJJ) for foster care and adoption assistance members

who will be served through a CMO.

Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral

$24,819,209

$24,819,209

Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for

foster care and adoption assistance members who will

be served through a Care Management Organization

(CMO).

Replace $56,000,000 in tobacco settlement funds with

$0

$0

state general funds. (CC:Yes)

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($28,920,059)

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

$1,960,000

$5,797,101

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (CC:Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need and reflect the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver program as a separate appropriation.)

$8,612,150

$26,089,518

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Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

($1,318,030)

Increase funds to cover the remaining cost of fee-forservice (FFS) claims for foster care and adoption

$4,800,000

assistance members being transitioned to managed care.

Increase funds for the increased percentage of

$29,000,000

Medicaid-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA

(also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

Increase funds for additional state insurance premium tax liability of the care management organizations (CMOs) caused by the PPACA's primary care reimbursement rate increase.

$1,100,000

Increase funds to account for transition to 12-month eligibility reviews as required by the PPACA.

$28,275,569

Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on $26,300,000

the care management organizations (CMOs) by the

PPACA.

Provide funds for the extension of the Planning for

$3,600,000

Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies.

Reduce funds to reflect savings from the revision of

$0

supplemental drug rebates to include Care Management

Organization (CMO) claims. (CC:No)

Transfer tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia

($225,000)

Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements

($1,764,000)

collected from FY 2012 and FY 2013.

It is the intent of the Georgia General Assembly that the

$0

Department of Community Health shall revise policies to provide assignment of benefit access to RSV vaccinations for medically fragile infants who are unserved by home health providers effective July 1, 2014. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,241,617,401

($3,898,343)
$14,196,983 $85,773,440
$3,253,475
$84,886,128 $77,787,637 $30,070,588
$0 ($675,472) ($5,295,707)
$0
$3,786,304,624

17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$400,431,950

Federal Funds and Grants

$306,358,017

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$306,358,017

State Funds

$93,922,150

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,827,220

State General Funds

$92,094,930

Intra-State Government Transfers

$151,783

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$151,783

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$82,317,878

$342,783,343

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

$155,897

$668,512

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the enhanced

($2,007,973)

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from

76.09% to 76.68%.

Reduce funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.

($1,315,682)

($5,641,861)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the VA.

($144,970)

($612,721)

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

$170,000

$718,512

Provide funds for the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

$11,900,000

$50,295,858

Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on the CMOs by the PPACA.

$3,000,000

$12,679,628

Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY 2012 and FY 2013.

($153,000)

($459,321)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$93,922,150

$400,431,950

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: 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 Funds

$3,151,661,641

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,151,661,641

Health Insurance Payments

$3,151,661,641

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0 $3,232,435,211

amended

Reduce the state agency employer contribution rate

$0

$0

from 30.781% to 30.454% effective July 1, 2014.

(CC:Yes)

Increase funds to provide coverage for hearing aids for

$0

$853,980

children effective January 1, 2015.

Increase funds to provide coverage for the treatment of

$0

$2,410,661

autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1,

2015.

Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and

$0

$0

Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

(CC:Yes)

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Increase funds due to the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the PPACA.
Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the PPACA.
Increase funds to account for limits imposed on cost sharing by the PPACA beginning in Calendar Year 2015.
Increase funds to account for the projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and autoenrollment of new employees as required by the PPACA.
Increase funds due to the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the PPACA.
Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection.
Reduce funds to recognize plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.
Reduce funds to reflect savings from the reprocurement of vendor services.
Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit and ER copays.
Use prior year reserved funds for budgeted expense.
The Board shall contract with multiple statewide and regional vendors for any SHBP plan offered in Calendar Year 2015. (CC:Yes)
Pursuant to the passage of HB 511 (2014 Session), implement coverage of bariatric surgery. (CC:Yes; Pursuant to the passage of legislation, implement
coverage of bariatric surgery pilot in SHBP plan year
2015.)
Because O.C.G.A. 26-4-114.1(c) exempts pharmacies under common ownership or control with entities licensed under Title 33 from the requirements of O.C.G.A. 26-4-114.1, no portion of this appropriation shall be used to require any such pharmacy to obtain a nonresident pharmacy permit. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$192,541

$0

$3,173,996

$0

$25,766,000

$0

$50,191,000

$0

$23,688,000

$0

($7,265,128)

$0

($44,583,000)

$0 ($212,480,000)

$0

$58,000,000

$0

$19,278,380

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0 $3,151,661,641

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$695,782

State Funds

$695,782

State General Funds

$695,782

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$678,277

$678,277

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,471

$3,471

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,668

$7,668

Provide funds for the Georgia Physician Careers

$6,366

$6,366

website.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$695,782

$695,782

17.12. 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

$8,905,464

State Funds

$8,905,464

State General Funds

$8,905,464

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,264,543

$8,264,543

amended

Utilize existing funds ($26,366) for five new family

$0

$0

medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.

(CC:Yes)

Provide funds for five new family medicine residency

$79,333

$79,333

slots at Gwinnett Medical Center. (CC:Increase funds

for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett

Medical Center at the increased capitation rate.)

Provide funds for six additional family medicine

$63,420

$63,420

residency slots at Houston Medical Center.

(CC:Increase funds for three additional family medicine

residency slots at Houston Medical Center at the

increased capitation rate.)

Increase all Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

$498,168

$498,168

capitation residency grants by $333 in state funds.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,905,464

$8,905,464

17.13. 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

$22,769,911

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State Funds

$22,769,911

State General Funds

$22,769,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $20,969,911

$20,969,911

amended

Provide funds to increase the operating grant for

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

medical education.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,769,911

$22,769,911

17.14. 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

$15,933,643

State Funds

$15,933,643

State General Funds

$15,933,643

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,933,643

$10,933,643

amended

Provide funds to increase the operating grant for

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

medical education.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,933,643

$15,933,643

17.15. 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

$1,070,000

State Funds

$1,070,000

State General Funds

$1,070,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$870,000

$870,000

amended

Provide funds for one additional loan repayment awards.

$200,000

$200,000

(CC:Increase funds for ten additional loan repayment

awards.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

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17.16. 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

$2,087,250

State Funds

$2,087,250

State General Funds

$2,087,250

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

amended

Increase funds for the medical student capitation contract for five certified Georgia residents at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

$31,818

$31,818

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,087,250

$2,087,250

17.17. 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

$2,289,014

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$2,189,014

State General Funds

$2,189,014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,993,168

$2,093,168

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$13,002

$13,002

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$32,735

$32,735

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds to implement Pain Management Clinic

$115,109

$115,109

licensure (HB 178, 2013 Session).

Increase funds for the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services

$35,000

$35,000

Act.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,189,014

$2,289,014

17.18. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and

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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

$1,911,022

State Funds

$1,911,022

State General Funds

$1,911,022

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,750,681

$1,750,681

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$11,008

$11,008

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$29,333

$29,333

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for one additional inspector position.

$120,000

$120,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,911,022

$1,911,022

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

$1,162,580,006 $470,555 $470,555
$13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,148,527,802 $1,148,527,802

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles to the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations. (CC:Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14
vehicles to the Probation Supervision program to
consolidate program operations.)

($6,221,238)

($6,228,284)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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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

$596,724

State Funds

$596,724

State General Funds

$596,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

amended

Transfer anticipated savings as a result of Criminal

($9,000,000)

($9,000,000)

Justice Reform to the State Prisons program to address

recruitment and retention needs for correctional officers.

Increase reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to

$0

$0

$43.00 per day. (CC:Yes; Reflect an increase in

reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $30.00 per

day.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$596,724

$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

$37,494,629

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

State Funds

$37,424,074

State General Funds

$37,424,074

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$36,171,292

$36,241,847

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$170,767

$170,767

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs for housing initiatives for the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

$512,140
$2,875 $50,000

$512,140
$2,875 $50,000

Increase funds for five housing coordinator positions to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

$517,000

$517,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,424,074

$37,494,629

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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

$30,136,825

Other Funds

$450,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$450,000

State Funds

$29,686,825

State General Funds

$29,686,825

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,908,861

$29,358,861

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$198,010

$198,010

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$576,158

$576,158

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,796

$3,796

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,686,825

$30,136,825

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

$27,845,393

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$27,545,393

State General Funds

$27,545,393

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$27,510,613

$27,810,613

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,173 $25,607

$9,173 $25,607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,545,393

$27,845,393

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.

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Total Funds

$200,382,975

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

State Funds

$199,992,975

State General Funds

$199,992,975

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $200,205,883

$200,595,883

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$67,304

$67,304

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$217,660

$217,660

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,128

$2,128

Reduce funds to reflect the savings from medically

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

fragile inmates being paroled to private nursing homes.

Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

pharmaceutical pricing.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$199,992,975

$200,382,975

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

$42,521,807

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,491,807

State General Funds

$42,491,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$42,388,820

$42,418,820

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$25,591
$76,821 $575

$25,591
$76,821 $575

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,491,807

$42,521,807

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18.8. 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

$134,908,024

State Funds

$134,908,024

State General Funds

$134,908,024

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $134,908,024 amended

$134,908,024

Increase funds to reflect an increase in the per diem rate

$0

$0

for the Coffee and Wheeler facilities. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$134,908,024

$134,908,024

18.9. 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, as well as support the Georgia Commission

on Family Violence.

Total Funds

$108,227,722

Other Funds

$17,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,046

State Funds

$108,210,676

State General Funds

$108,210,676

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$99,350,317 $703,641
$1,920,528 $14,952

$99,360,317 $703,641
$1,920,528 $14,952

Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program. (CC:Transfer funds, 82 positions, and
14 vehicles from the Bainbridge Probation Substance
Abuse Treatment Center program.)

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$108,210,676

$108,227,722

18.10. 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

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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; and to

provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and

local communities.

Total Funds

$551,493,740

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Other Funds

$12,694,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,694,603

State Funds

$538,699,137

State General Funds

$538,699,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform from programs and utilize existing funds of $5,000,000 to increase the minimum salary of a Correctional Officer 2 to $27,472.

$518,302,270 $3,349,465
$8,962,463 $84,939
$8,000,000

$531,096,873 $3,349,465
$8,962,463 $84,939
$8,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$538,699,137

$551,493,740

18.11. 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

$28,972,167

State Funds

$28,972,167

State General Funds

$28,972,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,275,869

$28,275,869

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$178,406

$178,406

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$512,141

$512,141

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,751

$5,751

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,972,167

$28,972,167

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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

$91,644,867 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $1,475,680 $6,165,906
$9,496,994 $9,496,994

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

$1,787,658

Federal Funds and Grants

$672,334

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$672,334

State Funds

$1,115,324

State General Funds

$1,115,324

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,084,860

$1,757,194

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$7,683

$7,683

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$20,996

$20,996

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,785

$1,785

Increase funds for one legal counsel position. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,115,324

$1,787,658

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

$76,522,004

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,865,953

Other Funds

$7,641,586

Agency Funds

$1,475,680

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,165,906

State Funds

$5,014,465

State General Funds

$5,014,465

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,756,995

$76,264,534

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$19,743

$19,743

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$56,924

$56,924

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$740

$740

Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel

$180,063

$180,063

position.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,014,465

$76,522,004

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

$13,335,205

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,968,000

State Funds

$3,367,205

State General Funds

$3,367,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,299,462

$13,267,462

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,122

$17,122

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$48,792 $1,829

$48,792 $1,829

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,367,205

$13,335,205

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Section 20: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds
20.1. Customer Service Support Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license

$65,883,985 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,039,864 $63,039,864

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issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$9,866,580

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,365,723

State General Funds

$9,365,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,214,452

$9,715,309

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,495

$35,495

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$92,393

$92,393

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$23,383

$23,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,365,723

$9,866,580

20.2. License Issuance

Purpose: 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 Funds

$54,616,128

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$52,788,293

State General Funds

$52,788,293

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $50,591,523

$52,419,358

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$236,698

$236,698

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$579,794

$579,794

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for personal services for the new Fort

$125,378

$125,378

Benning Customer Service Center.

Replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time

$704,900

$704,900

positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume

areas.

Increase funds for rent for the Fulton Customer Service

$300,000

$300,000

Center.

Provide funds for personal services for the new

$100,000

$100,000

Bainbridge Customer Service Center.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Reduce one-time funds to convert DSL lines to T1 lines at 19 Customer Service Centers. (CC:No)
Renovate the former Bainbridge visitor's center to be used as a Driver Services' Customer Service Center.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $150,000 $52,788,293

$0 $150,000 $54,616,128

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; and to certify ignition interlock

device providers.

Total Funds

$1,401,277

Other Funds

$515,429

Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$885,848

State General Funds

$885,848

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$856,832

$1,372,261

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,838 $24,178

$4,838 $24,178

Amount appropriated in this Act

$885,848

$1,401,277

3239

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) 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 Lottery Funds State General Funds

$692,647,609
$321,867,751 $96,773,342
$102,632,009 $122,462,400
$846,338 $846,338
$140,000 $10,000
$130,000
$369,793,520 $314,300,032
$55,493,488

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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

$230,913,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,405,351

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575) Other Funds

$96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$55,493,488

State General Funds

$55,493,488

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$55,451,852

$230,872,203

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,473

$10,473

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$31,163

$31,163

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's

$0

$0

Office for Children and Families to the Department of

Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,493,488

$230,913,839

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 summer.

Total Funds

$122,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: 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 Funds

$314,462,432

Federal Funds and Grants

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$162,400

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

State Funds

$314,300,032

Lottery Funds

$314,300,032

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $312,173,630

$312,336,030

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$79,508

$79,508

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,620

$3,620

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$314,300,032

$314,462,432

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

$25,271,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,300,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$24,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$846,338

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$846,338

Other Funds

$125,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$125,000

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Section 22: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$109,536,589 $74,021,318 $74,021,318 $35,515,271 $33,620,285 $1,894,986

22.1. 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

$4,143,943

State Funds

$4,143,943

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State General Funds

$4,143,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$23,477

$23,477

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$64,157 $4,538

$64,157 $4,538

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

22.2. 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

$922,534

State Funds

$922,534

State General Funds

$922,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$905,693

$905,693

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,621

$4,621

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$12,220

$12,220

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$922,534

$922,534

22.3. 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

$1,256,113

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$596,713

State General Funds

$596,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase matching funds for the National Endowment for the Arts federal grant. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $586,466 $2,609
$7,638 $0
$596,713

Total Funds $1,245,866
$2,609
$7,638 $0
$1,256,113

22.4. Global Commerce

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia

through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop

international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by

providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,303,748

State Funds

$10,303,748

State General Funds

$10,303,748

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,145,635

$10,145,635

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$42,020

$42,020

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$116,093

$116,093

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,303,748

$10,303,748

22.5. Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$73,361,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,361,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,361,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

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Transfer the Governor's Office of Workforce Development from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$73,361,918

$0

$73,361,918

22.6. 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.

Total Funds

$9,251,723

State Funds

$9,251,723

State General Funds

$7,356,737

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,894,986

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,533,628

$10,533,628

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,333

$4,333

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$10,693

$10,693

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and

($1,296,931)

($1,296,931)

Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS

obligations.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

22.7. 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

$933,140

State Funds

$933,140

State General Funds

$933,140

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$912,002

$912,002

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,863 $15,275

$5,863 $15,275

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,140

$933,140

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22.8. 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 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

$9,363,470

State Funds

$9,363,470

State General Funds

$9,363,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$30,012

$30,012

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$79,432

$79,432

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for tourism marketing and music

$0

$0

promotion. (CC:Yes)

Eliminate one-time funding for a special education

($100,000)

($100,000)

project.

Increase funds for the Historic Chattahoochee

$5,000

$5,000

Commission. (CC:Increase funds for the Historic

Chattahoochee Commission.)

Increase funds for the Georgia Historical Society

$10,000

$10,000

historical marker and historical library programs.

Increase funds for the Georgia Humanities Council.

$10,000

$10,000

Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Heritage

$25,000

$25,000

Trails.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,363,470

$9,363,470

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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
The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,443.99. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated

$9,637,902,306 $1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
$44,117,550 $44,117,550 $5,395,610 $5,395,610 $7,944,481,675 $7,944,481,675

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by this Act.

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 and leadership opportunities for students.

Total Funds

$8,686,365

Federal Funds and Grants

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$293,339

State Funds

$8,393,026

State General Funds

$8,393,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,005,227

$8,298,566

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,356 $1,697
$427

$2,356 $1,697
$427

Annualize Extended Day/Year funds.

$158,319

$158,319

Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs in Murray County ($255,000) and Thomas County ($75,000). (CC:Increase funds for the
expansion of Agricultural Education programs for
Thomas County, Emanuel County, and Walker County.)

$225,000

$225,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,393,026

$8,686,365

23.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$7,316,570

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,212

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$36,212

State Funds

$7,280,358

State General Funds

$7,280,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,106,636

$7,142,848

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$42,777

$42,777

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$120,541

$120,541

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share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,355
$9,049 $7,280,358

$1,355
$9,049 $7,316,570

23.3. 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

$28,153,567

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,187,822

State Funds

$3,965,745

State General Funds

$3,965,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,818,439

$28,006,261

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$20,642

$20,642

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$78,692

$78,692

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,841

$6,841

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$6,131

$6,131

Increase funds for the American Association of

$35,000

$35,000

Adaptive Sports for students with physical disabilities.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,965,745

$28,153,567

23.4. 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

$5,238,312

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,100,000

State Funds

$2,138,312

State General Funds

$2,138,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,001,290

$5,101,290

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for planning grants ($50,000) and provide for consultants ($150,000) who will assist systems with IE2 or Charter System applications required to receive Title 20 flexibility. (CC:Provide $125,000 in one-time funds for planning grants.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,854 $9,656
$512 $125,000
$2,138,312

$1,854 $9,656
$512 $125,000
$5,238,312

23.5. 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

$1,033,100

State Funds

$1,033,100

State General Funds

$1,033,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$933,100

$933,100

amended

Increase funds for local affiliates.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

23.6. 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

$6,091,900

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,630,359

State Funds

$3,461,541

State General Funds

$3,461,541

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,401,648

$6,032,007

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,841

$15,841

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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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,749 $3,185
$3,118 $3,461,541

$37,749 $3,185
$3,118 $6,091,900

23.7. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,013,433,450

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,549,849

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$970,549,849

Federal Recovery Funds

$42,883,601

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$42,883,601

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 on-site interaction with a teacher.

Total Funds

$5,573,690

Other Funds

$2,406,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,406,200

State Funds

$3,167,490

State General Funds

$3,167,490

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,068,852

$5,475,052

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$38,768

$38,768

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for course development.
Transfer funds for blended learning trainers from the Georgia Virtual School to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).

$1,767 $23,567
$350,000 ($315,464)

$1,767 $23,567
$350,000 ($315,464)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,167,490

$5,573,690

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23.9. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$961,934

$961,934

Reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 to

($961,934)

($961,934)

transfer the Governor's Honors Program to the

Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

23.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

Total Funds

$18,518,564

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,305,535

State Funds

$17,213,029

State General Funds

$17,213,029

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $16,027,384

$17,332,919

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$51,696

$51,696

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$136,239

$136,239

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,404

$4,404

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,066

$11,066

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Increase funds for application development and support

$982,240

$982,240

and systems training for local school systems.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,213,029

$18,518,564

23.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

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Total Funds

$10,900,885

State Funds

$10,900,885

State General Funds

$10,900,885

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,754,029

$6,754,029

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$43,088

$43,088

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$32,579

$32,579

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 34 newly

$3,193,150

$3,193,150

qualified schools. (CC:Increase funds for Sparsity

Grants for 22 newly qualified school systems

($2,516,320) and provide a one-time hold harmless for

Sparsity Grants for the existing 21 school systems based

on a provisional calculation methodology ($676,830).)

Increase funds for enrollment growth in Residential

$878,039

$878,039

Treatment Centers. (CC:Increase funds for enrollment

growth and reflect a paraprofessional ratio of 1:8 for

AWO and 1:5 for PRTF and MWO Residential

Treatment Centers.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,900,885

$10,900,885

23.12. 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

$602,797,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$579,943,528

State Funds

$22,854,133

State General Funds

$22,854,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $22,847,313

$602,790,841

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,847

$2,847

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$2,514

$2,514

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,118

$1,118

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Amount appropriated in this Act

$341 $22,854,133

$341 $602,797,661

23.13. 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

$30,051,758

State Funds

$30,051,758

State General Funds

$30,051,758

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $29,176,324

$29,176,324

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$245,367

$245,367

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$186,173

$186,173

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for training and experience.

$443,894

$443,894

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,051,758

$30,051,758

23.14. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial

assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide average of per

pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$479,385,097

State Funds

$479,385,097

State General Funds

$479,385,097

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $474,433,734

$474,433,734

amended

Increase funds for the Equalization Grant.

$4,951,363

$4,951,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$479,385,097

$479,385,097

23.15. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: 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 Funds

($1,673,940,124)

State Funds

($1,673,940,124)

State General Funds

($1,673,940,124)

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) amended

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.

$28,852,920

$28,852,920

Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

23.16. 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

$8,874,196,642

State Funds

$8,874,196,642

State General Funds

$8,874,196,642

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $8,393,652,806 amended

$8,393,652,806

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$57,409,965

$57,409,965

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and

$99,944,400

$99,944,400

experience. (CC:Increase funds for enrollment growth,

training and experience, and recognize updated

calculations.)

Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

Increase funds for charter systems grants.

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

Adjust funds for School Nurses. (CC:Increase the

$414,585

$414,585

Registered Nurse base salary from $42,000 to $45,000,

increase the state share of the nurse formula to 50% and

reflect non-certificated health insurance payment

practices for school system employees.)

Increase funds for Special Needs Scholarships to meet projected need.

$5,492,289

$5,492,289

Increase funds for Move on When Ready.

$146,160

$146,160

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order to provide local educational authorities the flexibility to eliminate teacher furlough days, increase instructional days, and increase teacher salaries.

$314,295,574

$314,295,574

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,874,196,642 $8,874,196,642

23.17. 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,

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technology training, and other shared services.

Total Funds

$9,941,168

State Funds

$9,941,168

State General Funds

$9,941,168

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

Increase funds for Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) trainers.
Redirect funds ($720,000) for Education Technology Centers to RESA English/Language Arts Specialists. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for technology support.

$560,000 $0
$640,000

$560,000 $0
$640,000

Transfer funds for blended learning trainers from the Georgia Virtual School to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).

$315,464

$315,464

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,941,168

$9,941,168

23.18. 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 improvement strategies to improve graduation rates and overall student achievement.

Total Funds

$10,769,936

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,441,840

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,441,840

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,233,949

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,233,949

State Funds

$6,094,147

State General Funds

$6,094,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,957,474

$10,633,263

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$38,517

$38,517

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$90,837

$90,837

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,637

$6,637

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$682

$682

Increase funds to provide additional support for school

$0

$0

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improvement. (CC:No)
Work in concert with the Charter School Division to assist schools and systems in the development of academic waiver requests, and the academic waiver portion of their IE2 or Charter System applications where student accountability gains are exchanged for flexibility granted. (CC:Yes; Work in concert with the Charter School Division to assist schools and systems in the development of academic waiver requests.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $6,094,147

$0 $10,769,936

23.19. Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

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

$70,121,479

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,040,000

State Funds

$62,081,479

State General Funds

$62,081,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $60,103,747

$68,143,747

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$526,102

$526,102

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$399,346

$399,346

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for training and experience.

$1,052,284

$1,052,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,081,479

$70,121,479

23.20. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,031,821

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23.21. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for

special education services in other state agencies, teachers' retirement, and

vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$22,721,078

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,623,115

State Funds

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

23.22. State Schools

Purpose: 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 Funds

$26,772,970

Other Funds

$957,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$957,589

State Funds

$25,815,381

State General Funds

$25,815,381

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $24,979,573

$25,937,162

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$153,677

$153,677

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for training and experience.

$315,672 $41,132
$325,327

$315,672 $41,132
$325,327

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,815,381

$26,772,970

23.23. 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

$34,863,689

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,751,202

State Funds

$16,112,487

State General Funds

$16,112,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Annualize Extended Day/Year funds.
Increase funds for vocational industry certification and technology.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $15,326,811
$10,290
$19,681 $2,818
$1,791 $158,319 $592,777 $16,112,487

Total Funds $34,078,013
$10,290
$19,681 $2,818
$1,791 $158,319 $592,777 $34,863,689

23.24. 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

$41,690,782

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,004,670

State Funds

$24,686,112

State General Funds

$24,686,112

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,454,204

$32,458,874

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$13,127

$13,127

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$21,094

$21,094

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$5,216

$5,216

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,471

$2,471

Provide funds for PSAT administration.

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

Increase funds for test redevelopment for the Criterion-

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Referenced Competency Tests and the End of Course

Tests.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,686,112

$41,690,782

23.25. 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

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provide an appropriate program for a multi-handicapped student.

Total Funds

$1,551,946

State Funds

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$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
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 21.96% for New Plan employees and 17.21% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 18.87% 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 $736.31 per member for State Fiscal Year 2015.

$53,588,464 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $30,369,769 $30,369,769 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

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

$4,025,785

Other Funds

$4,025,785

Agency Funds

$4,025,785

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$3,857,127

amended

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the

$0

$168,658

employer share for the Employees' Retirement System

($5,658) and for contractual services ($163,000).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,025,785

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

$1,893,369

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State Funds

$1,893,369

State General Funds

$1,893,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

amended

Increase funds for the annual required contribution in

$1,649

$1,649

accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

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

$28,461,000

State Funds

$28,461,000

State General Funds

$28,461,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $27,160,000

$27,160,000

amended

Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

$1,301,000

$1,301,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,461,000

$28,461,000

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

$19,208,310

State Funds

$15,400

State General Funds

$15,400

Intra-State Government Transfers

$19,192,910

Retirement Payments

$19,192,910

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$18,747,375

amended

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement System ($178,479) and increases in contractual services ($267,056).

$0

$445,535

Provide funding for the state's social security administration.

$10,400

$10,400

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Increase funds for HB 477 (2014 Session) as required by the actuary.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,000 $15,400

$5,000 $19,208,310

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 Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$45,987,096 $5,982,769 $5,982,769
$6,995,695 $428,645
$6,567,050 $32,958,632 $32,958,632
$50,000 $50,000

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs, handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,526,653

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,800

Other Funds

$76,288

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$76,288

State Funds

$3,401,565

State General Funds

$3,401,565

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,340,579

$3,465,667

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$18,659

$18,659

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$39,601

$39,601

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,726

$2,726

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,401,565

$3,526,653

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

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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

$7,124,776

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,553,571

Other Funds

$1,089,732

Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

State Funds

$2,431,473

State General Funds

$2,431,473

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,214,748

$6,908,051

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$12,306

$12,306

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for foresters and forest inventory analysis personnel.

$72,782 $131,637

$72,782 $131,637

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,431,473

$7,124,776

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 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

$34,128,587

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,246,681

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,681

Other Funds

$4,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,756,312

State Funds

$27,125,594

State General Funds

$27,125,594

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $24,901,192

$31,904,185

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$158,059

$158,059

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$355,216

$355,216

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funding to begin the employee retention plan

$1,711,127

$1,711,127

for rangers, chief rangers, foresters and forester

inventory analysis personnel. (CC:Increase funds for

personnel for the employee retention plan for rangers

and chief rangers.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,125,594

$34,128,587

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

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 Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds
There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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.

$84,107,873 $30,183,850 $30,183,850 $1,576,045 $1,576,045 $52,347,978 $52,347,978

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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

$11,062,041

State Funds

$11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,801,567

$15,801,567

amended

Reduce funds for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30, 2014.

($4,739,526)

($4,739,526)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,062,041

$11,062,041

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 O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be $40,000.

Total Funds

$6,172,026

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,072,026

State General Funds

$6,072,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,939,333

$6,039,333

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$37,708

$37,708

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$94,985

$94,985

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,072,026

$6,172,026

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

$8,353,713

State Funds

$8,353,713

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State General Funds

$8,353,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$46,285

$46,285

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Increase funds for real estate rent. Provide one-time funds for office relocation.

$108,572
$13,503 $92,908 $200,000

$108,572
$13,503 $92,908 $200,000

Increase funds for contracts.

$10,360

$10,360

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,353,713

$8,353,713

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Child Advocate, Office of the

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

$893,266

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$888,266

State General Funds

$888,266

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$822,742

$912,300

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,979

$5,979

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$15,705

$15,705

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds for Guardians ad Litem training activities

$0

($5,000)

to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC).

Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality

($44,430)

($49,430)

review activities to the Department of Human Services

(DHS).

Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities

$0

($74,558)

to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program

in the DHS.

Increase funds to reflect projected personal services and

$88,270

$88,270

operating expenditures.

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$888,266

$893,266

26.5. Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$1,493,383

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,738

State Funds

$1,429,645

State General Funds

$1,429,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,144,229

$11,560,295

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,206

$1,206

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,439

$3,439

Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual

$0

($991,680)

exploitation prevention initiatives activities to the

CJCC.

Transfer $260,545 and four positions to the CJCC for juvenile justice court/system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.

($260,545)

($2,646,337)

Transfer $279,000 and five positions for family violence activities to the CJCC.

($279,000)

($506,297)

Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (CC:Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions to

($1,179,684)

($4,752,243)

the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in

the DHS for child abuse and neglect prevention and

home visiting activities.)

Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child advocacy centers.

$0

($1,175,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,429,645

$1,493,383

26.6. Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

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

$32,651,548

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,703,182

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$29,703,182

Other Funds

$807,856

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$807,856

State Funds

$2,140,510

State General Funds

$2,140,510

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,089,213

$32,600,251

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$14,544

$14,544

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$36,753

$36,753

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,140,510

$32,651,548

26.7. 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

$670,414

State Funds

$670,414

State General Funds

$670,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$653,584

$653,584

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,720

$4,720

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$12,110

$12,110

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$670,414

$670,414

26.8. 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

$6,686,770

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$6,274,340

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State General Funds

$6,274,340

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,122,763

$6,535,193

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,408

$35,408

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$115,351 $818

$115,351 $818

Redirect $250,000 in one-time funds to Georgia's

$0

$0

Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data

System (GA AWARDS) and for HB 283 (2013 Session)

implementation. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,274,340

$6,686,770

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

$5,342,964

Other Funds

$667,689

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$667,689

State Funds

$4,675,275

State General Funds

$4,675,275

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,105,826

$6,520,579

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$33,893

$33,893

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$87,732

$87,732

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Eliminate funds and three filled positions for call-center

($433,033)

($433,033)

outreach services.

Reduce funds to reflect savings as a result of the transfer

($119,143)

($866,207)

of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology

Authority.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,675,275

$5,342,964

26.10. Governor's Office of Workforce Development Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and

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marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$73,361,918

amended

Transfer funds and 28 positions to the Department of

$0

($73,361,918)

Economic Development for administering the

Governor's Office of Workforce Development program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$652,762

State Funds

$652,762

State General Funds

$652,762

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$565,991

$565,991

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,048

$4,048

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$10,723

$10,723

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for one investigator position.

$72,000

$72,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$652,762

$652,762

26.12. Student Achievement, Office of

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

$10,128,986

State Funds

$10,128,986

State General Funds

$10,128,986

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,857,149

$2,857,149

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$17,375

$17,375

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Provide funds to create a Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants for the implementation and dissemination of innovative programs in public education.
Increase state funds for five positions and operating expenses for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).
Reflect an Executive Order to transfer funds for the Governor's Honors Program from the Department of Education ($961,934) and increase funds for additional program costs ($170,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$77,290 $6,060
$5,000,000 $1,039,178 $1,131,934
$10,128,986

$77,290 $6,060
$5,000,000 $1,039,178 $1,131,934
$10,128,986

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Total Funds
Federal Funds and Grants CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596) Child Care and 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) Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other
State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments
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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum

$1,622,668,991
$1,020,598,039 $613,493 $209,161
$18,302,803 $74,251,057 $55,906,108 $61,484,542 $52,316,281 $9,551,600 $324,640,809 $423,322,185
$73,588,811 $2,841,500 $70,282,025
$465,286
$523,873,307 $517,681,501
$6,191,806
$4,608,834 $4,608,834

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monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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

$89,470,664

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,349,593

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,400,000 $38,949,593

Other Funds

$46,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$46,500

State Funds

$34,074,571

State General Funds

$34,074,571

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $34,230,598

$89,450,520

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$8,456

$8,456

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

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July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,688 ($176,171)
$34,074,571

$11,688 $0
$89,470,664

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

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

$2,208,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) State Funds

$619,263 $1,589,350

State General Funds

$1,589,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,542,554

$2,161,817

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$14,749

$14,749

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,047

$32,047

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,589,350

$2,208,613

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

$9,777,346

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,777,346

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,777,346

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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

$107,966,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$76,405,754

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$120,000 $76,285,754

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$28,323,847

State General Funds

$28,323,847

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $24,384,404

$97,557,142

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$148,914

$148,914

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$457,362

$457,362

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to prevent the loss of 235 child support

$3,333,167

$9,803,443

agents.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,323,847

$107,966,861

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

$269,730,120

Federal Funds and Grants

$142,253,529

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$200,835

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$28,250,142

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$279,728

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,384,795

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,600,000 $26,538,029

Other Funds

$13,750,001

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,750,001

State Funds

$113,614,101

State General Funds

$113,614,101

Intra-State Government Transfers

$112,489

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$112,489

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $93,972,766

$248,471,613

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$583,255

$583,255

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC).

$1,701,888 $911,872

$1,701,888 $911,872

Provide funds for 175 additional child protective services workers.

$7,367,120

$8,984,292

Replace the loss of Medicaid earnings resulting from the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members to managed care.
Provide funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100. (CC:Recognize in Out of Home Care program.)
Provide additional funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to expand capacity.
Replace funds. (CC:Yes)
Replace funds. (CC:No)

$8,777,200
$0
$300,000 $0 $0

$8,777,200
$0
$300,000 $0 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$113,614,101

$269,730,120

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and

neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

Total Funds

$6,254,063

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,072,117

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,072,670 $1,999,447

State Funds

$1,181,946

State General Funds

$1,181,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$250,000

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$587

$587

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$1,675 $0

$1,675 $0

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Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities from the Office of the Child Advocate.
Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for the child advocacy centers.
Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (CC:Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0 $1,179,684
$1,181,946

$74,558 $1,175,000 $4,752,243
$6,254,063

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

$16,110,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,110,137

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,110,137

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

$96,527,058

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,754,029

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$412,658

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,772,224

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,539,375

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,195,249 $21,510,102

Other Funds

$11,187,482

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,187,482

State Funds

$34,484,962

State General Funds

$34,484,962

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 appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Increase funds for telecommunications.
Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality review activities from the Office of the Child Advocate.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $31,679,621
$278,664
$414,483
$67,764 $2,000,000
$44,430
$34,484,962

Total Funds $93,716,717
$278,664
$414,483
$67,764 $2,000,000
$49,430
$96,527,058

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

$19,073,179

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

$15,499,746

State General Funds

$15,499,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,218,149

$17,791,582

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$101,285

$101,285

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$260,179

$260,179

Provide funds for 11 additional adult protective services workers to manage an increasing number of cases.
Provide funds for temporary emergency respite placement of abused, neglected, or exploited at-risk adults.
Replace funds. (CC:No)

$693,333 $226,800
$0

$693,333 $226,800
$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,499,746

$19,073,179

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

$111,702,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,416,802

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Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,761,430 $23,890,113

State Funds

$70,285,342

State General Funds

$64,093,536

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $71,477,874

$112,894,676

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,999

$4,999

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$12,512

$12,512

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from

($1,210,043)

($1,210,043)

65.84% to 66.69%.

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 100

$0

$0

additional Community Care Services Program (CCSP)

slots. (CC:Yes)

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase

$0

$0

Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living

Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both

elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).

(CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,285,342

$111,702,144

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

$10,231,775

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,616,268

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$750,000 $5,866,268

State Funds

$3,615,507

State General Funds

$3,615,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,854,249

$8,720,517

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,807

$3,807

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$7,451

$7,451

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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Provide additional funds for Meals on Wheels and senior center nutrition programs.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$750,000 $3,615,507

$1,500,000 $10,231,775

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

$55,320,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,320,027

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,320,027

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

$11,802,450

State Funds

$11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450

27.15. 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

$243,406,203

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,476,467

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,882,030 $365,613
$40,994,512
$19,628,860
$62,605,452

Other Funds

$10,221,755

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,221,755

State Funds

$106,707,981

State General Funds

$106,707,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $104,285,965 amended

$240,821,687

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$640,844

$640,844

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for the development of a Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to enroll foster care members in managed care.
Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,175 $162,500
$0 $106,707,981

$16,175 $325,000
$0 $243,406,203

27.16. 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

$66,796,742

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,796,742

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$26,315,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$61,768,742

amended

Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services

$0

$5,028,000

to the Department of Behavioral Health and

Developmental Disabilities.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$66,796,742

27.17. 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

$198,919,692

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,638,575

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$36,707,274 $89,734,359
$196,942

State Funds

$72,281,117

State General Funds

$72,281,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $72,347,849

$198,986,424

amended

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from

($527,548)

($527,548)

65.84% to 66.69%.

Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing

$460,816

$460,816

allowance by $100. (CC:Increase funds to increase the

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annual foster care clothing allowance by $100 per child.) Amount appropriated in this Act

$72,281,117

$198,919,692

27.18. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health

screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$9,303,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,303,613

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,303,613

27.19. 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

$49,482,361

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,382,361

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
State Funds

$39,830,761 $100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian

families in achieving 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

$18,422,270

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,422,270

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,363,310 $58,960

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.21. 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

$227,322

State Funds

$227,322

State General Funds

$227,322

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$211,226

$211,226

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,310

$2,310

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,786

$3,786

Increase funds for operations.

$10,000

$10,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,322

$227,322

27.22. Family Connection

Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to

improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,677,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,172,819

State Funds

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

27.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$3,064,176

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,786,962

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,090,222 $696,740

State Funds

$277,214

State General Funds

$277,214

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$270,955

$3,057,917

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,686

$1,686

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,573

$4,573

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$277,214

$3,064,176

27.24. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

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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

$7,580,431

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,689

State Funds

$1,426,742

State General Funds

$1,426,742

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,316,074

$7,469,763

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a third party cooperative arrangement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in order to draw down additional federal funds. (CC:Yes; By January 1, 2015, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia
General Assembly with an actionable plan to create
third party cooperative arrangements with the
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the University System of Georgia, the
Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia
Student Finance Commission to maximize financial
assistance for vocational rehabilitation clients.)

$28,596
$82,072 $0

$28,596
$82,072 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,426,742

$7,580,431

27.25. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$70,333,617

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,333,617

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,333,617

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$70,333,617

amended

Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

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(CC:Yes) Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$70,333,617

27.26. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$10,042,616

Other Funds

$10,042,616

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,577,330

Prior Year Funds - Other

$465,286

27.27. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most independent lifestyle possible.

Total Funds

$20,588,965

Other Funds

$18,519,922

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,519,922

State Funds

$2,069,043

State General Funds

$2,069,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,108,931

$39,491,652

amended

Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Transfer funds to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program ($3,508,931)

($19,371,730)

to align vocational rehabilitation services.

Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

$469,043

$469,043

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,069,043

$20,588,965

27.28. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities

so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$93,148,579

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,362,626

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$68,362,626

Other Funds

$6,979,035

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,979,035

State Funds

$17,806,918

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State General Funds

$17,806,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $13,465,977

$69,180,286

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$220,312

$220,312

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals program to align vocational rehabilitation services.

$552,379
$10,449 $3,508,931

$552,379
$10,449 $19,371,730

Increase funds for the Georgia Radio Reading Service.

$18,870

$88,588

Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for Vocational Rehabilitation services. (CC:Yes; Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health
and Developmental Disabilities ($1,000,000) and
receive additional federal funding for Vocational
Rehabilitation services.)
Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) for equipment for disabled individuals.

$0 $30,000

$3,694,835 $30,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,806,918

$93,148,579

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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

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

$1,812,192

State Funds

$1,812,192

$22,063,390 $2,126,966 $2,126,966
$97,232 $81,806 $15,426 $19,839,192 $19,839,192

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State General Funds

$1,812,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,554

$12,554

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$32,624 $20,106

$32,624 $20,106

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

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

$774,303

State Funds

$774,303

State General Funds

$774,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$756,822

$756,822

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,284

$5,284

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,197

$12,197

Amount appropriated in this Act

$774,303

$774,303

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

$8,310,119

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,123,107

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$7,089,780

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

State General Funds

$7,089,780

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,906,358

$8,126,697

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$48,167

$48,167

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$135,255

$135,255

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,089,780

$8,310,119

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

$670,948

State Funds

$670,948

State General Funds

$670,948

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$656,703

$656,703

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$4,457

$4,457

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,788

$9,788

Amount appropriated in this Act

$670,948

$670,948

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

$6,281,463

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,003,859

State Funds

$5,277,604

State General Funds

$5,277,604

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,144,676
$35,217
$97,711 $5,277,604

Total Funds $6,148,535
$35,217
$97,711 $6,281,463

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$4,214,365

State Funds

$4,214,365

State General Funds

$4,214,365

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$30,416

$30,416

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$69,855

$69,855

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of 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 State Funds State General Funds

$153,615,262 $30,583,872 $991,680 $29,592,192 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $99,943,154 $99,943,154

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

$7,696,537

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

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State Funds

$7,683,937

State General Funds

$7,683,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,554,792

$7,567,392

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$30,604

$30,604

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$73,158

$73,158

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$25,383

$25,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,683,937

$7,696,537

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

$10,653,762

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,685

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$4,221,183

State General Funds

$4,221,183

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,927,593

$10,360,172

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for a Metal Theft Database contract per HB 872 (2012 Session).

$24,223
$119,367 $150,000

$24,223
$119,367 $150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,221,183

$10,653,762

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

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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

$31,983,863

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,131

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$31,759,867

State General Funds

$31,759,867

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,959,586

$29,183,582

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$180,998

$180,998

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$431,563

$431,563

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for one medical examiner and one death

$263,641

$263,641

investigator.

Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the

$1,924,079

$1,924,079

law enforcement career ladder in the Forensic Scientific

Services program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,759,867

$31,983,863

29.4. 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

$34,884,760

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,157,065

Other Funds

$71,199

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$71,199

State Funds

$33,656,496

State General Funds

$33,656,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $31,048,935

$32,277,199

amended

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Regional Investigative Services program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$206,556 $567,543 $1,833,462 $33,656,496

$206,556 $567,543 $1,833,462 $34,884,760

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

29.5. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure communities, and award grants.

Total Funds

$68,396,340

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,224,391

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$991,680 $28,232,711

Other Funds

$16,550,278

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,550,278

State Funds

$22,621,671

State General Funds

$22,621,671

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $17,135,387

$59,300,287

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,022

$5,022

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$13,835

$13,835

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer federal funds for Guardian ad Litem training

$0

$5,000

from the Office of the Child Advocate.

Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual

$0

$991,680

exploitation prevention activities from the Governor's

Office of Children and Families.

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile

$384,502

$384,502

Justice Reform for the expansion of the nine newly

established family dependent drug courts implemented

through the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

Justice Reform to expand existing adult felony drug and

mental health accountability courts implemented by the

Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

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Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of community based Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders implemented in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.
Transfer funds and four positions for juvenile justice/court system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.
Transfer funds and five positions for family violence activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.
Reduce funds for an Accountability Courts consultant.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,250,000
$260,545 $279,000 ($78,806) $22,621,671

$1,250,000
$2,646,337 $506,297 ($78,806)
$68,396,340

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$313,615,319 $6,264,665 $1,531,226 $4,733,439
$432,243 $432,243
$306,918,411 $306,918,411

30.1. Community Services

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: non-secure detention shelters, housebound

detention, emergency shelters, a short-term stay in a residential placement,

tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in

an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth

directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides

transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by

brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-

wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$85,403,517

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,373,480

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$1,373,480

Other Funds

$351,158

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$351,158

State Funds

$83,678,879

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State General Funds

$83,678,879

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $82,216,387

$83,941,025

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$368,744

$368,744

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Replace funds. (CC:Yes)
Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a care management organization.

$947,734
$9,104 $0
($520,000)

$947,734
$9,104 $0
($520,000)

Provide funds for the expansion of community based juvenile incentive funding to dependent and small independent court communities to create and utilize evidence based programs for juvenile offenders in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.
Annualize funds to reflect a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers.
Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures.

$1,600,000
$544,200 ($1,487,290)

$1,600,000
$544,200 ($1,487,290)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$83,678,879

$85,403,517

30.2. Departmental 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

$23,759,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$507,921

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$157,746

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$350,175

Other Funds

$15,299

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,299

State Funds

$23,236,761

State General Funds

$23,236,761

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $27,150,997

$27,674,217

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$111,878

$111,878

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$236,934

$236,934

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Replace funds. (CC:Yes)
Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.
Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) program staff to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,926 $0
($1,719,838)
($2,546,136)
$23,236,761

$2,926 $0
($1,719,838)
($2,546,136)
$23,759,981

30.3. 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$93,489,294

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,667,967

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,667,967

Other Funds

$23,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,589

State Funds

$90,797,738

State General Funds

$90,797,738

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $83,897,460

$86,589,016

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$461,350

$461,350

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,184,668

$1,184,668

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,104

$9,104

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operating expenses and 77 positions

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus

opening January 1, 2015.

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC)

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

program staff from the Departmental Administration

program to align budget with expenditures.

Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO)

$702,546

$702,546

market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary

of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$90,797,738

$93,489,294

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30.4. 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Total Funds

$110,962,527

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,715,297

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,715,297

Other Funds

$42,197

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$42,197

State Funds

$109,205,033

State General Funds

$109,205,033

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $107,983,796

$109,995,401

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$609,483

$609,483

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,380

$11,380

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operating expenses and 29 positions

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC.

Increase funds for operating expenses for the Rockdale RYDC.

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

Reduce funds for contractual services for the Paulding RYDC.

($6,256,353)

($6,429,503)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and 81 positions

($3,551,721)

($3,632,682)

for the Gwinnett RYDC closing June 30, 2014.

Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) $1,055,138

$1,055,138

market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

Increase funds to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).

$1,926,497

$1,926,497

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

expenditures.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,205,033

$110,962,527

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Section 31: Labor, 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

$136,826,607 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $12,692,804 $12,692,804
$140,273 $140,273

31.1. 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

$33,053,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,312,292

State Funds

$1,600,435

State General Funds

$1,600,435

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,586,498

$33,039,063

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,018 $6,919

$7,018 $6,919

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,600,435

$33,053,000

31.2. 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

31.3. Unemployment Insurance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance Georgia's economic strength by collecting unemployment insurance taxes from Georgia's

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employers and distributing unemployment benefits to eligible claimants.

Total Funds

$38,964,186

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,599,186

State Funds

$4,365,000

State General Funds

$4,365,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,789,691

$40,388,877

amended

Utilize state funds of $5,789,691 for the Unemployment ($1,424,691)

($1,424,691)

Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30,

2014. (CC:Utilize existing funds to pay the

Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due on

September 30, 2014 and reflect lower payment due to

early loan payback.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,365,000

$38,964,186

31.4. Workforce Solutions

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

$62,559,548

Federal Funds and Grants

$54,762,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$54,762,513

Other Funds

$1,069,666

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,666

State Funds

$6,727,369

State General Funds

$6,727,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,663,235

$62,495,414

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,258

$15,258

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$48,876

$48,876

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,727,369

$62,559,548

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Section 32: Law, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$61,429,477 $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 $36,589,125 $36,589,125 $21,242,362 $21,242,362

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

$56,545,540

Other Funds

$36,587,014

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$36,587,014

State Funds

$19,958,526

State General Funds

$19,958,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $18,079,990

$54,667,004

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$181,090

$181,090

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$436,735

$436,735

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,397

$1,397

Increase funds for retention of attorney positions to

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General

expenses.

Retain two time-limited attorney positions (HB 742,

$0

$0

2012 Session) to address professional licensing

investigations. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,958,526

$56,545,540

32.2. 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

$4,883,937

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,597,990

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,283,836

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State General Funds

$1,283,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,147,261

$4,747,362

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$6,846

$6,846

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for five positions to maximize civil recovery of fraudulent Medicaid claims.

$17,015 $112,714

$17,015 $112,714

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,283,836

$4,883,937

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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 State General Funds
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.

$248,600,677 $50,293,306
$11,607
$50,281,699 $97,290,448 $24,259,164 $73,031,284 $101,016,923 $101,016,923

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 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

$7,044,676

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Federal Funds and Grants

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,838,671

Other Funds

$105,094

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$105,094

State Funds

$2,100,911

State General Funds

$2,100,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,053,557

$6,997,322

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$9,749

$9,749

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$37,605

$37,605

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,100,911

$7,044,676

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,797,867

Federal Funds and Grants

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,648,802

State General Funds

$11,648,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,445,718

$11,594,783

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$48,728

$48,728

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$137,887

$137,887

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$16,469

$16,469

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,648,802

$11,797,867

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

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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

$115,164,243

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,835,422

Other Funds

$56,778,515

Agency Funds

$24,259,164

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,519,351

State Funds

$29,550,306

State General Funds

$29,550,306

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $25,897,906

$111,511,843

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$176,205

$176,205

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$426,195

$426,195

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide one-time funds for water related studies and

$3,050,000

$3,050,000

updates to Regional Water Plans.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,550,306

$115,164,243

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

$4,027,423

State Funds

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities.

$630,000

$630,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

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

$2,624,665

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$11,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,009,180

State Funds

$1,603,878

State General Funds

$1,603,878

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,580,815

$2,601,602

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,528

$10,528

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$12,535

$12,535

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,603,878

$2,624,665

33.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal

laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife,

natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety,

and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to

assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety

for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$19,742,141

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,248,458

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,248,458

Other Funds

$3,657

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Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

State Funds

$17,490,026

State General Funds

$17,490,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$83,492

$83,492

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$388,589

$388,589

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Create a new Law Enforcement program and transfer

$15,919,247

$18,171,362

221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program.

Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the

$1,098,698

$1,098,698

law enforcement career ladder in the Law Enforcement

program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,490,026

$19,742,141

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

$48,034,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$31,619,991

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,619,991

State Funds

$14,710,117

State General Funds

$14,710,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $13,615,630

$46,939,650

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$89,314

$89,314

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$50,141

$50,141

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the

$407,032

$407,032

law enforcement career ladder in the Parks, Recreation

and Historic Parks program.

Increase funds for outdoor recreational facilities.

$548,000

$548,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,710,117

$48,034,137

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33.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,720,775

State Funds

$2,720,775

State General Funds

$2,720,775

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

Increase funds for two positions and operating expenses to increase solid waste inspection activities.

$120,000

$120,000

Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities.

$735,000

$735,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

33.9. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: 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 promulgate

statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing

regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license

hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$37,444,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,535,939

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,535,939

Other Funds

$8,744,126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,744,126

State Funds

$17,164,685

State General Funds

$17,164,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $32,637,208

$55,169,388

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$80,074

$80,074

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$200,562

$200,562

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the

$166,088

$166,088

law enforcement career ladder in the Wildlife Resources

program.

Transfer 221 positions to the new Law Enforcement

($15,919,247)

($18,171,362)

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program. Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,164,685

$37,444,750

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Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,085,089

State Funds

$5,085,089

State General Funds

$5,085,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,011,671

$5,011,671

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$24,651

$24,651

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$56,613 ($7,846)

$56,613 ($7,846)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,085,089

$5,085,089

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

$12,179,555

State Funds

$12,179,555

State General Funds

$12,179,555

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,946,790

$11,946,790

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$87,445

$87,445

$54,977,595 $806,050 $806,050
$54,171,545 $54,171,545

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July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Eliminate one-time funds for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$245,320 ($100,000)
$12,179,555

$245,320 ($100,000)
$12,179,555

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

$37,240,455

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$36,434,405

State General Funds

$36,434,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$35,567,816

$36,373,866

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$234,417 $632,172

$234,417 $632,172

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,434,405

$37,240,455

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 for

victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$472,496

State Funds

$472,496

State General Funds

$472,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$460,331

$460,331

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,730

$2,730

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,435 $472,496

$9,435 $472,496

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Section 35: Properties Commission, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other

35.1. 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

$820,201

Other Funds

$820,201

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$705,234

Prior Year Funds - Other

$114,967

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

35.2. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer

$0

$0

by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

$820,201
$820,201 $705,234 $114,967

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$43,012,664 $340,000 $340,000
$42,672,664

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State General Funds

$42,672,664

36.1. 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

$6,904,859

Other Funds

$340,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$340,000

State Funds

$6,564,859

State General Funds

$6,564,859

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,082,218

$6,422,218

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$35,810

$35,810

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$106,831

$106,831

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for personal services to eliminate

$340,000

$340,000

furlough days.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,564,859

$6,904,859

36.2. 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

$36,107,805

State Funds

$36,107,805

State General Funds

$36,107,805

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $35,135,808

$35,135,808

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$223,973

$223,973

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Annualize funds for two Assistant Public Defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).
Provide funds for two Assistant Public Defenders to

$605,374 $70,474
$72,176

$605,374 $70,474
$72,176

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reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (CC:Provide funds for two assistant public defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,107,805

$36,107,805

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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) 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 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$662,211,522
$427,085,823 $20,411,154 $1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529
$392,505,732
$2,847,221 $692,524
$2,154,697
$232,260,878 $1,784,064
$216,758,954 $13,717,860
$17,600 $17,600

37.1. 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

$36,979,808

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,692,357

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $14,638,828

Other Funds

$745,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$745,000

State Funds

$10,542,451

State General Funds

$3,685,272

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,280,863

$36,718,220

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$11,050

$11,050

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$25,538

$25,538

Increase tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia

$225,000

$225,000

Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,542,451

$36,979,808

37.2. 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

$6,913,249

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
State Funds

$300,000 $6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,616,420

$6,916,420

amended

Reduce funds for operations.

($3,171)

($3,171)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,613,249

$6,913,249

37.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$29,915,620

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,654,298

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,807,258

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$471,900 $5,375,140

Other Funds

$445,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$445,000

State Funds

$21,816,322

State General Funds

$21,684,527

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $20,887,885

$28,987,183

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$173,557

$173,557

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$706,394

$706,394

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$48,486

$48,486

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,816,322

$29,915,620

37.4. 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

$37,739,187

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,035,447

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$280,000 $34,755,447

Other Funds

$171,976

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$171,976

State Funds

$2,531,764

State General Funds

$2,531,764

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,451,132

$37,658,555

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,646

$17,646

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$62,986

$62,986

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,531,764

$37,739,187

37.5. 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

$10,799,070

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,373,324

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$196,750 $6,176,574

Other Funds

$25,156

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Agency Funds

$25,156

State Funds

$4,382,990

State General Funds

$4,267,353

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,141,841

$10,557,921

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$9,671

$9,671

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$36,478

$36,478

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for Hepatitis C screenings and training.

$85,000

$85,000

(CC:Increase funds for Hepatitis C program.)

Increase funds to establish an Alzheimer's Registry.

$110,000

$110,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,382,990

$10,799,070

37.6. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization,

consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$13,663,830

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,425,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$500,000 $9,925,482

Other Funds

$717,721

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$717,721

State Funds

$2,520,627

State General Funds

$2,520,627

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,507,264

$13,650,467

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,420

$2,420

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,943

$10,943

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,520,627

$13,663,830

37.7. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health

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problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants and children.

Total Funds

$43,948,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,123,436

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,733,918 $116,500
$14,273,018

Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

State Funds

$20,750,225

State General Funds

$20,750,225

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $20,694,891

$43,893,327

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,843

$10,843

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$44,491

$44,491

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,750,225

$43,948,661

37.8. 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

$268,534,403

Federal Funds and Grants

$255,725,203

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$10,612,537 $245,112,666

Other Funds

$49,137

Agency Funds

$49,137

State Funds

$12,760,063

State General Funds

$12,760,063

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,192,738

$267,967,078

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,652

$15,652

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$61,673

$61,673

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Increase funds for personnel for a State Autism Coordinator. (CC:No)
Increase funds for early intervention providers for earlier detection and diagnosis of autism in children.
Increase funds for the training of early autism intervention providers and one coaching position to support families receiving early intervention services. (CC:Increase funds for the training of early autism intervention providers to support families receiving early intervention services.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $250,000 $240,000
$12,760,063

$0 $250,000 $240,000
$268,534,403

37.9. 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

$92,682,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,172,002

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$84,489 $61,087,513

State Funds

$31,510,791

State General Funds

$31,510,791

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $31,228,127

$92,400,129

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$56,301

$56,301

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$226,363

$226,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,510,791

$92,682,793

37.10. 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

$5,386,763

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,053,594

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)
Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$200,210 $223,000 $630,384

Other Funds

$618,231

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Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,714,938

State General Funds

$3,714,938

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,620,859

$5,292,684

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,315

$18,315

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$75,764

$75,764

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,714,938

$5,386,763

37.11. 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

$93,242,955

State Funds

$93,242,955

State General Funds

$93,242,955

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $87,317,646

$87,317,646

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$4,585,309

$4,585,309

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for the fourth year phase-in of the new

$1,340,000

$1,340,000

grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all counties.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$93,242,955

$93,242,955

37.12. 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

$4,260,651

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$3,729,971

State General Funds

$3,729,971

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,641,696

$4,172,376

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$17,354

$17,354

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$70,921 $3,729,971

$70,921 $4,260,651

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

37.13. 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

$1,784,064

State Funds

$1,784,064

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,784,064

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Reduce funds to reflect FY 2013 collections.
Utilize prior year funds of $204,438 to maintain budget at current level. (CC:Yes)

$1,988,502
($204,438) $0

$1,988,502
($204,438) $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

37.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

Total Funds

$16,360,468

State Funds

$16,360,468

State General Funds

$16,360,468

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,345,972

$15,345,972

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$3,728

$3,728

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$10,768

$10,768

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement.

$0

$0

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(CC:Yes)
Increase funds to reflect enhanced collections from the Super Speeder penalty and driver's license reinstatement fees.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,000,000 $16,360,468

$1,000,000 $16,360,468

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Section 38: Public Safety, 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

$205,436,629 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $16,807,855 $146,700 $16,661,155
$130,656,876 $130,656,876
$25,598,146 $25,598,146

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 transport, and to support local and

federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and

observation.

Total Funds

$8,421,833

Federal Funds and Grants

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$243,034

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$5,398,799

State General Funds

$5,398,799

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,680,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,680,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,157,775

$6,180,809

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$15,624

$15,624

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$44,627

$44,627

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes) Provide funds for operating expenses for Life Flight helicopters.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$323 $0
$2,180,450
$5,398,799

$323 $0
$2,180,450
$8,421,833

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

$7,372,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,372,499

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,372,499

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

$8,629,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$8,483,941

State General Funds

$8,483,941

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,312,606

$8,457,687

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$49,090
$119,624 $2,621

$49,090
$119,624 $2,621

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,483,941

$8,629,022

38.4. 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,

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the Special Projects Adjutant Office, Headquarters Adjutant Office, Special

Investigations Office, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, and the

Training Unit.

Total Funds

$111,897,803

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,848,347

Other Funds

$10,726,046

Agency Funds

$146,700

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,579,346

State Funds

$88,381,107

State General Funds

$88,381,107

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,942,303

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,942,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $83,751,094

$107,267,790

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$561,635

$561,635

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,627,428

$1,627,428

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$21,510

$21,510

Replace federal and other funds with state funds for the

$868,787

$868,787

Georgia Interoperability Network.

Provide funds for operating expenses for Post 52 in Hart $1,202,304

$1,202,304

County.

Increase funds for operating expenses for Post 3 in

$348,349

$348,349

Bartow County.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,381,107

$111,897,803

38.5. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection,

regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as

traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-

consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large

passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High

Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$24,556,336

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,827,142

Other Funds

$2,761,146

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,761,146

State Funds

$9,913,578

State General Funds

$9,913,578

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Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,054,470

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,054,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,797,945

$21,749,717

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$60,816

$60,816

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$47,519

$47,519

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$7,298

$7,298

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the

$0

$2,690,986

Department of Public Safety for the administration of

the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,913,578

$24,556,336

38.6. 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

$1,568,965

State Funds

$1,568,965

State General Funds

$1,568,965

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$0

$0

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$33,057

$33,057

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$323

$323

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,568,965

$1,568,965

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.7. Firefighter 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.

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Total Funds

$679,657

State Funds

$679,657

State General Funds

$679,657

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$663,757

$663,757

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,537

$4,537

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$11,363

$11,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$679,657

$679,657

38.8. 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

$21,266,402

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,327,181

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,327,181

Other Funds

$337,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$337,102

State Funds

$3,483,719

State General Funds

$3,483,719

Intra-State Government Transfers

$118,400

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$118,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$560,135

$18,342,818

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$2,871

$2,871

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$6,818

$6,818

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds for driver education and training to

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

reflect intent of SB 231 (2013 Session).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,483,719

$21,266,402

38.9. Peace Officer 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

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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

$2,418,273

Other Funds

$558,051

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$558,051

State Funds

$1,860,222

State General Funds

$1,860,222

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,973,232

$2,381,283

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Replace state funds with other funds for operations.

$11,784
$25,206 ($150,000)

$11,784
$25,206 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,860,222

$2,418,273

38.10. 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

$18,625,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$986,477

Other Funds

$2,322,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,322,000

State Funds

$10,886,888

State General Funds

$10,886,888

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,430,474

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,430,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,668,571

$18,407,522

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Utilize existing funds to maintain the contract for North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy at

$64,824
$150,409 $3,084 $0

$64,824
$150,409 $3,084 $0

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$150,000. (CC:Yes) Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,886,888

$18,625,839

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Section 39: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,250,557

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,167,057

State General Funds

$1,167,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,136,759 $12,669
$17,629

$1,220,259 $12,669
$17,629

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,167,057

$1,250,557

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

$2,197,134

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,188,246

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,188,246

State Funds

$1,008,888

State General Funds

$1,008,888

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$958,627

$2,146,873

amended

$9,357,242 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $8,056,996 $8,056,996

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,128
$41,133 $1,008,888

$9,128
$41,133 $2,197,134

39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$5,909,551

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$5,881,051

State General Funds

$5,881,051

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,640,102

$5,668,602

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$62,806

$62,806

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$88,143

$88,143

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Provide funds for one specialist for Plant Vogtle cost

$90,000

$90,000

review oversight. (CC:Provide funds for one specialist

for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight through post-

construction proceedings.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,881,051

$5,909,551

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
Total Funds Other Funds
Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds
State Funds State General Funds

$6,611,815,181
$4,672,727,417 $2,563,170,298
$5,114,065 $592,381
$2,103,850,673
$1,939,087,764 $1,939,087,764

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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

$74,411,855

Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$36,858,936

State General Funds

$36,858,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$35,233,027

$72,785,946

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$236,381

$236,381

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$177,205

$177,205

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$367,323

$367,323

insurance ($182,991) and retiree health benefits ($184,332).

Increase funds for a wheat breeder specialist ($180,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).

$247,500

$247,500

Provide funds for a poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), a poultry researcher ($210,000), a beef

$597,500

$597,500

specialist located in Tifton ($160,000), and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC)

Director ($67,500). (CC:Provide funds for a poultry

nutrition specialist ($160,000), a poultry researcher

($210,000), a beef research scientist located in Tifton

($160,000), and the Food Product Innovation and

Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,858,936

$74,411,855

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

$5,258,000

Other Funds

$5,258,000

Agency Funds

$5,000,000

Research Funds

$258,000

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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

$55,549,017

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$20,856,177

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$477,752

Research Funds

$3,750,000

State Funds

$30,465,088

State General Funds

$30,465,088

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $29,365,384

$54,449,313

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$237,813

$237,813

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($227,969) and retiree health benefits ($364,176).
Increase funds for personnel for one County Extension Agent.

$219,746 $592,145 $50,000

$219,746 $592,145 $50,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,465,088

$55,549,017

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

$17,749,703

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,274,703

State General Funds

$7,274,703

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,187,612

$17,662,612

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$56,479

$56,479

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($13,707) and retiree health benefits ($2,435).
Increase funds for the Invest Georgia Fund. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,470
$16,142 $0
$7,274,703

$14,470
$16,142 $0
$17,749,703

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.

Total Funds

$1,078,929

Other Funds

$575,988

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$502,941

State General Funds

$502,941

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$495,191

$1,071,179

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$3,445

$3,445

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,137

$1,137

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$3,168

$3,168

insurance.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$502,941

$1,078,929

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

$12,902,173

Other Funds

$10,250,426

Agency Funds

$590,634

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$659,792

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$2,651,747

State General Funds

$2,651,747

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,562,254

$12,812,680

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,170

$18,170

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$12,270

$12,270

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$59,053

$59,053

insurance ($18,469) and retiree health benefits

($40,584).

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,651,747

$12,902,173

40.7. Georgia Archives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives;

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

$5,316,750

Other Funds

$689,281

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$592,381

State Funds

$4,627,469

State General Funds

$4,627,469

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,151,428

$4,840,709

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$10,492 $4,266 $1,283

$10,492 $4,266 $1,283

Increase funds to allow for the Georgia Archives to be open to the public five days per week.

$460,000

$460,000

Recognize the transfer of one-time donations held in

$0

$0

reserve after Fiscal Year 2013 for Georgia Archives.

(CC:Transfer accomplished February 10, 2014.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,627,469

$5,316,750

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40.8. 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

$3,779,621

Other Funds

$3,779,621

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,779,621

40.9. 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

$319,641,909

Other Funds

$314,011,962

Research Funds

$314,011,962

State Funds

$5,629,947

State General Funds

$5,629,947

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,588,520

$319,600,482

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,097) and retiree health benefits ($3,479).

$27,495 $3,356
$10,576

$27,495 $3,356
$10,576

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,629,947

$319,641,909

40.10. 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

$1,214,913

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$728,632

State General Funds

$728,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($3,756) and retiree health benefits ($2,940).
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $714,567 $4,676
$2,693
$6,696 $728,632

Total Funds $1,200,848
$4,676
$2,693
$6,696 $1,214,913

40.11. 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

$2,560,040

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,214,511

State General Funds

$1,214,511

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,179,252

$2,524,781

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($6,060) and retiree health benefits ($11,892).

$9,970 $7,337 $17,952

$9,970 $7,337 $17,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,214,511

$2,560,040

40.12. 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

$28,569,119

State Funds

$28,569,119

State General Funds

$28,569,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $28,297,463

$28,297,463

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$271,656 $28,569,119

$271,656 $28,569,119

40.13. 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

$37,532,484

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$32,310,084

State General Funds

$32,310,084

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$31,497,624 $194,660 $199,484 $312,238

$36,720,024 $194,660 $199,484 $312,238

Increase funds for state grants to public libraries based on an increase in state population.

$106,078

$106,078

Delay implementation of the new fund distribution formula until Fiscal Year 2016. (CC:Delay implementation of the new fund distribution formula until Fiscal Year 2016.)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,310,084

$37,532,484

40.14. 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

$25,526,120

State Funds

$25,526,120

State General Funds

$25,526,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$25,303,326

$25,303,326

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds for the Health Professions Initiative to address graduate medical education.
Increase funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus. (CC:Transfer funds
for Georgia Regents University expansion of the Rome
clinical campus to the Teaching program.)
Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Initiative.
Transfer existing funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus to the Teaching Program.
Provide funds for the development of a concentrated university and technical college curriculum in Fayette County for workforce development related to the growing film, television, and digital media industries in Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$155,643 $2,000,000
$0
$0
$150,000 ($2,482,849)
$400,000
$25,526,120

$155,643 $2,000,000
$0
$0
$150,000 ($2,482,849)
$400,000
$25,526,120

40.15. 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

$11,549,268

State Funds

$11,549,268

State General Funds

$11,549,268

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$39,252

$39,252

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2015 dues and contract amounts.
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. (CC:Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention
initiatives effective July 1, 2014.)
Provide funds for enhancements to GALILEO.

$20,927 $28,210 $41,754
$2,500,000

$20,927 $28,210 $41,754
$2,500,000

Increase funds for four positions to provide E-Rate

$415,000

$415,000

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training and technical assistance to public schools and libraries in Georgia.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,209) and retiree health benefits ($16,128).
Reflect savings from changing to the Georgia Aviation Authority contract service in line with other non-law enforcement agencies. (CC:No)
Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly on January 1, 2015 a study of consolidated purchasing for the system to leverage savings. (CC:No)
Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly by January 1, 2015 a long-term real estate strategic plan and report on deferred maintenance costs in light of declining enrollment and increased use of online learning resources. (CC:No)
Increase funds to create a North Georgia regional master plan for education facilities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,337 $0 $0 $0
$75,000 $11,549,268

$27,337 $0 $0 $0
$75,000 $11,549,268

40.16. Research Consortium

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other universitybased initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

amended

Transfer funds for Kennesaw State University to the

($207,896)

($207,896)

Teaching program and fund faculty through normal

formula mechanism.

Transfer funds for Georgia Institute of Technology to

($5,896,551)

($5,896,551)

the Teaching program to better align activities with

program purpose and state funding structure.

Eliminate the Research Consortium program. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

40.17. 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

$5,190,787

Other Funds

$3,950,620

Agency Funds

$1,200,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$1,240,167

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State General Funds

$1,240,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,214,869

$5,165,489

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$8,098

$8,098

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$7,216 $9,984

$7,216 $9,984

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,240,167

$5,190,787

40.18. 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 learning.

Total Funds

$5,973,865,136

Other Funds

$4,243,957,206

Agency Funds

$2,493,320,751

Research Funds

$1,750,636,455

State Funds

$1,729,907,930

State General Funds

$1,729,907,930

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,676,074,685 $5,920,031,891

amended

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$173,877

$173,877

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Provide funds for recruitment and retention initiatives for University System faculty.
Fund activities related to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) through formula funds. (CC:Yes)
Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program.

$11,862,751 $10,000,000
$0 $6,104,447

$11,862,751 $10,000,000
$0 $6,104,447

Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year one of the plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative over a seven year period.
Adjust the debt service payback amount for a project constructed at Georgia Southern University.

($1,375,000) $1,014,809

($1,375,000) $1,014,809

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Increase funds to reflect the change in square footage at

$9,019,889

University System of Georgia institutions.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$12,989,902

insurance ($7,414,940) and retiree health benefits

($5,574,962).

Provide funds for Competitive EDGE program for small

$775,000

business incubators.

Transfer existing funds for Georgia Regents University's $3,267,570

Rome clinical campus to the Teaching Program, and

increase funds ($784,721) for expansion.

Reduce funds to recognize published savings of the

$0

initial round of consolidations. (CC:No)

Reduce funds to reflect savings in Georgia taxpayer

$0

funds used to subsidize out-of-state students by more

transparent and responsible use of discretionary out-of-

state tuition waivers. (CC:No)

Develop a strategic plan for increased utilization of

$0

online educational resources and pricing structure

reflective of costs associated with providing such

education. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,729,907,930

$9,019,889 $12,989,902
$775,000 $3,267,570
$0 $0
$0
$5,973,865,136

40.19. 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

$2,618,043

State Funds

$2,618,043

State General Funds

$2,618,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$21,887

$21,887

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,604) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

$9,779 $16,536

$9,779 $16,536

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

40.20. 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

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shortage of veterinarians in Georgia and the nation.

Total Funds

$10,481,372

Other Funds

$10,088,255

Agency Funds

$10,088,255

State Funds

$393,117

State General Funds

$393,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$386,135

$10,474,390

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,889

$1,889

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$2,801

$2,801

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$2,292

$2,292

insurance.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$393,117

$10,481,372

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.21. 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

$2,329,780

State Funds

$2,329,780

State General Funds

$2,329,780

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$22,883

$22,883

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,619

$3,619

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$14,969

$14,969

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

40.22. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to create, produce, and

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distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform, and

entertain audiences, and enrich the quality of their lives.

Total Funds

$14,690,162

State Funds

$14,690,162

State General Funds

$14,690,162

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,513,070

$14,513,070

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$45,375

$45,375

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$130,340 $1,893
($516)

$130,340 $1,893
($516)

Redirect all funds currently dedicated to economic

$0

$0

development to the television division of Georgia Public

Broadcasting to facilitate a greater reach for

programming that encourages a wide variety of

economic development throughout the state and beyond.

(CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,690,162

$14,690,162

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Section 41: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified
State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$178,552,482 $819,087 $251,507 $567,580
$177,733,395 $177,299,612
$433,783

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

$13,623,778

Federal Funds and Grants

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$225,580

State Funds

$13,398,198

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State General Funds

$13,398,198

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,207,028

$14,432,608

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$51,048

$51,048

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds.

$140,122 ($1,000,000)

$140,122 ($1,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,398,198

$13,623,778

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

$7,916,507

State Funds

$7,916,507

State General Funds

$7,916,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,194,033

$7,194,033

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$44,664

$44,664

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds for personal services from the Industry Regulation ($111,480) and Tax Compliance ($309,932) programs to meet projected expenditures.

$118,358
$14,760 $421,412

$118,358
$14,760 $421,412

Increase funds for personal services for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

$123,280

$123,280

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

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

$14,072,351

State Funds

$14,072,351

State General Funds

$14,072,351

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

41.4. Fraud Detection and Prevention

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to identify and prevent tax fraud and

protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use of fraud analytical

tools.

Total Funds

$1,250,000

State Funds

$1,250,000

State General Funds

$1,250,000

41.5. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the

distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products;

and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels

in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,314,719

Federal Funds and Grants

$371,507

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$251,507

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

State Funds

$5,943,212

State General Funds

$5,509,429

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,947,414

$6,418,917

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$32,279

$32,279

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$74,999

$74,999

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected expenditures.
Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

$0 ($111,480)
$0

$0 ($111,480)
($99,996)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,943,212

$6,314,719

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

$6,184,126

State Funds

$6,184,126

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State General Funds

$6,184,126

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$26,943

$26,943

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$72,990

$72,990

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

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

$12,859,059

State Funds

$12,859,059

State General Funds

$12,859,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,066,592

$11,066,592

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures.

$1,614,621 $177,846

$1,614,621 $177,846

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,859,059

$12,859,059

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

$18,380,959

State Funds

$18,380,959

State General Funds

$18,380,959

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $18,225,386

$20,716,376

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$42,237

$42,237

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$113,336

$113,336

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $18,380,959

($2,490,990) $18,380,959

41.9. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent

taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

Total Funds

$3,892,721

State Funds

$3,892,721

State General Funds

$3,892,721

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$18,277
$50,725 $0

$18,277
$50,725 $0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

41.10. 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

$13,398,047

State Funds

$13,398,047

State General Funds

$13,398,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $13,261,024

$13,261,024

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$36,577

$36,577

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$100,446

$100,446

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,398,047

$13,398,047

41.11. Tax Compliance Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

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Total Funds

$52,885,327

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$222,000

State Funds

$52,663,327

State General Funds

$52,663,327

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $51,996,488

$52,218,488

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$262,436

$262,436

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$714,335

$714,335

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental

($309,932)

($309,932)

Administration program to meet projected expenditures.

Provide contract services with the Department of

$0

$0

Agriculture to audit GATE program compliance.

(CC:Yes; Provide contract services with the Department

of Agriculture to assure new GATE program

compliance. )

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,663,327

$52,885,327

41.12. Tax 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

$3,064,001

State Funds

$3,064,001

State General Funds

$3,064,001

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,001,861

$3,101,861

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$16,605

$16,605

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

$45,535 $0

$45,535 ($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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

$24,710,887

State Funds

$24,710,887

State General Funds

$24,710,887

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$24,379,387

$24,379,387

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$88,254

$88,254

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$243,246

$243,246

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,710,887

$24,710,887

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Section 42: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$22,987,483 $85,000 $85,000
$1,024,512 $1,024,512 $21,877,971 $21,877,971

42.1. 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

$780,026

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$40,514

State General Funds

$40,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,266,805

$2,006,317

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$9,270 $30,842

$9,270 $30,842

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share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Recognize $3,316,372 in reserves as of June 30, 2013 and utilize for operating expenses. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$402 ($1,266,805)
$40,514

$402 ($1,266,805)
$780,026

42.2. 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

$5,361,157

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

$5,226,157

State General Funds

$5,226,157

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,168,394

$5,303,394

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$12,158
$45,308 $297

$12,158
$45,308 $297

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,226,157

$5,361,157

42.3. 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

$5,995,705

Other Funds

$15,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,000

State Funds

$5,980,705

State General Funds

$5,980,705

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$5,856,691

$5,871,691

amended

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Utilize $261,490 in existing reserves as of June 30, 2014 for operating expenses and transfer $23,515 in prior year reserved donations to Georgia Archives. (CC:Reduce funds.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,939
$131,654 $1,421
($50,000)
$5,980,705

$40,939
$131,654 $1,421
($50,000)
$5,995,705

42.4. 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

$6,968,847

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,818,847

State General Funds

$6,818,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,192,564

$7,342,564

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$39,666

$39,666

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$117,141

$117,141

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,391

$1,391

Recognize $1,095,192 in reserves as of June 30, 2013

($593,746)

($593,746)

and utilize to fill authorized positions and begin

implementation of HB 315 (2013 Session). (CC:Yes)

Provide funds for board operations.

$61,831

$61,831

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,818,847

$6,968,847

42.5. 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

$654,458

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$604,458

State General Funds

$604,458

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$769,185

$819,185

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,501

$5,501

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$15,302

$15,302

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$209

$209

Utilize existing reserves for operating expenses.

($185,739)

($185,739)

(CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$604,458

$654,458

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

42.6. 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

$278,600

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$258,600

State General Funds

$258,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$250,728

$270,728

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,084 $5,788

$2,084 $5,788

Amount appropriated in this Act

$258,600

$278,600

42.7. 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

$2,948,690

State Funds

$2,948,690

State General Funds

$2,948,690

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$16,036

$16,036

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$43,618

$43,618

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

3345

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

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

$724,705

State Funds

$724,705

State General Funds

$724,705

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$756,103

$756,103

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer remaining funds and one position to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (CC:No)
Eliminate two vacant and five filled positions. (CC:No)
Eliminate funds for personnel for one position. (CC:Reduce funds.)

$4,660
$12,650 $1,292 $0
$0 ($50,000)

$4,660
$12,650 $1,292 $0
$0 ($50,000)

$4,414,556 $509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715
$2,620,072 $2,620,072
$446,908 $446,908

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$724,705

$724,705

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

$1,319,707

Federal Funds and Grants

$241,784

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$241,784

Other Funds

$837,715

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$837,715

State Funds

$240,208

State General Funds

$240,208

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$235,272

$1,314,771

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,298

$1,298

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$3,638

$3,638

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer funds and six positions to the Department of

$0

$0

Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation

activities. (CC:No)

Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$240,208

$1,319,707

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

$2,137,922

Federal Funds and Grants

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$268,077

State Funds

$1,422,937

State General Funds

$1,422,937

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Intra-State Government Transfers

$446,908

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$446,908

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,390,739

$2,105,724

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$8,784

$8,784

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$23,414

$23,414

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Transfer remaining funds and 21 positions to the

$0

$0

Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water

conservation activities. (CC:No)

Eliminate 10 vacant and two filled positions. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,422,937

$2,137,922

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

$98,502

State Funds

$98,502

State General Funds

$98,502

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$98,502

$98,502

Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (CC:No)
Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)

$0

$0

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$98,502

$98,502

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

$133,720

State Funds

$133,720

State General Funds

$133,720

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$131,920

$131,920

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (CC:No)
Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$482
$1,318 $0
$0 $133,720

$482
$1,318 $0
$0 $133,720

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$683,220,123 $713,673 $713,673
$682,506,450 $633,648,020
$48,858,430

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

$10,501,645

State Funds

$10,501,645

State General Funds

$10,501,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,550,000

$8,550,000

amended

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$1,951,645

$1,951,645

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,501,645

$10,501,645

44.2. 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

$785,250

State Funds

$785,250

State General Funds

$785,250

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Increase funds for projected need.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $701,750
$83,500 $785,250

Total Funds $701,750
$83,500 $785,250

44.3. 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

44.4. 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

44.5. 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

$8,374,069

Other Funds

$230,950

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$230,950

State Funds

$8,143,119

Lottery Funds

$8,143,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,958,844

$8,189,794

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$44,193

$44,193

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$63,328

$63,328

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,009

$1,009

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

to 13.15%.

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Increase funds for one Educational Policy Analyst and associated costs for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,745 $8,143,119

$75,745 $8,374,069

44.6. 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

$1,930,296

State Funds

$1,930,296

Lottery Funds

$1,930,296

44.7. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students

seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary institution.

Total Funds

$109,059,989

State Funds

$109,059,989

Lottery Funds

$109,059,989

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $96,793,442

$96,793,442

amended

Increase the HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103% Factor Rate). (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant.
Establish the Zell Miller Grant to provide full tuition assistance for technical college students maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

$0 $5,000,000 $7,266,547

$0 $5,000,000 $7,266,547

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,059,989

$109,059,989

44.8. 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

$47,916,330

State Funds

$47,916,330

Lottery Funds

$47,916,330

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $47,617,925

$47,617,925

amended

Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships -

$0

$0

Private Schools by 3% (103% Factor Rate). (CC:Yes)

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Increase the award amount by 5.5% for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $746,248.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$298,405 $47,916,330

$298,405 $47,916,330

44.9. 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

$446,598,286

State Funds

$446,598,286

Lottery Funds

$446,598,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $424,345,076

$424,345,076

amended

Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet the projected need (103% Factor Rate).
Increase funds for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending public postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $32,278,579.

$9,436,956 $12,816,254

$9,436,956 $12,816,254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$446,598,286

$446,598,286

44.10. Low Interest Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan

program to assist with the affordability of a college education, encourage

timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to

incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable

for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of

this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A.

20-3-400.2(e.1).

Total Funds

$19,000,000

State Funds

$19,000,000

Lottery Funds

$19,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Adjust funds based on projected expenditures and

($1,000,000)

($1,000,000)

anticipated revenue.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,000,000

$19,000,000

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44.11. Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the

affordability of a technical college education.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

Lottery Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$9,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges.
Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0 $10,000,000
$0

$0 $10,000,000
$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

44.12. North Ga. 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

$2,000,000

Other Funds

$482,723

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$482,723

State Funds

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,444,576

$1,927,299

amended

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$72,701

$72,701

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,517,277

$2,000,000

44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: 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 Funds

$875,000

State Funds

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

44.14. Public Memorial Safety Grant Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide educational grant

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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 postsecondary

institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$376,761

State Funds

$376,761

State General Funds

$376,761

44.15. REACH Georgia Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based

scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports

academically promising middle and high school students in their educational

pursuits.

Total Funds

$2,000,000

State Funds

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$2,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for REACH Georgia scholarship.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

44.16. 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

$21,119,952

State Funds

$21,119,952

State General Funds

$21,119,952

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.17. 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

$787,683

State Funds

$787,683

State General Funds

$787,683

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $767,988 $5,364
$13,842 $489
$787,683

Total Funds $767,988 $5,364
$13,842 $489
$787,683

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
Total Funds
State Funds State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers Retirement Payments
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 13.15% for State Fiscal Year 2015.

$33,418,925 $412,000 $412,000
$33,006,925 $33,006,925

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

$412,000

State Funds

$412,000

State General Funds

$412,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$513,000

$513,000

amended

Reduce funds due to the declining population of teachers who qualify for this benefit.

($101,000)

($101,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$412,000

$412,000

45.2. System Administration
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.

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Total Funds

$33,006,925

Intra-State Government Transfers

$33,006,925

Retirement Payments

$33,006,925

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$32,044,844

Increase other funds for equipment.

$0

$372,100

Reduce other funds for contractual services.

$0

($24,400)

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer rate for the Employees' Retirement System.

$0

$614,381

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$33,006,925

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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 Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$732,941,413 $64,520,708 $64,520,708 $595,084 $595,084
$334,610,717 $334,513,947
$96,770 $331,854,904 $331,854,904
$1,360,000 $1,360,000

46.1. Adult Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce

by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing,

computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary

instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight

of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$39,182,675

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,390,824

Other Funds

$5,480,000

Agency Funds

$5,480,000

State Funds

$14,311,851

State General Funds

$14,311,851

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for 15 positions to address full-time faculty ratios at TCSG institutions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $13,172,053
$116,629
$78,236 $38,468
$0 $0 $906,465 $14,311,851

Total Funds $38,042,877
$116,629
$78,236 $38,468
$0 $0 $906,465 $39,182,675

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

$9,283,175

Federal Recovery Funds

$595,084

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$595,084

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$8,478,091

State General Funds

$8,478,091

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

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,847,632

$8,652,716

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$68,532
$122,661 $8,257

$68,532
$122,661 $8,257

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($631)

($631)

Increase state funds to continue work on Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

$431,640

$431,640

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,478,091

$9,283,175

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

$22,773,082

Federal Funds and Grants

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$130,884

Other Funds

$9,799,116

Agency Funds

$9,799,116

State Funds

$12,843,082

State General Funds

$12,843,082

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $12,678,077

$22,608,077

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$72,437

$72,437

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$71,654 $20,998
($84)

$71,654 $20,998
($84)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,843,082

$22,773,082

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 postsecondary education

or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$661,702,481

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$44,999,000

Other Funds

$319,231,601

Agency Funds

$319,134,831

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$296,221,880

State General Funds

$296,221,880

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,250,000

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Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,250,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $280,168,941

$645,649,542

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,840,847

$2,840,847

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 Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$2,006,940 $960,996

$2,006,940 $960,996

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($13,987)

($13,987)

Provide funding for personal services and operating expenses for precision manufacturing designation at Savannah Technical College.

$500,000

$500,000

Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students. (CC:No)
Increase funds for 25 positions and data infrastructure enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student support system.
Provide funding for formula growth based on a 2.9% increase in square footage.
Provide funds for soft skills employability training at Career Academies. (CC:Increase funds to develop replicable pilot programs for College and Career Academies or other dual enrollment high school students that will establish a soft skills employability training program and a career aptitude testing program that will assist high school students in post-secondary and career decisions.)
Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the University System of Georgia to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. (CC:No)
Increase funds for instruction.

$0 $2,590,000 $4,518,143
$500,000
$0 $2,150,000

$0 $2,590,000 $4,518,143
$500,000
$0 $2,150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$296,221,880

$661,702,481

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

$2,081,088,281 $1,210,491,192
$1,143,629,823
$66,861,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308
$6,350

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State Funds
Motor Fuel Funds
State General Funds
Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments
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.

$864,106,198 $849,077,721
$15,028,477
$760,233 $760,233

47.1. 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

$888,646,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$675,252,699

State Funds

$213,393,476

Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476

47.2. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital

outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$188,778,535

Federal Funds and Grants

$128,218,385

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Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds Motor Fuel Funds

$128,218,385
$60,560,150 $60,560,150

47.3. Construction Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$150,373,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,642,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds

$68,642,990 $81,565,819

Motor Fuel Funds

$81,565,819

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$79,507,484

$144,565,474

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$558,335

$558,335

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Transfer 19 filled positions from the Local Road

$1,500,000

$5,250,000

Assistance Administration program.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$81,565,819

$150,373,809

47.4. 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

$11,147,574

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

$2,815,060

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,815,060

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,804,774

$11,137,288

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,286

$10,286

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,815,060

$11,147,574

47.5. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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, airports, railroads and

waterways. Total Funds

$67,219,569

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,839,823

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
Other Funds

$10,839,823 $898,970

Agency Funds

$898,970

State Funds

$55,480,776

Motor Fuel Funds

$55,480,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $55,201,024

$66,939,817

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$279,752

$279,752

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,480,776

$67,219,569

47.6. Intermodal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning,

development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports

and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation

system.

Total Funds

$81,990,435

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,861,369

Other Funds

$100,589

Agency Funds

$94,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$15,028,477

State General Funds

$15,028,477

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,971,533

$73,933,491

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$11,940

$11,940

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$45,004

$45,004

Provide additional state general funds for Airport Aid to

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

match local and federal funds for regional airport

projects.

Utilize remaining funds for Airport Aid projects.

$0

$0

(CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,028,477

$81,990,435

47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: 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.

Total Funds

$122,470,000

State Funds

$122,470,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$33,950,364

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,008,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$29,008,670

State Funds

$4,346,461

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,354,565

$45,708,468

Transfer 19 filled positions to the Construction

($1,500,000)

($5,250,000)

Administration program.

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.
Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($5,755,906) ($752,198)

($5,755,906) ($752,198)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,346,461

$33,950,364

47.9. Planning

Purpose: 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 Funds

$16,947,030

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$14,683,804

State Funds

$2,263,226

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,263,226

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,756,074

$18,439,878

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$7,152

$7,152

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,263,226

$16,947,030

47.10. 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

$220,109,163

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

$194,580,109

Motor Fuel Funds

$194,580,109

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds for additional service agreements.
Redistribute funds from the Planning and Local Road Assistance Administration programs for additional service agreements.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $176,823,016
$734,872
$9,766,315 $7,255,906
$194,580,109

Total Funds $202,352,070
$734,872
$9,766,315 $7,255,906
$220,109,163

47.11. 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

$59,453,013

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

$19,756,231

Motor Fuel Funds

$19,756,231

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $19,640,861

$59,337,643

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$115,370

$115,370

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,756,231

$59,453,013

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.12. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: 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 Funds

$240,002,614

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Federal Funds and Grants

$148,156,201

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)
State Funds

$148,156,201 $91,846,413

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,846,413

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $82,447,358

$230,603,559

amended

Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation

$9,399,055

$9,399,055

Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial

assistance for transportation projects.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,846,413

$240,002,614

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Section 48: Veterans Service, 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

$41,164,039 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $2,402,269 $2,000,000 $20,501,201 $20,501,201

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

$1,758,956

State Funds

$1,758,956

State General Funds

$1,758,956

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer two positions from the Veterans Benefits

$9,379
$27,172 $84
$152,176

$9,379
$27,172 $84
$152,176

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program to align position function. Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

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.

Total Funds

$732,701

Federal Funds and Grants

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$178,004

State Funds

$554,697

State General Funds

$554,697

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home program to cover one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.

$498,935 $5,796
$14,966 $35,000

$676,939 $5,796
$14,966 $35,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$554,697

$732,701

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care

to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$27,791,149

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,459,125

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,459,125

Other Funds

$2,402,269

Agency Funds

$2,402,269

State Funds

$11,929,755

State General Funds

$11,929,755

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$49,231

$49,231

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$35,515

$35,515

share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

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to 13.15%.
Transfer funds from Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.
Transfer funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program to cover one-time expenses for predesign for cemetery expansion.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($22,944) and retiree health benefits ($43,500).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,813,565
($35,000) $66,444 $11,929,755

$27,674,959
($35,000) $66,444 $27,791,149

48.4. 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 to serve as a teaching facility for

the Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$4,625,143

$10,923,006

amended

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

($4,625,143)

($10,923,006)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

48.5. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$7,188,422

$16,751,953

amended

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

($7,188,422)

($16,751,953)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

48.6. Veterans Benefits Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to serve Georgia's veterans,

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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

$10,881,233

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,623,440

Other Funds

$2,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,000,000

State Funds

$6,257,793

State General Funds

$6,257,793

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer two positions to the Administration program to align position function to the proper program.

$6,253,353 $40,876
$115,740 ($152,176)

$10,876,793 $40,876
$115,740 ($152,176)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,257,793

$10,881,233

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$23,053,548 $523,832 $523,832
$22,529,716 $22,529,716

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

$12,444,175

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$11,985,822

State General Funds

$11,985,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,445,635

$11,903,988

amended

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$91,333
$248,854 $200,000 $11,985,822

$91,333
$248,854 $200,000 $12,444,175

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

$10,609,373

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,543,894

State General Funds

$10,543,894

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $11,255,611

$11,321,090

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$17,510

$17,510

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Reduce payment to the Office of the State Treasurer from $5,303,747 to $4,728,320. (CC:Yes)

$44,314 $1,886
($200,000)
($575,427)

$44,314 $1,886
($200,000)
($575,427)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,543,894

$10,609,373

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Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
50.1. GO Bonds Issued Total Funds

$1,134,644,249 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,116,960,788 $156,679,813 $960,280,975
$1,035,886,164

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Federal Recovery Funds

$17,683,461

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,683,461

State Funds

$1,018,202,703

Motor Fuel Funds

$154,754,213

State General Funds

$863,448,490

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,083,933,144 $1,101,616,605

amended

Increase motor fuel funds for debt service.

$7,815,887

$7,815,887

Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings

($159,091,624) ($159,091,624)

associated with refundings and favorable rates received

in recent bond sales.

Increase funds for debt service. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Repeal the authorization of $2,200,000 in 20-year bonds

($219,340)

($219,340)

from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.303) for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital

Outlay Program - Regular Advance, statewide.

Repeal the authorization of $10,490,000 in 20-year

($1,045,853)

($1,045,853)

bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.302) for the

State Board of Education (Department of Education)

Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth,

statewide.

Repeal the authorization of $240,000 in 20-year bonds

($23,928)

($23,928)

from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.301) for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital

Outlay Program - Regular, statewide.

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

Redirect $1,155,000 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2014 (HB106, Bond #362.309) for building

and construction at the FFA/FCCLA camp to authorize

the funds for planning and design for FFA/FCCLA

dining hall and leadership facility. (CC:Yes)

Redirect $799,963 in 5-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2010 (HB 119, Bond 397.621) for the

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents for the

design of the academic building at Georgia Perimeter

College to be used for equipment at the Reese Library

Building at Georgia Regents University, Augusta,

Richmond County. (CC:Yes)

Redirect $1,676,592 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2010 (HB 119, Bond 397.690) for the

Northeast Regional Library in the Sequoyah Regional

Library System to be used for Public Libraries major

repairs and renovations statewide. (CC:Yes)

Redirect $678,990 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2011 (HB 948, Bond 25) for Augusta State

University to be used for HVAC modification at the

Student Center, Darton State College, Albany,

Dougherty County. (CC:Yes)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,018,202,703 $1,035,886,164

50.2. GO Bonds New

Total Funds

$98,758,085

State Funds

$98,758,085

Motor Fuel Funds

$1,925,600

State General Funds

$96,832,485

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

Increase debt service for new bonds.
Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

$98,758,085 ($86,834,417)

$98,758,085 ($86,834,417)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$98,758,085

$98,758,085

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $16,062,412 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 $187,645,000 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, $1,395,280 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 $16,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $2,374,544 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 $27,740,000 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, $154,080 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 $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $462,800 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

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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 # 6] From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 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, $64,200 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 $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 # 8] From State General Funds, $3,239,600 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 $14,000,000 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, $252,948 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 $2,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $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, $671,060 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

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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 # 12] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 # 13] From State General Funds, $3,424,000 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 $40,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $323,960 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 $1,400,000 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, $3,826,320 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 $44,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $813,200 is specifically appropriated

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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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $393,380 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 $1,700,000 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, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $462,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, 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 # 21] From State General Funds, $67,106 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 $290,000 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, $2,075,658 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 $8,970,000 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, $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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $663,400 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 $7,750,000 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, $423,720 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 $4,950,000 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, $385,200 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 $4,500,000 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, $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 # 28] From State General Funds, $231,120 is specifically appropriated

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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 $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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 # 30] From State General Funds, $1,044,200 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 $11,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $363,200 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 $4,000,000 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, $231,400 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,

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development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 34] From State General Funds, $247,598 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 $1,070,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $376,640 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 $4,400,000 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, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] 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 # 38] 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

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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 # 39] From State General Funds, $231,120 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 $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 40] 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 # 41] From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 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, $118,128 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, through the issuance of not more than $1,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, through the issuance of not more than $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, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, through the issuance of

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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 # 45] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 # 46] From State General Funds, $908,000 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 $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 # 47] From State General Funds, $42,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, 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.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $265,600 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $25,680 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 $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 # 50] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 is specifically appropriated

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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 # 51] From State General Funds, $477,841 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 $2,065,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $571,558 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 $2,470,000 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, $342,472 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 $1,480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $893,204 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 $3,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $531,063 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 $2,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of

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which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $166,608 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 $720,000 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, $150,410 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 $650,000 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, $466,271 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 $2,015,000 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, $131,898 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 $570,000 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, $599,200 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

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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 # 62] From State General Funds, $283,465 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 $1,225,000 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, $393,380 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $291,040 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 $3,400,000 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, $439,660 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 $1,900,000 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, $208,260 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 $900,000 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, $208,260 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,

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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 $900,000 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, $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 # 69] From State General Funds, $50,504 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 $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 # 70] From State General Funds, $184,040 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 $2,150,000 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, $85,600 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 $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 # 72] From State General Funds, $47,936 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 $560,000 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 # 73] From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 74] From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 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, $847,440 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 $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $261,080 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 $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $1,093,365 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 $4,725,000 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, $856,000 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

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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, $309,872 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 $3,620,000 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, $23,540 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 $275,000 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, $22,256 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 $260,000 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, $115,700 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 $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, $43,966 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $190,000 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, $101,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver Services by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings,

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structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,190,000 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, $80,990 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 $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $273,052 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 $1,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $193,219 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 $835,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $1,050,312 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 $12,270,000 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, $1,062,296 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 $12,410,000 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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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 $550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 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 $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $517,880 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 $6,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 93] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 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 $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 94] From State General Funds, $59,920 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 $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 # 95] From State General Funds, $188,591 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $815,000 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 # 96] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $1,464,762 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 $6,330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $124,956 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 $540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 99] From State General Funds, $92,560 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 100] From State General Funds, $205,946 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 $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 101] From State General Funds, $146,804 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 $1,715,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 102] From State General Funds, $20,972 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 $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $108,712 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 $1,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 104] From State General Funds, $113,386 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 105] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 106] From State General Funds, $1,070,000 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 $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 107] From State General Funds, $171,200 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,

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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 # 108] From State General Funds, $642,000 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 $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 # 109] From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 110] From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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.
[Bond # 111] From State General Funds, $275,578 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 $3,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 112] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $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.
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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 $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 114] From State General Funds, $1,651,652 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 $18,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 115] From State General Funds, $1,543,600 is specifically appropriated for 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 $17,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 116] From State General Funds, $99,880 is specifically appropriated for 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 $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 117] From State General Funds, $517,179 is specifically appropriated for 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 $2,235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 118] From State General Funds, $181,600 is specifically appropriated for 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,

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or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 119] From State General Funds, $817,384 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 $6,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 120] From State General Funds, $96,300 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 121] From State General Funds, $1,767,640 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $20,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 122] From State General Funds, $736,160 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $8,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 123] From State General Funds, $1,884,100 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 124] From State General Funds, $1,342,120 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 $5,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the

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instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 125] From State General Funds, $46,280 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 $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 126] From State General Funds, $773,616 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 $8,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 127] From State General Funds, $374,096 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 $4,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 128] From State General Funds, $913,448 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 $10,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 129] From State General Funds, $2,996,000 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 $35,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 130] From State General Funds, $1,925,600 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

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personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $14,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 131] From State General Funds, $653,306 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 $7,195,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 132] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
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6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school construction. (S:Include $2,000,000 for Clarkdale Elementary) From State General Funds, $4,374,836 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 $43,880,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $11,330,000 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 $11,330,000 in 20-year bonds) From State General Funds, $1,129,601 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 $11,330,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78),

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carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $116,450,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school construction. From State General Funds, $11,610,065 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 $116,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) An amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.

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2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources and Prosecuting Attorneys. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program for the purpose of reducing or eliminating furlough days, increasing instructional days, and providing salary increases to teachers in local education authorities. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.

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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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific 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 shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be 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 broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of

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detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.

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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.

For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
PART II
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART III
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative England of the 116th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 744.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L

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Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 174, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

Representative O'Neal of the 146th announced the House in recess until 3:20 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, 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 645. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shaw of the 176th, Rogers of the 29th, Murphy of the 127th 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 relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the electronic transmission of notices and documents from an insurer to a party to an insurance transaction; to provide for consent; to provide for applicability; to provide for verification and acknowledgment of receipt; to provide for notarized, acknowledged, verified documents and documents made under oath; to provide for oral statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 870. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; 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 substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following resolution of the House:
HR 1183. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; 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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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1931. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cheryl Miller in honor of Women's History Month 2014; and for other purposes.
HR 1932. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kay Bowman, Trion High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1933. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Austin Wade Richardson, Trion High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1934. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Karen Appelbaum, Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1935. By Representative Lumsden of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending Will Greer, Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1936. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1937. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Prospect Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1938. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White Oak Grove Baptist Church; and for other purposes.

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HR 1939. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Dickerson of the 113th, Teasley of the 37th, Fullerton of the 153rd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the McEachern High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 1940. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Morgan of the 39th, Abrams of the 89th, Teasley of the 37th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Steven L. Mints; and for other purposes.
HR 1941. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mount Olive United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 140th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1942. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zion Hill Baptist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1943. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. W. T. Edmondson; and for other purposes.
HR 1944. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bethlehem Baptist Church on the occasion of its 147th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1945. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending White Plains United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.
HR 1946. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and Geisinger of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Luisa Katharina Krey; and for other purposes.

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HR 1947. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Stephens of the 164th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae; and for other purposes.
HR 1948. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Andrea Conaway, Forest Park High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1949. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A Touch of Warmth; and for other purposes.
HR 1950. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Shonterria Stafford, Dobbs Elementary School's Student of the Month; and for other purposes.
HR 1951. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION commending Khaleelah Hudson, Dobbs Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
HR 1952. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cynthia Strickland Jewell; and for other purposes.
HR 1953. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Dickerson of the 113th, Rutledge of the 109th and Welch of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roger Sheridan; and for other purposes.
HR 1954. By Representatives Holt of the 112th, Dickerson of the 113th, Rutledge of the 109th and Welch of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Wilborn; and for other purposes.

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HR 1955. By Representatives Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending James William Putney, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 1956. By Representatives Stephens of the 165th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Gordon of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Joseph Manhatton; and for other purposes.
HR 1957. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Stephens-Mason-TaylorRay family on the occasion of its 2014 reunion; and for other purposes.
HR 1958. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th and Frazier of the 126th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sallie Zeberlene Cobbins Adams; and for other purposes.
HR 1959. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jack S. Butler, II on his outstanding service and significant achievement being awarded the Silver Buffalo Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1960. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Terrell Shaw, Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1961. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Haley Patterson, Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1962. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Bradford Poston, Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1963. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Jake Massingill, Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1964. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Joanna Chestnut, Rome High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1965. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lucy Lansing, Rome High School's and Rome City School System's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1966. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Linda Casey, Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1967. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kaitlyn Childers, Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1968. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION commending Craig Schmidt, the Darlington School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
HR 1969. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:

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A RESOLUTION commending Indra Sofian, the Darlington School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

HR 1970. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Emily Mowery, Georgia's 2014 English Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

SB 381. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Staton of the 18th and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse

Y McCall McClain
Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 176, nays 0.

Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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

SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Peake of the 141st et al. offer the following amendment:

Amend SR 981 (LC 37 1738) by striking line 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Creating certain joint study committees relating to health; and for other

By inserting "PART I." between lines 2 and 3.

By inserting after line 54 the following: PART II.

WHEREAS, clinical research performed over the past decades continues to show benefits arising from certain forms of medical cannabis; and

WHEREAS, presently, there are in excess of one million United States medical cannabis patients, and an increasing number of physicians are recommending the therapeutic use of cannabis to their patients in accordance with their respective state laws; and

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WHEREAS, new extracts and compounds have been developed demonstrating that cannabidiol, one of the most prevalent nonpsychoactive cannabinoids, has significant health and wellness benefits as shown by recent publication of the positive treatment of certain seizure disorders afflicting children; and
WHEREAS, the state's purpose in desiring to study this matter is the compassionate, potentially life-saving use of medical cannabis, and it is not the state's intent to sanction, encourage, or otherwise be construed as a movement in the direction of the legalization of the recreational use of cannabis or other controlled substances; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to the children and families in this state to undertake a study of the prescriptive use of medical cannabis for serious medical condition to determine whether it would be appropriate to enact legislation making new provisions or changing provisions of current state law with regard to such prescriptive use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on the Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions to be composed of ten members as follows: four members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; four members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate; the chairman of the board or his or her designee of the Medical Association of Georgia; and the executive director or his or her designee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one of the appointees from the House of Representatives as a cochairperson, and the President of the Senate shall designate one of the appointees from the Senate as a cochairperson. The committee shall meet at the call of the cochairpersons.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the issues raised herein or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The public members of the committee who are not public employees shall receive from legislative funds a daily expense allowance as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Any public employees who are members of the committee shall receive no compensation from legislative funds but may be reimbursed for expenses by their employers. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this part shall come from the funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if

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any, such report shall be made on or before December 1, 2014, at which time the committee shall stand abolished.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, as amended.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 171, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 291. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Peake of the 141st, Mosby of the 83rd, Riley of the 50th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 810. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Teasley of the 37th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 835. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th, Gravley of the 67th and Weldon of the 3rd:
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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 940. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Smith of the 134th and Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; 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 741. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; 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 Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SR 415. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the General Assembly from increasing the maximum state income tax rate; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Article VII, Section III of the Constitution is amended by adding a new Paragraph to read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Increase in state income tax rate prohibited. The General Assembly shall not increase the maximum marginal rate of the state income tax above that in effect on January 1, 2015."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to prohibit the General ( ) NO Assembly from increasing the maximum state income tax rate?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce N Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J

Y Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M.

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N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 119, nays 54.

The chair voted "aye."

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 120, nays 54.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

Representative Abrams of the 89th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SR 415.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock N Broadrick N Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

N Coomer N Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J

N Gregory N Hamilton
Harbin N Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, L

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver N O'Neal N Pak N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Pezold N Powell, A N Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett

N Sims, C Y Smith, E N Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R
Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland N Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D N Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner N Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M N Carson N Carter N Casas N Chandler N Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway N Geisinger Y Glanton N Golick Y Gordon N Gravley N Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby N Knight N Lindsey N Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell Y Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 55, nays 118.

N Quick N Ramsey Y Randall N Rice N Riley N Roberts N Rogers, C N Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw N Sims, B

N Turner Y Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S N Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson N Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion was lost.

SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:

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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

An amendment by Representative Spencer of the 180th was withdrawn.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Kelley of the 16th offers the following amendment:

Amend SB 352 (LC 37 1667) by deleting "To" on line 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the
following: To amend 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, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; to provide for statutory construction; to

By inserting between lines 7 and 8 the following:

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SECTION 1. 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 by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(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 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, and medical-legal partnerships for public health purposes, pursuant to Code Sections 31-7-94 and 31-7-94.1 and paragraph (11) of this subsection; (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

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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 31-2-8 and 317-2.2. 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) 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

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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; and (11)(A) Is authorized to approve medical-legal partnerships that comply with standards and guidelines established for such programs for purposes of determining eligibility for grants. The department shall seek input from legal services organizations, community health advocacy organizations, hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, and other primary and specialty health care providers in establishing such standards and guidelines. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'medical-legal partnership' means a program conducted or established by a nonprofit entity through a collaboration pursuant to a written agreement between one or more medical service providers and one or more legal services programs, including those based within a law school, to provide legal services without charge to assist income-eligible individuals and their families in resolving legal matters or other needs that have an impact on the health of such individuals and families. Written agreements may include a memorandum of understanding or other agreement relating to the operations of the partnership and encompassing the rights and responsibilities of each party thereto. The medical service provider or providers may provide referrals of its patients to the legal services program or programs on matters that may potentially impact the health, health care, or the health care costs of a patient. (C) A medical-legal partnership that complies with the standards and guidelines established pursuant to this paragraph and has demonstrated the ability and experience to provide high quality patient centered legal services regarding legal matters or other needs that have an impact on the health of individuals and families shall be approved by the department. (D) This paragraph shall not be construed to require any medical-legal partnership or similar entity to seek or attain approval pursuant to this paragraph in order to operate."
By renumbering Sections 1 and 2 as Sections 2 and 3, respectively.

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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:

Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton
Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 12.

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

SB 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to repeal portions of the Juvenile Code which conflict with other provisions of the Code; to revise definitions; to provide conformity within the Juvenile Code and with federal law; to correct cross-references; to change time frames for certain proceedings; to change provisions relating to the duties and responsibilities of a CASA; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a crossreference; to revise a definition relating to purchase, possession, or having control of controlled substances or marijuana; to clarify provisions relating to earned time and parole for persons convicted of trafficking in certain drugs; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (10), (39), subparagraph (F) of paragraph (43), (52), and (71) of Code Section 15-11-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Aggravated circumstances' means the parent has: (A) Abandoned an infant a child;

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(B) Aided or abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent Attempted, conspired to attempt, or has subjected a child or his or her sibling to death or great bodily harm; (C) Subjected Attempted, conspired to attempt, or has subjected a child or his or her sibling to torture, chronic abuse, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation; or (D) Committed the murder or voluntary manslaughter of his or her child's other parent or has been convicted of aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting the murder or voluntary manslaughter of his or her child's other parent; (E) Committed the murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; or (F) Committed an assault that resulted in serious bodily injury to his or her child or another child of such parent." "(10) 'Child' means any individual who is: (A) Under the age of 18 years; (B) Under the age of 17 years when alleged to have committed a delinquent act; (C) Under the age of 22 years and in the care of DFCS as a result of being adjudicated dependent before reaching 18 years of age; (D) Under the age of 23 years and eligible for and receiving independent living services through DFCS as a result of being adjudicated dependent before reaching 18 years of age; or (E) Under the age of 21 years who committed an act of delinquency before reaching the age of 17 years and who has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court for the purpose of enforcing orders of the court." "(39) 'Informal adjustment' means the disposition of a case other than by formal adjudication and disposition." "(F) Has legitimated a child pursuant to Code Section 19-7-22.1 19-7-21.1." "(52) 'Party' means the state, a child, parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person subject to any judicial proceeding under this chapter; provided, however, that for purposes of Article Articles 5 and 6 of this chapter, only a child and the state shall be a party." "(71) 'Sibling' means a person with whom a child shares a biological father or one or both parents in common by blood, adoption, or marriage, even if the marriage was terminated by death or dissolution."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-5, relating to computation of time, as follows:
"(a) When a period of time measured in days, weeks, months, years, or other measurements of time except hours is prescribed for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty, the first day shall not be counted but the last day shall be counted; and, if the last day falls on a weekend, the party having such privilege or duty shall have through the following business day to exercise such privilege or discharge such duty."

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SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 15-11-10, relating to exclusive original jurisdiction, as follows:
"(F) Has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of completing, effectuating, and enforcing such supervision or a probation begun either prior to such child's seventeenth birthday if the order is entered as a disposition for an adjudication for delinquency or prior to such child's eighteenth birthday if the order is entered for an adjudication for a child in need of services;" "(D) For the termination of the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in accordance with Article 2 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall not affect the superior court's exclusive jurisdiction to terminate the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father of the child as set forth in Chapters 6 through 9 of Title 19;"
SECTION 1-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-16, relating to commencement of proceedings, as follows:
"(3) By the filing of a petition for legitimation under Code Section 15-11-11, or in other cases by the filing of a complaint or a petition as provided in Articles 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 8, and 11 10 of this chapter."
SECTION 1-5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 15-11-32, relating to modification or vacation of orders, as follows:
"(g) This Code section is intended to be retroactive and shall apply to any child who is under the jurisdiction of the court at the time of a hearing, regardless of the date of the original delinquency order."
SECTION 1-6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-38, relating to community based risk reduction programs, as follows:
"(c) As part of an early intervention program, the court may enter into protocol agreements with school systems within the court's jurisdiction, the county department division of family and children services, the county department of health, DJJ, any state or local department or agency, any mental health agency or institution, local physicians or health care providers, licensed counselors and social workers, and any other social service, charitable, or other entity or any other agency or individual providing educational or treatment services to families and children within the jurisdiction of the court. Such protocol agreements shall authorize the exchange of confidential

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information in the same manner and subject to the same restrictions, conditions, and penalties as provided in Code Section 15-11-40."
SECTION 1-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-105, relating to powers and duties of guardian ad litem, as follows:
"(14) Attend judicial citizen panel review hearings concerning such child and if unable to attend the hearings, forward to the panel a letter setting forth such child's status during the period since the last judicial citizen panel review and include an assessment of the DFCS permanency and treatment plans;"
SECTION 1-8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-110, relating to continuance of hearing in dependency proceedings, as follows:
"(c) A stipulation between attorneys or the convenience of the parties shall not constitute good cause. Except as otherwise provided by judicial rules governing attorney conflict resolution, a pending criminal prosecution or family law matter shall not constitute good cause. The need for discovery shall not constitute good cause unless the court finds that a person or entity has failed to comply with an order for discovery."
SECTION 1-9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 1511-135, relating to placement in eligible foster care, as follows:
"(c) An alleged dependent child may be placed in foster care only in: (1) A licensed or approved foster home or a home approved by the court which may be a public or private home or the; (2) The home of the child's noncustodial parent or; (3) The home of a relative; (4) The home of fictive kin; (2)(5) A facility operated by a licensed child welfare agency; or (3)(6) A licensed shelter care facility approved by the court."
"(e) In any case in which a child is taken into protective custody of DFCS, such child shall be placed together with his or her siblings who are also in protective custody or DFCS shall include a statement in its report and case plan of continuing efforts to place the siblings together or why such efforts are not appropriate document why such joint placement would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings. If siblings are not placed together, DFCS shall provide for frequent visitation or other ongoing interaction between siblings, unless DFCS documents that such frequent visitation or other ongoing interaction would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings."

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SECTION 1-10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-150, relating to the authority to file a petition for dependency, as follows:
"15-11-150. A DFCS employee, a law enforcement officer, or any person who has actual knowledge of the abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child or is informed of the abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child that he or she believes to be truthful may make a petition alleging dependency. Such petition shall not be accepted for filing unless the court or a person authorized by the court has determined and endorsed on the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the public and such child."
SECTION 1-11. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-201, relating to DFCS case plan, as follows:
"(14) A recommendation for a permanency plan for such child. If, after considering reunification, adoptive placement, or permanent guardianship, DFCS recommends placement in another planned permanent living arrangement, the case plan shall include documentation of a compelling reason or reasons why reunification, termination of parental rights, adoptive placement, or permanent guardianship are is not in the child's best interests. For purposes of this paragraph, a 'compelling reason' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 1511-233;"
SECTION 1-12. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-210, relating to disposition hearings, as follows:
"(1) The social study report as provided for in Code Section 15-11-191, if applicable, made by DFCS and the child adjudicated as a dependent child's proposed written case plan. The social study report and case plan shall be filed with the court not less than 48 hours before the disposition hearing;"
SECTION 1-13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c) through (e) of Code Section 15-11-211, relating to relative search by DFCS, as follows:
"(c) A diligent search shall be completed by DFCS before final disposition. (d)(c) All adult relatives of the alleged dependent child identified in a diligent search required by this Code section, subject to exceptions due to family or domestic violence, shall be provided with notice:
(1) Specifying that an alleged dependent child has been or is being removed from his or her parental custody; (2) Explaining the options a relative has to participate in the care and placement of the alleged dependent child and any options that may be lost by failing to respond to the notice;

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(3) Describing the process for becoming an approved foster family home and the additional services and supports available for children placed in approved foster homes; and (4) Describing any financial assistance for which a relative may be eligible. (e)(d) The diligent search required by this Code section and the notification required by subsection (d) (c) of this Code section shall be completed, documented in writing, and filed with the court within 30 days from the date on which the alleged dependent child was removed from his or her home. (f)(e) After the completion of the diligent search required by this Code section, DFCS shall have a continuing duty to search for relatives or other persons who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to a child and with whom it may be appropriate to place the alleged dependent child until such relatives or persons are found or until such child is placed for adoption unless the court excuses DFCS from conducting a diligent search."
SECTION 1-14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(C) of Code Section 1511-212, relating to disposition of dependent children, as follows:
"(C) Any public agency authorized by law to receive and provide care for such child; provided, however, that for the purpose of this Code section, the term 'public agency' shall not include DJJ or DBHDD; or"
SECTION 1-15. Said chapter is further amended by revising the introductory language of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-216, relating to periodic review hearings, as follows:
"(c) At the initial 75 day periodic review, the court shall approve the completion of the relative search, schedule the subsequent four-month review to be conducted by the court or a citizen judicial citizen review panel, and shall determine:"
SECTION 1-16. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 15-11-262, relating to right to attorney and appointment of guardian ad litem in termination of parental rights proceedings, by revising subsections (d) through (f) and by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively, as follows:
"(d) The court may shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a child in a termination proceeding at the request of such child's attorney or upon the court's own motion if it determines that a guardian ad litem is necessary to assist the court in determining the best interests of such child; provided, however, that such guardian ad litem may be the same person as the child's attorney unless or until there is a conflict of interest between the attorney's duty to such child as such child's attorney and the attorney's considered opinion of such child's best interests as guardian ad litem.

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(e) The court shall appoint a CASA to serve as guardian ad litem whenever possible, and a CASA may be appointed in addition to an attorney who is serving as a guardian ad litem. (e)(f) The role of a guardian ad litem in a termination of parental rights proceeding shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter. (f)(g) If an attorney or guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent a child in a prior proceeding under this chapter, the court, when possible, shall appoint the same attorney to represent such child in any subsequent proceeding."
SECTION 1-17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-265, relating to suspension of right of voluntary surrender of parental rights, as follows:
"15-11-265. Once a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed, the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child shall thereafter be without authority to execute an act of surrender or otherwise to affect the custody of his or her child except such parent may:
(1) Execute an act of surrender in favor of the department; and (2)(1) Consent to a judgment terminating his or her parental rights; and (2) Execute an act of surrender in favor of:
(A) A third party if all of the parties to the petition to terminate parental rights agree; or (B) The department."
SECTION 1-18. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-270, relating to venue for petition to terminate parental rights, as follows:
"(a) A proceeding under this article shall be commenced in: (1) In the county that has jurisdiction over the related dependency proceedings; (2) In the county in which a child legally resides; (3) In the county in which a child is present when the termination proceeding is commenced if such child is present without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (4) In the county where the acts underlying the petition to terminate parental rights are alleged to have occurred."
SECTION 1-19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-280, relating to the petition for termination of parental rights and putative fathers, as follows:
"(d) When a petition to terminate parental rights seeks termination of the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father and who has not surrendered his rights to his child, the petition shall include a certificate from the putative father registry

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disclosing the name, address, and social security number of any registrant acknowledging paternity of the child named in the petition or indicating the possibility of paternity of a child of the child's mother for a period beginning no more than two years immediately preceding such child's date of birth. The certificate shall document a search of the registry on or after before the date of the filing of the petition and shall include a statement that the registry is current as to filings of registrants as of the date of the petition or as of a date later than the date of the petition."
SECTION 1-20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 15-11-282, relating to service of summons, as follows:
"(e)(1) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county where the petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and of the county of the biological father's last known address. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication. (2) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition to terminate parental rights was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights can be obtained and require the party to be served by publication to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition to terminate parental rights. (3) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be available to the parent party whose rights are sought to be terminated free of charge from the court during business hours or, upon request, shall be mailed to such parent party. (4) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights to the absent parent's party's last known address."
SECTION 1-21. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-283, relating to notice to fathers, as follows:
"15-11-283. (a) Unless he has surrendered all parental rights to his child, a summons shall be served on the legal father of a child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article or in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 15-11-282 on the biological father:
(1) Whose paternity has been previously established in a judicial proceeding to which the father was a party; (2) Whose identity is known to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney; (3) Who is a registrant on the putative father registry and has acknowledged paternity of the child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article;

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(4) Who is a registrant on the putative father registry who has indicated possible paternity of the child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article that was born to such child's mother during a period beginning no more than two years immediately preceding such child's date of birth; or (5) Who, if the court finds from the evidence including but not limited to the affidavit of the mother of a child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article, has performed any of the following acts:
(A) Lived with such child; (B) Contributed to such child's support; (C) Made any attempt to legitimate such child; or (D) Provided support or medical care for such mother either during her pregnancy or during her hospitalization for the birth of such child. (b) Notice shall be given to the biological father or legal father by the following methods: (1) If the biological father or legal father is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him personally as soon as possible and least 30 days before the termination of parental rights hearing; (2) If the biological father or legal father is outside this state but his address is known or can be ascertained with due diligence, service of summons shall be made at least 30 days before the termination of parental rights hearing either by delivering a copy to him personally or by mailing a copy to him by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; or (3) If, after due diligence, the biological father or legal father to be served with summons cannot be found and his address cannot be ascertained, whether he is within or outside this state, the court may order service of summons upon him by publication. The termination of parental rights hearing shall not be earlier than 31 days after the date of the last publication. Service by publication shall be as follows: (A) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county where the petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and of the county of the biological father's last known address. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication; (B) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition to terminate parental rights was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights can be obtained and require the biological father or legal father to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition to terminate parental rights; (C) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be available to the biological father or legal father whose rights are sought to be terminated free of charge from the court during business hours or, upon request, shall be mailed to the biological father or legal father; and

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(D) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights to the biological father's or legal father's last known address. (c)(b) The notice shall advise the biological father who is not the legal father that he may lose all rights to the child named in a petition brought pursuant to this article and will not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights to such child unless, within 30 days of receipt of notice, he files: (1) A petition to legitimate such child; and (2) Notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the court in which the termination of parental rights proceeding is pending. (d)(c) If the identity of the biological father whose rights are sought to be terminated is not known to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney and the biological father would not be entitled to notice in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, then it shall be rebuttably presumed that he is not entitled to notice of the proceedings. The court shall be authorized to require the mother to execute an affidavit supporting the presumption or show cause before the court if she refuses. Absent evidence rebutting the presumption, no further inquiry or notice shall be required by the court, and the court may enter an order terminating the rights of the biological father. (e)(d) The court may enter an order terminating all the parental rights of a biological father, including any right to object thereafter to such proceedings: (1) Who fails to file a timely petition to legitimate the child named in a petition brought pursuant to this article and notice in accordance with subsection (c) (b) of this Code section; (2) Whose petition to legitimate is subsequently dismissed for failure to prosecute; or (3) Whose petition to legitimate does not result in a court order finding that he is the legal father of the child named in a petition brought pursuant to this article."
SECTION 1-22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Part 4 of Article 4, relating to hearings in termination of parental rights cases, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-11-304. Except as provided in this Code section, hearings to terminate parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with Title 24. Testimony or other evidence relevant to determining whether a statutory ground for termination of parental rights exists may not be excluded on any ground of privilege, except in the case of:
(1) Communications between a party and his or her attorney; and (2) Confessions or communications between a priest, rabbi, or duly ordained minister or similar functionary and his or her confidential communicant."
SECTION 1-23. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-322, relating to continuing court review when a child is not adopted, as follows:

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"15-11-322. (a) If a petition seeking the adoption of a child whose parents have had their parental rights terminated or surrendered is not filed within six months after the date of the disposition order, the court shall then, and at least every six months thereafter so long as such child remains unadopted, review the circumstances of such child to determine what efforts have been made to assure that such child will be adopted. The court shall:
(1) Make written findings regarding whether reasonable efforts have been made to move such child to permanency; (2) Evaluate whether, in light of any change in circumstances, the permanency plan for such child remains appropriate; and (3) Enter such orders as it deems necessary to further adoption or if appropriate, other permanency options, including, but not limited to, another placement. (b) In those cases in which a child whose parents have had their parental rights terminated or surrendered was placed with a guardian, within 60 days after such appointment and within 60 days after each anniversary date of such appointment, the guardian shall file with the court a personal status report of such child which shall include: (1) A description of such child's general condition, changes since the last report, and such child's needs; (2) All addresses of such child during the reporting period and the living arrangements of such child for all addresses; and (3) Recommendations for any modification of the guardianship order."
SECTION 1-24. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 1511-390, relating to filing of a complaint for a child in need of services, as follows:
"(a) A complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services may be filed by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian, DFCS, a school official, made by any person, including a law enforcement officer, a guardian ad litem, or an attorney who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that such facts are true. (b) The complaint shall set forth plainly and with particularity:
(1) The name, date of birth, and residence address of the child alleged to be a child in need of services; (2) The facts alleging why the court has jurisdiction of the complaint; (3) The reasons why the complaint is in the best interests of the child and the public; (2)(4) The names and residence addresses of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian, any other family members, or any other individuals living within such child's home; (3)(5) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by such child; and (4)(6) Whether any of the matters required by this subsection are unknown."

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SECTION 1-25. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-400, relating to child in need of services and time limitations for continued custody, as follows:
"(a) The continued custody hearing for a child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be held promptly and no later than:
(1) Twenty-four hours, excluding weekends and holidays, Seventy-two hours after such child is taken into temporary custody if he or she is being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility; or (2) Seventy-two hours, excluding weekends and holidays, Five days after such child is placed in foster care, provided that, if the five-day time frame expires on a weekend or legal holiday, the hearing shall be held on the next day which is not a weekend or legal holiday."
SECTION 1-26. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) through (g) of Code Section 15-11-402, relating to the right to an attorney and appointment of a guardian ad litem, as follows:
"(b) The court shall appoint a CASA to act as a guardian ad litem whenever possible, and a CASA may be appointed in addition to an attorney who is serving as a guardian ad litem. (c)(b) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services at the request of such child's attorney or upon the court's own motion if it determines that a guardian ad litem is necessary to assist the court in determining the best interests of such child; provided, however, that such guardian ad litem may be the same person as the child's attorney unless or until there is a conflict of interest between the attorney's duty to such child as such child's attorney and the attorney's considered opinion of such child's best interests as guardian ad litem. (d)(c) The role of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter. (e)(d) If an attorney or a guardian ad litem has previously been appointed for a child in a dependency or delinquency proceeding, the court, when possible, shall appoint the same attorney or guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services. (f)(e) An attorney appointed to represent a child in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall continue representation in any subsequent appeals unless excused by the court. (g)(f) A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be informed of his or her right to an attorney at or prior to the first court proceeding for a child in need of services. A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be given an opportunity to:
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(2) To obtain a court appointed attorney if the court determines that such child is an indigent person."
SECTION 1-27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-410, relating to taking a child into temporary custody, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) A person taking a child into temporary custody shall deliver such child, with all reasonable speed and without first taking such child elsewhere, to a medical facility if he or she is believed to suffer from a serious physical condition or illness which requires prompt treatment and, upon delivery, shall promptly contact a juvenile court intake officer. Immediately upon being notified by the person taking such child into custody, the (d) As soon as a juvenile court intake officer is notified that a child has been taken into temporary custody, such juvenile court intake officer shall administer a detention assessment and determine if such child should be released, remain in temporary custody, or be brought before the court."
SECTION 1-28. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-411, relating to taking a child into temporary custody, as follows:
"(c) If a parent, guardian, or legal custodian has not assumed custody of his or her child at the end of the 12 hour period described in subsection (a) of this Code section, the court shall be notified and shall place such child in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's needs for protection or control in. In making its determination of placement, the court should consider the following placement options:
(1) In the custody of such child's parents, guardian, or legal custodian upon such person's promise to bring such child before the court when requested by the court; provided, however, that if such placement is not available, such child shall be placed in (2) In the custody of DFCS which shall promptly arrange for foster care of such child; (3) In a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility in accordance with Code Section 15-11-412; or (4) In any other court-approved placement that is not a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility."
SECTION 1-29. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-413, relating to continued custody hearings, as follows:
"15-11-413. (a) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility, a continued custody hearing shall be held within 72 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If such hearing is not held

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within the time specified, such child shall be released from temporary detention in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-411 and with authorization of the detaining authority. (b) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is not being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility and has not been released to the custody of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, a hearing shall be held promptly and not later than five days within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after such child is placed in foster care, provided that, if the five-day time frame expires on a weekend or legal holiday, the hearing shall be held on the next day which is not a weekend or legal holiday. (c) At the commencement of a continued custody hearing, the court shall inform the parties of:
(1) The nature of the allegations; (2) The nature of the proceedings; (3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and (4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose."
SECTION 1-30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-414, relating to continued custody hearing and findings, as follows:
"15-11-414. (a) At the commencement of a continued custody hearing, the court shall inform the parties of:
(1) The nature of the allegations; (2) The nature of the proceedings; (3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and (4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.

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(a)(b) At a continued custody hearing, the court shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise a child in need of services and that continued custody is necessary. (b)(c) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court may order that such child:
(1) Be released to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (2) Be placed in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's need for protection and control as authorized by Code Section 15-11-411 and in accordance with Code Section 15-11-415. (c)(d) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that such child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court shall: (1) Refer such child and his or her family for a community based risk reduction program; or (2) Order that a petition for a child in need of services be filed and set a date for an adjudication hearing. (d)(e) Following a continued custody hearing, the court may detain a child alleged to be a child in need of services in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility for up to 72 24 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, only for the purpose of providing adequate time to arrange for an appropriate alternative placement pending the adjudication hearing. (e)(f) All orders shall contain written findings as to the form or conditions of a child's release. If a child alleged to be a child in need of services cannot be returned to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian at the continued custody hearing, the court shall state the facts upon which the continued custody is based. The court shall make the following findings of fact referencing any and all evidence relied upon to make its determinations: (1) Whether continuation in the home of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is contrary to such child's welfare; and (2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to safely maintain such child in the home of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and to prevent or eliminate the need for removal from such home. Such finding shall be made at the continued custody hearing if possible but in no case later than 60 days following such child's removal from his or her home."
SECTION 1-31. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (e), and (f) of Code Section 15-11-415, relating to detention decisions and findings, as follows:
"(a) Restraints on the freedom of a child prior to adjudication shall be imposed only when there is probable cause to believe that a child committed the act of which he or she is accused, there is clear and convincing evidence that such child's freedom should be restrained, that no less restrictive alternatives will suffice, and:

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(1) Such child's detention or care is required to reduce the likelihood that he or she may inflict serious bodily harm on others during the interim period; or (2) Such child's detention is necessary to secure his or her presence in court to protect the jurisdiction and processes of the court; or (3) An order for such child's detention has been made by the court." "(e) Before entering an order authorizing detention, the court shall determine whether a child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to his or her welfare and whether there are available services that would prevent or eliminate the need for detention. The court shall make such determination on a case-by-case basis and shall make written findings of fact referencing any and all evidence relied upon in reaching its decision. (f) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services can remain in the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian through the provision of services to prevent the need for removal, the court shall order that such services shall be provided."
SECTION 1-32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-420, relating to the authority to file a petition for a child in need of services, as follows:
"15-11-420. A petition alleging that a child is a child in need of services may be made by any person, including filed by a parent, a guardian, a legal custodian, a law enforcement officer, a guardian ad litem, or an attorney who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that such facts are true. Such petition shall not be filed accepted for filing unless the court or a person authorized by the court has determined and endorsed on the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the public and such child."
SECTION 1-33. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-441, relating to an adjudication hearing for a child in need of services, as follows:
"(a) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is in continued custody but not in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility, the adjudication hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than ten days after the filing of the petition seeking an adjudication that such child is a child in need of services. If such child is not in continued custody, the adjudication hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than 60 days after the filing of such petition."
SECTION 1-34. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-442, relating to disposition hearings for a child in need of services, as follows:
"(a) If the court finds that a child is a child in need of services, a final disposition hearing shall be held and completed within 60 30 days of the conclusion of the adjudication hearing if the final disposition hearing is not held in conjunction with such adjudication hearing."

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SECTION 1-35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-443, relating to the duration of disposition orders, as follows:
"(1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order upon motion of DFCS, DJJ, the prosecuting attorney petitioner, or on the court's own motion;"
SECTION 1-36. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-476, relating to appointment of a guardian ad litem in delinquency cases, as follows:
"15-11-476. (a) The court shall appoint a CASA to act as a guardian ad litem whenever possible, and a CASA may be appointed in addition to an attorney who is serving as a guardian ad litem. (b) The court shall appoint a separate guardian ad litem whenever:
(1) An alleged delinquent child appears before the court without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; (2) It appears to the court that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an alleged delinquent child is incapable or unwilling to make decisions in the best interests of such child with respect to proceedings under this article such that there may be a conflict of interest between such child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (3) The court finds that it is otherwise in a child's best interests to do so. (c)(b) The role of a guardian ad litem in a delinquency proceeding shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter. (d)(c) In Neither a child's attorney in a delinquency proceeding, nor his or her a child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, or attorney shall not prohibit or impede the child's guardian ad litem's access to such child by the guardian ad litem."
SECTION 1-37. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-11-450, relating to comprehensive services plan for child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed, as follows:
"(3) If such child's evaluation recommends inpatient treatment, certification by such plan manager that such child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37 and that all other appropriate community based treatment options have been exhausted; and"
SECTION 1-38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-451, relating to hearing on a mental health plan, as follows:
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Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37, such child may be committed to an appropriate treatment setting."
SECTION 1-39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-511, relating to arraignment and admissions at arraignment, as follows:
"(b) The court may accept an admission at arraignment and may proceed immediately to disposition if a child is represented by counsel at arraignment or if. If a child's liberty is not in jeopardy, he or she may waive the right to counsel at arraignment. A child represented by counsel or whose liberty is not in jeopardy may make a preliminary statement indicating whether he or she plans to admit or deny the allegations of the complaint at the adjudication hearing, but the. The court shall not accept an admission from a child whose liberty is in jeopardy and who is unrepresented by counsel."
SECTION 1-40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-531, relating to service of summons for adjudication hearings, as follows:
"(a) If a party to be served with a summons is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him or her personally as soon as possible and at least 24 72 hours before the adjudication hearing."
SECTION 1-41. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-532, relating to sanctions for failure to obey a summons, as follows:
"(d) If there is sworn testimony that a child 14 years of age but not yet less than 16 years of age willfully refuses to appear at a hearing on a petition alleging delinquency after being ordered to so appear, the court may issue a bench warrant requiring that such child be brought before the court and the court may enter any order authorized by the provisions of Code Section 15-11-31."
SECTION 1-42. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-566, relating to dismissal order upon transfer to superior court, as follows:
"(a) If the court decides to transfer a child for trial in superior court, it shall dismiss the juvenile court petition alleging delinquency for the offense or offenses being transferred, set forth the offense or offenses which are being transferred, and make the following findings of fact in its dismissal order:
(1) That the court had jurisdiction of the cause and the parties; (2) That the child subject to transfer was represented by an attorney; and (3) That the hearing was held in the presence of the child subject to transfer and his or her attorney."

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SECTION 1-43. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-582, relating to adjudication hearings in delinquency cases and time limitations, as follows:
"(a) The court shall fix a time for the adjudication hearing. If an alleged delinquent child is in detention, the hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than ten days after the filing of the delinquency petition. If a child is not in detention, the hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than 60 days after the filing of such petition."
SECTION 1-44. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (h) of Code Section 15-11-602, relating to the disposition of persons adjudicated for class A or class B designated felony acts, as follows:
"(c) An order for a child adjudicated for a class A designated felony act placing such child in restrictive custody shall provide that:
(1) Such child shall be placed in DJJ custody for an initial period of up to 60 months; (2) Such child shall be confined for a period set by the order in a secure residential facility, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order; (3) After a period of confinement set by the court, such child shall be placed under intensive supervision not to exceed 12 months; (4) Such child shall not be released from intensive supervision unless by court order; and (5) All home visits shall be carefully arranged and monitored by DJJ personnel while such child is placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility. (d) An order for a child adjudicated for a class B designated felony act placing such child in restrictive custody shall provide that: (1) Such child shall be placed in DJJ custody for an initial period of up to 36 months; provided, however, that not more than 18 months of such custodial period shall be spent in restrictive custody; (2) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, if such child is classified as moderate risk or high risk, he or she shall be confined for a period set by the order in a secure residential facility for half of the period of restrictive custody and the other half of the period of restrictive custody may, at the discretion of DJJ, be spent in a nonsecure residential facility. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order; (3) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, if such child is classified as low risk, he or she shall be confined for a period set by the order in a nonsecure residential facility. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility subsequent to the date of the disposition hearing and prior to placement in a nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order;

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(4) Such child shall be placed under intensive supervision not to exceed six months either after a period of confinement set by the court or as an initial period of supervision; (5) Such child shall not be released from intensive supervision unless by court order; and (6) All home visits shall be carefully arranged and monitored by DJJ personnel while a child is placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility." "(h) The court shall identify the school last attended by a child adjudicated for a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act and the school which such child intends to attend and shall transmit a copy of the adjudication to the principals of both schools within 15 30 days of the adjudication. Such information shall be subject to notification, distribution, and other requirements as provided in Code Section 20-2671."
SECTION 1-45. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-604, relating to credit for time served, as follows:
"(a) A child adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act shall be given credit for each day spent in a secure residential facility, or a nonsecure residential facility, or any institution or facility for the treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability awaiting adjudication, pending disposition and for each day spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility in connection with and resulting from a court order entered in the proceedings for which the disposition was imposed and in any institution or facility for treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability. Such credit shall be applied toward the child's disposition."
SECTION 1-46. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-656, relating to disposition of incompetent child, as follows:
"(d) All court orders determining incompetency shall include specific written findings by the court as to the nature of the incompetency and the mandated outpatient competency remediation services. If such child is in an out-of-home placement, the court shall specify the type of competency remediation services to be performed at such child's location. A child may be placed in a secure treatment facility or crisis stabilization unit, as such term is defined in Code Section 37-1-29, or a psychiatric residential treatment facility operated by DBHDD or other program, not to include DJJ facilities, if the court makes a finding by clear and convincing evidence that:
(1) A child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37; and (2) All available less restrictive alternatives, including treatment in community residential facilities or community settings which would offer an opportunity for improvement of a child's condition, are inappropriate."

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SECTION 1-47. Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(8) A superior court order terminating parental rights of the legal father or the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in a petition for legitimation, a petition to establish paternity, a divorce proceeding, or a custody proceeding pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 6 5, 8, or 9 of this title, provided that such termination is in the best interest of such child; and provided, further, that this paragraph shall not apply to such termination when a child has been adopted or is conceived by artificial insemination as set forth in Code Section 19-7-21 or when an embryo is adopted as set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties, is amended by revising subsection (m) of Code Section 16-13-30, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, as follows:
"(m) As used in this Code section, the term 'solid substance' means a substance that is not in a liquid or gas form. Such term shall include tablets, pills, capsules, caplets, powder, crystal, or any variant of such items."
SECTION 2-2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 16-13-31, relating to trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine and penalties, as follows:
"(i) Notwithstanding Code Section 16-13-2, any sentence imposed pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section shall not be reduced by any earned time, early release, work release, leave, or other sentence-reducing measures under programs administered by the Department of Corrections, the effect of which would be to reduce the period of incarceration ordered by the sentencing court or any form of pardon, parole, or commutation of sentence by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; provided, however, that during the final year of incarceration, a defendant so sentenced shall be eligible to be considered for participation in a Department of Corrections administered transitional center or work release program."
SECTION 2-3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 16-13-31.1, relating to trafficking in ecstasy, sentencing, and variation, as follows:
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release, work release, leave, or other sentence-reducing measures under programs administered by the Department of Corrections, the effect of which would be to reduce the period of incarceration ordered by the sentencing court or any form of pardon, parole, or commutation of sentence by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; provided, however, that during the final year of incarceration, a defendant so sentenced shall be eligible to be considered for participation in a Department of Corrections administered transitional center or work release program."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties, is amended by revising subsection (m) of Code Section 16-13-30, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, as follows:
"(m) As used in this Code section, the term 'solid substance' means a substance that is not in a liquid or gas form. Such term shall include tablets, pills, capsules, caplets, powder, crystal, or any variant of such items."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Parts I and II and this part of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Part III of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014. Sections 2-2 and 2-3 of Part II of this Act shall apply to any sentence imposed on or after July 1, 2013.
SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
An amendment by Representative Coomer of the 14th was withdrawn.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Willard of the 51st offers the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Juvenile Justice substitute to SB 364 (LC 29 6040-ECS) by inserting after "drugs" on line 13 the following: to amend Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; to amend Code Section 53-5-21 of the Official

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Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for probating a will in solemn form, so as to provide for conforming a cross-reference;
By inserting between lines 813 and 814 the following:
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Unless the minor has another living parent, upon probate of the minor's parent's will, letters of guardianship shall be issued to the individual nominated in the will who shall serve as testamentary guardian without notice or a hearing provided that the individual is willing to serve and no objection is filed. If a timely objection is filed, letters of guardianship shall only be issued after a hearing held pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. (2) At the time such will is offered for probate, notice of the testamentary guardianship shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the minor child's adult siblings and grandparents. If such child does not have adult siblings or grandparents, such notice shall be served on such child's great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts, or great uncles, insofar as any such relative exists. (3) Any person who receives a notice pursuant to this subsection and objects to the appointment of the nominated testamentary guardian shall file an objection with the court within ten days of being served with notice. Such objection shall include allegations and facts with reasonable specificity stating why the nominated testamentary guardian is unfit to serve. (4) If a timely objection is filed, the court shall conduct an expedited hearing within 30 days of the date of the filing of the last objection. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 29-2-14. The court shall award the letters of guardianship to the nominated testamentary guardian unless the objecting party establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the nominated testamentary guardian is unfit to serve as testamentary guardian. (5) Any proceeding relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian shall not affect or delay the probating of a will."
SECTION 4-2. Code Section 53-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for probating a will in solemn form, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The petition to probate a will in solemn form shall set forth the full name, the place of domicile, and the date of death of the testator; the mailing address of the petitioner; the names, ages or majority status, and addresses of the surviving spouse and

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of all the other heirs, stating their relationship to the testator; and whether, to the knowledge of the petitioner, any other proceedings with respect to the probate of another purported will of the testator are pending in this state and, if so, the names and addresses of the propounders and the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries under the other purported will. If a testamentary guardian is being appointed in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-4, the names and mailing addresses of any persons required to be served with notice pursuant to such Code section shall be provided by the petitioner. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any omission. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for issuance of letters testamentary. If all of the heirs acknowledge service of the petition and notice and shall in their acknowledgment assent thereto, and if there are no other proceedings pending in this state with respect to the probate of another purported will of the decedent, the will may be probated and letters testamentary thereupon may issue without further delay; provided, however, that letters of guardianship shall only be issued in accordance with Code Section 29-2-4."

PART V SECTION 5-1.

By replacing "and Part III" with "Part III" on line 815.

By replacing the period on line 816 with the following: , and Part IV of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

By redesignating Section 4-2 as Section 5-2 on line 818.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover

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E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley
Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice N Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 165, nays 7.

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 1972. By Representative Chapman of the 167th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Julie Califf; and for other purposes.

HR 1973. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:

A RESOLUTION commending Dominque Alia White on her service as an intern for the Georgia House Democratic Caucus; and for other purposes.

HR 1974. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Anderson of the 92nd and Dickerson of the 113th:

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A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elks Aidmore, Inc., on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 1975. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of LeeAnn Noble; and for other purposes.
HR 1976. By Representatives Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring H. Neal Florence on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
HR 1977. By Representatives Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wade Knight; and for other purposes.
HR 1978. By Representatives Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cassandra Bolt; and for other purposes.
HR 1979. By Representatives Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Weldon of the 3rd and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Cotter; and for other purposes.
Representative Powell of the 32nd moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil and recommitted to the Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security:
HR 1805. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Rice of the 95th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
50-3-105. (a) There shall be placed upon the capitol grounds of the state capitol building or in another prominent place a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., subject to the availability of private funds for such purpose. (b) Unless public safety concerns warrant postponement, such monument shall be procured and placed as soon as practicable but not before the state has been granted any intellectual property license necessary for purposes of this Code section."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Smyre of the 135th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1080.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles E Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 171, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

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HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 881. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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SECTION 1. Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a)(1) As used in this Code section, except as otherwise provided in subsection (n) of this Code section, the term:
(A) 'Manufacturing fee' means a $25.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued. (B) 'Special license plate fee' means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued. (C) 'Special license plate renewal fee' means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a revalidation decal is issued for a special license plate. (2) In accordance with Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution, the General Assembly has determined that the issuance of special license plates to support an agency or fund or a program beneficial to the people of this state that is administered by a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code and dedicating a portion of the funds raised from the sale of these special license plates is in the best interests of the people of this state." "(e) Before the department disburses to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation funds from the sale of special license plates, the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation must provide a written statement stating the manner in which such funds shall be utilized. In addition, a nonprofit corporation must shall provide the department with documentation of its nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes for which the funds shall be utilized must shall be the same as those specified in this Code section authorizing the dedication to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation of revenue from the sale of special license plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall periodically provide to the commissioner an audit of the use of the funds or other evidence of use of the funds satisfactory to the commissioner. Any agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation which receives funds under subsection (n) of this Code section shall submit annually to the members of the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, the House Committee on Game, Fish, and Parks, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and to the commissioner of natural resources a detailed audit containing the disposition and expenditure of all funds received pursuant to such subsection. If it is determined that the funds are not being used for the purposes set forth in the statement provided by the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, the department shall withhold payment of such funds until such noncompliance issues are resolved." "(n)(1) The General Assembly recognizes that Code Section 12-3-600 mandates that the best interests of the state are served by providing for the conservation of nongame species of wildlife and has determined that the following special license plates supporting the agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations listed in this subsection shall

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be issued for the purposes indicated. The special license plates listed in this subsection shall be subject to a special license plate fee and a special license plate renewal fee. The revenue disbursement for the special license plates listed in this subsection shall be as follows:
(A) Special license plate fee $25.00 of which $5.00 is to be deposited into the general fund, $1.00 is to be paid to the local county tag agent and $19.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation; and (B) Special license plate renewal fee $25.00 of which $5.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $20.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation. (2) Special license plates promoting the Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program of the Department of Natural Resources. The funds raised by the sale of these special license plates shall be disbursed to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Acquisition Fund of the Department of Natural Resources for the purposes enumerated in subsection (b) of Code Section 12-3-602. Such license plates shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend 'Give Wildlife a Chance' in lieu of the name of the county of issuance. (3) A special license plate promoting conservation and enhancement of trout populations. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to supplement trout restoration and management programs. (4) A special license plate supporting the Bobwhite Quail Restoration Initiative. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to conduct programs designed to enhance the bobwhite quail population in this state. Such programs may include the creation of habitat demonstration areas on state managed wildlife lands, education programs, technical assistance to private landowners in the creation and maintenance of bobwhite quail habitats on their lands, and projects to encourage public support for the license plate and the activities it funds. The Department of Natural Resources may enter into such contractual agreements as may be appropriate to further the objectives of the Bobwhite Quail Restoration Initiative, including entering into contractual agreements whereby private landowners, public agencies, or corporate entities create, preserve, or enhance habitat for bobwhite quail in return for the payment of incentives. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county decal but shall instead bear the legend 'Support Wildlife' in lieu of the name of the county of issuance."
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended in subsection (l) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(51) A special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation to support and improve the quality of health care services. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Grady Health Foundation."

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SECTION 3. Said Code section is further amended by repealing paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (l) and designating said paragraphs as reserved.

SECTION 4. In accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph (VI)(n) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Epps of the 144th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 881.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 168, nays 3.

The motion prevailed.

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

HOUSE SUPPLEMENTAL RULES CALENDAR #3 TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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

Modified Open Rule

SB 336

Cosmetologists; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology for

certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts (RegI-Atwood-

179th) Ligon, Jr.-3rd

SB 337

Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain

violations; not exceed certain specified amounts (RegI-Coleman-97th)

Ligon, Jr.-3rd

SB 339

Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in said

title; Code Revision Commission (Ret-Jacobs-80th) Stone-23rd

SB 341

Probate Courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a

population provision (Judy-Fleming-121st) Stone-23rd

SB 367

Metropolitan Area Planning & Development Commissions; change

eligibility to be a commission member (SP&CA-Lindsey-54th) Hill-6th

Modified Structured Rule

SB 281

State Employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health

savings account; offered as an option (Ins-Setzler-35th) Hill-32nd

SB 282

Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child

support and enforcement of child support orders (Judy-Barr-103rd)

Hufstetler-52nd

SB 290

Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority

upon multiple individuals (Substitute)(Judy-Powell-171st) Burke-11th

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SB 298 SB 304 SB 324

License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available (Substitute)(MotV-Rice-95th) Murphy-27th (AM# 39 0080) Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; provide for continuing care at home; define certain terms (Substitute)(H&HS-Hawkins-27th) Stone-23rd (AM# 33 1442) Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties (PS&HS-Weldon-3rd) Stone-23rd

Structured Rule

SR 937

Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate

(Substitute)(Trans-Roberts-155th) Stone-23rd

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 282. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; 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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 161, nays 2.

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

SB 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing

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expenses in certain cases; 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 Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4, Chapter 14 of Title 4, and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, sterilization of dogs and cats in animal shelters, and jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, respectively, so as to provide more opportunity to expeditiously handle dogs in the community that are alleged to be dangerous, vicious, or are otherwise in animal shelters; to clarify provisions relating to dog control officers; to provide probate courts the authority to hear contested dog classification and confiscation cases and appeals of such cases under certain circumstances; to shorten time frames for actions involving confiscation and classifications of dogs; to change provisions relating to payment of cost of recovery and euthanasia; to provide for and change definitions; 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 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 4-822, relating to designation of the dog control officer, as follows:
"(b) The governing authority of each local government shall designate an individual one or more individuals as dog control officer officers to aid in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article. An individual A person carrying out the duties of dog control officer shall not be authorized to make arrests unless the person he or she is a law enforcement officer having the powers of arrest."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 4-8-23, relating to investigations, notice, hearings, and determinations of dog control cases, as follows:
"4-8-23. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Animal shelter' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. (1)(2) 'Authority' means an animal control board or local board of health, as determined by the governing authority of a local government. (2)(3) 'Mail' means to send by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the recipient's last known address.

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(b) Upon receiving a report of a dog believed to be subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog within a dog control officer's jurisdiction, the dog control officer shall make such investigations as necessary to determine whether such dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog. (c) When a dog control officer determines that a dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog, the dog control officer shall mail a dated notice to the dog's owner within 72 hours. Such notice shall include a summary of the dog control officer's determination and shall state that the owner has a right to request a hearing from the authority on the dog control officer's determination within 15 seven days after the date shown on the notice; provided, however, that if an authority has not been established for the jurisdiction, the owner shall be informed of the right to request a hearing from the probate court for such jurisdiction where the dog was found or confiscated within seven days after the date shown on the notice. The notice shall also provide a form for requesting the hearing and shall state that if a hearing is not requested within the allotted time, the dog control officer's determination shall become effective for all purposes under this article. If an owner cannot be located within ten days of a dog control officer's determination that a dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog, such dog may be released to an animal shelter or humanely euthanized, as determined by the dog control officer. (d) When a hearing is requested by a dog owner in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, such hearing shall be scheduled within 30 days after the request is received; provided, however, that such hearing may be continued by the authority or probate court for good cause shown. At least ten days prior to the hearing, the authority or probate court conducting the hearing shall mail to the dog owner written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing. At the hearing, the dog owner shall be given the opportunity to testify and present evidence and the authority or probate court conducting the hearing shall receive other evidence and testimony as may be reasonably necessary to sustain, modify, or overrule the dog control officer's determination. (e) Within ten days after the hearing, the authority or probate court which conducted the hearing shall mail written notice to the dog owner of its determination on the matter. If such determination is that the dog is a dangerous dog or a vicious dog, the notice of classification shall specify the date upon which that determination shall be effective. If the determination is that the dog is to be euthanized pursuant to Code Section 4-8-26, the notice shall specify the date by which the euthanasia shall occur. (f) Judicial review of the authority's final decision may be had in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 15-9-30.9. Judicial review of a probate court's final decision shall be in accordance with Code Section 5-3-2 and costs shall be paid as provided in Code Section 5-3-22."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 4-8-30, relating to payment of costs for recovery, as follows:

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"4-8-30. (a) A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article. (b) The owner of any dog that has been confiscated pursuant to this article may recover such dog upon payment of all reasonable confiscation and housing costs and proof of compliance with the provisions of this article, unless such confiscation is deemed to be in error by a dog control officer, an authority, as defined in Code Section 4-8-23, or a probate court. All fines and all charges for services performed by a law enforcement or dog control officer shall be paid prior to owner recovery of the dog. Criminal prosecution shall not be stayed due to owner recovery or euthanasia of the dog. (c) In the event the owner has not complied with the provisions of this article within 20 14 days of the date the dog was confiscated, such dog shall be destroyed released to an animal shelter, as such term is defined in Code Section 4-14-2, or euthanized in an expeditious and humane manner and the. The owner may be required to pay the costs of housing and euthanasia."
SECTION 4. Chapter 14 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sterilizations of dogs and cats in animal shelters, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 4-14-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Sterilization' means rendering a dog or cat unable to reproduce by the surgical removal of the its reproductive organs of a dog or cat in order to render the animal unable to reproduce or by rendering a dog unable to reproduce by intratesticular injection approved by the federal government pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 360 as of March 7, 2014."
SECTION 5. Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-9-30.9. (a) In addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to hear cases of violations of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 and to impose:
(1) Civil penalties for such violations, other than euthanasia; and (2) Criminal penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 4-8-32. (b) An appeal from a decision by an animal control board or local board of health pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 4-8-23 shall lie in probate court. No appeal shall be heard in probate court until costs which have accrued in the tribunal below have been paid, unless the appellant files with the probate court or with the tribunal appealed from an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to pay

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the costs on appeal. In all cases, no appeal shall be dismissed in the probate court because of nonpayment of the costs below until the appellant has been directed by the court to do so and has failed to comply with the court's direction. (c) Filing of the notice of appeal and payment of costs or filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall act as supersedeas, and it shall not be necessary that a supersedeas bond be filed; provided, however, that the probate court upon motion may at any time require that supersedeas bond with good security be given in such amount as the court may deem necessary unless the appellant files with the court an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to give bond."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all violations and confiscations which occur on or after that date.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E 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.

SB 281. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; 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 Abrams N Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley

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Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman Y Cooke

Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 6:50 o'clock, this evening

The Speaker called the House to order.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 845. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; 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 915. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williamson of the 115th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; 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 House:
HB 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of members; to provide for related matters; 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 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; 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 House:

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HB 973. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; 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:
HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 737. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; 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 House:
HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the

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authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1980. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia Prosthetics; and for other purposes.
HR 1981. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Katie Bostic, Loganville Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1982. By Representative Kirby of the 114th:
A RESOLUTION commending Zijian Peng, Loganville High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 1983. By Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Stephenson of the 90th, Dickerson of the 113th, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Rockdale Medical Center for receiving the High Five Award; and for other purposes.
HR 1984. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Smith of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th, Stephens of the 165th and Fludd of the 64th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Axel D. Adams; and for other purposes.
HR 1985. By Representatives Howard of the 124th, Douglas of the 78th, Smith of the 125th, Frazier of the 126th, Stephens of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Justin DeLoach; and for other purposes.

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HR 1986. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Atlanta Metropolitan State College; and for other purposes.
HR 1987. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Aquarium; and for other purposes.
HR 1988. By Representatives Waites of the 60th and Scott of the 76th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Home Depot Foundation; and for other purposes.
HR 1989. By Representative Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bishop John Lester Cotton; and for other purposes.
HR 1990. By Representative Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Derek M. Dumas on the occasion of his 7th pastoral anniversary; 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 339. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
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 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:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly N Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell N Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse N Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin N Maxwell
Mayo

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer N Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold N Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T N Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott
Setzler N Sharper
Shaw Sims, B

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 121, nays 44.

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B N Watson, S E Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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

SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that SB 391 be placed upon the table.

The motion prevailed.

SB 324. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Jeffares of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin
Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, nays 8.

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

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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 550 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 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code 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, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; 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 Fleming of the 121st et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend SB 341 (LC 29 5845) by replacing lines 1 through 6 with the following: To amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to change provisions relating to compensation for probate judges; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By replacing lines 9 through 11 with the following: Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, is amended in Code Section 15-9-36, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, and powers of appointed clerks, by repealing subsection (c) and enacting a new subsection (c)
By inserting between lines 21 and 22 the following: Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-63, relating to schedule of minimum salaries, as follows:
"(3) The county governing authority may supplement the minimum annual salary of the judge of the probate court in such amount as it may fix from time to time; but no probate judge's compensation supplement shall be decreased during any term of office. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay a local supplement to a judge beyond the term of office for which such supplement was approved. Any prior expenditure of county funds to supplement the probate judge's salary in the manner authorized by this paragraph is ratified and confirmed. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prohibit the General Assembly by local law from supplementing the annual salary of the probate judge."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-63.1, relating to compensation for services as magistrate or chief magistrate, as follows:
"(a) Beginning January 1, 2002, in any county in which the probate judge serves as chief magistrate or magistrate, he or she shall be compensated for such services based on a minimum annual amount of $11,642.54; provided, however, that compensation for a probate judge shall not be reduced during his or her term of office. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay the compensation provided by this subsection beyond the term for which such probate judge serves as a chief magistrate or magistrate."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-64, relating to supplementation of minimum salaries, as follows:

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"15-9-64. The amount of minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-9-63 for the judges of the probate courts of any county presently on a salary who also hold and conduct elections or are responsible for conducting elections for members of the General Assembly under any applicable general or local law of this state shall be increased by $323.59 per month. The amount of the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-9-63 for the judges of the probate courts on a salary who are responsible for traffic cases under any general or local law of this state shall also be increased by $404.41 per month. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay the compensation provided by this Code section beyond the term for which such judge performs such services."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon 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:

Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch

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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper N Shaw
Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 13.

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

SB 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Atwood of the 179th et al. offer the following amendment:

Amend SB 336 (LC 36 2470) by inserting after "as" on line 2 the following: to revise certain provisions relative to cosmetologists; to lower the minimum age requirement for learning the occupation of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail care or manicuring under a cosmetologist;

By deleting line 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-10-14, relating to study by persons 17 years of age and older, registration of apprentices, registration certificate, and waiver of education requirements, as follows:
"(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of cosmetology under a master cosmetologist, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience and has held a certificate of a master cosmetologist for at least 36 months. In addition, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of cosmetology under an instructor in a school of cosmetology who has been a

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cosmetologist for a period of at least one year and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of hair designer under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate or a hair design certificate, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of hair design who has held a certificate as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said such practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of esthetics under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate or an esthetician certificate, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of esthetics who has held a certificate as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of nail care or manicuring under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate or a nail technician certificate, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of nail care who has been a licensed cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said such practices and has registered under this chapter. Any person registered as an apprentice under this Code section on June 30, 1997, shall be eligible to continue such apprenticeship under the person from whom that apprentice was learning the occupation of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail care or manicuring at the time of registration notwithstanding that the person under whom the apprentice was learning such occupation does not meet the 36 months' experience otherwise required by this Code section. Every shop owner shall have the responsibility for registering apprentices with the division director. The shop owner shall file a statement in writing, showing the apprentice's name and the address of the shop. The board shall have the authority to require the shop owner to furnish to the board the number of hours completed by the apprentice. The shop owner shall remit to the division director a fee in such amount as shall be set by the board by regulation for the registration of the apprentice. The apprentice shall receive a certificate of registration showing the capacity in which he or she is permitted to practice cosmetology. The certificate of registration shall be effective for a period of two years and may be renewed at the end of such period upon the filing of an application on forms furnished by the division director and the payment of a renewal fee in such amount as shall be set by the board by regulation. A certificate of registration authorizing a person to learn the occupation of cosmetology under a cosmetologist shall not be renewed more than one time; and, upon the expiration of the last certificate of registration issued, such person shall not be permitted to practice in any capacity."

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SECTION 1A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-10-15, relating to suspension, revocation,

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett
Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh E Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo
Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd N Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard
Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T
Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M N Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton
Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 156, nays 8.

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

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SB 337. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th 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 the fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T
Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 165, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Jacobs of the 80th and Abrams of the 89th offer the following amendment:
Amend SB 367 (LC 28 7004ER) by inserting after "To" on line 1 "amend Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, so as to provide for the appointment of a temporary replacement officer under certain circumstances; to" and by inserting after "matters;" on line 4 "to provide for an effective date and applicability;".
By redesignating Section 1 as Section 2 and inserting after line 6 the following:
SECTION 1. Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(j) Unless otherwise provided by local law, in the event the Governor appoints a member of a governing authority as a temporary replacement for a suspended public official under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the governing authority, by majority vote, shall select a temporary replacement who is qualified by law to serve as such member of the governing authority, to fill such member's seat on the governing authority until such time as the suspension of the public official is terminated or the end of such member's current term on the governing authority, whichever is earlier. Before selecting such temporary replacement, the governing authority shall advertise its intention to select such temporary replacement in the applicable legal organ at least once a week for two weeks and on the governing

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authority's website, if it has one, and shall solicit applicants for such temporary replacement position."

By striking lines 15 and 16 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Section 1 shall enable the temporary replacement of all persons serving as temporary replacements for suspended public officials on the effective date of this Act as well as the temporary replacement of all persons appointed as temporary replacements for suspended public officials on and after the effective date of this Act.

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, 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 Abrams Y Alexander N Allison N Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell
Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner N Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd N Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye

N Gregory E Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon

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Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper N Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 33.

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

SB 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; 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 enact recommendations of the House Comprehensive Motor Vehicle and Traffic Reform Study Committee; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 3-3-23.1, Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15, Code Sections 17-10-3, 33-9-42, and 42-8112, Title 40, Title 43, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures and penalties for furnishing alcohol to persons under 21 years of age, general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, punishment for misdemeanors generally, reduction in premiums for motor vehicle liability, first-party medical, and collision coverages, timing for the issuance of certain limited driving permits, motor vehicles and traffic, professions and businesses, and general provisions for registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to clarify provisions relating to the Department of Driver Services' certification and approval of certain driver improvement programs; 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 clarify provisions relating to driving without a driver's license and examination of license

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applicants; to provide for an additional method of demonstrating proof of license; to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal in lieu of an affidavit; 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, so as to require the completion of certain educational programs within a determined timeframe; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to increase the fees that may be charged; 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 DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES CERTIFIED OR APPROVED DRIVING PROGRAMS
SECTION 1-1.
Code Section 3-3-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures and penalties for furnishing alcohol to persons under 21 years of age, is amended by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) In addition to any other punishment or sentence, the court may order all persons convicted under subsection (b) of this Code section or sentenced under subsection (c) of this Code section to complete a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program prescribed certified by the Department of Driver Services within 120 days of such conviction or sentence. Failure to complete such program within 120 days shall be contempt of court and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300.00 or 20 days days' imprisonment, or both. If the conviction or sentence results from a charge of unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages while operating a motor vehicle, the court shall report such conviction or sentence to the Department of Driver Services within ten days after conviction or sentencing."
SECTION 1-2. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-18-31. When a prosecuting attorney determines that prosecution of a traffic offense, or municipal ordinance involving a traffic offense, is or is not warranted, and regardless of whether a court order is entered for such offense or a referral is made to a pretrial intervention, pretrial release, pretrial diversion program, or other similar pretrial

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program, a prosecuting attorney may condition any other action regarding such offense upon the satisfactory completion of a defensive driving course or defensive driving program approved by the Department of Driver Services but shall not be authorized to mandate the completion of any other driving program."
SECTION 1-3. Code Section 17-10-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for misdemeanors generally, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(2) Satisfactory completion of a defensive driving course or defensive driving program approved by the Department of Driver Services Attendance at, and satisfactory completion of, a driver improvement course meeting standards approved by the court;"
SECTION 1-4. Code Section 33-9-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction in premiums for motor vehicle liability, first-party medical, and collision coverages for certain named drivers, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) and subsections (d) and (g) as follows:
"(3) Complete one of the following types of driving courses: (A) A course in defensive driving course of not less than six hours from a driver improvement clinic or commercial or noncommercial driving school approved by and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Driver Services; (B) An emergency vehicles operations course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center; (C) A course in defensive driving course of not less than six hours from a driver improvement program which is administered by a nonprofit organization such as the American Association of Retired People, the American Automobile Association, the National Safety Council, or a comparable organization and which meets the standards promulgated by rules and regulations of the Department of Driver Services pursuant to subsection (f) (g) of this Code section; or (D) A course in defensive driving course of not less than six hours which is offered by an employer to its employees and their immediate families, which course has been approved by and which meets the rules and regulations of the Department of Driver Services."
"(d) Upon completion of one of the defensive driving courses specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) or preparatory courses offered to new drivers specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (c), as applicable, of this Code section by each named driver, eligibility for reductions in premiums for such policy shall continue for a period of three years, provided any named driver under such policy does not commit a traffic offense or have a claim against the policy based on any such driver's fault." "(g) The power of supervision granted to the Department of Driver Services over driver improvement programs administered by nonprofit organizations under this Code

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section shall be limited to the establishment of minimum standards and requirements relative to the content of specific courses offered by such programs and relative to investigation and resolution of any complaints directed towards the content or operation of any course by a person enrolled in such course. The Department of Driver Services may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection. The Department of Driver Services shall not require a nonprofit organization to obtain a license or permit or to pay a fee in order to administer a driver improvement program in the state. The Department of Driver Services shall not require a commercial driving school licensed by such department to obtain an additional license to teach a defensive driving course, as described in subparagraph (b)(3)(A) or preparatory course offered to new drivers as described in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section, at any location in this state."
SECTION 1-5. 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 for Title 40, as follows:
"(15.3) 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program' means a program certified by the Department of Driver Services in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-83."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (9) of Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions for Chapter 5, 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 Reserved."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-27, relating to examination of license applicants, as follows:
"(d)(1) The department shall authorize licensed driver training schools to conduct knowledge tests, on-the-road driving skills tests, and other tests required for issuance of a driver's license as provided in this subsection. The department may authorize licensed driver training schools to issue driver's licenses to successful applicants as provided in this subsection. The department shall, prior to approving a licensed driver training school to conduct tests or issue licenses or both as provided in this subsection, make a determination that the school has been licensed for a minimum of two years and has conducted driver education courses on a full-time basis for such two-year period and that such school meets all other standards which the department may establish as a condition for approval to conduct such tests or issue licenses or both. The department shall authorize a driver training school licensed pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 43 and approved by the department to administer the on-the-road

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driving skills testing provided for in this Code section, provided that the applicant has successfully completed a driver training course which includes a minimum of 30 class hours of instruction and six hours of private in-car training. The department may establish by rules and regulations the type of tests or demonstrations to be made by applicants for any Class P instructional permit, Class C driver's license, or Class D driver's license under this Code section. (2) The department may authorize public and private high schools to conduct knowledge tests required for issuance of a Class P instructional permit or Class D driver's license or both."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (c)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-5-57, relating to suspension or revocation of license of habitually negligent or dangerous driver, as follows:
"(C) A court may order a person to attend a driver improvement defensive driving course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 for any violation for which points are assessed against a driver's license under this subsection or may accept the attendance by a person at a driver improvement clinic approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 after the issuance of a citation for such offense and prior to such person's appearance before the court, in which event the court shall reduce the fine assessed against such person by 20 percent, and no points shall be assessed by the department against such driver. The disposition and court order shall be reported to the department and shall be placed on the motor vehicle record with a zero point count. This plea may be accepted by the court once every five years as measured from date of arrest to date of arrest."
SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses, as follows:
"(c)(1) Any driver's license suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section for commission of any offense other than violation of Code Section 40-6-391 shall not become valid and shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a defensive driving program approved by the department course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 and pays the applicable reinstatement fee. Any driver's license suspended under subsection (a) of this Code section for commission 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 Drug or Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the applicable reinstatement fee."

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SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (e)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators and probationary licenses, as follows:
"(C) Such person has successfully completed, prior to the issuance of the probationary driver's license, a defensive driving course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as designated by the department;"
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-62, relating to periods of revocation and conditions to restoration of license, as follows:
"(b) The department shall not issue a new license nor restore a person's suspended license or nonresident's operating privilege unless and until it is satisfied after investigation of the character, habits, and driving ability of such person that it will be safe to grant the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section or any other provision of this title, the department shall not issue a new license to any person whose license was revoked as a habitual violator for three violations of Code Section 40-6-391 within a five-year period unless and until such person submits proof of completion of an approved a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program. The department may issue rules and regulations providing for reinstatement hearings. In the case of a revocation pursuant to Code Section 40-5-58, the department shall charge a fee of $410.00 or $400.00 if processed by mail in addition to the fee prescribed by Code Section 40-5-25 to issue a new driver's license to a person whose driver's license has been revoked."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension, as follows:
"(1) Upon the first conviction of any such offense, with no arrest and conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to such offense within the previous 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 12 months. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for early reinstatement of said his or her driver's license. 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 such reinstatement is processed by mail, provided that, if such license was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving program course approved by the department commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the

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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 and pays the prescribed restoration fee. For purposes of this paragraph, an accepted plea of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 by a person who is under 18 years of age at the time of arrest shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph only, an accepted plea of nolo contendere by a person 21 years of age or older, with no conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered a conviction, and the court having jurisdiction shall forward, as provided in Code Section 40-6-391.1, the record of such disposition of the case to the department and the record of such disposition shall be kept on file for the purpose of considering and counting such accepted plea of nolo contendere as a conviction under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection; (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 such his or her 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 course approved by the department commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 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 one year 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 40-554 within such five-year period of time shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes

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of this paragraph, a plea of nolo contendere to a charge of violating Code Section 406-391 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" "(e) The driver's license of any person under 21 years of age who is convicted of unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages in violation of Code Section 3-3-23 while operating a motor vehicle may be suspended for a period of not less than 120 days. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of said his or her driver's license. Such license shall be reinstated only if the person submits proof of completion of an approved a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $35.00 or $25.00 when processed by mail. For purposes of this subsection, a sentence under subsection (c) of Code Section 3-3-23.1 shall not be considered a conviction, and the driver's license of such person shall not be suspended, provided that such person completes a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days after sentencing."
SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 40-5-80, relating to the purpose of the article relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, as follows:
"(2) Require, in addition to the criteria established by the commissioner for approval of driver improvement clinics and certification of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs, as provided in subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, respectively, that every driver improvement clinic and DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall, as a condition of approval or certification, provide a continuous surety company bond 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. The principal sum of the bond shall be established by the commissioner; however, in no event shall this the amount of the bond be less than $10,000.00 per location, and a single bond at such rate may be submitted for all locations under the same ownership. If at any time said bond is not valid and in force, the license of the driver improvement clinic or program DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be deemed suspended by operation of law until a valid surety company bond is again in force."
SECTION 1-14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-81, relating to program optional and certification and approval of courses, as follows:
"40-5-81. (a) Any driver improvement program defensive driving course or defensive driving program at which attendance is required by court order shall conform to the requirements of this article. When a defensive driving course, defensive driving

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program, or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program is required by a court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic law offenses or by any prosecuting attorney thereof, such course or program shall be certified and or approved by the department under the provisions of Code Sections 40-5-82 and 40-5-83, as applicable. Certificates of completion from unlicensed defensive driving courses shall not be recognized for any purposes under this article. (b) Whenever any person is authorized or required to attend a driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as a condition of any sentence imposed under this title or any ordinance enacted pursuant to this title or as a condition of the retention or restoration of the person's driving privilege, such person, in complying with such condition, shall be authorized to attend any driver improvement clinic approved under this article or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program certified under this article; and no judicial officer, probation officer, law enforcement officer, or other officer or employee of a court or person who owns, operates, or is employed by a private company which has contracted to provide private probation services for misdemeanor cases shall specify, directly or indirectly, a particular driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program which the person may or shall attend. This Code section shall not prohibit any judicial officer, probation officer, law enforcement officer, or other officer or employee of a court or owner, operator, or employee of a private company which has contracted to provide probation services for misdemeanor offenders from furnishing any person, upon request, the names of certified approved driver improvement clinics or certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs. (c) It shall be unlawful for the owner, agent, servant, or employee of any driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program licensed by the department to directly or indirectly solicit business by personal solicitation on public property, by phone, by e-mail, or by mail. A violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor. Advertising in any mass media, including, but not limited to, newspapers, radio, television, magazines, Internet, or telephone directories, by a driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall not be considered a violation of this subsection."
SECTION 1-15. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-82, relating to administration of program, as follows:
"(c) The department is designated as the agency responsible for the approval and certification of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs and staff. This responsibility includes selection of the assessment instrument, development of the intervention curricula, training of program staff, and monitoring of all DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs under this article."

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SECTION 1-16. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, relating to establishment and approval of clinics and programs, 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 a defensive driving course. 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 defensive driving 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, 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 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. 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." "(e)(1) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval certification 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 services and (2) the intervention component services. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall require that a risk assessment component be conducted prior to administering the intervention component of such program. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program may include a clinical evaluation component after an individual completes risk assessment and intervention services. Only clinical evaluators licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be qualified to conduct clinical evaluations. 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. (2) Certified Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 $100.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 $235.00 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. (3) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to submit reports as required in the rules

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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. (4) 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 prior to July 1, 1990, 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 in the political subdivision. (5) The Department of Corrections is shall be 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. (6) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 $30.00 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 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 1-17. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-84, relating to reinstatement of license suspended for certain offenses or for points, as follows:
"(b) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time as a result of the conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 shall, at the expiration of 120 days following the date the license is suspended, be reinstated by the department upon receipt by the department of a certificate of completion of an advanced a defensive driving course approved by the department and the payment of a restoration fee of $310.00 or $300.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail." "(e) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the third or subsequent time within a five-year period as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57 shall be reinstated by the department upon receipt by the department of

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a certificate of completion of an advanced a defensive driving course approved by the department and the payment of a restoration fee of $410.00 or $400.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail."
SECTION 1-18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-86, relating to reduction of point count upon completion of course, as follows:
"40-5-86. Upon the accumulation of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57, the total number of points accumulated by any driver shall be reduced by seven points, but to not less than zero points, upon the satisfactory completion by such driver of an approved a defensive driving course approved by the department and the submission of a certificate by such driver to the department. The provisions of this Code section shall be available one time only to each driver in any five-year period."
SECTION 1-19. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraphs (c)(1)(D), (c)(2)(D), (c)(3)(D), and (c)(4)(D) of Code Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, as follows:
"(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be

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completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;"
SECTION 1-20. Code Section 42-8-112 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to timing for issuance of certain limited driving permits, is amended by revising subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(A) as follows:
"(A) That the person to whom such permit is to be issued has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program certified by the Department of Driver Services;" "(A) That the person to whom such permit is to be issued has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program certified by the Department of Driver Services;"
SECTION 1-21. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, is amended by revising subparagraphs (m)(1)(D), (m)(2)(D), (m)(3)(D), and (m)(4)(D) of Code Section 52-7-12, relating to operation of watercraft while under the influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs, as follows:
"(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;"

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SECTION 1-22. Said article is further amended by revising paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 52-7-12.6, relating to terms of suspension, as follows:
"(1) Upon the first suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-12.5 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which a suspension was obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for one year. Not sooner than 120 days following the effective date of suspension, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of his or her operator's privilege. Such privilege shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00. An operator's privilege suspended pursuant to Code Section 52-7-12.5 shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00; (2) Upon the second suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-12.5 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which suspensions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for three years. Not sooner than 18 months following the effective date of suspension, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of the person's his or her operator's privilege. Such privilege shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00. An operator's privilege suspended pursuant to Code Section 52-7-12.5 shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00; (3) Upon the third or subsequent suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-12.5 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which suspensions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for not less than five years and until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00; and"

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PART II UNLICENSED DRIVERS
SECTION 2-1.
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 subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, relating to requiring a license, as follows:
"(a) No person, except those expressly exempted in this chapter, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven. Any person who is a resident of this state for 30 days shall obtain a Georgia driver's license before operating a motor vehicle in this state. Any violation of this subsection shall be punished as provided in Code Section 40-5-121, except the violation of driving with an expired license, or a violation of Code Section 40-5-29 or if such person produces in court a valid driver's license issued by this state to such person, he or she shall not be guilty of such offenses. Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses in this state shall report to the department the name and other identifying information of any individual convicted of driving without a license. This Code section shall not apply to a person driving with a suspended license or license that has been revoked. Any person convicted of violating this Code section shall be punished as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-121; provided, however, that if:
(1) Such person is driving with a driver's license issued by this state that has been expired for less than 31 days at the time of the offense and he or she produces in court a driver's license that would have been valid at the time of the offense, he or she shall not be guilty of such offense; and (2) Such person is driving without a valid driver's license or receipt issued by the department reflecting issuance, renewal, replacement, or reinstatement in his or her possession but he or she has a valid driver's license, Code Section 40-5-29 shall apply to such offense."
SECTION 2-2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-29, relating to carrying and exhibition of a driver's license, as follows:
"40-5-29. (a) Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle. Any person who has a receipt issued by the department reflecting issuance, renewal, replacement, or reinstatement of his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession shall be considered to have such license in his or her immediate possession if such is confirmed to be valid by the department or through the Georgia Crime Information Center. The department may establish by rule and regulation the term of such receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no receipt issued by the department shall be accepted as proof of such

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person's identity for any other purpose, including but not limited to proof of voter identification or proof of age for purposes of purchasing alcoholic beverages. (b) Every licensee shall display his or her license upon the demand of a law enforcement officer. A refusal to comply with such demand not only shall constitute a violation of this subsection but shall also give rise to a presumption of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section and of Code Section 40-5-20. (c) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined no more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court a license theretofore issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest."
PART III SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DECALS FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i) For purposes of this Code section the department shall accept, in lieu of an affidavit, a signed and dated statement from the doctor which includes the same information as required in an affidavit written upon security paper as defined in paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5."
PART IV COMPLETION OF DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE
REDUCTION PROGRAM SECTION 4-1.
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, is amended by revising subparagraphs (c)(1)(D), (c)(2)(D), (c)(3)(D), and (c)(4)(D), as follows:
"(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department

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of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;"
PART V FEES FOR DRIVING PROGRAMS; CONTENTS; FINGERPRINTING.
SECTION 5-1.
Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, relating to establishment and approval of clinics and programs, 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 a defensive driving course. 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 defensive driving 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, 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 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. 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.
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any other driver improvement clinic, Georgia company, or Georgia corporation registered with the Secretary of State. This subparagraph shall not prohibit the franchising or licensing of any part or all of the name of a driver improvement clinic by the owner or the rights thereof to another licensed driver improvement clinic. (B) This paragraph shall not prohibit the franchising or licensing of any part or all of the name of a clinic by the owner of the rights therein to another licensed driver improvement clinic. (2) The commissioner may issue a special license to the instructor of any commercial licensed driver training school authorizing such instructor to teach a defensive driving course, advanced defensive driving course, or professional defensive driving course of at a driver improvement clinic provided approved pursuant to this Code section if such instructor is qualified to teach a teen-age driver education course which consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel training and such instructor certifies to the commissioner that he or she has provided at least 250 300 hours of behind-the-wheel training in a teen-age driver education course." "(e)(1) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval certification 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 services and (2) the intervention component services. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall require that a risk assessment component be conducted prior to administering the intervention component of such program. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program may include a clinical evaluation component after an individual completes risk assessment and intervention services. Only clinical evaluators licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be qualified to conduct clinical evaluations. 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. (2) Certified Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 $100.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 $235.00 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. (3) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program 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.

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(4) 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 prior to July 1, 1990, 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 in the political subdivision. (5) The Department of Corrections is shall be 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. (6) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 $30.00 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 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."
PART VI EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 6-1.
This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
PART VII REPEALER SECTION 7-1.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Rice of the 95th and Powell of the 32nd offer the following amendment:

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Amend the House Committee on Motor Vehicles substitute to SB 298 (LC 39 0756S) by
deleting lines 25 and 26 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: charged; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; to revise the contents for certain documents issued by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting lines 702 through 708 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: WAIVER OF FEES FOR LICENSES
SECTION 6-1.
Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-5-28, relating to issuance of licenses, content, signature, prohibiting biological identifiers, and tag agents, as follows:
"40-5-28. (a) The Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a driver's license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall be upon a form prescribed by the department and which shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, a color photograph of the licensee, the licensee's full legal name, either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write his or her usual signature with a pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the license, and such other information or identification as is required by the department. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. The department shall not require applicants to submit or otherwise obtain from applicants any fingerprints or any other biological characteristic or information which uniquely identifies an individual, including without limitation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and retinal scan identification characteristics but not including a photograph, by any means upon application. (b) The commissioner may determine the location and manner of issuance of drivers' licenses. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is specifically provided that the commissioner may designate county tag agents, if they so agree, as agents of the department for this purpose and may authorize the issuance of drivers' licenses by county tag agents. No county tag agent shall be required to issue or renew drivers' licenses unless such county tag agent agrees in writing to perform such functions. No county tag agent shall be required to issue or renew drivers' licenses for residents of any county other than the residents of the county for which he or she serves as tax commissioner. (c) The department shall make available to qualified applicants who are also volunteer firefighters Class E and Class F drivers' licenses without charge. In order to receive the Class E or Class F endorsement without payment of a fee, the applicant shall provide:

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(1) A copy of his or her firefighter certification indicating that he or she is currently a certified firefighter in good standing; and (2) A letter signed by the chief executive officer of the public entity he or she serves which letter appears on such political entity's official agency letterhead and provides that he or she is a volunteer firefighter for such public entity. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to both original and renewal applicants for Class E and Class F licenses, as these classes are identified in Code Section 40-5-23."
PART VII DOCUMENT CONTENTS
SECTION 7-1.
Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licences, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-100, relating to the issuance of personal identification cards by the Department of Driver Services, as follows:
"(a) The department shall issue personal identification cards to all residents as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 who make application to the department in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner. Cards issued to applicants under 21 years of age shall contain the distinctive characteristics of drivers' licenses issued pursuant to Code Section 40-5-26. The identification card shall be similar in form but distinguishable in color from motor vehicle drivers' licenses and may contain a recent color photograph of the applicant and include the following information:
(1) Full legal name; (2) Address of residence; (3) Birth date; (4) Date identification card was issued; (5) Sex; (6) Height; (7) Weight; (8) Eye color; (9) Location where the identification card was issued; (10) Signature of person identified or facsimile thereof; and (11)(10) Such other information or identification as required by the department; provided, however, that the department shall not require an applicant to submit or otherwise obtain from an applicant any fingerprints or any other biological characteristic or information which uniquely identifies an individual, including without limitation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and retinal scan identification characteristics but not including a photograph, by any means upon application."
SECTION 7-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-150, relating to contents of commercial drivers' licenses, as follows:

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"(a) The commercial driver's license shall be marked 'Commercial Driver's License' or 'CDL' and shall be, to the maximum extent practicable, tamperproof, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1) The full legal name and residential address of the person; (2) The person's color photograph; (3) A physical description of the person, including sex, height, weight, and eye color; (4) Full date of birth; (5) The license number or identifier assigned by the department; (6) The person's signature; (7) The class or type of commercial motor vehicle or vehicles which the person is authorized to drive, together with any endorsements or restrictions; (8) The name of this state; and (9) The dates between which the license is valid; and (10) The license fee and fees for any endorsements."

PART VIII EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 8-1.

This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, except for Parts VI and VII of this Act, which shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

PART IX REPEALER
SECTION 9-1.

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

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. E Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard
Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

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

SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Sims of the 169th, was read:

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To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize the Private Colleges and Universities Authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to revise a definition regarding campus police officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-3-202, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, as follows:
"20-3-202. There is created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, and by that name, style, and title such body may contract and be contracted with, bring and defend actions and implead and be impleaded, and complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. Such authority, however, shall not be a state institution nor a department or agency of the state but shall be an instrumentality of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function, being a distinct corporate entity. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph VII of the Constitution of Georgia and Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50, the 'Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act,' shall not apply to the authority created in this Code section. The authority shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor. Two of the members appointed in 1978 shall be appointed for a term expiring January 1, 1980; two shall be appointed for a term expiring January 1, 1982; and one shall be appointed for a term expiring January 1, 1984. Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a six-year term. The Governor shall fill the unexpired term of any member so appointed who shall cease to serve. All members appointed shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified and any member may be reappointed. Immediately after each such appointment, such member of the authority shall enter upon his or her duties. The authority shall elect one of its members as chairman chairperson and another as vice-chairman vice chairperson and shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the authority. The members of the authority may be compensated in an amount not to exceed the per diem amount paid to the members of the General Assembly under applicable Georgia law as in effect from time to time, plus actual expenses incurred, from the funds available to pay the administrative costs and expenses incurred by the authority, for each day's service spent in the performance of the duties of the authority. The authority may make rules and regulations for its own government, including, but not limited to, the payment of compensation to its members. The authority shall have perpetual existence. At all meetings of the authority the presence in person, by teleconference, or other methods permitted by law of a majority of the members in office shall be necessary for the

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transaction of business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the members then in office shall be necessary for any action of the authority. A member who attends a meeting by teleconference or by other means other than in person shall not be entitled to receive a per diem payment for attending such meeting."

SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-8-1, relating to definitions relative to campus police officers, as follows:
"(1) 'Campus' means the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a college or university or the grounds and buildings of a school or training facility operated by or under the authority of the State Board of Education. The term 'campus' shall also include any public or private property within 500 yards of the grounds and buildings owned or occupied by a college or university or the grounds and buildings of a school or training facility operated by or under the authority of the State Board of Education property of an educational facility and one-quarter mile of any public street or public sidewalk connecting different buildings of the same educational facility when the property or buildings of the educational facility are located within any county in this state having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census."

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.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson N Atwood N Ballinger N Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley E Benton N Beverly N Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway

N Coomer N Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler N Deffenbaugh N Dempsey Y Dickerson N Dickey N Dickson N Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration N Ehrhart

N Gregory E Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell N Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower N Hitchens Y Holcomb N Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson N Jacobs

N McCall Y McClain N Meadows E Mitchell N Moore
Morgan N Morris N Mosby N Nimmer N Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak N Parrish N Parsons N Peake N Pezold N Powell, A

Y Sims, C E Smith, E N Smith, L
Smith, M N Smith, R N Smyre N Spencer N Stephens, M N Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton N Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin N Taylor, D

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N Brooks Y Bruce
Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter N Casas N Chandler Y Channell N Chapman N Cheokas N Clark, J N Clark, V N Coleman N Cooke

N England Y Epps, C N Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway N Geisinger N Glanton N Golick N Gordon N Gravley N Greene

N Jasperse Jones, J
N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd N Kirby N Knight N Lindsey N Lumsden Y Mabra N Marin N Martin N Maxwell N Mayo

Y Powell, J Y Prince N Pruett N Quick N Ramsey N Randall Y Rice N Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C N Rogers, T Y Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw N Sims, B

N Taylor, T N Teasley
Thomas, A.M. E Turner E Waites N Watson, B N Watson, S E Welch N Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Floor substitute, the ayes were 51, nays 112.

The Floor substitute was lost.

An amendment by Representative Rutledge of the 109th was withdrawn.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Rutledge of the 109th and Sims of the 169th offer the following amendment:

Amend SB 326 (LC 28 6968) by inserting after "authority." on line 42 "A member who attends a meeting by teleconference or by other means other than in person shall not be entitled to receive a per diem payment for attending such meeting."

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer

Y Sims, C E Smith, E
Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R

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Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

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

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for electronic notice of certain tax bills or delinquent notices; to change certain provisions regarding the publication of ad valorem tax rates; to change certain provisions relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes; to change certain provisions regarding penalties for certain incomplete or improper tax digests; to change certain provisions relating to joint county appraisal staffs and contracting for advice and assistance; to change certain provisions relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments and penalties against unreturned property, and changing valuations established by appeal; to repeal certain provisions regarding unreturned property in counties having a population of 600,000 or more; to change certain provisions relating to the time for completion of revision and assessment of returns and submission of completed tax digest to the state revenue commissioner; to change certain provisions relating to the annual notice of current assessment; to provide a cause of action for failure to provide requested information; to revise substantially certain provisions relating to county boards of equalization and ad valorem tax appeals; to change certain provisions relating to examination of county tax digests by the state revenue commissioner and provide that certain assessments and penalties shall not apply during a specified period of time; to change certain provisions relating to the levy and collection of tax by municipalities for independent school systems; to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of mobile home location permits; to provide for increased criminal penalties for failure to attach and display certain mobile home decals; to change certain provisions relating to mobile home tax returns and decal application and issuance; to change certain provisions relating to real estate transfer tax exemptions; to change certain provisions relating to real estate transfer tax payment as certain filing prerequisites; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Revenue and the state revenue commissioner; 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. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-3-3, relating to issuance of tax executions, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1)(A) Whenever technologically feasible, the tax collector or tax commissioner, at the time tax bills or any subsequent delinquent notices are mailed, shall also mail such bills or notices to any new owner that at that time appear in the records of the county board of tax assessors. The bills or notices shall be mailed to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records.
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transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters, and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail such tax bill or subsequent delinquent notice to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. (ii) The commissioner shall develop and make available to tax commissioners a suitable form for use by taxpayers in exercising the option to receive tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-32, relating to publication of ad valorem tax rates, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Each levying authority and each recommending authority shall cause a report to be published in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the county and posted on such authority's website, if available:
(1)(A) At least two weeks one week prior to the certification of any recommending authority to the levying authority of such recommending authority's recommended school tax for the support and maintenance of education pursuant to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution; and (2)(B) At least two weeks one week prior to the establishment by each levying authority of the millage rates for ad valorem taxes for educational purposes and ad valorem taxes for purposes other than educational purposes for the current calendar year. (2) Such reports shall be in a prominent location in such newspaper and shall not be included with legal advertisements and such reports shall be posted in a prominent location on such authority's website, if available. The size and location of the advertisements shall not be grounds for contesting the validity of the levy."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-148, relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving notices of taxes due via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail a bill to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. After notices of taxes due are mailed out, each Each taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from date of postmark to make full payment of taxes due before the taxes shall bear interest as provided in this Code section. This paragraph shall not apply in those counties in which a lesser time has been provided by law."

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SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-205, relating to penalties for certain incomplete or improper tax digests, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) If a tax receiver or tax commissioner fails to have his or her digest completed and deposited by August September 1 in each year, unless excused by provisions of law or by the commissioner, he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-tenth of his or her commissions for each week's delay. If the delay extends beyond 30 days he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-half of his or her commissions. If the delay extends beyond the time when the Governor and commissioner fix the rate percentage, he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit all his such tax receiver's or tax commissioner's commissions."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-265, relating to joint county appraisal staffs and contracting for advice and assistance, as follows:
"48-5-265. (a)(1) The governing authorities of any two or more Contiguous Class I counties may join together and contract to by intergovernmental agreement create a joint county property appraisal staff following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. Under any such contract intergovernmental agreement, the parcels of real property within the contracting counties subject to the intergovernmental agreement shall be totaled, and the counties shall be deemed one county for purposes of determining the class of the counties, the resulting minimum staff requirements, and the amount of money to be received from the department. The costs of the joint county property appraisal staff shall be shared, each county's share to be based upon the ratio which the number of parcels of real property in each contracting county bears to the total number of parcels of real property in all the contracting counties. Any number of Class I counties may join together to create a joint county property appraisal staff determined in the intergovernmental agreement. (2) The governing authorities of any two or more counties may execute an intergovernmental agreement to provide for the sharing of one or more designated members of property appraisal staff following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. The costs of such shared staff members shall be determined in the intergovernmental agreement.
(b) The governing authorities of any two or more counties may join together and by intergovernmental agreement Each Class I county may contract with a contiguous county which has a minimum county property appraisal staff to carry out this part following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. Counties contracting in this manner All counties subject to an intergovernmental agreement under this subsection shall retain their separate character for the purpose of determining the class and minimum staff requirements for each contracting county.
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county board of equalization in the assessment and equalization of taxes and to perform such other ministerial duties as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this part, the establishment of property valuations, or the defense of such valuations. Such advice and assistance shall be in compliance with the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the commissioner. Individuals performing services under such contracts shall complete satisfactorily such training courses as directed by the commissioner. The function of any person contracting to render such services shall be advisory or ministerial, only and the final decision as to the amount of assessments and the equalization of assessments shall be made by the county board of tax assessors and the county board of equalization and shall be set forth in the minutes of the county board of tax assessors. (2) No contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain any provision authorizing payment to any person contracted with, or to any person employed by any person contracted with, upon a percentage basis or upon any basis under which compensation is dependent or conditioned in any way upon increasing or decreasing the aggregate assessment of property in the county. Any contract or provision of a contract which is in violation of this paragraph is shall be void and unenforceable."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-299, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments and penalties against unreturned property, and changing valuations established by appeal, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b)(1) In all cases where unreturned property is assessed by the county board of tax assessors after the time provided by law for making tax returns has expired, the board shall add to the amount of state and county taxes due a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the tax due or, if the principal sum of the tax so assessed is less than $10.00 in amount, a penalty of $1.00. The penalty provided in this subsection shall be collected by the tax collector or the tax commissioner and in all cases shall be paid into the county treasury and shall remain the property of the county.
(2)(A) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary notwithstanding, this paragraph shall apply with respect to counties having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census. (B) In all cases in which unreturned property is assessed by the board after the time provided by law for making tax returns has expired, the board shall add to the assessment of the property a penalty of 10 percent, which shall be included as a part of the taxable value for the year. (c) Real property, When the value of which was real property is reduced and that reduction is established by an appeal as the result of either any appeal decision rendered pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 or stipulated by agreement of the parties to such an appeal that this subsection shall apply in any year, and that real property has not been returned by the taxpayer at a different value during the next two successive years, then

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the valuation so established by such decision or agreement may not be changed by the board of tax assessors during such two years for the sole purpose of changing the valuation so established or by such decision or agreement rendered in an appeal to the board of equalization or superior court. In such cases, before changing such value or decision, the board of assessors shall first conduct an investigation into factors currently affecting the fair market value. The investigation necessary shall include, but not be limited to, a visual on-site inspection of the property to ascertain if there have been any additions, deletions, or improvements to such property or the occurrence of other factors that might substantially affect the current fair market value of such property. If a review to determine if there are any errors in the description and characterization of such property in the files and records of the board of tax assessors discloses any errors, such errors shall not be the sole sufficient basis for increasing the valuation during the two-year period."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-302, relating to the time for completion of revision and assessment of returns and submission of completed tax digest to the state revenue commissioner, as follows:
"48-5-302. Each county board of tax assessors shall complete its revision and assessment of the returns of taxpayers in its respective county by July 1 15 of each year, except that, in all counties providing for the collection and payment of ad valorem taxes in installments, such date shall be June 1 of each year. The tax receiver or tax commissioner shall then immediately forward one copy of the completed digest to the commissioner for examination and approval."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, by revising division (b)(2)(A)(iii), subparagraph (b)(2)(B), and subsection (d) as follows:
"(iii) For a parcel of nonhomestead property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00, to a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court." "(B) The notice shall also contain the following statement statements in bold print: 'The estimate of your ad valorem tax bill for the current year is based on the previous or most applicable year's millage rate and the fair market value contained in this notice. The actual tax bill you receive may be more or less than this estimate. This estimate may not include all eligible exemptions.'" "(d) Records and information availability. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-18-71, in the case of all public records and information of the county board of tax assessors pertaining to the appraisal and assessment of real property: (1) The taxpayer may request, and the county board of tax assessors shall provide within ten business days, copies of such public records and information, including, but not limited to, a description of the methodology used by the board of tax assessors

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in setting the property's fair market value and testing uniformity, all documents reviewed in making the assessment, the address and parcel identification number of all real property utilized as qualified comparable properties, and all factors considered in establishing the new assessment, at a uniform copying fee not to exceed 25 per page; and (2) No additional charges or fees may be collected from the taxpayer for reasonable search, retrieval, or other administrative costs associated with providing such public records and information; and
(3)(A) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in law and in equity to entertain actions against the board of tax assessors to enforce compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such actions may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity. (B) In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this subsection in which the court determines that either party acted without substantial justification either in not complying with this subsection or in instituting the litigation, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the complaining party reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Whether the position of the complaining party was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the record as a whole which is made in the proceeding for which fees and other expenses are sought. (C) Any agency or person who provides access to information in good faith reliance on the requirements of this subsection shall not be liable in any action on account of such decision."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-311, relating to county boards of equalization and ad valorem tax appeals, as follows:
"48-5-311. (a) Establishment of boards of equalization.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, there is established in each county of the this state a county board of equalization to consist of three members and three alternate members appointed in the manner and for the term set forth in this Code section. In those counties having more than 10,000 parcels of real property, the county governing authority, by appropriate resolution adopted on or before November 1 of each year, may elect to have selected one additional county board of equalization for each 10,000 parcels of real property in the county or for any part of a number of parcels in the county exceeding 10,000 parcels. (1.1) The grand jury shall be authorized to conduct a hearing following its receipt of the report of the clerk of the superior court under paragraph (3) of subsection (j) of this Code section and to remove one or more members of the board of equalization for failure to perform the duties under this Code section. (2) Notwithstanding any part of this subsection to the contrary, at any time the governing authority of a county makes a request to the grand jury of the county for

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additional alternate members of boards of equalization, the grand jury shall appoint the number of alternate members so requested to each board of equalization, such number not to exceed a maximum of 21 alternate members for each of the boards. The alternate members of the boards shall be duly qualified and authorized to serve on any of the boards of equalization of the county. The grand jury of any such county members of each board of equalization may designate a chairperson and two vice chairpersons of each such board of equalization. The chairperson and vice chairpersons shall be vested with full administrative authority in calling and conducting the business of the board. The clerk of the superior court shall have administrative authority in all matters governing the conduct and business of the boards of equalization so as to provide oversight and supervision of such boards and scheduling of appeals. Any combination of members or alternate members of any such board of equalization of the county shall be competent to exercise the power and authority of the board. Any person designated as an alternate member of any such board of equalization of the county shall be competent to serve in such capacity as provided in this Code section upon appointment and taking of oath. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, in any county of this state having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, the governing authority of the county, by appropriate resolution adopted on or before November 1 of each year, may elect to have selected one additional county board of equalization for each 10,000 parcels of real property in the county or for any part of a number of parcels in the county exceeding 10,000 parcels. In addition to the foregoing, any two members of a county board of equalization of the county may decide an appeal from an assessment, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section. The decision shall be in writing and signed by at least two members of the board of equalization; and, except for the number of members necessary to decide an appeal, the decision shall conform to the requirements of this Code section. (4) The governing authorities of two or more counties may by intergovernmental agreement establish regional boards of equalization for such counties which shall operate in the same manner and be subject to all of the requirements of this Code section specified for county boards of equalization. The intergovernmental agreement shall specify the manner in which the members of the regional board shall be appointed by the grand jury of each of the counties and shall specify which clerk of the superior court shall have oversight over and supervision of such regional board. All hearings and appeals before a regional board shall be conducted in the county in which the property which is the subject of the hearing or appeal is located. (b) Qualifications of board of equalization members. (1) Each person who is, in the judgment of the appointing grand jury, qualified and competent to serve as a grand juror, who is the owner of real property located in the county where such person is appointed to serve, or, in the case of a regional board of equalization, is the owner of real property located in any county in the region where such person is appointed to serve, and who is at least a high school graduate shall be

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qualified, competent, and compellable to serve as a member or alternate member of the county board of equalization. No member of the governing authority of a county, municipality, or consolidated government; member of a county or independent board of education; member of the county board of tax assessors; employee of the county board of tax assessors; or county tax appraiser shall be competent to serve as a member or alternate member of the county board of equalization.
(2)(A) Each person seeking to be appointed as a member or alternate member of a county board of equalization shall, not later than immediately prior to the time of their appointment under subsection (c) of this Code section, file with the clerk of the superior court a uniform application form which shall be a public record. The commissioner shall design the form which indicates the applicant's education, employment background, experience, and qualifications for such appointment.
(B)(i) Within the first year after a member's initial appointment to the board of equalization on or after January 1, 1981, each member shall satisfactorily complete not less than 40 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-13. (ii) On or after January 1, 2015, following the completion of each term of office, a member shall, within the first year of appointment to the subsequent term of office, complete satisfactorily not less than 20 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner for newly appointed members. (iii) No person shall be eligible to hear an appeal as a member of a board of equalization unless, prior to hearing such appeal, that person shall satisfactorily complete the 20 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures required under the applicable provisions of division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph. (iv) The failure of any member to fulfill the requirements of the applicable provisions of division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph shall render that member ineligible to serve on the board; and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board are filled. (B)(C)(i) No person shall be eligible to hear an appeal as a member of a board of equalization on or after January 1, 2011, unless prior to hearing such appeal, that person shall satisfactorily complete the 40 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures required under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. Any person appointed to such board shall be required to complete annually a continuing education requirement of at least eight hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-13. (ii) The failure of any member to fulfill the requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph shall render that member ineligible to serve on the board; and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board are filled.

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(c) Appointment of board of equalization members. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization shall be appointed for a term of three calendar years next succeeding the date of such member or such alternate member's selection. Each term shall begin on January 1. (2) The grand jury in each county at any term of court preceding November 1 of 1991 shall select three persons who are otherwise qualified to serve as members of the county board of equalization and shall also select three persons who are otherwise qualified to serve as alternate members of the county board of equalization. The three individuals selected as alternates shall be designated as alternate one, alternate two, and alternate three, with the most recent appointee being alternate number three, the next most recent appointee being alternate number two, and the most senior appointee being alternate number one. One member and one alternate shall be appointed for terms of one year, one member and one alternate shall be appointed for two years, and one member and one alternate shall be appointed for three years. Each year thereafter, the grand jury of each county shall select one member and one alternate for three-year terms. (3) If a vacancy occurs on the county board of equalization, the individual designated as alternate one shall then serve as a member of the board of equalization for the unexpired term. If a vacancy occurs among the alternate members, the grand jury then in session or the next grand jury shall select an individual who is otherwise qualified to serve as an alternate member of the county board of equalization for the unexpired term. The individual so selected shall become alternate member three, and the other two alternates shall be redesignated appropriately. (4) Within five days after the names of the members and alternate members of the county board or boards of equalization have been selected, the clerk of the superior court shall issue and deliver cause such appointees to appear before the clerk of the superior court for the purpose of taking and executing in writing the oath of office. The clerk of the superior court may utilize any means necessary for such purpose, including, but not limited to, telephonic or other communication, regular first-class mail, or issuance of and delivery to the sheriff or deputy sheriff a precept containing the names of the persons so selected. Within ten days of receiving the precept, the sheriff or deputy sheriff shall cause the persons whose names are written on the precept to be served personally or by leaving the summons at their place of residence. The summons shall direct the persons named on the summons to appear before the clerk of the superior court on a date specified in the summons, which date shall not be later than December 15. (5) Each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization, on the date prescribed for appearance before the clerk of the superior court and before entering on the discharge of such member and alternate member's duties, shall take and execute in writing before the clerk of the superior court the following oath: 'I, _______________, agree to serve as a member of the board of equalization of the County of _______________ and will decide any issue put before me without favor

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or affection to any party and without prejudice for or against any party. I will follow and apply the laws of this state. I also agree not to discuss any case or any issue with any person other than members of the board of equalization except at any appeal hearing. I shall faithfully and impartially discharge my duties in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this state, to the best of my skill and knowledge. So help me God.
_________________________________ Signature of member or alternate member' In addition to the oath of office prescribed in this paragraph, the presiding or chief judge of the superior court or his or her designee shall charge each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization with the law and duties relating to such office. (d) Duties and powers of board of equalization members. (1) The county board of equalization shall hear and determine appeals from assessments and denials of homestead exemptions as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) If, in the course of determining an appeal, the county board of equalization finds reason to believe that the property involved in an appeal or the class of property in which is included the property involved in an appeal is not uniformly assessed with other property included in the digest, the board shall request the respective parties to the appeal to present relevant information with respect to that question. If the board determines that uniformity is not present, the board may order the county board of tax assessors to take such action as is necessary to obtain uniformity, except that, when a question of county-wide uniformity is considered by the board, the board may recommend a partial or total county-wide revaluation only upon a determination by a majority of all the members of the board that the clear and convincing weight of the evidence requires such action. The board of equalization may act pursuant to this paragraph whether or not the appellant has raised the issue of uniformity. (3) The board shall establish procedures which comply strictly with the regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to subparagraph (e)(5)(B) (e)(1)(D) of this Code section for the conducting of appeals before the board. The procedures shall be entered into the minutes of the board, and a copy of the procedures shall be made available to any individual upon request. (4)(A) The clerk of the superior court shall have oversight over and supervision of all boards of equalization of the county and hearing officers. This oversight and supervision shall include, but not be limited to, requiring appointment of members of county boards of equalization by the grand jury; giving the notice of the appointment of members and alternates of the county board of equalization by the county grand jury as required by Code Section 15-12-81; collecting the names of possible appointees; collecting information from possible appointees as to their qualifications; presenting the names of the possible appointees to the county grand jury; processing the appointments as required by paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of

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this Code section, including administering the oath of office to the newly appointed members and alternates of the county board of equalization as required by paragraph (5) of such subsection; instructing the newly appointed members and alternates as to the training they must receive and the operations of the county board of equalization; presenting to the grand jury of the county the names of possible appointees to fill vacancies as provided in paragraph (3) of such subsection; maintaining a roster of board members and alternates, maintaining a record showing that the board members and alternates completed training, keeping attendance records of board members and alternates for the purpose of payment for service, and maintaining the uniform application forms and keeping a record of the appointment dates of board members and alternates and their terms in office; and informing the county board of equalization that it must establish by regulation procedures for conducting appeals before the board as required by paragraph (3) of this subsection (d) of this Code section. Oversight and supervision shall also include the scheduling of board hearings, assistance in scheduling hearings before hearing officers, and giving notice of the date, time, and place of hearings to the taxpayers and the county board of tax assessors and giving notice of the decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer to the taxpayer and county board of tax assessors as required by division (e)(6)(D)(i) of this Code section. (B) The county governing authority shall provide any resources to the clerk of superior court that are required to be provided by paragraph (7) of subsection (e) of this Code section. (C) The county governing authority shall provide to the clerk of superior court facilities and secretarial and clerical help for appeals pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section. (D) The clerk of superior court shall maintain any county records of all notices to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney, of certified receipts of returned or unclaimed mail, and from the hearings before the board of equalization and before hearing officers until for 12 months after the deadline to file any appeal to the superior court expires. If an appeal is not filed to the superior court, the clerk of superior court is authorized to properly destroy any records from the hearings before the county board of equalization or hearing officers but shall maintain records of all notices to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney and certified receipts of returned or unclaimed mail for 12 months. If an appeal to the superior court is filed, the clerk of superior court shall file such appeal and records in the civil action that is considered open by the clerk of superior court for such appeal, and such records shall become part of the record on appeal in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of this Code section. (e) Appeal. (1)(A) Any taxpayer or property owner as of the last date for filing an appeal may elect to file an appeal from an assessment by the county board of tax assessors to either:

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(i) The county board of equalization as to matters of taxability, uniformity of assessment, and value, and, for residents, as to denials of homestead exemptions pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection; (ii) An arbitrator as to matters of value pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section; or (iii) A hearing officer as to matters of value and uniformity of assessment for a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, and any contiguous nonhomestead real property owned by the same taxpayer, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section. (A.1) The commissioner shall establish by rule and regulation a uniform appeal form that the taxpayer may use. (B) In addition to the grounds enumerated in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, any taxpayer having property that is located within a municipality, the boundaries of which municipality extend into more than one county, may also appeal from an assessment on such property by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer as to matters of uniformity of assessment of such property with other properties located within such municipality, and any uniformity adjustments to the assessment that may result from such appeal shall only apply for municipal ad valorem tax purposes. (B.1) The taxpayer or his or her agent or representative may submit in support of his or her appeal an appraisal given, signed, and certified as such by a real property appraiser as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board which was performed not later than nine months prior to the date of assessment. The board shall consider the appraisal upon request. Within 45 days of the receipt of the taxpayer's appraisal, the board shall notify the taxpayer or his or her agent or representative of acceptance of the appraisal, or notify the taxpayer or his or her agent or representative of the reasons for rejection. (C) Appeals to the county board of equalization shall be conducted in the manner provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. Appeals to a hearing officer shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Appeals to an arbitrator shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (f) of this Code section. Such appeal proceedings shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of such taxpayer's scheduled hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the taxpayer's scheduled hearing to a day and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. The clerk of the superior court shall grant additional extensions to the taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors for good cause shown, or by agreement of the parties. (D) The commissioner, by regulation, shall adopt uniform procedures and standards which shall be followed by county boards of equalization, hearing officers, and

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arbitrators in determining appeals. Such rules shall be updated and revised periodically and reviewed no less frequently than every five years. The commissioner shall publish and update annually a manual for use by county boards of equalization. (2)(A) An appeal shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a notice of appeal within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the location of the real property and the identification number, if any, contained in the tax notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. A written objection to an assessment of personal property received by a county board of tax assessors giving the account number, if any, contained in the tax notice and stating that the objection is to an assessment of personal property shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The county board of tax assessors shall review the valuation or denial in question, and, if any changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision in question, the board shall send a notice of the changes or corrections to the taxpayer pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Such notice shall also explain the taxpayer's right to appeal to the county board of equalization as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the changes or corrections made by the county board of tax assessors. (B) If no changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision, the county board of tax assessors shall send written notice thereof to the taxpayer, to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent, and to the county board of equalization which notice shall also constitute the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of equalization without the necessity of the taxpayer's filing any additional notice of appeal to the county board of tax assessors or to the county board of equalization. The county board of tax assessors shall also send or deliver all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. If, however, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed agreement as to valuation, the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement. (C) If changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes. The commissioner shall develop and make available to county boards of tax assessors a suitable form which shall be used in such notification to the taxpayer. The notice shall be sent by regular mail properly addressed to the address or addresses the taxpayer provided to the county board of tax assessors and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. If the taxpayer is dissatisfied with such changes or corrections, the taxpayer shall, within 30 days of the date of mailing of the change notice, institute an notify the county board of tax

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assessors to continue the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of tax assessors equalization by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal continuance. The county board of tax assessors shall send or deliver the notice of appeal and all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. (D) The written notice to the taxpayer required by this paragraph shall contain a statement of the grounds for rejection of any position the taxpayer has asserted with regard to the valuation of the property. No addition to or amendment of such grounds as to such position shall be permitted before the county board of equalization. (3)(A) In any each year in which no county-wide revaluation is implemented, the county board of tax assessors shall make its determination and notify the taxpayer within 180 days after receipt of the taxpayer's notice of appeal. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond to the taxpayer within such 180 day period during such year, the appeal shall be automatically referred to the county board of equalization property valuation submitted by the taxpayer shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal only if a property valuation was submitted by the taxpayer. (B) In any county in which the number of appeals exceeds a number equal to or greater than 3 percent of the total number of parcels in the county or the sum of the current assessed value of the parcels under appeal is equal to or greater than 3 percent of the gross tax digest of the county, the county board of tax assessors shall be granted an additional 180 day period to make its determination and notify the taxpayer. Such additional period shall commence immediately following the last day of the 180 days provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its determination and notify the taxpayer or the taxpayer's attorney not later than the last day of such additional 180 day period, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal unless a time extension is granted under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (C) Upon a sufficient showing of good cause by reason of unforeseen circumstances proven to the commissioner prior to the expiration of the additional 180 day period provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a time extension beyond the end of such additional 180 day period. The duration of any such time extension shall be specified in writing by the commissioner and shall also be posted on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its determination and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney not later than the last day of such time extension, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on

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appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. In addition, the commissioner shall be authorized to require additional training or require such other remediation as the commissioner may deem appropriate for failure to meet the deadline imposed by the commissioner under this subparagraph. (4) The determination by the county board of tax assessors of questions of factual characteristics of the property under appeal, as opposed to questions of value, shall be prima-facie correct in any appeal to the county board of equalization. However, the board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. (5) The county board of equalization shall determine all questions presented to it on the basis of the best information available to the board. (6)(A) Within 15 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the county board of equalization shall set a date for a hearing on the questions presented and shall so notify the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors in writing. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail to the taxpayer and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. Such notice shall be transmitted by e-mail to the county board of tax assessors if such board has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, and, if it has not, then such notice shall be sent to such board by first-class mail or intergovernmental mail. Such written notice shall advise each party that they may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party, which shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witness, documents, or other written evidence. A taxpayer may appear before the board of equalization concerning any appeal in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The taxpayer shall specify in writing to the board of equalization the name of any such agent or representative prior to any appearance by the agent or representative before the board. (B) Within 30 days of the date of notification to the taxpayer of the hearing required in this paragraph but not earlier than 20 days from the date of such notification to the taxpayer, the county board of equalization shall hold such hearing to determine the questions presented. (C) If more than one contiguous property of a taxpayer is under appeal, the board of equalization shall, upon request of the taxpayer, consolidate all such appeals in one hearing and render separate decisions as to each parcel or item of property. Any appeal from such a consolidated board of equalization hearing to the superior court as provided in this subsection shall constitute a single civil action, and, unless the taxpayer specifically so indicates in his or her notice of appeal, shall apply to all such parcels or items of property.

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(D)(i) The board of equalization shall render announce its decision on each appeal at the conclusion of the hearing under held in accordance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph before proceeding with another hearing. The decision of the county board of equalization shall be in writing, shall be signed by each member of the board, shall specifically decide each question presented by the appeal, shall specify the reason or reasons for each such decision as to the specific issues of taxability, uniformity of assessment, value, or denial of homestead exemptions depending upon the specific issue or issues raised by the taxpayer in the course of such taxpayer's appeal, shall state that with respect to the appeal no member of the board is disqualified from acting by virtue of subsection (j) of this Code section, and shall certify the date on which notice of the decision is given to the parties. Notice of the decision shall be delivered by hand to each party, with written receipt, or given to each party by sending a copy of the decision by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the appellant and by filing the original copy of the decision with the county board of tax assessors. Each of the three members of the county board of equalization must be present and must participate in the deliberations on any appeal. A majority vote shall be required in any matter. All three members of the board must shall sign the decision indicating their vote. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (g)(4)(B) of this Code section, the county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question and shall indicate such valuation as the previous year's value on the property tax notice of assessment of such taxpayer for the immediately following year rather than substituting the valuation which was changed by the county board of equalization.
(iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before the county board of equalization has rendered decision on property which is on appeal an appeal has been finally determined, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue is homestead property and has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the a nonhomestead owner of a single property valued at $2 million or more may elect to pay the temporary tax bill which specifies 85 percent of the current year's valuation; or, such owner may elect to pay the amount of the difference between the 85 percent tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property in conjunction with the amount of the tax bill based on valuation from the last year

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for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, to the tax commissioner's office. Only the amount which represents the difference between the tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due will be held in an escrow account by the tax commissioner's office. Once the appeal is concluded, the escrowed funds shall be released by the tax commissioner's office to the prevailing party. The taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no substantial property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a deduction reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment was due or was paid, whichever is later, through to the date paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through to the date the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days

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from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due, and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-240 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, late charges, and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (7) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish the county board of equalization necessary facilities and secretarial and clerical administrative help. The clerk of the superior court shall see that the records and information of the county board of tax assessors are transmitted to the county board of equalization. The county board of equalization must shall consider in the performance of its duties the information furnished by the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer. (8) The taxpayer or his or her agent or representative may submit in support of his or her appeal the most current report of the sales ratio study for the county conducted pursuant to Code Section 48-5-274. The board must shall consider the study upon any such request. (9) If at any time during the appeal process to the county board of equalization and after certification by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer mutually agree in writing on the fair market value, then the county board of tax assessors, or the county board of equalization, as the case may be, shall enter the agreed amount in all appropriate records as the fair market value of the property under appeal, and the appeal shall be concluded. The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation unless otherwise waived by both parties. (10) Within ten days of a final determination of value under this Code section with no further option to appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall forward that final determination of value to the tax commissioner. (e.1)(1) For any dispute involving the value or uniformity of a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection. If such taxpayer owns nonhomestead real property contiguous to such qualified nonhomestead real property, at the option of the taxpayer, such contiguous property may be consolidated with the qualified property for purposes of the hearing under this subsection. (2) Individuals desiring to serve as hearing officers and who are either state certified general real property appraisers or state certified residential real property appraisers as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board shall complete and submit an application, a list of counties the hearing officer is willing to serve, disqualification questionnaire, and resume and be approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board to serve as a hearing officer. Such board shall annually publish a list of qualified and approved hearing officers for Georgia.

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(3) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish any hearing officer so selected the necessary facilities. (4) An appeal shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by filing with the county board of tax assessors a notice of appeal to a hearing officer within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice of assessment pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the taxpayer's election to appeal to a hearing officer and showing the location of the real property contained in the assessment notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer. (5) The county board of tax assessors may for no more than 90 days review the taxpayer's written appeal, and if either changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, or if no changes are made, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes the board's decision. If within 30 days of the mailing of such notice the taxpayer notifies the county board of tax assessors in writing that such changes or corrections are the board's decision is not acceptable, the county board of tax assessors shall, within 30 days of the date of mailing of such taxpayer's notification, send or deliver certify the notice of appeal and send or deliver all necessary papers to the clerk of the superior court and mail a copy to the taxpayer.
(6)(A) The clerk of superior court shall randomly select from such list a hearing officer who shall have experience or expertise in hearing or appraising the type of property that is the subject of appeal to hear the appeal, unless the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors mutually agree upon a hearing officer from such list. The clerk of the superior court shall notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of the name of the hearing officer and transmit a copy of the hearing officer's disqualification questionnaire and resume provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection. The hearing officer, in conjunction with all parties to the appeal, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The hearing shall take place in the county where the property is located, or such other place as mutually agreed to by the parties and the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall provide electronic or written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that documents or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by a party must be provided to the other party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing and that any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such documents or other written evidence. (B) If the clerk of the superior court, after a diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the clerk of the superior court shall transfer the certification of the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney and the county board of tax assessors of the transmittal of such appeal.

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(7) The hearing officer shall swear in all witnesses, perform the powers, duties, and authority of a county or regional board of equalization, and determine the fair market value of the real property based upon the testimony and evidence presented during the hearing. Any issues other than fair market value and uniformity raised in the appeal shall be preserved for appeal to the superior court. The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinion of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall notify both parties of the decision verbally and shall send the taxpayer both parties the decision in writing. (8) The taxpayer or the board of tax assessors may appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the superior court as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (9) If, at any time during the appeal under this subsection, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed written agreement on the fair market value and any other issues raised,: the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement; and the fair market value as set forth in such agreement shall become final; and subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply. The provisions contained in this paragraph may be waived at any time by written consent of the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. (10) Each hearing officer shall be compensated by the county for time expended in considering appeals. The compensation shall be paid at a rate of not less than $75.00 per hour for the first hour and not less than $25.00 per hour for each hour thereafter as determined by the county governing authority or as may be agreed upon by the parties with the consent of the county governing authority. Compensation pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid from the county treasury upon certification by the hearing officer of the hours expended in hearing of appeals. The attendance at any training required by the commissioner shall be part of the qualifications of the hearing officer, and any nominal cost of such training shall be paid by the hearing officer. If the clerk of the superior court, after diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the clerk of the superior court shall notify the county board of tax assessors in writing. The county board of tax assessors shall then certify the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization. (11) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the proper administration of this subsection, including, but not limited to, a uniform appeal form; qualifications; training, including an eight-hour course on Georgia property law, Georgia evidence law, preponderance of evidence, burden of proof, credibility of the witnesses, and weight of evidence; disqualification questionnaire; selection; removal; an annual continuing education requirement of at least four hours of instruction in recent legislation, current case law, and updates on appraisal and equalization procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner; and any other matters necessary to the proper administration of this subsection. The failure of any hearing officer to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph shall render that person ineligible to serve. Such rules and regulations shall also include a uniform appeal form which shall require the initial assertion of a valuation of the property by the taxpayer. Any

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such assertion of value shall be subject to later revision by the taxpayer based upon written evidence. The commissioner shall seek input from all interested parties prior to such promulgation. (f) Arbitration. (1) As used in this subsection, the term 'certified appraisal' means an appraisal or appraisal report given, signed, and certified as such by a real property appraiser as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. (2) At the option of the taxpayer, an appeal shall be submitted to arbitration in accordance with this subsection.
(3)(A) Following an election by the taxpayer to use the arbitration provisions of this subsection, an arbitration appeal shall be effected by the taxpayer by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by filing a written notice of arbitration appeal with the county board of tax assessors. The notice of arbitration appeal shall specifically state the grounds for arbitration. The notice shall be filed within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Within ten days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of arbitration appeal, the board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer an acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal; a notice that the taxpayer must shall, within 45 days of the filing of the notice date of transmittal of the acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal, provide to the board of assessors for consideration a copy of a certified appraisal; and a confirmation of the amount of the filing fees, if any, required under Code Section 15-6-77 and notice that within 45 days of the date of transmittal of the acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal, the taxpayer shall pay to the clerk of the superior court the fees, if any, if the county board of tax assessors rejects the appraisal. Failure of the taxpayer to provide such certified appraisal and filing fees within such 45 days shall terminate the appeal unless the taxpayer within such 45 day period elects to have the appeal immediately forwarded to the board of equalization. Prior to appointment of the arbitrator and within 45 days of filing the notice of the acknowledgment of the receipt of the appeal, the taxpayer shall provide a copy of the certified appraisal as specified in this paragraph to the board of assessors for consideration. Within 45 days of receiving the taxpayer's certified appraisal, the board of assessors shall either accept the taxpayer's appraisal, in which case that value shall become final, or the county board of tax assessors shall reject the taxpayer's appraisal by sending within ten days of the date of such rejection a written notification by certified mail of such rejection to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of record, in which case the county board of tax assessors shall certify within 45 days the appeal to the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the property is located along with any other papers specified by the person seeking arbitration under this subsection, including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors. In the event the taxpayer is not notified of a rejection of the taxpayer's appraisal within such ten-day period, the taxpayer's appraisal value shall

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become final. In the event that the county board of tax assessors neither accepts nor rejects the value set out in the certified appraisal within such 45 day period 45 days after the receipt of the certified appraisal, then the certified appraisal shall become the final value, and the filing fees shall be returned to the taxpayer. In any case where a taxpayer properly filed for the 2009 tax year a notice of binding arbitration appeal and provided the required certified appraisal in accordance with this paragraph and the board of assessors neither accepted nor rejected the value set out in such certified appraisal within the 30 day period formerly specified under this subparagraph, then for purposes of the 2009 tax year, the value set forth in the taxpayer's certified appraisal shall be deemed the final value. All papers and information certified to the clerk shall become a part of the record on arbitration. At the time of certification of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of record, if any, or employee with a copy of the certification along with any other papers specified by the person seeking arbitration along with the civil action file number assigned to the appeal. Within 15 days of filing the certification to the clerk of the superior court, the presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located shall issue an order authorizing the arbitration. (B) At any point, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer may execute a signed, written agreement establishing the fair market value without entering into or completing the arbitration process. The fair market value as set forth in such agreement shall become the final value. (B)(C) The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the following procedure:
(i) The county board of tax assessors shall, at the time the appeal is certified to the clerk of the superior court under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, provide to the taxpayer a notice of a meeting time and place to decide upon an arbitrator, to occur within 60 days after the date of sending the rejection of the taxpayer's certified appraisal. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of the meeting, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the meeting to a date and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. If the parties agree, the matter shall be submitted to a single arbitrator chosen by the parties. If Only if the parties cannot agree on the single arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be chosen by the presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located within 30 days after the filing of a petition by either party; (ii) In order to be qualified to serve as an arbitrator, a person shall be classified as a state certified general real property appraiser or state certified residential real property appraiser pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board and shall have experience or expertise in appraising the type of property that is the subject of the arbitration; (iii) The arbitrator, within 30 days after his or her appointment, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The arbitrator shall

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provide written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that documents or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by a party must be provided to the other party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing and that any failure to comply with this requirement, unless waived by mutual written agreement of such parties, shall be grounds for a continuance or for exclusion of such documents or other written evidence. The arbitrator, in consultation with the parties, may adjourn or postpone the hearing. Following notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of the hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the hearing to a date and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. The presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located may direct the arbitrator to proceed promptly with the hearing and the determination of the appeal upon application of any party. The hearing shall occur in the county in which the property is located or such other place as may be agreed upon in writing by the parties; (iv) At the hearing, the parties shall be entitled to be heard, to present documents, testimony, and other matters, and to cross-examine witnesses. The arbitrator may hear and determine the controversy upon the documents, testimony, and other matters produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear; (v) The arbitrator shall maintain a record of all pleadings, documents, testimony, and other matters introduced at the hearing. The arbitrator or any party to the proceeding may have the proceedings transcribed by a court reporter; (vi) The provisions of this paragraph may be waived at any time by written consent of the taxpayer and the board of tax assessors; (vii) At the conclusion of the hearing, the arbitrator shall render a decision regarding the value of the property subject to arbitration; (viii) In order to determine the value, the arbitrator shall consider a single the final value for the property submitted by the board of assessors and a single the final value submitted by the taxpayer. The taxpayer shall be responsible for the cost of any appraisal by the taxpayer's appraiser; (ix) Upon consideration of the single final value submitted by the board of assessors and the single final value submitted by the taxpayer, and evidence supporting the values submitted by the board of assessors and the taxpayer, the arbitrator shall determine which value is the value for the property under appeal; (x) If the taxpayer's value is determined by the arbitrator to be the value, the county shall be responsible for the clerk of the superior court's fees, if any, and the fees and costs of such arbitrator. If the board of tax assessors' value is determined by the arbitrator to be the value, the taxpayer shall be responsible for the clerk of the superior court's fees, if any, and the fees and costs of such arbitrator; and (xi) The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinion of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence.

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(4) The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation established or rendered by any county board of equalization, arbitrator, hearing officer, or superior court.
(5)(A) If the county's tax bills are issued before an arbitrator has rendered its decision on property which is on appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no structural improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. If the county's tax bills are issued before an arbitrator has rendered its decision on property which is on appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the higher of the taxpayer's return valuation or 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of tax assessors. This amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued. Such tax bill shall be accompanied by a notice to the taxpayer that the bill is a temporary tax bill pending the outcome of the appeal process. Such notice shall also indicate that upon resolution of the appeal, there may be additional taxes due or a refund issued. (B) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (C) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (g) Appeals to the superior court. (1) The taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors may appeal decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, to the superior court of the county in which the property lies. By mutual written agreement, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors may waive an appeal to the county board of equalization and initiate an appeal under this subsection. A county board of tax assessors shall not appeal a decision of the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, changing an assessment by 20 percent or less unless the board of tax assessors gives the county governing authority a written notice of its intention

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to appeal, and, within ten days of receipt of the notice, the county governing authority by majority vote does not prohibit the appeal. In the case of a joint city-county board of tax assessors, such notice shall be given to the city and county governing authorities, either of which may prohibit the appeal by majority vote within the allowed period of time. (2) An appeal by the taxpayer as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by mailing to or filing with the county board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal. An appeal by the county board of tax assessors shall be effected by giving notice to the taxpayer. The notice to the taxpayer shall be dated and shall contain the name and the last known address of the taxpayer. The notice of appeal shall specifically state the grounds for appeal. The notice shall be mailed or filed within 30 days from the date on which the decision of the county board of equalization or hearing officer is mailed delivered pursuant to subparagraph (e)(6)(D) or paragraph (6) of subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Within 45 days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer notice that a settlement conference, in which the county board of assessors and the taxpayer shall confer in good faith, will be held at a specified date and time which shall be no later than 30 days from the notice of the settlement conference, and notice of the amount of the filing fee, if any, required by the clerk of the superior court. The taxpayer may exercise a one-time option to reschedule the settlement conference to a different date and time acceptable to the taxpayer, but in no event later than 30 days from the date of the notice. If at the end of the 45 day review period the county board of tax assessors elects not to hold a settlement conference, then the appeal shall terminate and the taxpayer's stated value shall be entered in the records of the board of tax assessors as the fair market value for the year under appeal. If the appellant chooses not to participate in the settlement conference, he or she may not seek and shall not be awarded fees and costs at such time when the appeal is settled in superior court. If at the conclusion of the settlement conference the parties cannot agree on a fair market value, then written notice shall be provided to the taxpayer that the filing fees must be paid by the taxpayer to the clerk of the superior court within ten days of the date of the conference, with a copy of the check delivered to the county board of tax assessors. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the amount of the filing fee for an appeal under this subsection shall be $25.00. Upon receipt of proof of payment to the clerk of the superior court, the The county board of tax assessors shall certify to the clerk of the superior court the notice of appeal and any other papers specified by the person appealing including, but not limited to, the staff information from the file used by the county board of tax assessors, the county board of equalization, or the hearing officer. All papers and information certified to the clerk shall become a part of the record on appeal to the superior court. At the time of certification of the appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall serve the taxpayer and his or her attorney of record, if any, with a copy of the notice of appeal and with the civil action file number assigned to

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the appeal. Such service shall be effected in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-5. No discovery, motions, or other pleadings may be filed by the county board of tax assessors in the appeal until such service has been made. (3) The appeal shall constitute a de novo action. The board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. Upon a failure of the board of tax assessors to meet such burden of proof, the court may, upon motion or sua sponte, authorize the finding that the value asserted by the taxpayer is unreasonable and authorize the determination of the final value of the property.
(4)(A) The appeal shall be placed on the court's next available jury or bench trial calendar, at the taxpayer's election, following the filing of the appeal unless continued by the court upon a showing of good cause. If only questions of law are presented in the appeal, the appeal shall be heard as soon as practicable before the court sitting without a jury. Each hearing before the court sitting without a jury at the taxpayer's election shall be held within 30 days following the date on which the appeal is filed with the clerk of the superior court. The time of any hearing shall be set in consultation with the taxpayer and at a time acceptable to the taxpayer between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day.
(B)(i) The county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization or the hearing officer, as applicable, in compiling the tax digest for the county.
(ii)(I) If the final determination of value on appeal is less than the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, the taxpayer shall receive a deduction in such thus used, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to adjust the taxpayer's taxes tax bill to reflect the final value for the year in question. Such deduction shall be refunded to the taxpayer and shall include interest on the amount of such deduction at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of the tax was due or was paid, whichever is later. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00. (II) If the final determination of value on appeal causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer, it shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (ii)(III) If the final determination of value on appeal is 80 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer as to commercial any real property, or 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of tax assessors as to other property, the taxpayer, in addition to the interest provided for by this paragraph, shall recover costs of litigation and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the action. Any appeal of an award of attorney's fees by the county shall be specifically approved by the governing authority of the county.

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(iii) If the final determination of value on appeal is greater than the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer, as applicable, the taxpayer shall be liable for the increase in taxes for the year in question due to the increased valuation fixed on appeal with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment of tax was due to the date the additional taxes are remitted, but in no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 and causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing, it shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (h) Recording of interviews. In the course of any assessment, appeal, or arbitration, or any related proceeding, the taxpayer shall be entitled to make recordings of any interview with any officer or employee of the taxing authority relating to the valuation of the taxpayer's property subject to such assessment, appeal, arbitration, or related proceeding, at the taxpayer's expense and with equipment provided by the taxpayer, and no such officer or employee may refuse to participate in an interview relating to such valuation for reason of the taxpayer's choice to record such interview. (i) Alternate members of boards of equalization. Alternate members of the county board of equalization in the order in which selected shall serve: (1) As members of the county board of equalization in the event there is a permanent vacancy on the board created by the death, ineligibility, removal from the county, or incapacitating illness of a member or by any other circumstances. An alternate member who fills a permanent vacancy shall be considered a member of the board for the remainder of the unexpired term; (2) In any appeal with respect to which a member of the board is disqualified and shall be considered a member of the board; or (3) In any appeal at a regularly scheduled or called meeting in the absence of a member and shall be considered a member of the board. (j) Disqualification. (1) No member of the county board of equalization and no hearing officer shall serve with respect to any appeal concerning which he or she would be subject to a challenge for cause if he or she were a member of a panel of jurors in a civil case involving the same subject matter. (2) The parties to an appeal to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer shall file in writing with the appeal, in the case of the person appealing, or, in the case of the county board of tax assessors, with the certificate transmitting the appeal, questions relating to the disqualification of members of the county board of equalization or hearing officer. Each question shall be phrased so that it can be answered by an affirmative or negative response. The members of the county board of equalization or hearing officer shall, in writing under oath within two days of their receipt of the appeal, answer the questions and any question which may be adopted

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pursuant to subparagraph (e)(1)(D) of this Code section. Answers of the county board of equalization or hearing officers shall be part of the decision of the board or hearing officer and shall be served on each party by first-class mail. Determination of disqualification shall be made by the judge of the superior court upon the request of any party when the request is made within two days of the response of the board or hearing officer to the questions. The time prescribed under subparagraph (e)(6)(A) of this Code section shall be tolled pending the determination by the judge of the superior court. (3) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the superior court to make a thorough and complete investigation of any complaint filed with respect to the actions of any member of a county board of equalization regarding technical competency, compliance with state law and regulations based upon advice from the county attorney, or rude or unprofessional conduct or behavior towards any member of the public. The clerk of the superior court shall issue a written report of investigation findings, which shall include such evaluations, judgments, and recommendations as the clerk of the superior court deems appropriate, and shall forward such report to the grand jury. The findings of the report may be grounds for removal of a member of the board of equalization by the grand jury for failure to perform the duties required under this Code section. (k) Compensation of board of equalization members. Each member of the county board of equalization shall be compensated by the county per diem for time expended in considering appeals. The compensation shall be paid at a rate of not less than $25.00 per day and shall be determined by the county governing authority. The attendance at required approved appraisal courses shall be part of the official duties of a member of the board, and he or she shall be paid for each day in attendance at such courses and shall be allowed reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in connection with such courses. Compensation pursuant to this subsection shall be paid from the county treasury upon certification by the member of the days expended in consideration of appeals. (l) Military service. In the event of the absence of an individual from such individual's residence because of duty in the armed forces, the filing requirements set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (f) of this Code section shall be tolled for a period of 90 days. During this period, any member of the immediate family of the individual, or a friend of the individual, may notify the tax receiver or the tax commissioner of the individual's absence due to military service and submit written notice of representation for the limited purpose of the appeal. Upon receipt of this notice, the tax receiver or the tax commissioner shall initiate the appeal. (m) Refunds Interest. In the event a refund is owed to the taxpayer, such refund shall be paid to the taxpayer within 60 days of the last date upon which an appeal may be filed, or the date the final determination of value is established on appeal, whichever is later. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixtieth day until paid with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35.

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(1) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35 which shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the date the final installment was due or was paid, whichever is later, through the date on which the refund is paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (2) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through the date on which the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-2-40 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, and late and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (n) Service of notice. A notice of appeal to a board of tax assessors under subsection (e), (e.1), (f), or (g) of this Code section shall be deemed filed as of the date of the United States Postal Service postmark, receipt of delivery by statutory overnight delivery, or, if the board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, by transmitting a copy to the board of tax assessors via e-mail in portable document format using all e-mail addresses provided by the board of tax assessors and showing in the subject line of the e-mail message the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters. Service by mail, statutory overnight delivery, or electronic transmittal is complete upon such service. Proof of service may be made within 45 days of receipt of the annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306 to the taxpayer

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by certificate of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's attorney, or the taxpayer's employee by written admission or by affidavit. Failure to make proof of service shall not affect the validity of service. (o) When a taxpayer authorizes an attorney in writing to act on the taxpayer's behalf, all notices required to be provided to the taxpayer regarding hearing times, dates, certifications, or official actions shall instead be provided to such attorney."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-345, relating to county tax digests and deviations from certain assessment ratio, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Beginning with tax digests on or after the effective date of this subsection, no county shall be subject to the assessment authorized by subparagraph (b) of this Code section."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-5-405, relating to the levy and collection of tax by municipalities for independent school systems, as follows:
"(a) Each municipality authorized by law to maintain an independent school system may support and maintain the public common schools within the independent school system by levy of ad valorem taxes at the rate fixed by law upon all taxable property within the limits of the municipality independent school system. The board of education of the municipality or other authority charged with the duty of operating the independent school system shall annually recommend to the governing authority of the municipality the rate of the tax levy, within the limitations fixed by law, to be made upon all taxable property within the limits of the municipality independent school system. Taxes levied and collected for support and maintenance of the independent school system by the municipal governing authority shall be appropriated, when collected, by the governing authority to the board of education or other authority charged with the duty of operating the independent school system. Funds appropriated to an independent school system shall be expended by the board of education or other authority charged with the duty of operating the independent school system only for educational purposes including, but not limited to, school lunch purposes. The term 'school lunch purposes' shall include payment of costs and expenses incurred in the purchase of school lunchroom supplies; the purchase, replacement, or maintenance of school lunchroom equipment; the transportation, storage, and preparation of foods; and all current operating expenses incurred in the management and operation of school lunch programs in the public common schools of the independent school system. 'School lunch purposes' shall not include the purchase of foods."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits, as follows:

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"48-5-492. (a) Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under this article shall obtain on or before May April 1 from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county of taxation of the mobile home a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit by the tax collector or tax commissioner shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal, the color of which shall be prescribed for each year by the commissioner. Each decal shall reflect the county of issuance and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner. (b) Except as provided for mobile homes owned by a dealer, no mobile home location permit shall be issued by the tax collector or tax commissioner until all ad valorem taxes due on the mobile home have been paid. Each year every owner of a mobile home situated in this state on January 1 which is not subject to taxation under this article shall obtain on or before May April 1 from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county where the mobile home is situated a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal which shall reflect the county of issuance and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-493, relating to penalties for failure to attach and display certain decals, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 $100.00 nor more than $200.00 $300.00, except that upon receipt of proof of purchase of a decal prior to the date of the issuance of a summons, the fine shall be $25.00 $50.00; provided, however, that in the event such person owns more than one mobile home in an individual mobile home park, then the maximum fine under this paragraph for that person with respect to such mobile home park shall not exceed $1,000.00."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-494, relating to mobile home tax returns and decal application and issuance, as follows:
"48-5-494. Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under this article shall return the mobile home for taxation and shall pay the taxes due on the mobile home at the time the owner applies for the mobile home location permit, or at the time of the first sale or transfer of the mobile home after December 31, or on May April 1, whichever occurs first. If the owner returns such owner's mobile home for taxation prior to the date that the application for the mobile home location permit is required, such owner shall apply for the permit at the time such owner returns the mobile home for taxation."

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SECTION 15. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-6-2, relating to real estate transfer tax exemptions, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In order to exercise any exemption provided in this Code section, the total consideration of the transfer shall be shown for real and personal property conveyed shall be shown on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-6-4."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-6-4, relating to real estate transfer tax payment as certain filing prerequisites, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) as follows:
"(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that the tax imposed by this article be paid to the clerk of the superior court or his or her deputy, and that the actual consideration of real and personal property conveyed shall be shown separately on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of this Code section, prior to and as a prerequisite to the filing for record of any deed, instrument, or other writing described in Code Section 486-1. (b) No deed, instrument, or other writing described in Code Section 48-6-1 shall be filed for record or recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court or filed for record or recorded in or on any other official record of this state or of any county until the tax imposed by this article has been paid and until the actual consideration of real and personal property conveyed has been shown separately on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of this Code section; provided, however, that any such deed, instrument, or other writing filed or recorded which would otherwise constitute constructive notice shall constitute such notice whether or not such tax was in fact paid. (c) The amount of tax to be paid on a deed, instrument, or other writing shall be determined on the basis of written disclosure of the actual consideration or value of the interest in the property granted, assigned, transferred, or otherwise conveyed. The disclosure of the amount of tax and the actual consideration shall be made on a form or in electronic format prescribed by the commissioner and provided by the clerk of the superior court. By the fifteenth day of the month following the month the deed, instrument, or other writing is recorded, a physical or electronic copy of each disclosure shall be forwarded or made available electronically to the state auditor and to the tax commissioner and the board of tax assessors in the county where the deed, instrument, or other writing is recorded."
SECTION 17. (a) Section 11, this section, and Section 18 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 10 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2016. (c) The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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SECTION 18. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Battles of the 15th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 295.
The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 98. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; to opt out of funding certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; 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 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 965. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer opioid antagonists; to authorize first responders to maintain and administer opioid antagonists; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages, use of false identification, proper identification, dispensing, serving, selling, or handling by persons under 21 years of age in the course of employment, and seller's actions upon receiving false identification, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for an alcohol related overdose; to provide for related matters; 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:

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PART I SECTION 1-1. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law."
SECTION 1-2. WHEREAS, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution ("AJC"), more than 600,000 Americans used heroin in 2012, which is nearly double the number from five years earlier according to health officials; and WHEREAS, the AJC article states that "[t]he striking thing about heroin's most recent incarnation is that a drug that was once largely confined to major cities is spreading into suburban and rural towns across America, where it is used predominantly by young adults between the ages of 18 and 29"; and
WHEREAS, the Drug Enforcement Agency has noted that the "skyrocketing" increase in the availability of cheap heroin is a direct reaction by cartels to legislative efforts to regulate and restrict access to opiate prescription painkillers; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Cardiges of Lawrenceville died of an accidental heroin overdose; and
WHEREAS, Randall Brannen of McDonough died of an accidental overdose; and
WHEREAS, Stephen and Randall are a part of a growing trend of drug overdose victims in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, those who were with them did not call 9-1-1 to seek medical assistance, which could have saved their lives, because of a fear of prosecution for the possession and use of illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, Overdose Reporting/Medical Amnesty legislation, or "9-1-1 Good Samaritan Laws," have been passed in 14 states, including Florida and North Carolina, and is under consideration in several more; and
WHEREAS, in North Carolina, it is believed that at least 20 lives have been saved since passage last year of similar legislation, and in Massachusetts it is believed that more than 120 lives have been saved since passage of similar legislation in that state in 2012; and
WHEREAS, overdose deaths result from a variety of substances, including prescription painkillers, heroin, methamphetamine, designer drugs, and alcohol.

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SECTION 1-3. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-13-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Drug overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug by the distressed individual in violation of this chapter or that a reasonable person would believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug by the distressed individual. (2) 'Drug violation' means:
(A) A violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-13-30 for possession of a controlled substance if the aggregate weight, including any mixture, is less than four grams of a solid substance, less than one milliliter of liquid substance, or if the substance is placed onto a secondary medium with a combined weight of less than four grams; (B) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of Code Section 16-13-30 for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; or (C) A violation of Code Section 16-13-32.2, relating to possession and use of drug related objects. (3) 'Medical assistance' means aid provided to a person by a health care professional licensed, registered, or certified under the laws of this state who, acting within his or her lawful scope of practice, may provide diagnosis, treatment, or emergency medical services. (4) 'Seeks medical assistance' means accesses or assists in accessing the 9-1-1 system or otherwise contacts or assists in contacting law enforcement or a poison control center and provides care to a person while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance to aid such person. (b) Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing a drug overdose shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted solely from seeking such medical assistance. Any person who is experiencing a drug overdose and, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for himself or herself or is the subject of such a request shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted solely from seeking such medical assistance. Any such person shall also not be subject to, if related to the seeking of such medical assistance: (1) Penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order; or (2) Sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on a drug violation.

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(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify for the protections of subsection (b) of this Code section or with regard to other crimes committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for protection pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit any seizure of evidence or contraband otherwise permitted by law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or abridge the authority of a law enforcement officer to detain or take into custody a person in the course of an investigation or to effectuate an arrest for any offense except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section."
PART II SECTION 2-1. WHEREAS, Naloxone is an opioid antagonist developed to counter the effects of opiate overdose, specifically the life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems; and
WHEREAS, Naloxone is clinically administered via intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous injection; and
WHEREAS, Naloxone is administered outside of a clinical setting or facility intranasally via nasal atomizer; and
WHEREAS, the American Medical Association supported the lay administration of this life-saving drug in 2012; and
WHEREAS, similar Naloxone access laws have reversed more than 10,000 opioid overdoses by lay people in other states; and
WHEREAS, the American Medical Association acknowledged that "fatalities caused by opioid overdose can devastate families and communities, and we must do more to prevent these unnecessary deaths"; and
WHEREAS, the National Institutes of Health found that Naloxone "lacks any psychoactive or addictive qualities ... without any potential for abuse...[and] medical side-effects or other problematic unintended consequences associated with Naloxone have not been reported"; and
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SECTION 2-2. Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"26-4-116.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'First responder' means any person or agency who provides on-site care until the arrival of a duly licensed ambulance service. This shall include, but not be limited to, persons who routinely respond to calls for assistance through an affiliation with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue agencies. (2) 'Harm reduction organization' means an organization which provides direct assistance and services, such as syringe exchanges, counseling, homeless services, advocacy, drug treatment, and screening, to individuals at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose. (3) 'Opioid antagonist' means any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effects of opioids acting on those receptors and that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid related overdose. (4) 'Opioid related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined for which medical assistance is required. (5) 'Pain management clinic' means a clinic licensed pursuant to Article 10 of Chapter 34 of Title 43. (6) 'Practitioner' means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state. (b) A practitioner acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner may prescribe an opioid antagonist for use in accordance with a protocol specified by such practitioner to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose or to a pain management clinic, first responder, harm reduction organization, family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose. (c) A pharmacist acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to pharmacists may dispense opioid antagonists pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A person acting in good faith and with reasonable care to another person whom he or she believes to be experiencing an opioid related overdose may administer an opioid antagonist that was prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section in accordance with the protocol specified by the practitioner. (e) The following individuals are immune from any civil or criminal liability or professional licensing sanctions for the following actions authorized by this Code section:

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(1) Any practitioner acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner who prescribes an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) Any practitioner or pharmacist acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner or pharmacist who dispenses an opioid antagonist pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section; and (3) Any person acting in good faith, other than a practitioner, who administers an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section."
SECTION 2-3. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended in Code Section 31-11-53, relating to services which may be rendered by certified emergency medical technicians and trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, emergency medical technicians may do any of the following:
(1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services as taught in the United States Department of Transportation basic training courses for emergency medical technicians or an equivalent course approved by the department; and (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician, administer approved intravenous solutions and opioid antagonists."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-54, relating to services which may be rendered by paramedics and paramedic trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, paramedics may perform any service that a cardiac technician is permitted to perform. In addition, upon the order of a duly licensed physician and subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-11-55, paramedics may perform any other procedures which they have been both trained and certified to perform, including, but not limited to:
(1) Administration of parenteral injections of diuretics, anticonvulsants, hypertonic glucose, antihistamines, bronchodilators, emetics, narcotic antagonists, and others, and administration of opioid antagonists; (2) Cardioversion; and (3) Gastric suction by intubation Endotracheal suction."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-55, relating to services which may be rendered by certified cardiac technicians and trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
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(1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services; (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician and as recommended by the Georgia Emergency Health Medical Services Advisory Council and approved by the department:
(A) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation in a pulseless, nonbreathing hemodynamically unstable patient; (B) Administer approved intravenous solutions; (C) Administer parenteral injections of antiarrhythmic agents, vagolytic agents, chronotropic agents, alkalizing agents, analgesic agents, and vasopressor agents or administer opioid antagonists; and (D) Perform pulmonary ventilation by esophageal airway and endotracheal intubation."
SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended in Article 3, relating to emergency medical services personnel, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-11-55.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'First responder' means any person or agency who provides on-site care until the arrival of a duly licensed ambulance service. This shall include, but not be limited to, persons who routinely respond to calls for assistance through an affiliation with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue agencies. (2) 'Opioid antagonist' means any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effects of opioids acting on those receptors and that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid related overdose. (3) 'Opioid related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined. (b) An opioid antagonist may be administered or provided by any first responder for the purpose of saving the life of a person experiencing an opioid related overdose. In order to ensure public health and safety: (1) All first responders who have access to or maintain an opioid antagonist obtain appropriate training as set forth in the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Health; (2) All law enforcement agencies, fire departments, rescue agencies, and other similar entities shall notify the appropriate emergency medical services system of the possession and maintenance of opioid antagonists by its personnel; and (3) Within a reasonable period of time, all first responders who administer or provide an opioid antagonist shall make available a printed or electronically stored report to the licensed ambulance service which transports the patient.

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(c) A pharmacy licensed in this state may issue opioid antagonists to first responders for use pursuant to this Code section in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as provided in Code Section 26-4-116. (d) Any first responder who gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency care or treatment by administering or providing an opioid antagonist shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such care or treatment or as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment where the person acts without gross negligence or intent to harm or as an ordinary reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances, even if such individual does so without benefit of the appropriate training. This subsection includes paid persons who extend care or treatment without expectation of remuneration from the patient or victim for receiving the opioid antagonist."
PART IIA
SECTION 2A-1.
Code Section 3-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages, use of false identification, proper identification, dispensing, serving, selling, or handling by persons under 21 years of age in the course of employment, and seller's actions upon receiving false identification, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(j)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Alcohol related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of alcohol or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of alcohol for which medical assistance is required. (B) 'Medical assistance' means aid provided to a person believed to be experiencing an alcohol related overdose by a health care professional licensed, registered, or certified under the laws of this state who, acting within his or her lawful scope of practice, may provide diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services relative to such overdose. (C) 'Seeks medical assistance' means accesses or assists in accessing the 9-1-1 system or otherwise contacts or assists in contacting law enforcement or a poison control center or provides care to a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing an alcohol related overdose while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance to aid such person.
(2) Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for someone who is experiencing an alcohol related overdose shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a violation of paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such violation resulted from seeking such medical assistance. Any person who is experiencing an alcohol related overdose and, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for himself or herself or is the

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subject of such a request shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a violation of paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such violation resulted from seeking such medical assistance. Any such person shall also not be subject to:
(A) Penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order; or (B) Sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on a violation of paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify for the protections of paragraph (2) of this subsection or with regard to other crimes committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for protection pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit any seizure of evidence or contraband otherwise permitted by law. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or abridge the authority of a law enforcement officer to detain or take into custody a person in the course of an investigation or to effectuate an arrest for any offense except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection."

PART III
SECTION 3-1. (a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Parts I and II of this Act shall apply to all acts committed on or after such effective date.

SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Two amendments by Representative Stephens of the 164th were withdrawn.

Representative Cooper of the 43rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 965.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows E Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M

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Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo E Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nimmer N Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner E Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 23.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 8:50 o'clock, this evening.

The Speaker called the House to order.

Representative Powell of the 32nd 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:

HR 1805 Do Pass, by Substitute

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Respectfully submitted, /s/ Powell of the 32nd
Chairman
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House:
HB 990. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Nimmer of the 178th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 prohibit the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; 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 House:
HB 348. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Sims of the 169th, Abrams of the 89th and Martin of the 49th:
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 a tax credit for purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1991. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Anderson of the 92nd and Brooks of the 55th:

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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Sherry Rochelle Hopkins; and for other purposes.
HR 1992. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Anderson of the 92nd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels; and for other purposes.
HR 1993. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Brooks of the 55th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George "Duke" Beasley; and for other purposes.
HR 1994. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Anderson of the 92nd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmie "MeMa" Luton; and for other purposes.
HR 1995. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th and Douglas of the 78th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro High School mock trial team; and for other purposes.
HR 1996. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Teasley of the 37th, Barr of the 103rd, Duncan of the 26th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Truett Cathy; and for other purposes.
HR 1997. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Anderson of the 92nd, Brooks of the 55th, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Grace Towns Hamilton and her work with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta; and for other purposes.
HR 1998. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Bruce of the 61st, Smith of the 41st and Sharper of the 177th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Donna Smith on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

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HR 1999. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Brooks of the 55th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Brookview Elementary School on its annual Career Day event; and for other purposes.
HR 2000. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Brooks of the 55th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ruth M. Lewis; and for other purposes.
HR 2001. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st, Morgan of the 39th, Evans of the 42nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Osborne High School boys basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 2002. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Smith of the 41st, Morgan of the 39th, Evans of the 42nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Osborne High School girls basketball team; and for other purposes.
HR 2003. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Brooks of the 55th and Anderson of the 92nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Pastors Douglas and Ingrid Thompson on the occasion of their 26th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
HR 2004. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Glanton of the 75th, Anderson of the 92nd and Brooks of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Reverend Dr. David "Sonny" Randolph Scott; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were postponed until the next legislative day:
SB 294. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Crane of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class II may perform lowvoltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to change certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SR 937. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
The following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

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HB 741. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; 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 Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, so as to revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for 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:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, is amended by revising Code Section 12-5-30.3, relating to sludge land application systems, as follows:
"12-5-30.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Sludge' means the solid or semisolid residue generated at a waste-water treatment or pretreatment plant. Such term specifically excludes treated effluent, septage, and sludge that has been treated to further reduce pathogens by such processes as composting, heat drying, or heat treating. (2) 'Sludge land application' means the placement of sludge on or under the ground surface for the purpose of sludge disposal, soil conditioning, or agricultural enhancement. Such term specifically excludes the disposal of sludge in a permitted landfill. (b)(1) No person shall operate a sludge land application system without first securing the approval of the director. The director may include this approval and approval requirements in a permit issued under Code Section 12-5-30.

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(2) Prior to the issuance of any permit for a sludge land application system, the director shall require written verification to be furnished by the applicant that the proposed facility complies with applicable local zoning or land use ordinances, if any. (c) The Board of Natural Resources shall adopt technical regulations governing sludge land application and procedural regulations for approval of sludge land application systems, including public notice and public hearing requirements. All public hearings shall be conducted by the division and the applicant for the permit within the jurisdiction of the local governing authority where the proposed sludge land application site is located. (d) The local governing authority in which a sludge land application site is located may assess upon the generator of the sludge and the owner of the sludge land application site reasonable fees for environmental monitoring of the site and may hire persons to monitor the site. Payment of the assessed fee shall be made prior to the application of sludge. Failure to pay such fees, if assessed, shall be grounds for the local governing authority to seek an injunction to stop the land application of sludge. The provisions of this subsection section shall not apply to the land application of sludge which is generated by the treatment of industrial process waste water only. (e) Any person who violates this Code section, regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources pursuant to this Code section, or any permit or approval requirements of the director issued pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the civil penalties and the criminal penalties contained in Code Sections 12-5-52 and 12-553."

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.

Representative Tanner of the 9th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 741.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson

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Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper
Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B
Watson, S E Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HB 845. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; 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 Chapter 1 of Title 35 and Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies and when public disclosure is not required, respectively, so as to prohibit the

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disclosure of arrest booking photographs 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. Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'booking photograph' means a photograph or image of an individual taken by an arresting law enforcement agency for the purpose of identification or taken when such individual was processed into a jail. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 50-18-77 and booking photographs required for publication as set forth in Titles 16 and 40, for the State Sexual Offender Registry, and for use by law enforcement agencies for administrative purposes, an arresting law enforcement agency or agent thereof shall not post booking photographs to or on a website. (c) An arresting law enforcement agency shall not provide or make available a copy of a booking photograph in any format to a person requesting such photograph if:
(1) Such booking photograph may be placed in a publication or posted to a website or transferred to a person to be placed in a publication or posted to a website; and (2) Removal or deletion of such booking photograph from such publication or website requires the payment of a fee or other consideration. (d) When a person requests a booking photograph, he or she shall submit a statement affirming that the use of such photograph is in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting a booking photograph shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20."
SECTION 2. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) Records of law enforcement, prosecution, or regulatory agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity, other than initial police arrest reports and initial incident reports; provided, however, that an investigation or prosecution shall no longer be deemed to be pending when all direct litigation involving such investigation and prosecution has become final or otherwise terminated; and provided, further, that this paragraph shall not apply to records in the possession of an agency that is the subject of the pending investigation or prosecution; and provided, further, that the release of booking photographs shall only be permissible in accordance with Code Section 35-1-18;"

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

Representative Strickland of the 111th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 845.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HR 1183. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:

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A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (k) as follows:
"(k) The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for additional penalties or fees in any case in any court in this state in which a person is adjudged guilty of an offense involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or reckless driving. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries. Moneys appropriated for such purposes shall not lapse. The General Assembly may provide by general law for the administration of such fund by such authority as the General Assembly shall determine."

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SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow additional reckless ( ) NO driving penalties or fees to be added to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust
Fund to pay for care and rehabilitative services for Georgia citizens who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

Representative Tanner of the 9th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1183.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey
Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 147, nays 6.

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion prevailed.

HR 1544. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating and renaming certain portions of the state highway system; repealing a portion of a resolution dedicating portions of the state highway system approved on May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 951); and for other purposes.

PART I WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Major Henry Talmage Elrod; and

WHEREAS, Major Elrod was born on September 27, 1905, in Turner County, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia and Yale University; and

WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Major Elrod single handedly attacked a flight of 22 enemy planes over Wake Island and executed several low altitude bombings and strafing runs on enemy ships; and

WHEREAS, he became the first American to sink a Japanese warship, the Kisaragi, with small caliber bombs delivered from a fighter aircraft; and

WHEREAS, when all the U.S. aircraft had been destroyed by hostile fire, Major Elrod organized the remaining troops into a beach defense unit which repulsed repeated Japanese attacks; and

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WHEREAS, Major Elrod was mortally wounded on December 23, 1941, while protecting his men who were carrying ammunition to a gun emplacement; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART II WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART III WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers were influential Tuskegee Airmen who valiantly and courageously served this nation during World War II and were born in or spent years during their childhood in Laurens County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Laurens County, Major Herndon Cummings enlisted in the United States Air Corps on June 25, 1942, and was assigned to the 447th Bomber Group with whom he served for four years;

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WHEREAS, upon completion of his service with the Air Corps, Major Cummings enlisted with the United States Air Force Reserve and dedicated 20 years of additional service to the nation; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Marion Rodgers was raised in Dublin, Georgia, and served with an anti-aircraft artillery unit and as a radio operator prior to attending flight school; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Rodgers was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron, the "Red Tails," and dedicated 22 years to the Air Force before working in the civil service field for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Rodgers spent a year working for N.A.S.A. as a program manager on the mission for Apollo 13 and was prominent in the development of electronics and communications procedures with N.O.R.A.D.; and
WHEREAS, Colonel John Whitehead spent several years during his youth in Laurens County and flew several missions over Europe during World War II; and
WHEREAS, known as "Mr. Death" by his fellow pilots, Colonel Whitehead was the first African American test pilot for the Air Force and during his 30 year career spent more than 9,500 hours in the air; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of these distinguished Georgians be appropriately recognized with the naming of an intersection in their honor.
PART IV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Deputy David W. Gilstrap on October 9, 2008; and
WHEREAS, a native of Hapeville, Georgia, Deputy Gilstrap graduated from Rabun Gap Nachoochee School and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, as a sergeant in the United States Armed Forces, Deputy Gilstrap was recognized with numerous commendations, including an Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Expert Marksmanship Badge for M-16; and
WHEREAS, after his 13 year career in the military, Deputy Gilstrap returned home to begin his career in law enforcement with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office; and

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WHEREAS, a graduate of the North East Georgia Police Academy, Deputy Gilstrap joined the Oconee County Sheriff's Office in 2005 where he worked with the traffic enforcement unit; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Gilstrap exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART V WHEREAS, Mr. William Riley Curry served in the Georgia General Assembly during the 1910s and 1920s and entertained many legislators and governors in his home, and he organized and was president and majority stockholder of People's Bank of Shellman, now known as First State Bank of Randolph County, and was a major benefactor of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, where he established the Nena Ferguson Curry Children's Fund; and at the height of the Great Depression, he established the $100,000.00 Curry Choir of Christianity at Mercer University, which act of philanthropy allowed Mercer University to remain open at a time when many private universities were forced to close, and he developed railroad lines throughout the South with other capitalists, who were also guests at the family home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Curry built the Curry Home in Shellman, Georgia, in 1906; the home was designed by the architectural firm of Dennis & Dennis of Macon and was constructed by W.I. Jay & Co.; and
WHEREAS, he remodeled the imposing, two-story, white clapboard home in 1926, and in 1963 James Riley Curry, Sr., inherited the property and commissioned a vast renovation, which was undertaken by the Hugh Gaston Architecture Co. of Albany; and
WHEREAS, the current owner, William Scott Curry II, purchased the home from the heirs of the J. R. Curry, Sr., Estate in 2012, and in April of 2013 he began an extensive renovation and remodel of the home; and
WHEREAS, the many interesting historic features of the house include fluted ionic columns, unusually fine, leaded cut-glass windows surrounding the massive front doorway, richly colored stained-glass windows, intricately designed bronze ceilings, mahogany wainscoting of the front entrance hall and formal dining room, and the crystal chandelier in the foyer; and
WHEREAS, the home in Randolph County stands as a fine monument to Mr. William Riley Curry, a successful Georgia entrepreneur and great philanthropist.

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PART VI WHEREAS, Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Mr. Parham's interest in politics was piqued as he worked as a pharmacist for Representative Culver Kidd at the Culver & Kidd Drugstore; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parham successfully ran for the Baldwin County School Board and served as a Baldwin County Commissioner before he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served his constituents and the State of Georgia as a Representative from 1974 until his retirement in 2009; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Parham served on the House Committees on Appropriations, Rules, and Health & Ecology and as chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation; and
WHEREAS, upon his retirement from the House in 2009, Mr. Parham was elected to the State Transportation Board of the Department of Transportation, representing his hometown of Milledgeville and Baldwin County; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized with the naming of a bridge in his honor.
PART VII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and

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WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART VIII WHEREAS, the McDougald family, William Alexander and Catherine Buie McDougald with their youngest child Dougald, immigrated to America in 1841 from the Island of Jura, Great Britain, and settled in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Dougald and his sons, John Alexander, Duncan, and William, were successful farmers and turpentine producers and were active in civic projects, especially in Bulloch County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, John Alexander McDougald was a major donor in the bid to establish the First District A&M School, which later was named Georgia Southern University, and as a member of the city council and mayor helped the City of Statesboro obtain improved water and sewerage and a complete sanitary system; and
WHEREAS, John Alexander McDougald's mansion on South Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and he generously gave land to an African American Baptist church on Highway 67 for the benefit of his workers and their families, a church named St. John the Second; and
WHEREAS, a most notable achievement of John Alexander McDougald is that he attracted to Statesboro and was host to the internationally acclaimed chemist, Dr. Charles Holmes Herty, who in the year 1900 performed experiments on pine trees located on land now occupied by Georgia Southern University and whose research led to the production of Naval Stores shipped from Statesboro around the world; and
WHEREAS, in honor of John Alexander McDougald, the General Assembly created the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center which relocated from Savannah to Georgia Southern University in 2012; and
WHEREAS, other members of the McDougald family who have a rich history in Statesboro and Georgia include Bernard McDougald, who served 30 years as a member of the Statesboro City Council; Ruth McDougald, author of a popular local newspaper column; Walter McDougald, an active spokesperson for the growth of the college and of the community of Clito; Worth McDougald, a noted professor at the University of

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Georgia who shaped the famed Peabody Awards program; Don McDougald, who brought the first FM radio station to Statesboro, developed WWNS Radio, and established the community's cable television system; Maggie McDougald, one of the early communications lawyers in Georgia; Sally Quinn, a noted television commentator and author of several major books, who married Ben Bradley, former editor of the Washington Post; Michael McDougald, who has served eight years as chairman of Georgia Public Broadcasting; and William McDougald, editor of Southern Living Magazine; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in honor of this important and notable Georgia family whose talents and influence stretch from the islands of Scotland to the Pine Forests of Bulloch County, Georgia.
PART IX WHEREAS, Mr. Ray C. Anderson graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology and spent over 14 years learning the carpet trade with Deering-Milliken and Callaway Mills before founding Interface, a company that produced the first free-lay carpet tiles in America; and
WHEREAS, since the company's establishment in 1973, Interface has grown to be the world's largest producer of modular commercial flooring with sales in 110 countries and manufacturing facilities on four continents; and
WHEREAS, under the enlightened and thoughtful vision of Mr. Anderson, Interface adopted a Mission Zero promise, which aims to eliminate any negative impact it may have on the environment by the year 2020 and to reduce or eliminate waste and harmful emissions while increasing the use of renewable materials and sources of energy; and
WHEREAS, a pioneer of conscientious business practices, Mr. Anderson and his dedication to improving the environment have been recognized with numerous awards, including a Design for Humanity Award from the American Society for Interior Designers, a Lifetime Achievement Award from GreenLaw, and a River Guardian Award from the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper organization, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson served as a co-chair on President Clinton's Council on Sustainable Development and the 2008 Presidential Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, a sought-after speaker and advisor on all eco-issues, Mr. Anderson was named one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment in 2007, was honored with an inaugural Millennium Award from Global Green, and earned recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 from Ernst & Young and Forbes Magazine; and

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WHEREAS, his leadership was instrumental to the numerous boards on which he served, including The Georgia Conservancy, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Rocky Mountain Institute, the David Suzuki Foundation, Emory University Board of Ethics Advisory Council, the ASID Foundation, and Worldwatch Institute; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by naming a road in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated public servants with the passing of Judge Arthur M. Kaplan on January 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, a native of Covington, Georgia, Judge Kaplan was born on January 5, 1925, the beloved son of Nathan Kaplan and Lena Mischelevich Kaplan; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting America during World War II in five invasions in the Pacific theater of war; and
WHEREAS, a John Marshall School of Law graduate, Judge Kaplan practiced civil and criminal law for 50 years and was appointed to the Atlanta Municipal Court in 1973 by Mayor Sam Massell; and
WHEREAS, he used the life-saving skills he obtained in the Navy to teach members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, Atlanta Fire Rescue, and nursing students at Grady Memorial Hospital emergency medical care techniques at the Atlanta Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kaplan taught more than 15,000 people in emergency medical care and rendered emergency first aid to more than 30,000 people; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by naming an intersection in his memory.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost an icon of strength with the passing of twelve-yearold Kenneth Webster Stewart III after a five-year battle with medulloblastoma; and
WHEREAS, his suffering brought together his community with a renewed love and sense of doing the right thing; and

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WHEREAS, throughout his journey more than 800 people followed his progress through his Facebook prayer-group page and more than 1,012 people came to pay their respects to his family upon his passing; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth, who one day hoped of serving in the Army, was given the nickname "Soldier Boy" by the community that also dedicated Rock Creek Park Field #12 to his memory by renaming it Kenneth Stewart III Field "Soldier Boy"; and
WHEREAS, his true love of baseball was further celebrated when he had the opportunity to serve as a bat boy during a baseball game held at Turner Field benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XII WHEREAS, Mr. Marcus Byrd was born in Dawson County, Georgia, a beloved son of C.B. and Annie Byrd; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, attaining the rank of sergeant;
WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd was dedicated to enriching and uplifting the lives of young people in Dawson County, where he started volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America program in 1958; and
WHEREAS, he started the first Cub Scout pack in Dawson County and served as pack master before later serving as a leader for a Boy Scout troop; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd dedicated three decades to the Boy Scouts of America organization, and under his leadership and tutelage numerous young men went on to earn Eagle Scout rankings and become productive adults; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the organization was recognized with a Silver Beaver Award; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Byrd was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, the Board of Trustees for Lumpkin Campground, and the Etowah Masonic Lodge; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.

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PART XIII WHEREAS, Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newton was born in Jenkins County, the beloved son of the late John Cleve and Ruby Aycock Newton, and he graduated from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, one of Jenkins County's most successful farmers and dairymen, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Farm Bureau and the Georgia Dairy Association; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served three terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and one term in the Georgia Senate, championing the interests of his constituents; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Georgia Senate in 1961, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners for 20 years and served as chairperson for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was invaluable as vice president and director of the Bank of Millen, director of Millen Warehouse Company, president of Millen Industrial Development Company, president of the Jenkins County Authority, and vice president of John Wilson Company; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Newton was a member of Millen Methodist Church, where he was active in Bible Class, and was a member of the Millen Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rivers served in both chambers of the General Assembly, adeptly representing the interests of his constituents in Lanier County; and

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WHEREAS, as a member of the Georgia State Senate, Governor Rivers demonstrated invaluable leadership and was elected to serve as President Pro Tempore by his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Governor by the citizens of Georgia in 1936 and won reelection in 1939; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rivers served the State of Georgia with honor and distinction, and his vision and unyielding commitment 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 by naming a road in his memory.
PART XV WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., influential pastor and leader of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, be honored by his home state for his many contributions to the greater good of this state and the nation.
PART XVI WHEREAS, the Sledge family has been part of Peach County since the county's formation, and generations of the Sledge family have been integral leaders in the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge was a lifelong resident of Peach County and patriarch of the Sledge family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sledge donated land to the county which allowed for the construction of a bridge and interchange at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Russell Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the lives of countless Peach County residents and visitors have been improved thanks to Mr. Sledge's generous donation; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary charity of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Stanton Springs spans 1,620 acres of gently rolling countryside near Covington, Social Circle, Monticello, and Madison, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Stanton Springs incorporates specific areas for residential, light business/industrial/distribution, commercial/retail, and office uses in mid- to low-rise buildings that blend gracefully with their surrounding environment; and

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WHEREAS, this development stands as one of Georgia's premier economic development achievements, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in its honor.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis was the last in a long line of Purvis men devoted to building bridges in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, for 59 years, members of the Purvis family built bridges and ensured the safety of countless Georgians traveling on local and state roads; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purvis was the chief crane operator for Rodgers Bridge Company for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, he worked on bridges from Charlton County to Valdosta, including the Savannah Port, Savannah, Eulonia, Darien, and Dock Junction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purvis was working on the bridge at Horse Stamp Church Road in Glynn County when he passed away of a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated working man and salt of the Earth gentleman, Mr. Purvis left behind many who cherish his memory and admired his work ethic, including his wife, family, and numerous friends and co-workers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XIX WHEREAS, Mr. Olief Wainwright was a lifelong resident of the Crowell/Fickling Mill Community in Taylor County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wainwright served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow citizens during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Wainwright was actively involved in his church's ministry, served on mission trips to South America and throughout the United States, and coordinated many construction efforts to repair church roofs, install wheelchair ramps, and build furniture and pews; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wainwright helped to replace a breached dam at the Taylor County landmark of Fickling Mill on four separate occasions, and due to his hard work and dedication, the landmark continues to be enjoyed by many Taylor County visitors and local residents; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary charity of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XX WHEREAS, Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt was committed to uplifting the lives of children and her hard work and community spirit have impacted the lives of countless Georgians and Americans; and
WHEREAS, as First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt was an influential spokesperson for human rights, children's causes, and women's issues, and her work after her husband's term as president on behalf of the League of Women Voters, volunteering for the American Red Cross, and serving as a foreign diplomat and ambassador earned her the title "First Lady of the World"; and
WHEREAS, the longest serving First Lady in the nation's history, Mrs. Roosevelt is the namesake for the Eleanor Roosevelt School in Warm Springs, which was one of many schools opened during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's tenure as president and was part of the Julius Rosenwald School Building Fund Program which was a major effort to provide education for African American children across the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Rosenwald Fund provided financial support for the construction of schools for African Americans and produced plan books to aid communities with constructing cost-efficient, architect-designed school buildings; and
WHEREAS, the school was named in honor of Mrs. Roosevelt in recognition of her efforts to end segregation and her dedication to civil rights; and
WHEREAS, President Roosevelt delivered the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the school which operated from 1937 to 1972; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished woman be recognized by naming a bridge in her honor.
PART XXI WHEREAS, Mr. Rodney Mims Cook has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook was born in Atlanta, the beloved son of the late James Leslie and Bess Mims Cook, and he graduated summa cum laude and as class valedictorian from Washington and Lee University; and

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WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy as a lieutenant in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and
WHEREAS, one of the first Republicans to be elected in Georgia since Reconstruction, Mr. Cook served simultaneously as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and as an at-large member of the Atlanta City Council, helping to foster Atlanta's exponential growth during the 1960s and 1970s; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives he served on the appropriations, ways and means, and industry committees, served as chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, and was the party nominee for Governor in 1978; and
WHEREAS, mentored by Martin Luther King, Sr., and Mayors William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Mr. Cook fought to integrate Atlanta neighborhoods with his notable speech on the floor of the Atlanta City Council urging the tearing down of the "Peyton Wall" which was a barrier built to stop black citizens from moving into a white section of Atlanta and was referred to as the "Berlin Wall" by the black community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XXII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, a native of Sparks, Georgia, Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams was a graduate of Cook High School and was active with the Adel-Cook Recreational Department; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life in combat in Iraq protecting the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by naming a road in his honor.
PART XXIII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan was born on September 22, 1924, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, during his years of service with the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan served as a radio operator and bombardier and flew on 24 missions over Germany; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan later joined the United States Air Force to train as a pilot and flew100 missions in the F-80 Shooting Star aircraft during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, he served as a Forward Air Controller during the Vietnam War and flew 135 missions in the O-35 aircraft before retiring with 26 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and dedicated his life to ensuring the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, it is important that men and women of the armed forces are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan embodied the spirit of service and found meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifice of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXIV WHEREAS, Middle and South Georgia are among the few areas remaining in the United States where there are miles of rural landscape, historic small towns, and abundant agricultural operations; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of agri-tourism represents a readily available and effective tool with which to spur economic development; and
WHEREAS, the portions of highways to be included in the Georgia Grown Trail wind through miles of family owned farms; pristine hunting plantations and unique lodging; upick farms, farm stands, and hands-on educational farm experiences; farm-to-table restaurants and establishments dedicated to preserving and sharing local recipes, traditions, and crops and farming techniques; and
WHEREAS, dedication of this route as a scenic highway will promote economic wellbeing through agri-tourism.

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PART XXV WHEREAS, Honorable Emma Gresham 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 diligently and conscientiously devoted over two decades of her time, talents, and energy to improving the lives of her neighbors as mayor of the Town of Keysville; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gresham was born in 1925 in Reidsville, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Reverend Marvin B. Rhodes, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor and teacher, and Ida Rhodes, a church missionary and Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Boggs Academy, Mayor Gresham devoted 32 years to challenging and inspiring the future leaders of this state as an educator in Augusta, teaching second grade and mentally challenged students; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1980's, she became involved with Keysville Concerned Citizens, a group seeking better living conditions for the community, and through her work with this group, Mayor Gresham learned that Keysville had been registered as a town and incorporated, yet had not had official leadership in 55 years; and
WHEREAS, determined to improve the lives of her neighbors through public service, Mayor Gresham was elected mayor in 1985, but due to a loophole in the town's charter which prevented an official election, Mayor Gresham served as mayor for only five hours; and
WHEREAS, after several years of community outreach, legal battles, and two Supreme Court cases, Keysville held an election for mayor in 1988, and Mayor Gresham was again recognized by the people as the most fitting person to lead; and
WHEREAS, located 25 miles south of Augusta in Burke County, Keysville is home to an unofficial population of 319 and during Mayor Gresham's tenure established a water system, a waste-water treatment plant, city streetlights, and a health facility and earned the title of a Certified Literate Community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished woman be recognized by dedicating a road in her honor.
PART XXVI WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

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WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART XXVII WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray was an outstanding member and leader in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty throughout his three decades of military service and was the first African American commander of Fort Gordon, the first African American commander of the 35th Signal Brigade, the first African American commander of the 82nd Signal Battalion, and the first Signal general officer to serve as the chief of staff and deputy commander of U. S. Army Europe; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Gray's drive and determination led the way for the troops under his command; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Gray commanded the Signal Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon from August 1991 until July 1994 and was instrumental in managing the base expansion with the arrival of new units after the first Persian Gulf War during the nation's Base Realignment and Closure initiatives; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Lieutenant General Gray continued to serve the CSRA community and was deeply engaged in supporting community initiatives and projects; 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

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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, it is fitting and proper to dedicate the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge as an appropriate tribute to this outstanding man.
PART XXVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Robert K. Ballew has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew was born on March 1, 1926, in Copperhill, Tennessee, the beloved son of the late Robert Fulton Ballew and Helen King Ballew; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Force and was a long-time member of the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew practiced law in Blue Ridge, Georgia, for more than 55 years, opening his own practice on April 1, 1953, and serving as the attorney for an electric company for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness who brought joy and happiness to his many friends, neighbors, and family members; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated community leader, Mr. Ballew served as mayor of Blue Ridge and a senator with the Georgia General Assembly and was a 32 degree Mason and Member of the Shrine; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXIX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Mr. George Duke Beasley; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley was born on January 19, 1922, in Indianapolis, and he and his two brothers were raised by their mother, Emma Ruth Vance Beasley; and
WHEREAS, he graduated with honors from Crispus Attucks High School, where he served as captain of the school's basketball team, and attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service during World War II, Mr. Beasley served in five military campaigns and was recognized with honors such as the Purple Heart and the U.S. Army Soldier's Medal of Valor for saving the life of a fellow soldier while risking his own; and
WHEREAS, he earned a bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University, where he joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and was active in the Students for Democratic Action Committee, and a master's degree from Indiana University; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated public servant, Mr. Beasley served as claims director for the Indiana Employment Security Division, Northeast Regional Director and Director of the State Regional Offices for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Deputy District Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the head administrator for the Georgia Office of Fair Employment Practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XXX WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Elvin Hickox demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
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WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hickox embodied the spirit of service and was willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXXI WHEREAS, often called "Mr. Wid," Mr. William Eugene Bone was a talented builder whose legacy stands tribute throughout Taylor County, Georgia, with numerous homes and historic buildings; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bone's work throughout the county is exemplified by buildings such as the Hugh Cheek home in Butler, the Garrett home in Charing, the Charing post office, and the Cooper home in Rupert, all which were built from 1911 to 1914; and
WHEREAS, he is said to have built the first bridge that crossed Whitewater Creek at a time when automobiles started traveling the route when it was a mere dust trail; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXII WHEREAS, Mr. J. Ran Cooper was a leader of the Taylor County community and the way he lived his life stands as an example and inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper's leadership and guidance were instrumental to the Taylor County Board of Commissioners as chairperson, and he promoted the paving of more county roads during his tenure with the board than had ever been accomplished before; and
WHEREAS, he built a country store where he sold groceries and gasoline and had a bus route during World War II to provide employees of Warner Robins Air Force Base with transportation between home and work; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper started Cooper Construction Company in the 1940's and he was a lifetime member and steward of Sand Bethel Methodist Church; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXIII WHEREAS, Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr., was recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces for over 25 years during World War II and the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the Taylor County Board of Education and the Tax Assessors Board; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXIV WHEREAS, Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr., played vital roles in leadership and demonstrated great commitment to improving the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hice diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their community and state; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized by dedicating a bridge in their memory.
PART XXXV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. William T. "Boss" Mull; and
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WHEREAS, Chief Mull tragically lost his life while apprehending a fugitive in Coletown, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to dedicate a bridge in his honor.
PART XXXVI WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, a native of Douglas County, Georgia, Private First Class Melvin Johnson was born on February 16, 1949, the beloved son of Loren Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Johnson was a loving brother to his siblings, Willie, Tony, and Vicki; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of R.L. Cousins High School in 1966, Private First Class Johnson became an infantry soldier with the United States Armed Forces in November, 1968; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life in combat protecting the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Johnson was the first African American soldier from Douglasville, Georgia, to die in Vietnam and was the second fallen soldier from Douglas County; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by naming a bridge in his honor.
PART XXXVII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr., served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Corps and served as a fighter squadron leader in the Allied campaign to take back Japanese held islands in the southwest pacific during World War II; and
WHEREAS, he logged 905 combat hours and flew 326 combat missions, more missions than any other American pilot during World War II, and received a Distinguished Service Cross for sinking a Japanese destroyer using only his plane's guns; and

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WHEREAS, Colonel Witt was also recognized with the Silver Star, the Air Medal with eight oak leaf clusters, the American Campaign medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Philippine Independence Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, during his 30 year career with the military, Colonel Witt spent five at Robins Air Force Base as Head of Air Force Recruiting; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Witt embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXXVIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated public servants and leaders with the passing of Mr. Joe E. Brown in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown's leadership began in Liberty County where he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America program and was the county's first Boy Scout to obtain the prestigious Eagle Scout ranking; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces and the United States National Guard, retiring from service with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown began his career as a public servant in 1946 with the Georgia Department of Transportation and dedicated 34 years to the department, retiring in 1979 as a Right of Way Engineer; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Mr. Brown was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, where he served on the retirement, industry, and defense and veteran's affairs committees and earned a reputation as a skillful and concerned legislator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XXXIX WHEREAS, the Watters District area and the Shannon community represent one of the original and most concentrated industrial areas of unincorporated Floyd County in Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, around the time of the Civil War, Mr. Shannon migrated to northeast Floyd County and established a large commercial sawmill alongside the railroad north of Rome; and
WHEREAS, as a result of Mr. Shannon's sawmill, the area became known as Shannon, and later, the area was home to the Brighton Cotton Mill, Floyd County's largest employer with more than 1,500 employees; and
WHEREAS, the Shannon community is now home to a Lowe's Distribution Center and two county owned industrial parks; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in honor of this important and historical industrial area.
PART XL WHEREAS, Mr. Jack Collin Lance, Sr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lance was born on January 27, 1937, in Murphy, North Carolina, and was raised on his family's farm located on Murphy Highway which has been in the Lance family since 1860; and
WHEREAS, he was among the first young men to receive the Eagle Scout ranking in Union County; and
WHEREAS, upon graduating from Union County High School, Mr. Lance gained acceptance in Young Harris College, where he earned a position on the basketball team after receiving recognition for scoring more than 2,000 points at Union County High School; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy; and
WHEREAS, upon his graduation from pharmacy school, Mr. Lance founded the Hill Lance Drugs store which he operated for more than 30 years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Lance founded the Union County Recreational Department and was a member of the boards for Union County Recreation, United Community Bank, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, and Union County Historical Society; and

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WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by renaming a road in his memory.
PART XLI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Captain Larry S. Simmons on August 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Captain Simmons attended the 37th Trooper School, was assigned to service in North Georgia, and worked at the training division where he rose to the rank of captain in 1994; and
WHEREAS, known affectionately as "Big Larry," Captain Simmons is remembered fondly by the numerous men and women he trained; and
WHEREAS, Captain Simmons exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART XLII WHEREAS, Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey 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, a pioneer and icon of the Atlanta community, Dr. Bailey is a noted philanthropist, businesswoman, board member, and executive producer; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bailey began tuning race cars at the age of 12, an interest in mechanics that she further honed during World War II as she worked for a company that refabricated refrigeration compressors; and
WHEREAS, in 1960 she began her own company, Our-Way, Inc., which was recognized in 1983 as one of the Top 100 Companies by Business Atlanta and where she served as chief executive officer for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, an avid music lover, Dr. Bailey became a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 1972, serves as president of the Friends of Georgia Music Festival and executive producer of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show, was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame in 2007, and is a proud supporter of music education through scholarships at Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Bailey has sponsored numerous national title winning fast pitch softball teams, endowed the Bobbie Bailey Athletic Complex at Kennesaw State University, and has been inducted into the Kennesaw State University Athletic Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, her philanthropy continues into the field of medicine, where she has supported several major projects at DeKalb Medical which have led to the naming of the facility's diagnostic imaging center for her and her sister, Audrey B. Morgan, and the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower which houses the surgery and women's center; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by the naming of an interchange in her honor.
PART XLIII WHEREAS, Mr. Edward W. "Kip" Klein III has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after graduating cum laude from the University of Virginia, Mr. Klein earned a law degree from the University of Georgia where he joined the gridiron society and studied at the Hague International Academy of International Law; and
WHEREAS, a native of Atlanta, Mr. Klein practiced family law in Marietta and received the Angels in Adoption award for the State of Georgia in 2000 for his dedicated work to helping families through the adoption process; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served his constituents and the State of Georgia as a Representative for three terms beginning with his election in 1990; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Klein was chosen to be the envoy to Kuwait for the Atlanta Olympic Committee and to interact on a good will mission on behalf of the state in the European Parliament by the European Community Visitors Programme; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized with the dedicating of a road in his honor.
PART XLIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Mr. Billy Alonzo Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was born on March 7, 1925, in Emanuel County, Georgia, and graduated from Swainsboro High and Industrial School; and

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WHEREAS, he attended Savannah State College, Tuskegee Institute, and Georgia Southern College and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson inspired and challenged the future leaders of this state as an educator with the Jefferson, Screven, Laurens, and Emanuel counties school systems and retired in 1981 after 35 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Johnson was an active member of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and chairman of the trustee board; and
WHEREAS, he served as mayor of the City of Wadley for 17 years, until his passing on May 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was an active member of the Georgia Association of Educators, National Education Association, Georgia Municipal Association, National Conference of Black Mayors, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Georgia Coalition for Hunger, and Voter Education Project; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XLV WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he served as guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dotson was on night perimeter guard when his company began receiving enemy mortar arms fire, and he was quick to react by running to each position along the lines to ensure that every man was awake and ready for battle; and

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WHEREAS, he tragically lost his life when a mortar round landed near his position, and in honor of his heroism, he was awarded a Gold Star and the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dotson embodied the spirit of service and was willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XLVI WHEREAS, Marquis Deon Grissom was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Lakeshore High School where he excelled in baseball; and
WHEREAS, he went on to play for Florida A&M University, and in 1988 he was selected by the Montreal Expos where he worked as a position player; and
WHEREAS, Grissom was ultimately traded to the Atlanta Braves, and in his first season they won the World Series with Grissom securing the final out by catching a fly ball; and
WHEREAS, he played his final major league years with the San Francisco Giants, who dubbed him a "class act" and a "clubhouse" leader, and in 2003 he won the Willie Mac Award for his spirit and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Grissom retired in March, 2006, after a successful 17 year career and currently resides in College Park, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was hired to become the Washington Nationals first base coach for the 2009 season in October, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Marquis Grissom leads by example both on and off the field; he sponsors six Little League teams and assists in funding a home school that provides food and shelter for children without parents; and
WHEREAS, this magnificent player has earned his well-deserved reputation for excellence by performing with precision and dedication over years of training and competition, and it is abundantly proper to recognize him for his many accomplishments by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XLVII WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Vernon "Bobby" Sikes served as sheriff of Liberty County for a span of five decades and is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Sikes exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and his efficient and effective commitment to excellence was continually recognized by his peers; and
WHEREAS, he has been united in love and marriage to his wife, Lynn, for 63 wonderful years, and they have been blessed with three wonderful sons, Robert, Steven, and Edward; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions of Mr. Sikes and all local law enforcement officers by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XLVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Orace Lamar "Red" Brooks was a Wilkinson County native who was instrumental in the development of the City of Ivey and the Holiday Hills Lake Tchukolako subdivision; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was instrumental in the incorporation of the town of Ivey during the 1950s, which led to the area's cityhood in the 1980s; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as a city councilmember for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was a philanthropist with a generosity of spirit, donating land to the City of Ivey to be used for a city hall and turning over his water system to be used by the city; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Brooks and his wife, Gladys, were charter members of Ivey Baptist Church, donated the land for the church, and served as Sunday school teachers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XLIX WHEREAS, Reverend G. L. Avery demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, a native of Wilkes County, Reverend Avery was the beloved son of the late Roy and Eula King Avery and was married to the late Margaret Martin Avery; and

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WHEREAS, a civil rights leader, Reverend Avery was one of the founders and organizers of the Wilkes County branch of the NAACP and served as branch president for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in working with city and school leaders through the integration of schools during the 1970s and served as coordinator of the First District of the Georgia State NAACP and as a member of the State NAACP executive board; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Avery diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service for 12 years on the Washington City Council; and
WHEREAS, he led the White Rock Baptist Church in Rayle and the Union Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Norwood and served as moderator of the Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association of Wilkes County with 14 churches and the Fourth Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association of Warren, McDuffie, Hancock, and Columbia counties with ten churches; and
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Avery was a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART L WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cullars was one of the largest land owners in Lincoln County and was a logger by trade; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, supporting the local community by providing food and clothing to the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cullars was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness who brought joy and happiness to his many friends, neighbors, and family members; and

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WHEREAS, a dedicated community leader, Mr. Cullars served for many years on the Lincoln County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART LI WHEREAS, Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr., long-time publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal, passed away at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, the Marietta resident, one of Cobb's best-known native sons, had a family pedigree that stretched back generations in the county, and he made a name for himself as a prominent businessman and journalist who grew a small local paper into a thriving conglomerate during a time when Atlanta's suburbs were beginning to expand; and
WHEREAS, he was a force in local politics as well, using his newspaper to promote his vision of progress in Marietta, Cobb County, and this state; and working behind the scenes, Mr. Brumby influenced decades of important decisions in Cobb County that drove residential and commercial development and turned the county into a magnet for establishments of higher learning, such as Kennesaw State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brumby got his start in the newspaper business at the Marietta Daily Journal, working for his father and namesake as an assistant to the publisher in 1965 and becoming publisher years later, and in 1969 he started the Neighbor Group of weekly community newspapers, growing the company into a collection of 24 newspapers, two magazines, six websites, and a weekly circulation of 375,000; and
WHEREAS, former Governor Roy Barnes, another Cobb County luminary who appointed Mr. Brumby to the State Board of Education, stated, "Otis was a giant in our community, he was a giant in our state, and we will miss him deeply. He was the epitome of public service"; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his newspaper work and his service on the State Board of Education, Mr. Brumby also served on the State Transportation Board and the Marietta School Board; and in 1991 he became the fifth president of the Brumby Chair Company, which was co-founded in 1875 by his grandfather and has graced porches nationwide, including at the White House, with the world famous Brumby Rocker, thus reclaiming family control of the company; the next year he opened a showroom on the square in downtown Marietta; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brumby is survived by his wife, Martha Lee; daughters, Spain, Lee, Betsy, and Anna; son, Otis III; and 11 grandchildren.

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PART LII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Roger Eugene Dorsey demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the aircraft carrier Intrepid as an E-4 and worked on the aircraft departing and coming from Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, he later graduated with his business degree from the University of Tennessee and was owner and operator of the Lil Pig Convenience Store in Rossville for 22 years;
WHEREAS, a community leader, P.F.C. Dorsey was a proud member of the VFW Post #3679; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dorsey was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the National Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dorsey embodied the spirit of service and found meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifice of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART LIII WHEREAS, Friendship Road in Hall County was recently widened, and the project included new realignment for the road.
PART LIV NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 112 from Rebecca to Ashburn in Turner County is dedicated as the Major Henry Talmage Elrod Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates the portion U.S. Highway 19 from its intersection with the north Lee County line to its intersection with the south Lee County line as Veterans Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. Route 80 at U.S. 441 Bypass in Laurens County is dedicated as the Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 53 from Mars Hill Road to Union Church Road in Oconee County is dedicated as the Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on U.S. Route 82 over Pachitla Creek in Randolph County is dedicated as the William Riley Curry Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on East Hancock Street and Ga. 24 over the Oconee River in Baldwin County is dedicated as the Bobby Parham Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates the interchange of I-475 and Thomaston Road in MaconBibb County as Veterans of All Wars Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 67 in Bulloch County from its intersection with US Highway 301/State Route 73 to the Statesboro East Bypass is dedicated as the McDougald Memorial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 85 in Troup County from Exit 2 to Exit 18 is dedicated as the Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 237 at Cheshire Bridge in Fulton County is dedicated as the Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Highway 53 and Perimeter Road in Dawsonville is dedicated as the Kenneth Webster Stewart III Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 53 over the Etowah River in Dawson County is dedicated as the Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 67 in Jenkins County from the southernmost point of the Ogeechee River Bridges to its intersection with Ga. 121 is dedicated as the Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 122 in Lanier County that runs beside Banks Lake from the City of Lakeland to the Lowndes County line is dedicated as the Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 107 from Ga. 90/Ga. 11 in Fitzgerald to U.S. Highway 319 is dedicated as the M.L.K., Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Russell Parkway in Peach County is dedicated as the C.H. "Bud" Sledge Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 12/U.S. Route 278 in Newton County from .7 miles south of Interstate Route 20 at Exit 101 to the Walton County line north of Interstate Route 20 is dedicated as the Stanton Springs Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 99 over Interstate 95 in Glynn County is dedicated as the Johnny "Eric" Purvis Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Patsiliga Creek on State Route 137 near Fickling Mill Dam in Taylor County is dedicated as the Olief Wainwright Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 85 Alternate over the railroad tracks in the City of Warm Springs in Meriwether County is dedicated as the Eleanor D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 75 where it merges with Interstate 85 at Exit 242 and the portion of Interstate 75 from Exit 250 north to Exit 251 north in Fulton County is dedicated as the Honorable Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 76 in Cook County from 4th Street in Adel to the Brooks County line is dedicated as the United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Georgia Highway 135 in Berrien County from its intersection with Georgia Highway 76 to Georgia Highway 168 is dedicated as the Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. Route 341 from its intersection with Ga. 74 in Monroe County through Crawford and Peach Counties until it connects with U.S. Route 41 and the portion of U.S. Route 41 from the northernmost point of Houston County to the Florida state line is dedicated as the Georgia Grown Trail: 341/41.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 88 in the city limits of Keysville in Burke County is dedicated as the Mayor Emma Gresham Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 475 at Bolingbroke in Monroe County is dedicated as the Veterans Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the signs dedicating the Veterans Memorial Interchange shall include "Home of the 148th BSB, Deployed to Iraq in 2005 and 2006."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County is dedicated as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515 over the Georgia Northeastern Railroad at milepost 2.4 in Fannin County is dedicated as the Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 in southern Fulton County from U.S. Route 29 (Roosevelt Highway) to the Douglas County line is dedicated as the George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Big Creek on U.S. 82 .7 miles from Schlatterville and 3.1 miles from Hoboken West in Brantley County is renamed as the Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the southbound bridge on State Route 3 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the William Eugene Bone Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the northbound bridge on State Route 3 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the J. Ran Cooper Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the southbound bridge on State Route 3 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the Reginald S. Carter, Sr., Memorial Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515 over Rock Creek in Gilmer County is dedicated as the Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 5 over the Toccoa River in Fannin County is dedicated as the William T. "Boss" Mull Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166 over Anneewakee Creek in Douglas County is dedicated as the Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 166 in Carroll County from State Route 100 to its intersection with Garrett Circle is dedicated as the Col. L.E. Witt, Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 95 in Liberty County from exit 76 north to the Bryan County line is dedicated as the Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the corridor of State Route 53 from the Gordon County line to the city limits of Rome is dedicated as the Shannon Industrial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. Route 19 in Union County from its intersection with State Route 515 to the North Carolina line is renamed as the Jack Collin Lance, Sr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Ga. 341 and Ga. 193 in Walker County is dedicated as the Captain Larry S. Simmons Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 236/Hugh Howell Road and Mountain Industrial Boulevard in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 in Cobb County from its intersection with Interstate 75 to the Paulding County line is dedicated as the Kip Klein Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that U.S. Route 1 Bypass in the City of Wadley in Jefferson County is dedicated as the Billy Alonzo Johnson Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Ga. 2 and Pine Grove Road in Catoosa County is dedicated as the P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that a resolution dedicating certain portions of the state highway system as approved on May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 951) is amended by repealing the 13th undesignated paragraph of Part XXVIII relating to the dedication of the Lanier Islands Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 14 at the State Route 14 Connector in the Red Oak Community of Fulton County is dedicated as the Marquis Deon Grissom Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 95 in Liberty County from exit 76 to the McIntosh County line is dedicated as the R.V. "Bobby" Sikes Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 243 over Beaver Creek in Wilkinson County is dedicated as the O.L. "Red" Brooks Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 44 from the southern city limits along Whitehall and Mercer Streets to the intersection with US 78 (North Pass) is dedicated as the Reverend G. L. Avery Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 79 in Lincoln County from the bridge over Soap Creek to the Goshen community is dedicated as the Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on Canton Connector at exit 267 over Interstate 75 in Cobb County is dedicated as the Otis A. Brumby, Jr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 341 and Mission Ridge Road in Walker County is dedicated as the P.F.C. Roger Eugene Dorsey Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 347 from Interstate 985 east to State Route 211 is dedicated as Friendship Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 347 from its westernmost point on the shores of Lake Lanier east to Interstate 985 is dedicated as Lanier Islands Parkway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 211 from Interstate 85 north to State Route 53 is dedicated as Chateau Elan Parkway.

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 AND ENACTED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs on Interstate 85 and 985 directing traffic to both Lake Lanier Islands Parkway, Chateau Elan Parkway, and Friendship Road.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the families of Major Henry Talmage Elrod; Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers; Deputy David W. Gilstrap; Mr. William Riley Curry; Mr. Ray C. Anderson; Judge Arthur M. Kaplan; Kenneth Webster Stewart, III; Mr. Marcus Byrd; Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton; Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge; Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis; Mr. Olief Wainwright; Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt; Mr. Rodney Mims Cook; United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams; Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan; Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray; Mr. Robert K. Ballew; Mr. George Duke Beasley; Charles E. Hickox; Mr. William Eugene Bone; Mr. J. Ran Cooper; Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr.; Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr.; Mr. William T. "Boss" Mull; Private First Class Melvin Johnson; Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr.; Mr. Joe E. Brown; Mr. Jack Collin Lance, Sr.; Captain Larry S. Simmons; Mr. Edward W. "Kip" Klein III; Mr. Billy Alonzo Johnson; Private First Class Michael Lee Dotson; Mr. Orace Lamar "Red" Brooks; Reverend G. L. Avery; Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars; Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr.; and P.F.C. Roger Eugene Dorsey; and to Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham; the McDougald family; Mayor Emma Gresham; the Shannon Industrial Parkway Committee; Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey; Mr. Marquis Deon Grissom; and Mr. Robert Vernon "Bobby" Sikes.

Representative Roberts of the 155th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1544.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows
Mitchell N Moore
Morgan

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

HB 737. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; 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

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To amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change certain provisions relative to the regulation of alcoholic beverages; to repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and a penalty; to allow certain quantities of malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to locations other than those at which home-brew special events are being held; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; 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 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and penalty, as follows:
"3-3-24.1. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'business establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages' means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other business entity which derives from its retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages at least 75 percent of its total annual gross income. (b) Reserved. (c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, except that the violation of this Code section by a person under 17 years of age shall constitute a delinquent act under Chapter 11 of Title 15 and not a misdemeanor Reserved."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 3-5-4, relating to production of malt beverages in private residences, consumption, and home-brew special events, as follows:
"3-5-4. (a)(1) Malt beverages may be produced by a person in his or her private residence subject to the limitations provided in this Code section. (2) The total quantity of malt beverages that may be produced in any private residence shall be as follows: (A) Not more than 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one person of legal drinking age living in such residence; or (B) Not more than 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more persons of legal drinking age living in such residence; provided, however, that no more than 50 gallons shall be produced in a 90 day period.
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at the residence where produced. and Such malt beverages may only be consumed by persons of legal drinking age. (c) Malt beverages produced under the provisions of this Code section may be removed from the residence where produced for transportation and delivery by the producer for use at home-brew special events in a quantity not to exceed 25 gallons, provided that such malt beverages are securely sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the following information:
(1) The name of the producer; (2) The address of the residence at which it was produced; (3) The name and address of the home-brew special event to which it is being transported; and (4) The permit number under which the home-brew special event is being held. If transported in a motor vehicle, the securely sealed containers shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk. (d) Malt beverages produced under the provisions of this Code section may be removed from the residence where produced for transportation and delivery by the producer to a location not licensed under this title and for which a permit has not been issued pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section; provided that not more than 128 ounces of such malt beverages produced in the same residence shall be transported at one time; and provided, further, that such malt beverages shall be securely sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the following information: (1) The name of the producer; and (2) The address of the residence at which it was produced. If transported in a motor vehicle, the securely sealed containers shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk. (d)(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, in all counties and municipalities in which the sale of malt beverages is lawful, the local governing authority may issue a home-brew special event permit for the holding of home-brew special events, including contests, tastings, and judgings. at locations not otherwise licensed under this title. The local governing authority shall specify by ordinance or resolution Any governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be held within its jurisdiction shall provide by resolution or ordinance for the issuance of home-brew special event permits and shall specify the events that shall qualify as home-brew special events. A home-brew special event permit shall cost $50.00 and shall be valid for not more than six events per calendar year. (2) Home-brew special events shall not be held at any location licensed under this title. (2)(3) Consumption of malt beverages at home-brew special events shall be limited solely to malt beverages produced pursuant to this Code section, and such malt beverages shall only be consumed by the participants in and judges of the home-brew special events.

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(3) Any local governing authority that issues home-brew special event permits shall adopt ordinances or resolutions governing home-brew special events. (e)(f) Malt beverages produced pursuant to this Code section shall not be sold, offered for sale, or made available for consumption by the general public."

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

Representative Harrell of the 106th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 737.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr N Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley E Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd E Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton E Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer N Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin N Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 6.

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The motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th 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 relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require that a health

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benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain actions; to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; 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:
PART I SECTION 1-1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cancer Treatment Fairness Act."
SECTION 1-2. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-56.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost sharing requirements' includes co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts paid by the covered person for a prescription dispensed by a licensed retail pharmacy. (2) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed by an insurer in this state on or after January 1, 2015. The term 'health benefit policy' does not include the following limited benefit insurance policies: accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, Medicaid, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, self-insured plans, and nonrenewable individual policies written for a period of less than six months. (3) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title. (b) A health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage for orally administered chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer on a basis no less favorable than the intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy regardless of the formulation or benefit category determination by the insurer. (c) An insurer providing a health benefit policy and any participating entity through which the insurer offers health services shall not: (1) Vary the terms of any health benefit policy in effect on December 30, 2014, to avoid compliance with this Code section;

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(2) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, or impose treatment limitations to encourage a covered person to accept less than the minimum protections available under this Code section; (3) Penalize a health care practitioner or reduce or limit the compensation of a health care practitioner for recommending or providing services or care to a covered person as required under this Code section; (4) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, to induce a health care practitioner to provide care or services that do not comply with this Code section; or (5) Change the classification of any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy treatment or increase the amount of cost sharing applicable to any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy in effect on January 1, 2015, in order to achieve compliance with this Code section. (d) An insurer that limits the total amount paid by a covered person through all cost sharing requirements to no more than $200.00 per filled prescription for any orally administered chemotherapy shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Code section."
PART II
SECTION 2-1. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-59.10, relating to insurance coverage for autism, as follows:
"33-24-59.10. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall have the same meaning as found in Code Section 33-24-59.1. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan shall also include without limitation any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall not include limited benefit insurance policies designed, advertised, and marketed to supplement major medical insurance such as accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, and any other type of accident and sickness insurance other than basic hospital expense, basic medicalsurgical expense, or major medical insurance. (2) 'Autism' means a developmental neurological disorder, usually appearing in the first three years of life, which affects normal brain functions and is manifested by compulsive, ritualistic behavior and severely impaired social interaction and communication skills 'Applied behavior analysis' means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications using behavioral stimuli and consequences to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior.

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(3) 'Autism spectrum disorder' means autism spectrum disorder as defined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (4) 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorder' includes the following types of care prescribed, provided, or ordered for an individual diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder:
(A) Habilitative or rehabilitative services, including applied behavior analysis or other professional or counseling services necessary to develop, maintain, and restore the functioning of an individual to the extent possible. To be eligible for coverage, applied behavior analysis shall be provided by a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts or performed under the supervision of a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts, except for those licensed psychologists specially trained and credentialed in applied behavioral analysis; (B) Counseling services provided by a licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or clinical social worker; and (C) Therapy services provided by a licensed or certified speech therapist, speechlanguage pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or marriage and family therapist. (b) An insurer that provides benefits for neurological disorders, whether under a group or individual accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan, shall not deny providing benefits in accordance with the conditions, schedule of benefits, limitations as to type and scope of treatment authorized for neurological disorders, exclusions, cost-sharing arrangements, or copayment requirements which exist in such contract, policy, or benefit plan for neurological disorders because of a diagnosis of autism. The provisions of this subsection shall not expand the type or scope of treatment beyond that authorized for any other diagnosed neurological disorder. Accident and sickness contracts, policies, or benefit plans shall provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders for an individual covered under a policy or contract who is six years of age or under in accordance with the following: (1) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for any assessments, evaluations, or tests by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist to diagnose whether an individual has an autism spectrum disorder; (2) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders when it is determined by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist that the treatment is medically necessary health care. A licensed physician or licensed psychologist may be required to demonstrate ongoing medical necessity for coverage provided under this Code section at least annually; (3) The policy or contract shall not include any limits on the number of visits; (4) The policy or contract may limit coverage for applied behavior analysis to $35,000.00 per year. An insurer shall not apply payments for coverage unrelated to autism spectrum disorders to any maximum benefit established under this paragraph; and

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(5) This subsection shall not be construed to require coverage for prescription drugs if prescription drug coverage is not provided by the policy or contract. Coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders shall be determined in the same manner as coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of any other illness or condition is determined under the policy or contract. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any policy or contract that provides coverage for services under this Code section may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and exclusions to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this Code section. (d) This Code section shall not be construed to affect any obligation to provide services to an individual with an autism spectrum disorder under an individualized family service plan, an individualized education plan as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or an individualized service plan. This Code section also shall not be construed to limit benefits that are otherwise available to an individual under an accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan. (e)(1) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or a governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section, is exempt from providing coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this Code section and not covered by the insurer, corporation, health maintenance organization, or governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section as of December 31, 2015, if:
(A) An actuary, affiliated with the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, who is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and meets the American Academy of Actuaries' professional qualification standards for rendering an actuarial opinion related to health insurance rate making, certifies in writing to the Commissioner that:
(i) Based on an analysis to be completed no more frequently than one time per year by each insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, for the most recent experience period of at least one year's duration, the costs associated with coverage of behavioral health treatment required under this Code section, and not covered as of December 31, 2015, exceeded 1 percent of the premiums charged over the experience period by the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization; and (ii) Those costs solely would lead to an increase in average premiums charged of more than 1 percent for all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans commencing on inception or the next renewal date, based on the premium rating methodology and practices the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, employs; and (B) The Commissioner approves the certification of the actuary. (2) An exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply for a one-year coverage period following inception or next renewal date of all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans issued or renewed during the one-

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year period following the date of the exemption, after which the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, shall again provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (3) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may claim an exemption for a subsequent year, but only if the conditions specified in this subsection again are met. (4) Notwithstanding the exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may elect to continue to provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (f) Beginning January 1, 2015, to the extent that this Code section requires benefits that exceed the essential health benefits required under Section 1302(b) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P. L. 111-148, the specific benefits that exceed the required essential health benefits shall not be required of a 'qualified health plan' as defined in such act when the qualified health plan is offered in this state through the exchange. Nothing in this subsection shall nullify the application of this Code section to plans offered outside the state's exchange. (g) This Code section shall not apply to any accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan offered by any employer with ten or fewer employees. (h) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit any coverage under any accident and sickness contract policy or benefit plan, including, but not limited to, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy otherwise available under such plan. (i) By January 15, 2016, and every January 15 thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the General Assembly regarding the implementation of the coverage required under this Code section. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) The total number of insureds diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; (2) The total cost of all claims paid out in the immediately preceding calendar year for coverage required by this Code section; (3) The cost of such coverage per insured per month; and (4) The average cost per insured for coverage of applied behavior analysis. All health carriers and health benefit plans subject to the provisions of this Code section shall provide the department with all data requested by the department for inclusion in the annual report."
PART III
SECTION 3-1. (a) Part I of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015. (b) Part II and Part III of this Act shall become effective July 1, 2014.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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The following amendment was read:
Representative Lindsey of the 54th et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 943 by replacing line 1 through the end of such substitute with the following: To amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to enact the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act"; to provide a short title; to provide that neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets of the State of Georgia to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the state of eligibility for medical assistance in furtherance of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for enforcement; to provide for applicability; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange, or apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange; to provide for an exception; to prohibit the state and its departments, agencies, bureaus, authorities, offices, or other units of the state and its political subdivisions from providing navigator programs; to provide for applicability; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain actions; 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:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act."
SECTION 1-2. 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 article to read as follows:

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"ARTICLE 3
31-1-40. (a) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the State of Georgia of eligibility for medical assistance in furtherance of the federal 'Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,' Public Law 111-148, beyond the eligibility criteria in effect on the effective date of this Code section under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. (b) The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this Code section in accordance with Article V, Section III, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an officer or employee of the State of Georgia or of any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, unit, or political subdivision thereof from advocating or attempting to influence public policy:
(1) As part of such person's official duties; (2) When acting on personal time without using state resources; or (3) When providing bona fide educational instruction about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in institutions of higher learning or otherwise. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the state from participating in any MEDICAID program."
SECTION 1-3. Chapter 1 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:
"33-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'exchange' shall have the same meaning provided for in paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-23-201. (b) No department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall:
(1) Establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange; or (2) Apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to the Commissioner of Insurance in the implementation or enforcement of the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of this title. (d) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state, including the University System of Georgia and its member institutions, nor any political subdivision of the state shall establish, create, implement, or operate a

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navigator program or its equivalent as defined in Code Section 33-23-201; provided, however, that any grant regarding a navigator program in effect on the effective date of this Code section shall be permitted to continue for the term of such grant but shall then terminate upon the expiration of the term of such grant and shall not be renewed, notwithstanding any provision contained within such grant allowing for automatic renewal under certain circumstances. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the state from participating in any MEDICAID program."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cancer Treatment Fairness Act."
SECTION 2-2. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-56.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost sharing requirements' includes co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts paid by the covered person for a prescription dispensed by a licensed retail pharmacy. (2) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed by an insurer in this state on or after January 1, 2015. The term 'health benefit policy' does not include the following limited benefit insurance policies: accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, Medicaid, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, self-insured plans, and nonrenewable individual policies written for a period of less than six months. (3) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title. (b) A health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage for orally administered chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer on a basis no less favorable than the intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy regardless of the formulation or benefit category determination by the insurer. (c) An insurer providing a health benefit policy and any participating entity through which the insurer offers health services shall not: (1) Vary the terms of any health benefit policy in effect on December 30, 2014, to avoid compliance with this Code section;

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(2) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, or impose treatment limitations to encourage a covered person to accept less than the minimum protections available under this Code section; (3) Penalize a health care practitioner or reduce or limit the compensation of a health care practitioner for recommending or providing services or care to a covered person as required under this Code section; (4) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, to induce a health care practitioner to provide care or services that do not comply with this Code section; or (5) Change the classification of any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy treatment or increase the amount of cost sharing applicable to any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy in effect on January 1, 2015, in order to achieve compliance with this Code section. (d) An insurer that limits the total amount paid by a covered person through all cost sharing requirements to no more than $200.00 per filled prescription for any orally administered chemotherapy shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Code section."

PART III SECTION 3-1.

(a) Part I and Part III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

SECTION 3-2. 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:

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley E Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd E Frazier N Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S
Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 108, nays 47.

The amendment was adopted.

Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 943.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley E Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks
Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon E Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming

N Gregory E Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S
Jordan

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix E Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C E Smith, E Y Smith, L E Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Floyd N Fludd E Frazier N Frye
Fullerton Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton E Golick N Gordon Y Gravley E Greene

N Kaiser Y Kelley E Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts E Rogers, C Y Rogers, T Y Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S E Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard E Williams, A Y Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 106, nays 48.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the House do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock, A.M., Thursday, March 20, 2014, 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, March 20, 2014.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia

Thursday, March 20, 2014

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:

Abrams Alexander Allison Atwood Ballinger Barr Battles Bell Bennett Bentley Benton Black Braddock Broadrick Brockway Brooks Bruce Bryant Buckner Burns Caldwell, J Caldwell, M Carson Carter Casas Chandler Channell Chapman Cheokas Clark, J Clark, V Coleman

Cooke Coomer Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh Dempsey Dickerson Dickey Dickson E Dollar Douglas E Drenner Dudgeon Dukes Dunahoo Duncan Dutton Efstration Ehrhart England Epps, J Evans Fleming Fludd Frazier Frye Gardner Gasaway E Geisinger Glanton Golick Gordon Gravley

Greene Gregory Hamilton Harbin Harden Harrell Hatchett Hawkins E Henson Hightower Hitchens Holcomb Holmes Holt Houston Howard Hugley Jackson Jasperse Jones, J Jones, L Jones, S Kaiser Kelley Kidd Kirby Knight Lumsden Mabra Marin Martin Maxwell

Mayo McCall McClain Meadows Mitchell Moore Morris Mosby Nimmer Nix O'Neal E Pak Parrish Parsons Pezold Powell, A Powell, J Prince Pruett Quick Ramsey Randall Rice Riley Roberts Rogers, C Rogers, T E Rutledge Rynders Scott Setzler Sharper

Shaw Sims, B Smith, E Smith, L Smith, R Smyre Spencer Stephens, M Stephens, R E Stovall Stover Strickland Tankersley Tanner Tarvin Taylor, D Taylor, T Teasley Thomas, A.M. Turner Waites Watson, B Watson, S Welch Wilkerson Wilkinson Willard Williams, C Williams, E Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

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

Representatives Anderson of the 92nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Fullerton of the 153rd, Jacobs of the 80th, Jordan of the 77th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Lindsey of the 54th, Morgan of the 39th, Oliver of the 82nd, Peake of the 141st, Sims of the 169th, Stephenson of the 90th, Talton of the 147th, Weldon of the 3rd, and Williams of the 168th.

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They wished to be recorded as present.
Prayer was offered by Pastor Chan Mitchell, The Ridge Community Church, Blue Ridge, Georgia.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag.
Representative Cheokas of the 138th, 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 was received:
House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 511 G
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 20, 2014
To: Bill Reilly
I am submitting this request to enter a "No" vote on SR 415. Also let the record show that I hit the "No" button on my machine and it did not register my vote.
/s/ Henry Wayne Howard
By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions.
2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions.
3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions.
4. Reports of Standing Committees.
5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills.

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6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
HB 1153. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Brooks of the 55th and Scott of the 76th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force and to correct a cross-reference; 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.
HR 1864. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
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 Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight.
HR 1865. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Brooks of the 55th, Stephenson of the 90th and Williams of the 168th:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Voter Registration and Voting; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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 1155. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:
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 a short title and findings; to require health plans to provide coverage for hearing aids for certain individuals; to provide for the frequency of

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replacement of hearing aids; to provide for coverage of services and supplies; to provide options for higher priced devices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1156. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:

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 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.

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

HB 1148 HB 1150 HB 1152 HR 1829 HR 1861 HR 1863 SB 430

HB 1149 HB 1151 HB 1154 HR 1830 HR 1862 SB 426

Representative Tankersley of the 160th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 420 SB 424

Do Pass Do Pass

SB 421 SB 425

Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tankersley of the 160th
Chairman

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
SB 420. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; 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 421. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; 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 424. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; 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 425. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
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of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Committee amendment was read:
Amend SB 425 (LC 21 2524) by replacing line 4 with the following: approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702) and an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court, the chief
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by replacing lines 12 and 13 with the following: approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702) and an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 4 thereof and inserting in its place a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The clerk of the superior court shall be allowed a deputy clerk whose annual salary shall be $98,303.60 to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds in the county treasury. Any candidate for the office of clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall, on the date of his or her qualification for such office in either a primary or general election, certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the person he or she shall appoint as deputy clerk in the event he or she is elected to the office of clerk; and the person so named and certified by the successful candidate for such office shall serve as the deputy clerk during the term for which he or she was so named. In the event of the death or removal from office of said deputy clerk, the clerk of the superior court shall have 30 days from said date of death or removal from office of said deputy clerk to certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the new deputy clerk to be appointed. In addition to said deputy clerk, the clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall be authorized and empowered to employ the clerical help necessary to perform properly the functions and duties of the office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Section 5 as follows:
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by amendment, was agreed to.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 857. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; 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 revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on certain boards and authorities; 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 revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, is amended by revising Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 3. (a) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or any other general law applicable to that office. (b) In order to be elected or appointed as a member of the board from a commissioner district, a person must have resided in that commissioner district for at least 12 months prior to election or appointment thereto and, if elected, must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that commissioner district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from a commissioner district, each candidate for such office shall specify the commissioner district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from a commissioner district must continue to

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reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall become vacant. The appointment by the chairperson of any commissioner to a local governing or advisory board shall be subject to a majority vote of the board of commissioners; provided, however, that no commissioner shall serve on more than two additional local governing or advisory boards. (c) The member of the board who is chairperson of the board may reside anywhere within Bacon County and, if elected, must receive the number of votes cast for that office as required by general law in the entire county. The chairperson must continue to reside within the county during that person's term of office or that office shall become vacant. The chairperson shall not serve on any public board or authority or any entity which receives funds from the county, either directly or indirectly, or any entity for which the county is responsible, in whole or in part, for such entity's indebtedness, while serving as chairperson unless expressly required to do so by general law or the Constitution of Georgia or unless membership on any such public board or authority is in an ex officio capacity as a result of service as chairperson of the board of commissioners; provided, however, that the chairperson shall be allowed to serve on any state or federal board or authority if such service is not in violation of state or federal law."
SECTION 2. 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 substitute to HB 857 (LC 40 0621S) by striking line 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: and authorities; to require reporting of the expenditure of county funds by certain county entities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
By striking line 27 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: other than the chairperson shall serve on more than two additional local governing or advisory boards.
By striking line 39 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: authority if such service is not in violation of state or federal law.
(d) All boards, authorities, and created entities that receive funds from the county, directly or indirectly, and any entity for which the county is responsible, in whole or in part, shall provide the board with the following:
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(3) A full audit annually given to the board in an open meeting of the board at a time set by the board. (e) Failure to meet the requirements of subsection (d) of this section shall result in immediate termination of funding and the initiation of a forensic audit at the direction of the board. (f) Reportable funds under subsection (d) of this section shall include all LOST, SPLOST, and grants from the state or federal government that are administered by the board."
HB 858. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; 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 authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), is amended by revising Section 1 as follows:
"SECTION 1. Upon a finding by the chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, that a need exists for imposition and collection of a technology fee, the clerk of court shall be entitled to charge and collect a technology fee to be set by the court, not to exceed $25.00, as a surcharge to each fine imposed. Technology fees shall be used exclusively to provide for the technological needs of the court as follows: computer hardware purchase, lease, maintenance, and installation; imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, and printing equipment; and software purchase, lease,

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maintenance, development, and installation. The funds collected pursuant to this authorization shall be maintained in a segregated fund by the clerk of court and shall be used only for the purposes authorized in this section."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by repealing Section 2 of said Act.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; 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 an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 3 to read as follows:
"(b) The authority shall consist of the following membership: one member appointed by each member of the Georgia General Assembly representing a portion of Chatham County; one member appointed by the majority vote of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County; one member appointed by the majority vote of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; the president of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, who shall serve ex officio and have a vote; and the president of the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau, who shall serve ex officio and

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have a vote. The terms of all members except the ex officio members shall be for three years."

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.

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

On the passage of the Bills, on the agreement to the Senate substitutes, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute as amended by the House, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Deffenbaugh
Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson E Dollar
Douglas E Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd
Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway E Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins E Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal E Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A
Williams, C Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bills, on the agreement to the Senate substitutes, and on the agreement to the Senate substitute as amended by the House, the ayes were 151, nays 1.

The Bills, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed, the House has agreed to the Senate substitutes, and the House has agreed to the Senate substitute as amended by the House.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:

HB 449. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Jacobs of the 80th, Hightower of the 68th, Teasley of the 37th, Smyre of the 135th 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 agency records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 776. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Caldwell of the 131st, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 312A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 794. By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Clark of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th 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 adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1134. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; 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 bills of the House:
HB 257. By Representative Martin of the 49th:
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.
HB 729. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to

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provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 804. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 983. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:

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SB 155. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Ginn of the 47th, Murphy of the 27th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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 change the membership of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation to accommodate the Fourteenth Congressional District; to change the membership of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd 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, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate insists on its amendment to the following bill of the House:

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HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute as amended to the following bill of the House:
HB 60. 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.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
SB 429. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb

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County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4188), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Intragovernmental Coordination - Local.
SR 1236. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Shafer of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Brooks of the 55th, Welch of the 110th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Thomas of the 56th, Hatchett of the 150th et al., Rogers of the 10th, Dukes of the 154th et al., and England of the 116th.
Representative O`Neal of the 146th assumed the chair.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Kidd of the 145th and Spencer of the 180th.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following member was recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Abrams of the 89th.
The following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

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HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Battles of the 15th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 295 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 Battles of the 15th, Channell of the 120th and Meadows of the 5th.
SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd 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, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Dudgeon of the 25th moved that the House insist on its position in amending SB 283.
The motion prevailed.
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Representative Weldon of the 3rd moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to SB 134.
The motion prevailed.
SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Brockway of the 102nd moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 374.
The motion prevailed.
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Knight of the 130th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 786 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 Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th.
HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; 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
To amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to revise certain standards for private corporations, private enterprises, and private agencies who enter into written contracts for probation services; to change provisions relating to confidentiality of records; to revise certain standards for counties, municipalities, or consolidated governments who enter into written agreements to provide probation services; 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. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The authorization for county and municipal probation offices and private probation services was enacted to provide cost savings to the state by using state probation services for felony offenders and utilizing county and municipal probation offices and private probation entities which contract with courts for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders; (2) In enacting such legislation, the General Assembly intended to authorize judges to use county and municipal probation offices and private probation services providers to supervise misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders in the same manner as

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the judges of the superior courts use state probation services as a means of supervising felony offenders; (3) The General Assembly did not intend to restrict the powers of judges to impose, suspend, toll, revoke, or otherwise manage the probation of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders sentenced in such courts when utilizing county and municipal probation offices and private probation services providers; and (4) The General Assembly intended that county and municipal probation officers and private probation officers, when acting in performance of their official duties in supervising probationers in accordance with law and the orders of a court, would have the same rights, authority, and protections as state probation supervisors. (b) It is the intention of the General Assembly to improve the use and provision of probation services by courts for misdemeanor and ordinance violations by enacting this Act.
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, is amended by revising Code Section 42-8-100, relating to jurisdiction of probation matters in ordinance violation cases, costs, and agreements between chief judges of county courts or judges of municipal courts and corporations, enterprises, or agencies for probation services, as follows:
"42-8-100. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Council' means the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council created under Code Section 42-8-101. (2) 'Private probation officer' means a probation officer employed by a private corporation, private enterprise, private agency, or other private entity that provides probation services. (3) 'Probation officer' means a person employed to supervise defendants placed on probation by a county or municipal court for committing an ordinance violation or misdemeanor. (b) Any county or municipal court which has original jurisdiction of ordinance violations or misdemeanors and in which the defendant in such a case has been found guilty upon verdict or any plea has pled guilty or nolo contendere may, at a time to be determined by the court, hear and determine the question of the probation of such defendant. (c) If it appears to the court upon a hearing of the matter that the defendant is not likely to engage in an unlawful course of conduct and that the ends of justice and the welfare of society do not require that the defendant shall presently suffer the penalty imposed by law, the court in its discretion shall impose sentence upon the defendant but may stay and suspend the execution of the sentence or any portion thereof or may place him or her on probation under the supervision and control of a probation officer or private probation officer for the duration of such probation, subject to the provisions of this Code section. The period of probation or suspension shall not exceed the maximum

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sentence of confinement which could be imposed on the defendant; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability of a court to toll a sentence as provided in this article. (d) In every case that a court of this state sentences a defendant to probation under this article with supervision of a probation officer or private probation officer, in addition to any fine or order of restitution imposed by the court, there shall be imposed a probation supervision fee as a condition of probation. The probation supervision fee may be waived, amended, or converted to community service upon determination by the court prior to or subsequent to sentencing, as to the undue hardship, inability to pay, or any other extenuating factors which prohibit collection of such fee; provided, however, that the imposition of sanctions for failure to pay such fees shall be within the discretion of the court through judicial process or hearings. The court may convert probation supervision fees to community service on the same basis as it allows a defendant to pay a fine through community service as set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 17-101. Probation supervision fees shall be waived on probationers incarcerated or detained in a jail or other confinement facility which prohibits employment for wages. (d)(e) The court may, in its discretion, require the payment of a fine or costs, or both, as a condition precedent to probation of probation, including the costs of probation supervision and the costs of electronic monitoring as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-100.1. (e)(f) The sentencing judge shall not lose jurisdiction over any person placed on probation during the term of his or her probated sentence. The judge is empowered to revoke any or all of the probated sentence, rescind any or all of the sentence, or, in any manner deemed advisable by the judge, modify or change the probated sentence, including tolling the sentence as provided in this article, at any time during the period of time originally prescribed for the probated sentence to run. (f)(g) If a defendant is placed on probation pursuant to this Code section by a county or municipal court other than one for the county or municipality in which he or she resides for committing any ordinance violation or misdemeanor, such defendant may, when specifically ordered by the court, have his or her probation supervision transferred to the county or municipality in which he or she resides.
(g)(h)(1) The chief judge of any court within the county, with the approval of the governing authority of that county, is authorized to enter into written contracts with corporations, enterprises, or agencies to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in that court and placed on probation in the county. In no case shall a private probation corporation or enterprise be charged with the responsibility for supervising a felony sentence. The final contract negotiated by the chief judge with the private probation entity shall be attached to the approval by the governing authority of the county to privatize probation services as an exhibit thereto. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this

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subsection entered into on or after July 1, 2001, shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the county which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection in existence on July 1, 2001, and which contains no provisions relating to termination of such contract shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the county which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. (2) The chief judge of any court within the county, with the approval of the governing authority of that county, is authorized to establish a county probation system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in that court and placed on probation in the county. (h)(i)(1) The judge of the municipal court of any municipality or consolidated government of a municipality and county of this state, with the approval of the governing authority of that municipality or consolidated government, is authorized to enter into written contracts with private corporations, enterprises, or agencies to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed and on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in such court and placed on probation. The final contract negotiated by the judge with the private probation entity shall be attached to the approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government to privatize probation services as an exhibit thereto. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection entered into on or after July 1, 2001, shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection in existence on July 1, 2001, and which contains no provisions relating to termination of such contract shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. (2) The judge of the municipal court of any municipality or consolidated government of a municipality and county of this state, with the approval of the governing authority of that municipality or consolidated government, is authorized to establish a probation system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all

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moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed and on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in such court and placed on probation."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-8-100.1. (a) A court which utilizes the services of a probation officer or private probation officer shall determine the terms and conditions of probation under this article and may provide such terms and conditions of probation as the court deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, providing that the probationer shall:
(1) Avoid injurious and vicious habits; (2) Avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character; (3) Report to the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed; (4) Permit the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, to visit the probationer at the probationer's home or elsewhere; (5) Work faithfully at suitable employment insofar as may be possible; (6) Remain within a specified location; provided, however, that the court shall not banish a probationer to any area within the state:
(A) That does not consist of at least one entire judicial circuit as described by Code Section 15-6-1; or (B) In which any service or program in which the probationer must participate as a condition of probation is not available; (7) Make reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense, in an amount to be determined by the court in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17. Unless otherwise provided by law, no reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been determined as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17; (8) Make reparation or restitution as reimbursement to a municipality or county for the payment for medical care furnished the person while incarcerated pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of this title. No reparation or restitution to a local governmental unit for the provision of medical care shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been determined as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17; (9) Repay the costs incurred by any municipality or county for wrongful actions by an inmate covered under the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-4-71; (10) Support the probationer's legal dependents to the best of the probationer's ability; (11) Violate no local, state, or federal laws and be of general good behavior;

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(12) If permitted to move or travel to another state, agree to waive extradition from any jurisdiction where the probationer may be found and not contest any effort by any jurisdiction to return the probationer to this state; (13) Submit to evaluations and testing relating to rehabilitation and participate in and successfully complete rehabilitative programming as directed by the court, including periodic screening for drugs and alcohol as ordered by the court and mental health evaluations as ordered by the court. The court may assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall be authorized to collect the costs or a portion of the costs, as determined by the court, of such evaluations, testing, rehabilitation programs, and screenings from the probationer; (14) Wear a device capable of tracking the location of the probationer by means including electronic surveillance or global positioning satellite systems. The court shall assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring; (15) Wear a device capable of detecting drug or alcohol use by the probationer. The court shall assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring; (16) Complete a residential or nonresidential program for substance abuse or mental health treatment as indicated by a risk and needs assessment for which the court may assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall be authorized to collect the costs of or a portion of the costs, as determined by the court, of such program from the probationer; and (17) Pay for the cost of any drug and alcohol screening ordered by the court. (b)(1) It shall be the duty of a probationer, as a condition of probation, to keep his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, informed as to his or her residence and mailing address. The court may also require, as a condition of probation and under such terms as the court deems advisable, that the probationer keep his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, informed as to his or her whereabouts.
(2)(A) The running of a probated sentence may be tolled upon the failure of a probationer to report to his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed or failure to appear in court for a probation revocation hearing; either of such failures may be evidenced by an affidavit from the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, setting forth such failure and stating efforts made by the probation officer to contact the probationer. (B) Upon receiving an affidavit from the probation officer or private probation officer as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the court may enter an order tolling the probation of the probationer and may issue a rule nisi requiring the probationer to appear in court for a hearing on whether such tolling order should be continued or lifted. Said rule nisi shall be served by first-class mail to the last known address of the probationer or by personal service. The tolling order shall be effective upon the issuance of the rule nisi. Should the probationer fail to appear at the hearing, the court may, in its discretion, continue the tolling of the probated

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sentence. If, at the hearing, the court finds that the tolling order was inappropriately issued, the court shall rescind the tolling order and give the probationer credit toward his or her sentence for the time that the tolling order was in effect. (3) The effective date of the tolling of the sentence shall be the date the court enters a tolling order and shall continue until the probationer shall personally report to the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be; is taken into custody in this state; or is otherwise available to the court, whichever event occurs first. (4) Any tolled period of time shall not be included in computing creditable time served on probation or as any part of the time that the probationer was sentenced to serve. (5) Any unpaid fines, restitution, or any other moneys owed as a condition of probation shall be due when the probationer is arrested; provided, however, that if the entire balance of his or her probation is revoked, all the conditions of probation, including moneys owed, shall be negated by his or her imprisonment. If only part of the balance of the probation is revoked, the probationer shall still be responsible for the full amount of the unpaid fines, restitution, fees, and other moneys upon his or her return to probation after release from imprisonment, provided that the court may waive or reduce such amounts after considering all circumstances, including undue hardship, inability to pay, extenuating factors, and the availability of other alternatives, including community service. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a court in appropriate circumstances from imposing additional special conditions of probation unless otherwise prohibited by law. (d) Probation officers and private probation officers shall be authorized to participate in and conduct pretrial diversion programs as directed by the prosecuting attorney."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-103, relating to quarterly report to judge and council and records to be open for inspection, as follows:
"(a)(1) Any private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting to provide probation services or any county, municipality or consolidated government entering into an agreement under the provisions of this article shall provide to the judge with whom the contract or agreement was made and the council a quarterly report summarizing the number of offenders under supervision; the amount of fines, statutory surcharges, and restitution collected; the number of offenders for whom supervision or rehabilitation has been terminated and the reason for the termination; and the number of warrants issued during the quarter, in such detail as the council may require.
(2) Upon request of the court, the governing authority, or the council, the private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting to provide probation services or any county, municipality, or consolidated government entering into an agreement under the provisions of this article shall provide to the court, the governing authority, or the council the amount of fees collected and the nature of such fees,

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including probation supervision fees, rehabilitation programming fees, electronic monitoring fees, drug or alcohol detection device fees, substance abuse or mental health evaluation or treatment fees, and drug testing fees. Information reported pursuant to this paragraph shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 42-8-106, relating to confidentiality of records, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Any individual who is or was under probation supervision by a private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting under the provisions of this article or by a county, municipality, or consolidated government providing probation services under this article shall be permitted, upon written request, to inspect and copy his or her own probation file, including correspondence, payment records, and reporting history; provided, however, that supervision case notes shall not be subject to inspection or copying. The first request for such copies in a calendar year shall be provided by the entity at no charge to the individual. For all other requests, the entity providing such copies may charge a reasonable fee for such copies. Such individual may not request such inspection or copies more than once each calendar quarter."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) and paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-108, relating to the applicability of the article to contractors for probation services, as follows:
"(3) Employ at least one person who is responsible for the direct supervision of probation officers employed by the corporation, enterprise, or agency and who shall have at least five years' experience in corrections, jail officer, parole, or probation services." "(3) Employ at least one person who is responsible for the direct supervision of probation officers employed by the governing authority who shall have at least five years' experience in corrections, jail officer, parole, or probation services; provided, however, that the five-year experience requirement shall not apply to any probation services supervised or administered by the office of sheriff of any county or to any such supervisor employed by a county, municipality, or consolidated government which was engaged in the provision of probation services on April 15, 2006."
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.

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Representative Hamilton of the 24th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 837.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans N Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin E Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan
Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw
Sims, B

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre
Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 62.

The motion prevailed.

HB 983. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; 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 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, is amended by revising Code Section 48-8-3.3, relating to certain agricultural exemptions, as follows:
"48-8-3.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)(A) 'Agricultural machinery and equipment' means machinery and equipment used in the production of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment used in the production of poultry and eggs for sale, including, but not limited to, equipment used in the cleaning or maintenance of poultry houses and the surrounding premises; in hatching and breeding of poultry and the breeding of livestock and equine; in production, processing, and storage of fluid milk for sale; in drying, ripening, cooking, further processing, or storage of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, orchard crops; in production of livestock and equine for sale; by a producer of poultry, eggs, fluid milk, equine, or livestock for sale; for the purpose of harvesting agricultural products to be used on the farm by that producer as feed for poultry, equine, or livestock; directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when the machinery is incorporated for the first time or as additional machinery for the first time into a new or an existing farm unit engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this state; directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when the machinery is bought to replace machinery in an existing farm unit already engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this state; machinery and equipment used exclusively for irrigation of agricultural

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products, including, but not limited to, fruit, vegetable, and nut crops regardless of whether the irrigation machinery or equipment becomes incorporated into real property; and machinery and equipment used to cool agricultural products in storage facilities. (B) 'Agricultural machinery and equipment' also means shall mean farm tractors and attachments to the tractors; off-road vehicles used primarily in the production of nursery and horticultural crops; self-propelled fertilizer or chemical application equipment sold to persons engaged primarily in producing agricultural products for sale and which are used exclusively in tilling, planting, cultivating, and harvesting agricultural products, including, but not limited to, growing, harvesting, or processing onions, peaches, blackberries, blueberries, or other orchard crops, nursery, and other horticultural crops; devices and containers used in the transport and shipment of agricultural products; aircraft exclusively used for spraying agricultural crops; pecan sprayers, pecan shakers, and other equipment used in harvesting pecans sold to persons engaged in the growing, harvesting, and production of pecans; and off-road equipment and related attachments which are sold to or used by persons engaged primarily in the growing or harvesting of timber and which are used exclusively in site preparation, planting, cultivating, or harvesting timber. Equipment used in harvesting shall include all off-road equipment and related attachments used in every forestry procedure starting with the severing of a tree from the ground until and including the point at which the tree or its parts in any form has been loaded in the field in or on a truck or other vehicle for transport to the place of use. Such off-road equipment shall include, but not be limited to, skidders, feller bunchers, debarkers, delimbers, chip harvesters, tubgrinders, woods cutters, chippers of all types, loaders of all types, dozers, mid-motor graders, and the related attachments; grain bins and attachments to grain bins regardless of whether such grain bins or attachments are incorporated into real property; any repair, replacement, or component parts installed on agricultural machinery and equipment; trailers used to transport agricultural products; all-terrain vehicles and multipassenger rough-terrain vehicles; and any other off-road vehicles used directly and principally in the production of agricultural or horticultural products. (2)(A) 'Agricultural operations' or 'agricultural products' is used synonymously with the term 'agricultural purposes' and means the following activities:
(i) raising Raising, growing, harvesting, or storing of crops, including, but not limited to, soil preparation and crop production services such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protecting services; (ii) feeding Feeding, breeding, or managing livestock, equine, or poultry; (iii) producing Producing or storing feed for use in the production of livestock, including, but not limited to, cattle, calves, swine, hogs, goats, sheep, equine, and rabbits, or for use in the production of poultry, including, but not limited to, chickens, hens, ratites, and turkeys;

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(iv) producing Producing plants, trees, Christmas trees, fowl, equine, or other animals; or (v) the production of Producing aquacultural, horticultural, viticultural, silvicultural, grass sod, dairy, livestock, poultry, egg, and apiarian products.; (vi) Processing poultry; (vii) Post-harvest services on crops with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing, including but not limited to crop cleaning, drying, shelling, fumigating, curing, sorting, grading, packing, ginning, canning, pickling, and cooling; (viii) Slaughtering poultry and other animals; and (ix) Manufacturing dairy products. (B) 'Agricultural operations' excludes constructing, installing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing real property structures or fixtures, including, but not limited to, grain bins, irrigation equipment, and fencing. (2.1) 'Agricultural products' means items produced by agricultural operations. Agricultural products are considered grown in this state if such products are grown, produced, or processed in this state, whether or not such products are composed of constituent products grown or produced outside this state. (3) 'Agricultural production inputs' means seed; seedlings; plants grown from seed, cuttings, or liners; fertilizers; insecticides; livestock and poultry feeds, drugs, and instruments used for the administration of such drugs; fencing products and materials used to produce agricultural products regardless of whether the fencing products or materials become incorporated into real property; fungicides; rodenticides; herbicides; defoliants; soil fumigants; plant growth regulating chemicals; desiccants, including, but not limited to, shavings and sawdust from wood, peanut hulls, fuller's earth, straw, and hay; feed for animals, including, but not limited to, livestock, fish, equine, hogs, or poultry; sugar used as food for honeybees kept for the commercial production of honey, beeswax, and honeybees; cattle, hogs, sheep, equine, poultry, or bees when sold for breeding purposes; ice or other refrigerants, including, but not limited to, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and propylene glycol used in the processing for market or the chilling of agricultural products in storage facilities, rooms, compartments, or delivery trucks; materials, containers, crates, boxes, labels, sacks, bags, or bottles used for packaging agricultural products when the product is either sold in the containers, sacks, bags, or bottles directly to the consumer or when such use is incidental to the sale of the product for resale; and containers, plastic, canvas, and other fabrics used in the care and raising of agricultural products or canvas used in covering feed bins, silos, greenhouses, and other similar storage structures. (3.1) 'Animal' shall be synonymous with livestock and means living organisms that are commonly regarded as farm animals, organisms that produce tangible personal property for sale, or organisms that are processed, manufactured, or converted into articles of tangible personal property for sale. The term does not include living organisms that are commonly regarded as domestic pets or companion animals.

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(4) 'Energy used in agriculture' means fuels used for agricultural purposes, other than fuels subject to prepaid state tax as defined in Code Section 48-8-2. The term includes, but is not limited to, off-road diesel, propane, butane, electricity, natural gas, wood, wood products, or wood by-products; liquefied petroleum gas or other fuel used in structures in which broilers, pullets, or other poultry are raised, in which swine are raised, in which dairy animals are raised or milked or where dairy products are stored on a farm, in which agricultural products are stored, and in which plants, seedlings, nursery stock, or floral products are raised primarily for the purposes of making sales of such plants, seedlings, nursery stock, or floral products for resale; electricity or other fuel for the operation of an irrigation system which is used on a farm exclusively for the irrigation of agricultural products; and electricity or other fuel used in the drying, cooking, or further processing of raw agricultural products, including, but not limited to, food processing of raw agricultural products. (5) 'Qualified agriculture agricultural producer' includes producers of agricultural products who meet one of the following criteria:
(A) The person or entity is the owner or lessee of agricultural land or other real property from which $2,500.00 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold during the year, including payments from government sources; (B) The person or entity is in the business of providing for-hire custom agricultural services, including, but not limited to, plowing, planting, harvesting, growing, animal husbandry or the maintenance of livestock, raising or substantially modifying agricultural products, or the maintenance of agricultural land from which $2,500.00 or more of such services were provided during the year performing agricultural operations and has provided $2,500.00 of such services during the year; (C) The person or entity is the owner of land that qualifies for taxation under the qualifications of bona fide conservation use property as defined in Code Section 485-7.4 or qualifies for taxation under the provisions of the Georgia Forest Land Protection Act as defined in Code Section 48-5-7.7; (D)(C) The person or entity is in the business of producing long-term agricultural products from which there might not be annual income, including, but not limited to, timber, pulpwood, orchard crops, pecans, and horticultural or other multiyear agricultural or farm products. Applicants must demonstrate that sufficient volumes of such long-term agricultural products will be produced which have the capacity to generate at least $2,500.00 in sales annually in the future; or (E)(D) The person or entity must establish, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Agriculture, that the person or entity is actively engaged in the production of agricultural products and has or will have created sufficient volumes to generate at least $2,500.00 in sales annually. (b) The sales and use taxes levied or imposed by this article shall not apply to sales to, or use by, a qualified agriculture agricultural producer of agricultural production inputs, energy used in agriculture, and agricultural machinery and equipment. (c) The Commissioner of Agriculture, at his or her discretion, may use one or both of the following criteria as a tool shall require applicants to acknowledge and produce,

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upon request, at least one of the following forms to determine eligibility under this Code section:
(1) Business activity on IRS schedule F (Profit or Loss from Farming); or (2) Farm rental activity on IRS form 4835 (Farm Rental Income and Expenses) or schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss); (3) IRS Form 4797; (4) IRS Form 1065; or (5) IRS Form 1120 or 1120(s). (d) Qualified agricultural producers that meet the criteria provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section must apply to the Commissioner of Agriculture to request an agricultural sales and use tax exemption certificate that contains an exemption number. Upon request, the qualified agricultural producer shall produce the form requested by the Commissioner of Agriculture under subsection (c) of this Code section to the commissioner. To facilitate the use of the exemption certificate, a walletsized card containing that same information shall also be issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (e) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance of agricultural exemption certificates and the administration of this Code section. The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to establish an oversight board and direct staff and is authorized to charge annual fees of not less than $15.00 nor more than $25.00 per year in accordance with Code Section 2-1-5, but in no event shall the total amount of the proceeds from such fees exceed the cost of administering this Code section. (f) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to facilitate compliance with and the administration of the provisions of this Code section. The department, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, is authorized to conduct audits, as necessary, to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Code section. (g) A dealer that performs both manufacturing and agricultural operations at a single place of business may avail itself of the exemptions under either Code Section 48-8-3.2 or this Code section, but not both, for that place of business in any one calendar year. (h) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-63, contractors shall not incur any use tax on: (1) Tangible personal property that a qualified agricultural producer purchases taxexempt under this Code section and furnishes to such contractor for use in the performance of an agricultural operation, so long as such property retains the character of tangible personal property and is returned to the qualified agricultural producer upon the completion of the contract; or (2) Grain bins, irrigation equipment, and fencing or the repair, replacement, or component parts to grain bins, irrigation equipment, or fencing that a qualified agricultural producer purchases tax-exempt under this Code section for use in an agricultural operation and furnishes to such contractor for installation into real property."

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SECTION 2. Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, is amended in subsection (b) by replacing "qualified agriculture producer" with "qualified agricultural producer".

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative McCall of the 33rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 983.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan
Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

N Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick
Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 4.

The motion prevailed.

HR 1573. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, transportation is a critical component of Georgia's economic competitiveness as a state; and

WHEREAS, Georgia is home to 15 Fortune 500 companies for whom transportation infrastructure is a critical component; and

WHEREAS, Georgia is home to the world's busiest airport, fastest growing seaport, ninth largest transit system, third largest freight rail network in the United States, and 6.5 million drivers who travel 108.5 billion miles each year; and

WHEREAS, Georgia's elected leadership has demonstrated excellent resourcefulness and productivity with current resource levels by utilizing innovative finance and project delivery mechanisms; and

WHEREAS, transportation is a critical resource in providing high quality of life for the residents of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, transportation is essential to commerce and the provision of goods and services to the people across this state, to getting Georgia's citizens to the workplace and medical and educational facilities, to the tourism industry, to the freight and logistics industry, and to every facet of the lives of Georgia's citizens; and

WHEREAS, the federal government has demonstrated an increasing inability to deliver a consistent, predictable transportation funding environment; and

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WHEREAS, Georgia's growth rate is twice the national average; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation investment per capita is less than most of her regional neighbors; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion in Georgia is projected to increase by 25 percent in the next seven years; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation leadership has predicted that current funding levels can, at best, cover 50 percent of our greatest needs; and
WHEREAS, new sources and methods of funding transportation projects are needed to allow the transportation systems in Georgia to keep up with the needs of the population; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly needs to study these issues to determine funding mechanisms for road transportation projects in Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding to be composed of 16 members as follows:
(1) The chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation; (2) The chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee; (3) The chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations; (4) The chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee; (5) Three representatives and one citizen member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (6) Three senators and one citizen member appointed by the President of the Senate; (7) The president and chief executive officer of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce or his or her designee; (8) The president and chief executive officer of the Metro-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce or his or her designee; (9) The executive director of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia; and (10) The executive director of the Georgia Municipal Association. The chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation and the chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee shall serve as co-chairpersons of the committee. The co-chairpersons shall call all meetings of the committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and make specific legislative recommendations for consideration in the next legislative session. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers,

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perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. Legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than eight days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to pay the allowances for members of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The funds necessary to pay all other expenses incurred by the committee shall come from the private stakeholders serving on the committee. Those stakeholders are authorized and directed to provide the committee with such logistical, professional, and other support as the committee deems necessary to carry out the committee's duties under this resolution. The committee shall deliver legislative recommendations to the legislature by November 30, 2014, and shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.

Representative Roberts of the 155th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 1573.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Cheokas Clark, J
Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 165, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th 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 relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, is amended by revising Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, as follows:
"16-12-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Animal' shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or removed from a business, residence, or other structure. (2) 'Conviction' shall include pleas of guilty or nolo contendere or probation as a first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and any conviction, plea of

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guilty or nolo contendere, or probation as a first offender for an offense under the laws of the United States or any of the several states that would constitute a violation of this Code section if committed in this state. (2) 'Malice' means:
(A) An actual intent, which may be shown by the circumstances connected to the act, to cause the particular harm produced without justification or excuse; or (B) The wanton and willful doing of an act with an awareness of a plain and strong likelihood that a particular harm may result. (3) 'Willful neglect' means the intentional withholding of food and water required by an animal to prevent starvation or dehydration. (b) A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals when he or she causes death or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering to any animal by an act, an omission, or willful neglect: (1) Causes physical pain, suffering, or death to an animal by any unjustifiable act or omission; or (2) Having intentionally exercised custody, control, possession, or ownership of an animal, fails to provide to such animal adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, or ventilation that is consistent with what a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would believe is the normal requirement and feeding habit for such animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition. (c) Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection the offense of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that: (1) Any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both; and (2) Any any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection which results in the death of an animal has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than 12 months, a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both, which punishment shall not be suspended, probated, or withheld. (c)(d) A person commits the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals when he or she knowingly and maliciously: (1) Maliciously causes the death or physical harm to of an animal;

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(2) Maliciously causes physical harm to an animal by depriving it of a member of its body, by rendering a part of such animal's body useless, or by seriously disfiguring such animal animal's body or a member thereof; (3) Maliciously tortures an animal by the infliction of or subjection to severe or prolonged physical pain; (4) Maliciously administers poison to an animal, or exposes an animal to any poisonous substance, with the intent that the substance be taken or swallowed by the animal; or (5) Having intentionally exercised custody, control, possession, or ownership of an animal, maliciously fails to provide to such animal adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, or ventilation that is consistent with what a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would believe is the normal requirement and feeding habit for such animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition to the extent that the death of such animal results or a member of its body is rendered useless or is seriously disfigured. (e) Any A person convicted of the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $15,000.00, or both,; provided, however, that any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five ten years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8 $100,000.00, or both. (d)(f) Before sentencing a defendant for any conviction under this Code section, the sentencing judge may require psychological evaluation of the offender and shall consider the entire criminal record of the offender. (e)(g) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed as prohibiting conduct which is otherwise permitted under the laws of this state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, agricultural, animal husbandry, butchering, food processing, marketing, scientific, research, training, medical, zoological, exhibition, competitive, hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife management, or pest control practices or the authorized practice of veterinary medicine nor to limit in any way the authority or duty of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, any county board of health, any law enforcement officer, dog, animal, or rabies control officer, humane society, veterinarian, or private landowner protecting his or her property.

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(f)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a person from: (A) Defending his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by an animal; or (B) Injuring or killing an animal reasonably believed to constitute a threat for injury or damage to any property, livestock, or poultry.
(h)(1) In addition to justification and excuse as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, a person shall be justified in injuring or killing an animal when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such act is necessary to defend against an imminent threat of injury or damage to any person, other animal, or property. (2) A person shall not be justified in injuring or killing an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection when:
(A) The person being threatened is attempting to commit, committing, or fleeing after the commission or attempted commission of a crime; (B) The person or other animal being threatened is attempting to commit or committing a trespass or other tortious interference with property; or (C) The animal being threatened is not lawfully on the property where the threat is occurring. (2)(3) The method used to injure or kill such an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be designed to be as humane as is possible under the circumstances. A person who humanely injures or kills an animal under the circumstances indicated in this subsection shall incur no civil or criminal liability or criminal responsibility for such injury or death."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Golick of the 40th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 863.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 167, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

HB 804. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; 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 Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain

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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. Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, is amended by repealing Code Section 17-8-55, relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present, and by enacting a new Code Section 17-8-55 to read as follows:
"17-8-55. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'child' means an individual who is under 17 years of age. (b) This Code section shall apply to all proceedings when a child is a witness to or an alleged victim of a violation of Code Section 16-5-1, 16-5-20, 16-5-23, 16-5-23.1, 165-40, 16-5-70, 16-5-90, 16-5-95, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5, 16-6-5.1, 16-611, 16-6-14, 16-6-22, 16-6-22.1, 16-6-22.2, 16-8-41, or 16-15-4. (c) The court, upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney or the parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a child, or on its own motion, shall hold an evidentiary hearing to determine whether a child shall testify outside the physical presence of the accused. Such motion shall be filed, or requested by the court, at least ten days prior to trial unless the court shortens such time period for good cause, as it deems just under the circumstances. (d) The court may order a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused, provided that the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such child is likely to suffer serious psychological or emotional distress or trauma which impairs such child's ability to communicate as a result of testifying in the presence of the accused. In determining whether a preponderance of the evidence has been shown, the court may consider any one or more of the following circumstances:
(1) The manner of the commission of the offense being particularly heinous or characterized by aggravating circumstances; (2) The child's age or susceptibility to psychological or emotional distress or trauma on account of a physical or mental condition which existed before the alleged commission of the offense; (3) At the time of the alleged offense, the accused was:
(A) The parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person responsible for the custody or care of the child at the relevant time; or (B) A person who maintains or maintained an ongoing personal relationship with such child's parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person responsible for the custody or care of the child at the relevant time and the relationship involved the person living in or frequent and repeated presence in the same household or premises as the child;

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(4) The alleged offense was part of an ongoing course of conduct committed by the accused against the child over an extended period of time; (5) A deadly weapon or dangerous instrument was used during the commission of the alleged offense; (6) The accused has inflicted serious physical injury upon the child; (7) A threat, express or implied, of physical violence to the child or a third person if the child were to report the incident to any person or communicate information to or cooperate with a court, grand jury, prosecutor, police officer, or law enforcement office concerning the incident has been made by or on behalf of the accused; (8) A threat, express or implied, of the incarceration of a parent, relative, or guardian of the child, the removal of the child from the family, or the dissolution of the family of the child if the child were to report the incident to any person or communicate information to or cooperate with a court, grand jury, prosecutor, police officer, or law enforcement office concerning the incident has been made by or on behalf of the accused; (9) A witness other than the child has received a threat of physical violence directed at such witness or to a third person by or on behalf of the accused, and the child is aware of such threat; (10) The accused, at the time of the inquiry:
(A) Is living in the same household with the child; (B) Has ready access to the child; or (C) Is providing substantial financial support for the child; or (11) According to expert testimony, the child would be particularly susceptible to psychological or emotional distress or trauma if required to testify in open court in the physical presence of the accused. (e) A court order allowing or not allowing a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused shall state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the court's determination. An order allowing the use of such testimony shall: (1) State the method by which such child shall testify; (2) List any individual or category of individuals allowed to be in the presence of such child during such testimony, including the individuals the court finds contribute to the welfare and well-being of the child during his or her testimony; (3) State any special conditions necessary to facilitate the cross-examination of such child; (4) State any condition or limitation upon the participation of individuals in the child's presence during such child's testimony; (5) Provide that the accused shall not be permitted to be in the physical presence of a child during his or her testimony if the accused is pro se; (6) Provide that if counsel for the accused or the accused is precluded from being physically present during the child's testimony, then the prosecuting attorney shall likewise be precluded from being physically present; and (7) State any other condition necessary for taking or presenting such testimony.

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(f) The method used for allowing a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused shall allow the judge, jury, and accused to observe the demeanor of the child as if he or she were testifying in the courtroom. When such testimony occurs it shall be transmitted to the courtroom by any device or combination of devices capable of projecting a live visual and oral transmission, including, but not limited to, a two-way closed circuit television broadcast, an Internet broadcast, or other simultaneous electronic means. The court shall ensure that:
(1) The transmitting equipment is capable of making an accurate transmission and is operated by a competent operator; (2) The transmission is in color and the child is visible at all times; (3) Every voice on the transmission is audible and identified; (4) The courtroom is equipped with monitors which permit the jury, the accused, and others present in the courtroom to see and hear the transmission; and (5) The image and voice of the child, as well as the image of all other persons other than the operator present in the testimonial room, are transmitted live."

SECTION 2. 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 804.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson
Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd
Fludd

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall McClain
Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall
Rice

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

The motion prevailed.

HB 933. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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 remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to provide for an exemption for a civil rights museum; 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 taxes, is amended by revising paragraphs (86) and (88) as follows:
"(86) For the period commencing on July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2015, the The sale or use of engines, parts, equipment, and other tangible personal property used in the maintenance or repair of aircraft when such engines, parts, equipment, and

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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;"
"(88)(A) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 48-8-63 to the contrary, from July 1, 2009, until July 30, 2015, sales of tangible personal property to, or used in or for the new construction of, a civil rights museum. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'civil rights museum' means a museum which is constructed after July 1, 2009; is owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; has more than 70,000 40,000 square feet of space; and has associated facilities, including, but not limited to, special event space and retail space. (C) Any person making a sale of tangible personal property for the purpose specified in this paragraph shall collect the tax imposed on this sale unless the purchaser furnishes such person with an exemption determination letter issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the tangible personal property without paying the tax. (D) The exemption provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to sales of tangible personal property that occur after the museum is opened to the public;"

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Atwood of the 179th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 933.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr Y Battles
Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick E Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden E Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson E Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 12.

Y Quick Ramsey
Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion prevailed.

SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend the House Committee on Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight substitute to SB 288 (LC 33 5498S) by inserting after "reports" on line 5 the following: or meets certain conditions

By striking the quotation mark at the end of line 28 and by adding after line 28 the
following: (c) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless the athletic association: (1) Requires that the members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards are employed by a local school system or private school for a

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minimum of 100 school days per year; provided, however, that the executive committee:
(A) May include the State School Superintendent or his or her designee, representatives from associations representing local board of education members, local school superintendents, secondary school principals, athletic directors, and athletic coaches in this state; (B) Shall include two female members appointed by such executive committee from nominees submitted by each region; and (C) Shall authorize each member to vote on all matters pertaining to the operation of such athletic association; (2) Limits the terms of members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards to a total of four years; (3) Provides that every school is allowed one vote to elect the executive director; and (4) Annually publishes and provides to each member school a detailed financial report of its revenues and expenditures. This subsection shall not apply to any athletic association which organizes, sanctions, schedules, and establishes regulations for interscholastic sports events which exclusively involve disabled athletes."
Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 288.
The motion prevailed.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 1971. By Representative Drenner of the 85th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging local boards of education and schools in Georgia to consider renewable energy systems to provide educational opportunities; and for other purposes.
HR 2005. By Representative Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending S.H.A.R.E. House, Inc.; and for other purposes.
HR 2006. By Representative Alexander of the 66th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Minnie Alexander on the occasion of her 88th birthday; and for other purposes.

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HR 2007. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Clark of the 101st, Harrell of the 106th, Rice of the 95th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don L. Butler and Jannetta F. Johnson; and for other purposes.
HR 2008. By Representatives Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Scott of the 76th, Anderson of the 92nd, Frazier of the 126th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia women veterans; and for other purposes.
HR 2009. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Thomas Candler Gilliland and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
HR 2010. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Ray Anthony Ritchie; and for other purposes.
HR 2011. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Marsha Ensley; and for other purposes.
HR 2012. By Representatives Hugley of the 136th, Smyre of the 135th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 11-17, 2014, as Food Allergy Awareness Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
HR 2013. By Representative Smith of the 134th:
A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Jim Weeks; and for other purposes.
HR 2014. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending JaMelia Baylor-Stroud, Margaret Fain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

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HR 2015. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fort Gaines 200: A Bicentennial Commemoration; and for other purposes.
HR 2016. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Brittany Nicole Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 2017. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Scott of the 76th, Brooks of the 55th, Stovall of the 74th, Sharper of the 177th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Representative Sheila Jones; and for other purposes.
HR 2018. By Representatives Deffenbaugh of the 1st and Weldon of the 3rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring Eunice Lastinger Mixon; and for other purposes.
HR 2019. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mauricio Guadamuz; and for other purposes.
HR 2020. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, England of the 116th, Houston of the 170th, Roberts of the 155th, Meadows of the 5th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Nell Covington Royal; and for other purposes.
HR 2021. By Representative Marin of the 96th:
A RESOLUTION calling for the protection of human rights in Vietnam; and for other purposes.
HR 2022. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Thomas of the 56th, Henson of the 86th, Kaiser of the 59th and Gardner of the 57th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Atlanta Humane Society; and for other purposes.

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HR 2023. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Meredith Murry, Social Circle High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 2024. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Benjamin Eady, George Walton Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 2025. By Representative Waites of the 60th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Association of Parliamentarians and recognizing April, 2014, as Parliamentarian Month; and for other purposes.
HR 2026. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Sommer Anjum, Walnut Grove High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 2027. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas B. Laseter, Monroe Area High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
HR 2028. By Representatives Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Cheokas of the 138th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Pak of the 108th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Jay Neal on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
HR 2029. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th and Hightower of the 68th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Judge Peggy H. Walker upon her installation as president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for 2014-2015; and for other purposes.
Representative Lindsey of the 54th moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Governmental Affairs and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

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HR 1771. By Representative Lindsey of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
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 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; 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 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; 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 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 33-45-1, relating to definitions, as follows:

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"33-45-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Continuing care' or 'care' means furnishing pursuant to an a continuing care agreement:
(A) lodging Lodging that is not: (i) in In a skilled nursing facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (ii) an An intermediate care facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (iii) An assisted living community, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-712.2; or (iv) a A personal care home, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-7-12;
(B) food Food; and (C) nursing Nursing care, whether such nursing care is provided in the a facility or in another setting designated by the agreement for continuing care, to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee including skilled or intermediate nursing services and, at the discretion of the continuing care provider, personal care services including, without limitation, assisted living care services designated by the continuing care agreement, including such services being provided pursuant to a contract to ensure the availability of such services to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee. (2) 'Continuing care agreement' means a contract or agreement to provide continuing care or limited continuing care. Agreements to provide continuing care or limited continuing care include agreements to provide care for any duration, including agreements that are terminable by either party. (3) 'Entrance fee' means an initial or deferred payment of a sum of money or property made as full or partial payment to assure the resident continuing care, or limited continuing care, or continuing care upon the purchase of a resident owned living unit; provided, however, that any such initial or deferred payment which is greater than or equal to 12 times the monthly care fee shall be presumed to be an entrance fee so long as such payment is intended to be a full or partial payment to assure the resident lodging in a residential unit. An accommodation fee, admission fee, or other fee of similar form and application greater than or equal to 12 times the monthly care fee shall be considered to be an entrance fee. Such term shall not include any portion of the purchase or sale of a resident owned living unit. (4) 'Facility' means a place which is owned or operated by a provider and provides in which it is undertaken to provide continuing care or limited continuing care. Such term includes a facility which contains resident owned living units. (5) 'Licensed' means that the provider has obtained a certificate of authority from the department. (6) 'Limited continuing care' means furnishing pursuant to an a continuing care agreement:

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(A) lodging Lodging that is not: (i) in In a skilled nursing facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (ii) an An intermediate care facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (iii) An assisted living community, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-712.2; or (iv) a A personal care home, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-7-12;
(B) food Food; and (C) personal Personal services, whether such personal services are provided in a facility such as a personal care home or an assisted living community or in another setting designated by the continuing care agreement, to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee. (7) 'Monthly care fee' means the fee charged to a resident for continuing care or limited continuing care on a monthly or periodic basis. Monthly care fees may be increased by the provider to provide care to the resident as outlined in the continuing care agreement. Periodic fee payments or other prepayments shall not be monthly care fees. (8) 'Nursing care' means services which are provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities. (9) 'Personal services' means, but is not limited to, such services as individual assistance with eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and housekeeping; supervision of self-administered medication; arrangement for or provision of social and leisure services; arrangement for appropriate medical, dental, nursing, or mental health services; and other similar services which the department may define. Personal services shall not be construed to mean the provision of medical, nursing, dental, or mental health services by the staff of a facility. Personal services provided, if any, shall be designated in the continuing care agreement. (10) 'Provider' means the owner or operator, whether a natural person, partnership, or other unincorporated association, however organized, trust, or corporation, of an institution, building, residence, or other place, whether operated for profit or not, which owner or operator undertakes to provide continuing care or limited continuing care for a fixed or variable fee, or for any other remuneration of any type, whether fixed or variable, for the period of care, payable in a lump sum or lump sum and monthly maintenance charges or in installments. (11) 'Resident' means a purchaser of or a nominee of or a subscriber to a continuing care agreement. Such an agreement shall not be construed to give the resident a part ownership of the facility in which the resident is to reside unless expressly provided for in the agreement. (12) 'Residential unit' means a residence or apartment in which a resident lives that is not a skilled nursing facility as defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2, an intermediate care facility as defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2, an

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assisted living community as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, or a personal care home as defined in Code Section 31-7-12. (13) 'Resident owned living unit' means a residence or apartment, the purchase or sale of which is not included in an entrance fee, which is a component part of a facility and in which the resident has an individual real property ownership interest."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-45-3, relating to certificate of authority required for operation of continuing care facilities, as follows:
"33-45-3. (a) Nothing in this title or chapter shall be deemed to authorize any provider of a continuing care facility or a facility providing limited continuing care to transact any insurance business other than that of continuing care insurance or limited continuing care insurance or otherwise to engage in any other type of insurance unless it is authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the department under this title. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to interfere with the jurisdiction of the Department of Community Health or any other regulatory body exercising authority over continuing care providers or limited continuing care providers regulated by this chapter or real property law related to the purchase and sale of resident owned living units. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to modify or limit in any way:
(1) Provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such article relating to certificates of need for continuing care retirement communities or home health agencies, as such terms are defined in Code Section 31-6-2; or (2) Provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 31 relating to licensure or permit requirements and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such chapter, including, without limitation, licensure or permit requirements for nursing home care, assisted living care, personal care home services, home health services, and private home care services."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising division (a)(6)(B)(ii) of Code Section 33-457, relating to requirements for continuing care agreements, addenda, and amendments, as follows:
"(ii) If the continuing care agreement provides for the facility to retain no more than 1 percent per month of occupancy by the resident, it may provide that such refund will be payable upon receipt by the provider of the next entrance fee for any comparable residential unit upon which there is no prior claim by any resident; provided, however, that the agreement may define the term 'comparable residential unit upon which there is no prior claim'; specifically delineate when such refund is due; and establish the order of priority of refunds to residents. Unless the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section apply, for any

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prospective resident, regardless of whether or not except when such resident receives a transferable membership or ownership right in the facility a resident owned living unit, who cancels the agreement prior to occupancy of the residential unit, the refund shall be the entire amount paid toward the entrance fee, less a processing fee not to exceed 4 percent of the entire entrance fee, but in no event shall such processing fee exceed the amount paid by the prospective resident. Such refund shall be paid no later than 60 days after the giving of notice of intention to cancel. For a resident who has occupied his or her residential unit and who has received a transferable membership or ownership right in the facility, the foregoing refund provisions shall not apply but shall be deemed satisfied by the acquisition or receipt of a transferable membership or an ownership right in the facility. The provider shall not charge any fee for the transfer of membership or sale of an ownership right. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a continuing care agreement to provide a refund to more than one resident at a time upon the vacation of a specific comparable residential unit;"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-45-7.1. A provider which has obtained a certificate of authority pursuant to Code Section 3345-5 and the written approval of the commissioner is authorized to offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit, subject to the provisions of Chapters 6 and 7 of Title 31 and rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such chapters relating to certificate of need and licensure requirements."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-45-10, relating to information disclosure requirements, as follows:
"(a) Each facility shall maintain as public information, available upon request, a copy of its current disclosure statement and the disclosure and all previous disclosure statements that have been filed with the department. Each facility shall post in a prominent position in the facility, so as to be accessible to all residents and to the general public, a notice explaining where such disclosure statements may be viewed. In conjunction with the disclosure statement, the facility shall notify residents of any proposed changes in policies, programs, and services."
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
An amendment by Representative Ramsey of the 72nd was withdrawn.
The Committee substitute was adopted.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr Y Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh
Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson N Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart N England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt N Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain N Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris
Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson E Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 15.

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

Representative Burns of the 159th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Game, Fish, & Parks and recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

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SB 93.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

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 messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 1060. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Geisinger of the 48th, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1115. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th, Rice of the 95th 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, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1121. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor

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and commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1131. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1132. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1133. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1135. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and

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exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1137. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1138. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1139. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1144. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1146. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1147. By Representative Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; 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 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1136. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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

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provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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 251. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
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 prohibit the sale of alternative nicotine products or components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 820. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Evans of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 834. By Representatives Clark of the 101st and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; to provide for related matters; 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 bills of the House:
HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 2030. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael John Head; and for other purposes.
HR 2031. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carson Wade Long; and for other purposes.
HR 2032. By Representative Setzler of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Matthew John Head; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Morning Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Burns of the 159th et al.
The House was called to order by the Speaker for the purpose of receiving the Governor of Georgia, the Honorable Nathan Deal.

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The Honorable Nathan Deal appeared before the House and addressed the members.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 405. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 697. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; 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 877. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated

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paths and lanes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:45 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 2033. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Esther Vaughn; and for other purposes.
HR 2034. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Randall of the 142nd, Bentley of the 139th, Jackson of the 128th and Sims of the 169th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Pastor Alexander Ingram; and for other purposes.
HR 2035. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Houston of the 170th, Carter of the 175th and Black of the 174th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the 90th birthday of Mrs. Nell Patten Roquemore; and for other purposes.
HR 2036. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert M. Williams, Jr., of Blackshear upon his service as president of National Newspaper Association; and for other purposes.
HR 2037. By Representatives Waites of the 60th, Stephens of the 165th, Smyre of the 135th, Prince of the 127th, Oliver of the 82nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Coach Angela Thompson; and for other purposes.
HR 2038. By Representative Epps of the 132nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Leete Hill United Methodist Church; and for other purposes.

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HR 2039. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Evans of the 42nd and Teasley of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lance Cooper; and for other purposes.
HR 2040. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, Riley of the 50th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Cambridge High School men's varsity wrestling program; and for other purposes.
HR 2041. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Wilkerson of the 38th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st, Jones of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roberto Moraes; and for other purposes.
HR 2042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Employer Award Winner Fore Orthodontics; and for other purposes.
HR 2043. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Tracey Koehler; and for other purposes.
HR 2044. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner David Newby; and for other purposes.
HR 2045. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Drew Taylor; and for other purposes.

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HR 2046. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Board of Governor's Award Winner Frank Barron; and for other purposes.
HR 2047. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Horace "Ed" Edmondson; and for other purposes.
HR 2048. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner Barbara Monday; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to provide for staggered terms for the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid

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Transit Authority; to provide for a limit or re-appointment of board members; to revise the amount of certain payments and contract amounts requiring board approval; 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 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, is amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 32-9-13, relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 32-9-14, relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, as follows:
"32-9-14. (a) Any provisions to the contrary in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, notwithstanding, the terms of all members of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall terminate on December 31, 2010, and the board shall be reconstituted according to the provisions of this Code section. (b) Effective January 1, 2011, the board of directors of the authority shall be composed of 11 voting members and one nonvoting member. Of the voting members: three members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta to be nominated by the mayor and elected by the city council; four members shall be residents of DeKalb County to be appointed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying south of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying north of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur; three members shall be residents of Fulton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof, and one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta and two of such appointees shall be residents of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. The commissioner of transportation shall be a voting member of the board and the executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority shall be a nonvoting member of the board. Those board members in office on May 31, 2014, shall serve until December 31, 2014. Those board members in office as of January 1, 2015, shall serve initial terms of office as follows: one of the four appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, one of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta, and one of the three appointees of the local governing body of Fulton County shall serve a term of one year; one of the four appointees of the DeKalb

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County Board of Commissioners, one of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta, and one of the three appointees of the local governing body of Fulton County shall serve a term of two years; one of the four appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and one of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta shall serve a term of three years; one of the four appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and one of the three appointees of the local governing body of Fulton County shall serve a term of four years. No later than November 1, 2014, each local governing authority shall designate which board members shall serve which initial terms. After the initial terms of board members described in this subsection, the The governing body that appoints a member shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years in the same manner that such governing body makes its other appointments to the board. (c) All appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body that made the original appointment to the vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the board may be appointed to succeed himself or herself for one four-year term; provided, however, that board membership prior to January 1, 2015, shall not be considered in calculating limits on length of service. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local governing body prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than 30 days prior to the expiration of the term. Members appointed to the board shall serve for the terms of office specified in this Code section and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. (d) The local governing bodies of Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties may, any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, negotiate, enter into, and submit to the qualified voters of their respective counties the question of approval of a rapid transit contract between the county submitting the question and the authority. The local governing bodies of these counties shall be authorized to execute such rapid transit contracts prior to the holding of a referendum provided for in Section 24 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended; provided, however, that any such rapid transit contract shall not become valid and binding unless the same is approved by a majority of those voting in said referendum, which approval shall also be deemed approval of further participation in the authority. Upon approval of such rapid transit contract, the county entering into such contract shall be a participant in the authority, and its rights and responsibilities shall, insofar as possible, be the same as those belonging to Fulton and DeKalb Counties, and the local governing body of the county may then appoint two residents of the county to the board of directors of the authority, to serve a term ending on the thirty-first day of December in the fourth full year after the year in which the referendum approving said rapid transit contract was held, in which event the board of directors of the authority shall, be composed also of such additional members.

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(e) Except for the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the commissioner of transportation, no No person shall be appointed as a member of the board who holds any other public office or public employment except an office in the reserves of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; any member who accepts or enters upon any other public office or public employment shall be disqualified thereby to serve as a member. (f) A local governing body may remove any member of the board appointed by it for cause. No member shall be thus removed unless the member has been given a copy of the allegations against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in his or her own defense in person with or by counsel with at least ten days' written notice to the member. A member thus removed from office shall have the right to a judicial review of the member's removal by an appeal to the superior court of the county of the local governing body which appointed the member, but only on the ground of error of law or abuse of discretion. In case of abandonment of the member's office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a plea of nolo contendere thereto, removal from office, or disqualification under subsection (e) of this Code section, the office of a member shall be vacant upon the declaration of the board. A member shall be deemed to have abandoned the member's office upon failure to attend any regular or special meeting of the board for a period of four months without excuse approved by a resolution of the board, or upon removal of the member's residence from the territory of the local governing body that appointed the member. (g) Each appointed member of the board, except the chairperson, shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance, in an amount equal to that provided by Code Section 45-7-21 for each day on which that member attends an official meeting of the board, of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, Board of Ethics, or Arts Council; provided, however, that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to any such member for more than 130 days in any one calendar year. If the chairperson of the board is an appointed member of the board, the chairperson shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the chairperson engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of any of the aforesaid meetings. A member of the board shall also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by that member in the performance of that member's duties as authorized by the board. A board member shall not be allowed employee benefits. (h) The board shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for terms to expire on December 31 of each year to preside at meetings and perform such other duties as the board may prescribe. The presiding officer of the board may continue to vote as any other member, notwithstanding the member's duties as presiding officer, if the member so desires. The chairperson may select a designee from current members to act on behalf of the chairperson for official business of the authority. Such designee shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the designee engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of any official meeting of the board,

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of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, Board of Ethics, or Arts Council, provided that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to such member for more than 130 days in a calendar year. The board shall also elect from its membership a secretary and a treasurer who shall serve terms expiring on December 31 of each year. A member of the board may hold only one office on the board at any one time. (i) The board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The secretary of the board shall give written notice to each member of the board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for the giving of notice as above. A majority of the total membership of the board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number of members present shall be recorded. By affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the board to act. All meetings of the board, its executive committee, or any committee appointed by the board shall be subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50. (j) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section, the following actions by the board shall require the affirmative vote of one more than a majority of the total membership of the board as it may exist at the time:
(1) The issuance and sale of revenue bonds or equipment trust certificates; (2) The purchase or lease of any privately owned system of transportation of passengers for hire in its entirety, or any substantial part thereof. Prior to the purchase or lease of any such privately owned system a public hearing pertaining thereto shall have been held and notice of such public hearing shall have been advertised; provided, however, that no sum shall be paid for such privately owned system of transportation in excess of the fair market value thereof determined by a minimum of two appraisers qualified to appraise privately owned systems of transportation and approved by a majority of the local governments participating in the financing of such purchase; (3) The award of any contract involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more for construction, alterations, supplies, equipment, repairs, maintenance, or services other than professional services or for the purchase, sale, or lease of any property. The board by appropriate resolution may delegate to the general manager the general or specific authority to enter into contracts involving less than $100,000.00 $200,000.00; (4) The grant of any concession; and (5) The award of any contract for the management of any authority owned property or facility. (k) The board shall appoint and employ, as needed, a general manager and a general counsel, none of whom may be members of the board or a relative of a member of the board, and delegate to them such authority as it may deem appropriate. It may make such bylaws or rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for its own

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government, not inconsistent with this Code section, including the establishment of an executive committee to exercise such authority as its bylaws may prescribe. (l) The treasurer of the authority and such other members of the board and such other officers and employees of the authority as the board may determine shall execute corporate surety bonds, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their respective duties. A blanket form of surety bond may be used for this purpose. Neither the obligation of the principal or the surety shall extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure, or closing of any depository which has been approved as a depository for public funds.
(m)(1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (i) of this Code section, each member of the board shall hold a meeting once each 12 months with the local governing body that appointed such member. The secretary of the board shall give written notice to each member of the board, to each local governing body, and to the governing authority of each municipality in the county in which there is an existing or proposed rail line at least two days prior to any meeting that may be scheduled, and said secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for giving such notice. These meetings shall be for the purpose of reporting to the local governing bodies on the operations of the authority and on the activities of the board and making such information available to the general public. No activity that requires action by the board shall be initiated or undertaken at any meeting conducted under this subsection. (2) The board shall submit once each three months a written report on the operations of the authority and on the activities of the board to each local governing body that appoints a member of the board."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2014.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Jacobs of the 80th et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Committee on Transportation substitute to HB 265 (LC 39 0739S) by deleting lines 3 through 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation;

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to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting lines 11 through 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: transportation, is amended by repealing in their entirety Code Sections 32-9-13 and 32-914, relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities and the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, respectively.
By deleting lines 15 through 191 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes in general, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-6, relating to limitations upon the authority of local governments to levy sales and use taxes and other similar taxes, as follows:
"(a) There shall not be imposed in any jurisdiction in this state or on any transaction in this state local sales taxes, local use taxes, or local sales and use taxes in excess of 2 percent. For purposes of this prohibition, the taxes affected are any sales tax, use tax, or sales and use tax which is levied in an area consisting of less than the entire state, however authorized, including such taxes authorized by or pursuant to constitutional amendment, except that the following taxes shall not count toward or be subject to such 2 percent limitation:
(1) A sales and use tax for educational purposes exempted from such limitation under Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution; (2) Any tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Georgia Laws, 1964, page 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment; provided, however, that the exception provided for under this paragraph shall only apply:
(A) In a county in which a tax is being imposed under subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 48-8-111 in whole or in part for the purpose or purposes of a water capital outlay project or projects, a sewer capital outlay project or projects, a water and sewer capital outlay project or projects, water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200, or any combination thereof and with respect to which the county has entered into an intergovernmental contract with a municipality, in which the average waste-water system flow of such municipality is not less than 85 million gallons per day, allocating proceeds to such municipality to be used solely for water and sewer projects and costs as defined under paragraph (4) of Code Section 48-8-200. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall apply only during the period the tax under said subparagraph (a)(1)(D) is in effect. The exception provided for under this subparagraph shall not apply in any county in which a tax is being imposed under Article 2A of this chapter; or

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(B) In a county in which the tax levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation is first levied after January 1, 2010, and before November 1, 2012 2016. Such tax shall not apply to the following:
(i) The sale or use of jet fuel to or by a qualifying airline at a qualifying airport. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airline' means any person which is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or another 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. For purposes of this division, a 'qualifying airport' means any airport in the state that has had more than 750,000 takeoffs and landings during a calendar year; and (ii) The sale of motor vehicles; (3) In the event of a rate increase imposed pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of the initial 1 percent sales and use tax and in the event of a newly imposed tax pursuant to Code Section 48-8-96, only the amount in excess of a 1 percent sales and use tax; (4) A sales and use tax levied under Article 4 of this chapter; and (5) A sales and use tax levied under Article 5 of this chapter. If the imposition of any otherwise authorized local sales tax, local use tax, or local sales and use tax would result in a tax rate in excess of that authorized by this subsection, then such otherwise authorized tax may not be imposed."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2014, only if an Act providing for the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and reconstituting the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is enacted at the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly. Otherwise, all provisions of this Act shall not become effective and shall stand repealed on June 1, 2014.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 265.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre

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Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell N Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott E Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 11.

The motion prevailed.

HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; 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 an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to revise such Act; to revise the procedure for the issuance of bonds; to revise requirements for annual reporting; to provide for a suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds; 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. An Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (h) of Section 10 as follows:
"(h) Bonds of the Authority shall may be sold by public competitive bidding, unless such requirement is waived by the local governments participating in the Authority at the time of such sale, in which event the bonds may be sold or through negotiation with a prospective purchaser or purchasers. If, with respect to the sale of any particular issue of bonds, public competitive bidding is contemplated, the advertising of the notice of sale and invitation to bid with respect thereto shall be advertised as is customarily done in the handling of governmental bond issues and Section 14(b) as to these matters shall not apply. The Authority may negotiate the sale of its bonds to the Federal Government."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (b) through (d) of Section 14 as follows:
"(b) All such acquisitions, dispositions and contracts involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more shall be awarded only after advertising in the local newspaper of the largest circulation in the metropolitan area at least once a week in the two weeks prior to the bid opening. Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud at a date, time and place designated in the invitation to bid. Invitations to bid shall be sent at least one week prior to the bid opening to at least three potential bidders who are qualified technically and financially to submit bids, or, in lieu thereof, a memorandum shall be kept on file showing that less than three potential bidders so qualified exist in the market area within which it is practicable to obtain bids. Prior to the award of a contract which will call for an anticipated aggregate payment of $150,000.00 $200,000.00 or more to the successful bidder, the Authority shall make an accurate and brief summary thereof available to the public in its principal office and shall publish post notice of its intention to award such contract to the successful bidder at least five days prior to such award in the local newspaper of the largest circulation in the metropolitan area in a prominent location on the Authority's website. Such advertisement posting shall state the name of the successful bidder, the amount of the

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contract and its subject matter. This provision shall apply to contracts entered into thirty days or more after the effective date of this Act. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, written price quotations from at least three qualified and responsible vendors, or vendees as the case may be, shall be obtained for all acquisitions, dispositions and contracts involving less than $100,000.00 and over $10,000.00 $200,000.00 or more, or, in lieu thereof, a memorandum approved by the Board shall be kept on file showing that less than three vendors or vendees, as the case may be, so qualified exist in the market area within which it is practicable to obtain quotations. Acquisitions shall be made from, and contracts awarded to, the lowest responsible quotation, and dispositions of property shall be made to the highest responsible quotation. (d) Acquisitions, dispositions and contracts involving $10,000.00 or less less than $200,000.00 may be negotiated with or without competitive bidding under sound procurement procedures as promulgated and established by the Board."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 14A as follows:
"The Authority shall have available at its principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority an accurate and brief summary disclosing all material terms of each contract which the Authority has entered into and the terms of which call for expenditures by the Authority of more than $150,000. The Authority shall prepare an annual report for the period ending June 30 of each year. Each annual report shall include a statement of the tax revenue and operating revenue received during the period, a statement of the total expenditures made during the period and a list of all written contracts entered into by the Authority during the period which call for the Authority to expend at any time in the aggregate more than $50,000. Such list shall also include any employment or consultant contracts (whether or not written) under which the employee or consultant is to be compensated at an annual rate of more than $20,000, including direct and indirect or deferred benefits. When a person or firm, whose salary or fee is reportable hereunder, shall have his compensation increased at any time, the amount of such increase and the total new rate shall be reported for the period in which the increase takes effect. The list of contracts shall state the anticipated amount of funds to be paid thereunder, or the formula for determining such amount. The Authority shall also prepare a list of the names of each person, firm or corporation which has received from the Authority during such period in excess of $20,000, as well as the amount paid to such person, firm or corporation during such period. The annual report and lists required by this Section shall be filed as a statement, verified by the Chairman of the Board of the Authority and its General Manager, with members of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Overview Committee, the State Auditor and with governing authorities of each county and the largest municipality in the area of the Authority's operation. The annual report and lists required by this Section shall be prepared and filed within forty-five days of the end of the reporting period, shall be made available at the Authority's principal office for public inspection at all times

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during regular business hours of the Authority following such filing, and notice of such availability shall be published in a daily newspaper of general circulation within the entire geographic area of the Authority's operation within fifteen days after filing. Such notice shall occupy at least one quarter of a full page in such newspaper shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website within two weeks of submittal of the report to the parties enumerated in this Section. Such report shall display employee identification numbers and job titles, and no names or social security numbers of employees shall be displayed."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 24A as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24 of this Act or any other provision of this Act, the Authority may execute a transportation services contract with any county, municipality, special tax or community improvement district, political subdivision of this state, or any combination thereof being or lying within the counties of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett, to provide public transportation services, facilities, or both, for, to, or within such county, municipality, district, subdivision, or combination thereof. A transportation services contract executed pursuant to this Section:
(1) Shall not be a rapid transit contract subject to the conditions established therefor in Section 24 of this Act; (2) May not utilize a method of financing those public transportation services or facilities provided under the contract which involves:
(A) The issuance of bonds under subsection (c) of Section 24 of this Act; (B) The levy of the special retail sales and use tax described and authorized in Section 25 of this Act; or (C) Both methods described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph; and (3) May not authorize the construction of any extension of or addition to the Authority's existing rapid rail system; and (4) Shall require that the costs of any transportation services and facilities contracted for, as determined by the Board of Directors on the basis of reasonable estimates, allocations of costs and capital, and projections shall be borne by one or more of the following: (A) Fares; (B) Other revenues generated by such services or facilities; and (C) Any subsidy provided, directly or indirectly, by or on behalf of the public entity with which the Authority contracted for the services and facilities."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (i) of Section 25 as follows:
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the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended; provided, however, that no more than fifty percent (50%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, until January 1, 2002. For the period beginning January 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2002; and for each fiscal year commencing thereafter until December 31, 2008, no more than fiftyfive percent (55%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection; and for the period beginning January 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2009, and each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection;. Such restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from local sales and use taxes shall be suspended through June 30, 2019. except that if If the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall fail to file with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee annually, the original and 14 copies of a report of the findings of a completed management performance audit of the Authority's current operations, which audit that was performed under contract with and at the expense of the Authority, along with any auditor's recommendations based thereon and the auditor's signed written verification that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority fully cooperated with such audit and allowed access to all its books, records, and documents to the extent the auditor deemed necessary, then for the period beginning January 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2003, and each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. For each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2032, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection; and commencing with July 1, 2032, and for every year thereafter, the proceeds of the tax shall not be used to subsidize operations of the transportation system to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. In adopting its annual budget, the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenues, operating costs, patronage, and other factors which may affect the amount of the fare required to limit the operating subsidy herein provided for. If the results of any year's operations reflect that the proceeds of the tax were used to subsidize operations to an extent greater than herein provided, the Board shall adjust fares in order to make up the deficit in operations during a period of not to exceed three (3) succeeding years. If the results of operations in the Authority's fiscal year commencing July 1, 1980, or in any subsequent fiscal year reflect that the proceeds of the tax were not used to subsidize operations to the maximum extent herein

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provided, the Board shall reserve any amounts that could have been used to subsidize operations in that fiscal year and later use said reserved amounts and any interest earned on said reserved amounts to provide an additional subsidy for operations in any future fiscal year or years. The words 'operating costs of the system' for purposes of this subsection 25(I) are defined to include all of the costs of that division of the Authority directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions of the Authority indirectly involved, through the provision of support services, in providing mass transportation services for the metropolitan area, but exclusive of the costs of the division or divisions directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions indirectly involved, in the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of the rapid transit system, according to accepted principles of accounting, and also exclusive of the following costs:
(1) Nonrecurring costs and charges incurred in order to comply with any statute or regulation concerning either the protection or cleaning up of the environment, or accessibility by handicapped or disabled persons, or occupational health or safety, or compliance with any national or state emergencies, or with any judgment, decree, or order of any court or regulatory agency in implementation of any such statute or regulation; and (2) In the case of leases of equipment or facilities that, according to generally accepted principles of accounting, would not be classified as capital leases, payments of rent, and other payments for the property subject to such leases or for the use thereof; provided that any costs for regular maintenance or repair of such equipment or facilities shall not be excluded. If any proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act are held for the purpose of planning, designing, acquiring, or constructing additional facilities or equipment for or improvements to the rapid transit system and are invested, then all interest earned from such investments shall be used only for such purposes or for paying the principal of or interest on bonds or certificates issued for such purposes. Commencing July 1, 1988, and until June 30, 2008, and only if expressly authorized by the board, interest earned on reserve funds set aside for rebuilding, repairing, or renovating facilities of the rapid transit system; for replacing, repairing, or renovating equipment or other capital assets thereof; or from the sale or other disposition of real property, may, without regard to the original source of the funds so reserved, be used to pay the operating costs of the system as such costs are defined in this subsection."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2014.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read:

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Representative Jacobs of the 80th et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate Committee on Transportation substitute to HB 264 (LC 39 0736S) by
deleting lines 3 through 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: reconstitute the board of directors; to provide for staggered terms for board members; to provide for a limit on re-appointment of board members; to provide for a designee by the chairperson; to provide for a method for nonparticipating counties to join the Authority; to require board approval of certain payments and award of certain contracts; to remove restrictions on the operation of private enterprises; to remove restrictions on fares, rates, and rental charges for charter, group, and party bus services; to revise the procedure for the issuance of bonds; to revise what entities may exercise eminent domain on behalf of the Authority; to revise the amount of certain payments and contract amounts requiring board approval; to revise requirements for annual reporting; to provide for civil penalties to be set by the board for violation of rules and regulations of conduct; to revise procedures for the collective bargaining process; to provide for a suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting lines 10 through 20 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by revising Section 6 as follows:
"(a) The On and after January 1, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Authority shall be reconstituted and composed of 18 11 voting members and two nonvoting members. Four Three members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta to be nominated by the Mayor and elected by the City Council; five four members shall be residents of DeKalb County with three of the four appointees to be appointed by the local governing body thereof Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying south of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying north of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and the fourth appointee to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities located wholly in DeKalb County; three members shall be residents of Fulton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof, and at least and one of such appointees members shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta to be appointed by a majority vote of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and two of such members shall be residents of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; one member shall be a resident of Fulton or DeKalb County to be appointed by the Governor; one nonvoting member shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation; and one nonvoting member shall be the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. Those

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board members appointed by a local governing authority, caucus, or the Governor as described in this section in office as of January 1, 2017, shall serve initial terms of office as follows: two of the three appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, two of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta, and one of the two appointees of the caucus of mayors from municipalities lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta shall serve a term of two years, and the remaining appointees shall serve for terms of four years. No later than December 1, 2016, all board members shall be appointed and each local governing authority or caucus shall designate which board members shall serve an initial term of two years. and that membership position held by a Fulton County resident, appointed by the local governing body of that county, the term of which position expires December 31, 1988, shall, beginning on and after January 1, 1989, be filled by the local governing body of Fulton County appointing a person who is a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; one member shall be a resident of Clayton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof; and one member shall be a resident of Gwinnett County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof. Four members, representing the State, shall be as follows: the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation who shall be an ex officio member; the State Revenue Commissioner who shall be an ex officio member; the Executive Director of the State Properties Commission who shall be an ex officio member; and the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority who shall be an ex officio member. The first member who must be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta shall be appointed by the governing body of Fulton County to take office on July 1, 1985, for an initial term ending December 31, 1986. The two members who are DeKalb County residents and appointed by the governing authority thereof and who are added by this paragraph shall each be appointed by the governing body of DeKalb County to take office on July 1, 1985, for an initial term ending December 31, 1986. After the initial terms of those three members added to the Board in 1985, After the initial two-year terms of those five board members described in this subsection, that governing body or caucus which appointed the member for that initial term to that office shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years in the same manner that such governing body or caucus makes its other appointments to the Board. The initial terms of the four members added in 1976 by the above paragraph shall be as follows: the member from DeKalb County to be appointed by the local governing body of DeKalb County shall be appointed no later than sixty days after the effective date of this subsection for a term ending December 31, 1978, and shall take office immediately upon appointment; the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, the State Revenue Commissioner and the Executive Director of the State Properties Commission shall become members of the Board on the effective date of this subsection and shall serve while holding their State offices. Those board members in office on May 31, 2014, shall serve until December 31, 2016.

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The Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation shall become a member nonvoting members of the Board on the effective date of this sentence and shall serve while holding his or her their State office offices. Except as provided above, all appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body appointing entity which made the original appointment to the vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the Board may be appointed to succeed himself or herself for one four-year term; provided, however, that board membership prior to January 1, 2017, shall not be considered in calculating limits on length of service. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local governing body appointing entity prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than thirty days prior to the expiration of the term. Members appointed to the Board shall serve for the terms of office specified in this section and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. (b) Having initially declined membership on the Board and further participation in the Authority, Cobb County may at any time reclaim its membership on the Board and participate further in the Authority as provided in this subsection (b). The local governing body bodies of Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett County counties may, any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, negotiate, enter into, and submit to the qualified voters of their respective counties Cobb County the question of approval of a rapid transit contract between Cobb County the county submitting the question and the Authority, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 24 of this Act. The local governing body bodies of Cobb County these counties shall be authorized to execute such rapid transit contract prior to the holding of the referendum provided for in said Section 24; provided, however, that such rapid transit contract shall not become valid and binding unless the same is approved by a majority of those voting in said referendum, which approval shall also be deemed approval of further participation in the Authority. Upon approval of such rapid transit contract, Cobb County the county entering into such contract shall be a participant in the Authority, and its rights and responsibilities shall, insofar as possible, be the same as if it had participated in the Authority from its beginning, and the local governing body of Cobb County the county may then appoint two residents of Cobb County the county to the Board of Directors of the Authority, to serve a term ending on the 31st day of December in the fourth full year after the year in which the referendum approving said rapid transit contract was held, in which event the Board of Directors of the Authority shall, subsection (a) of this Section 6 to the contrary notwithstanding, be composed of 16 such additional members. (c) Reserved. (d) Except for the ex officio members of the Board, no Except for the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, no person shall be appointed as a member of the Board who holds any other public office or public employment except an office in the

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reserves of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; any member who accepts or enters upon any other public office or public employment shall be disqualified thereby to serve as a member. (e) A local governing body An appointing entity may remove any member of the Board appointed by it for cause. No member shall be thus removed unless he or she has been given a copy of the charges against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in his or her own defense in person or by counsel with at least ten days' written notice to the member. A member thus removed from office shall have the right to a judicial review of his the member's removal by an appeal to the superior court of the county of the local governing body which appointed him where the member resides, but only on the ground of error of law or abuse of discretion. In case of abandonment of his the member's office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a plea of nolo contendere thereto, removal from office, or disqualification under subsection (d) hereof, the office of a member shall be vacant upon the declaration of the Board. A member shall be deemed to have abandoned his the member's office upon failure to attend any regular or special meeting of the Board for a period of four months without excuse approved by a resolution of the Board, or upon removal of his the member's residence from the territory of the local governing body which appointed him qualifying the member to serve on the Board. (f) Each appointed member of the Board, except the Chairman Chairperson, shall be paid by the Authority a per diem allowance, in an amount equal to that provided by Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as now in effect or as it may hereafter be amended, for each day on which that member attends an official meeting of the Board, of any committee of the Board, or of the Authority's Pension Committee, or Board of Ethics, or Arts Council; provided, however, that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to any such member for more than 130 days in any one calendar year. If the Chairman Chairperson of the Board is an appointed member of the Board, the Chairman Chairperson shall be paid by the Authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the Chairman Chairperson engages in official business of the Authority, including but not limited to attendance of any of the aforesaid meetings. A member of the Board shall also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by that member in the performance of that members member's duties as authorized by the Board. A Board member shall not be allowed employee benefits authorized under Section 8(b). (g) The Board shall elect one of its members as chairman chairperson and another as vice-chairman vice-chairperson for terms to expire on December 31 of each year to preside at meetings and perform such other duties as the Board may prescribe. The presiding officer of the Board may continue to vote as any other member, notwithstanding his the member's duties as presiding officer, if he or she so desires. The chairperson may select a designee from current members to act on behalf of the chairperson for official business of the authority. Such designee shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the designee engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of

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any official meeting of the board, of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, Board of Ethics, or Arts Council, provided that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to such member for more than 130 days in a calendar year. The Board shall also elect from its membership a secretary and a treasurer who shall serve terms expiring on December 31 of each year. A member of the Board may hold only one office on the Board at any one time. (h) The Board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The Secretary of the Board shall give written notice to each member of the Board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving notice as above. A majority of the total voting membership of the Board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number of members present shall be recorded. By affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the Board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the Board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the Board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the Board to act. All meetings of the Board, its Executive Committee, or any committee appointed by the Board shall be subject to all provisions, except for Section 2(a), of an Act providing that all meetings of certain public bodies shall be open to the public, approved March 28, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 575), as now or hereafter amended Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, the following actions by the Board shall require the affirmative vote of one more than a majority of the total voting membership of the Board as it may exist at the time:
(1) The issuance and sale of revenue bonds as contemplated in Section 10 or equipment trust certificates as contemplated in Section 11. (2) The purchase or lease of any privately owned system of transportation of passengers for hire in its entirety, or any substantial part thereof, as contemplated in Section 8(c) or 8(d). Prior to the purchase or lease of any such privately owned system a public hearing pertaining thereto shall have been held and notice of such public hearing shall have been advertised as provided in Section 9(c) hereof. Provided that no sum shall be paid for such privately owned system of transportation in excess of the fair market value thereof determined by a minimum of two appraisers and approved by a majority of the local governments participating in the financing of such purchase. (3) The award of any contract involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more for construction, alterations, supplies, equipment, repairs, maintenance or services other than professional services, or for the purchase, sale or lease of any property. Any contract involving $200,000.00 or more shall be awarded through a competitive bidding process as described in Section 14 of this Act. The Board by appropriate resolution may delegate to the general manager the general or specific authority to enter into contracts involving less than $100,000.00 $200,000.00 if such contracts are entered into in accordance with Section 14 of this Act.

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(4) The grant of any concession as contemplated in Section 14(f). (5) The award of any contract for the management of any Authority-owned property or facility as contemplated in Section 14(h). (j) The Board shall appoint and employ, as needed, a general manager, and a general counsel, none of whom may be members of the Board or a relative of a member of the Board, and delegate to them such authority as it may deem appropriate. It may make such by-laws or rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for its own government, not inconsistent with this Act, including the establishment of an Executive Committee to exercise such authority as its by-laws may prescribe. (k) The treasurer of the Authority and such other members of the Board and such other officers and employees of the Authority as the Board may determine shall execute corporate surety bonds, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their respective duties. A blanket form of surety bond may be used for this purpose. Neither the obligation of the principal or the surety shall extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of any depository which has been approved as a depository for public funds. (l)(1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (h) of this section, each member of the Board shall hold a meeting once each 12 months with the local governing body which appointed such member. The Secretary of the Board shall give written notice to each member of the Board, to each local governing body, and to the governing authority of each municipality in the county in which there is an existing or proposed rail line at least two days prior to any meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving such notice. These meetings shall be for the purpose of reporting to the local governing bodies on the operations of the Authority and on the activities of the Board and making such information available to the general public. No activity which requires action by the Board shall be initiated or undertaken at any meeting conducted under this subsection. (2) The Board shall submit once each three months a written report on the operations of the Authority and on the activities of the Board to each local governing body which appoints a member of the Board."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (p) of Section 8 as follows:
"(p) The Authority shall have no power to operate taxicabs, or facilities designed exclusively for the transportation of property for hire, nor shall it engage in other activities commonly regarded as private enterprise, except to develop a rapid transit system, provide concessions, off-street parking and other facilities for the comfort, safety and convenience of transit passengers, and otherwise accomplish the purposes and policies expressed and contemplated in this Act. Reserved."

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SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (c), (e), (f), and (h) of Section 9 as follows:
"(c) The Board shall determine by itself exclusively majority vote after public hearings as hereinafter provided, the routes, types of construction, equipment, and facilities to be operated by the Authority, the scheduled services to be made available to the public and, except for the rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services as provided in subsection (f) of this Section, the amounts to be charged therefor. Before making any determinations as to scheduled services or amounts to be charged for such services, other than amounts charged for charter, group, and party bus services, the Board shall first hold at least one public hearing after giving notice of the time and place by twice advertising on different days in the newspaper having the largest circulation in the metropolitan area not more than ten days nor less than five days prior to the hearing. As to all other matters, the Board may hold such public hearings as it may deem appropriate, and as to all public hearings, it may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations to govern such hearings not inconsistent with this Act." "(e) Except for determining the rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services as set forth in subsection (f) of this Section, the function of the Board under subsections (c) and (d) shall not be delegated or exercised by any other person or body under any circumstances. Reserved. (f) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act to the contrary, the per-hour rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services rendered by the Authority shall be no less than the lowest per-hour rates, fares, rentals, and charges actually charged for charter, group, and party bus services provided by motor common carriers and motor contract carriers in the metropolitan area. Any person aggrieved by any determination of the Board as to any rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services may challenge same by a petition filed, within thirty days of the occurrence of the event or determination complained of, with the Public Service Commission of this State. A hearing, and such other proceedings as may be ordered, upon the aggrieved party's complaint shall be conducted by the Public Service Commission within thirty days after the filing of the complaint in order to determine the lawfulness of the challenged conduct or rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services. The rulings of the Public Service Commission shall be subject to judicial review in any superior court of any county of the metropolitan area in which the charge may be applicable; however, whenever two or more legal actions are brought against the determination of the Public Service Commission in different superior courts, exclusive jurisdiction thereof shall be vested in the first such court to docket such a petition and all other petitions may be refiled in the superior court having exclusive jurisdiction. Reserved."
"(h)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act to the contrary, not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Authority, the Board shall adjust the amounts to be charged for transportation services to the public so that the total funds to be received from transit operating revenue during the fiscal year of the

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Authority ending June 30, 1980, shall be no less than thirty percent of the operating costs of the system for the immediately preceding fiscal year, and so that the total funds to be received from transit operating revenue during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1981, and for each fiscal year thereafter shall be no less than thirty-five percent of the operating costs of the system for the immediately preceding fiscal year. In making such adjustments, the Board shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenue, patronage, and other factors which may affect the amounts to be charged for transportation services to the public; provided, if such amounts actually charged during one fiscal year resulted in transit operating revenue less than that required under this subsection, the amounts to be charged the immediately succeeding fiscal year shall be sufficient, along with all other transit operating revenue, to make up such deficit as well as meet the other requirements of this subsection. (2) Any differences between amounts charged for various transportation services to the public including, but not limited to, amounts charged for weekend or off-peak hours' service, or amounts charged special groups of persons, shall be approved by at least a two-thirds' vote of the total membership of the Board as it may exist at the time. Reserved. (3) Nothing in this subsection (h) shall be construed to change any limitation relating to the subsidy of operating costs of the system under subsection (I) of Section 25 of this Act if such limitation would require increasing transit operating revenue above the amount provided in this subsection. (4) For purposes of this subsection, 'transit operating revenue' shall include all revenue from fares, rates, and charges for transportation services and revenues from all other sources except the sales and use taxes levied pursuant to Section 25 of this Act; and 'operating costs' means 'operating costs of the system,' as defined in subsection (I) of Section 25 of this Act, and exclusive of depreciation and amortization and other costs and charges as provided in the said definition."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Section 10 as follows:
"(h) Bonds of the Authority shall may be sold by public competitive bidding, unless such requirement is waived by the local governments participating in the Authority at the time of such sale, in which event the bonds may be sold or through negotiation with a prospective purchaser or purchasers. If, with respect to the sale of any particular issue of bonds, public competitive bidding is contemplated, the advertising of the notice of sale and invitation to bid with respect thereto shall be advertised as is customarily done in the handling of governmental bond issues and Section 14(b) as to these matters shall not apply. The Authority may negotiate the sale of its bonds to the Federal Government."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 12 as follows:

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"The Authority shall have no power of eminent domain, but the City of Atlanta and the counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton and Gwinnett may, for purposes of the Authority, exercise the broadest power of eminent domain shall be available to them any city or county government within the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority or any agency or joint agency thereof, under any statute, and to convey to the Authority any property so acquired upon payment or credit for the total cost of any acquisition hereunder. For purposes of this section, the power of eminent domain shall lie in a city governing body if the property is located within that city's territorial limits and the power of eminent domain shall lie in a county governing body if the property is located in an unincorporated location within the county. However, no local governing body shall exercise any power of eminent domain hereunder with respect to property located beyond its territorial limits."
SECTION 6.
By deleting lines 50 through 111 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
SECTION 7. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 14A as follows:
"The Authority shall have available at its principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority an accurate and brief summary disclosing all material terms of each contract which the Authority has entered into and the terms of which call for expenditures by the Authority of more than $150,000. The Authority shall prepare an annual report for the period ending June 30 of each year. Each annual report shall include a statement of the tax revenue and operating revenue received during the period, a statement of the total expenditures made during the period and a list of all written contracts entered into by the Authority during the period which call for the Authority to expend at any time in the aggregate more than $50,000 $20,000.00. Such list shall also include any employment or consultant contracts (whether or not written) under which the employee or consultant is to be compensated at an annual rate of more than $20,000, including direct and indirect or deferred benefits. When a person or firm, whose salary or fee is reportable hereunder, shall have his compensation increased at any time, the amount of such increase and the total new rate shall be reported for the period in which the increase takes effect. The list of contracts shall state the anticipated amount of funds to be paid thereunder, or the formula for determining such amount. The Authority shall also prepare a list of the names of each person, firm or corporation which has received from the Authority during such period in excess of $20,000, as well as the amount paid to such person, firm or corporation during such period. The annual report, together with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the preceding calendar year, and lists required by this Section shall be filed as a statement, verified by the Chairman of the Board of the Authority and its General Manager, with members of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Overview Committee, the Governor, the presiding

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officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the State Auditor and with governing authorities of each county and the largest municipality in the area of the Authority's operation. The annual report and lists required by this Section shall be prepared and filed within forty-five days of the end of the reporting period submitted by August 31 of each year, shall be made available at the Authority's principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority following such filing, and notice of such availability shall be published in a daily newspaper of general circulation within the entire geographic area of the Authority's operation within fifteen days after filing. Such notice shall occupy at least one quarter of a full page in such newspaper shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website within two weeks of submittal of the report to the parties enumerated in this Section. Such report shall display employee identification numbers and job titles, and no names or social security numbers of employees shall be displayed."
SECTION 8. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 16 as follows:
"(a) The Board shall make provision for a system of financial accounting and controls, audits and reports. All accounting systems and records, auditing procedures and standards, and financial reporting shall conform to generally accepted principles of governmental accounting. Copies of each financial report required under this Section shall be furnished delivered to the members of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Overview Committee and posted on the website of the Authority. Notice of such publication shall be delivered in electronic format to each local governing body of each participating local government in the metropolitan area as described in Section 6 of this Act. All financial records, reports and documents of the Authority shall be public records and open to public inspection under reasonable regulations prescribed by the Board."
SECTION 9. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (e) and (g) of Section 17 as follows:
"(e) Not later than December 31, 2016, and every four years thereafter, the The Authority shall cause to be performed an independent annual management audit on the condition of management of the Authority at the expense of the Authority, to be supervised and approved by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee., and which The management audit shall be submitted to the Board of the Authority, the Governor, the State Auditor, and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee before December 31 of each year in which it is required. The management audit shall be performed at the expense of the Authority." "(g) The Authority shall submit to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee, the presiding officers of the House and Senate, and the Governor an annual report which report shall indicate consultant expenses, other professional services, salaries and expenses of full-time and part-time employees and Board members, and payments rendered by to outside companies, or agencies, or entities by to the Authority

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for any and all goods, services, and projects. Said report shall be submitted by August 31 of each year and shall include, along with the requirements specified in Section 14A of this Act, the name of the payee, the date of payment, the payment amount, and the purpose of each payment. If such payment was made pursuant to a contract, the date on which the contract was awarded, the length of the contract term, the award amount of the contract, the cumulative payments that have been made toward the contract, including the listed payment, and any related contract or project identification number shall be included in the report alongside the name of the payee, the date of payment, the payment amount, and the purpose of each payment. In addition to a printed copy to be provided to the parties enumerated in this subsection, said report shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website within two weeks of submittal of the report to the parties enumerated in this subsection. The report posted on the Authority's website shall show employee identification numbers and job titles instead of the names of the employees. The employee's social security number shall not be used as the employee's identification number."
SECTION 10. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Section 20 as follows:
"(a) The Board may promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the control and management of its operations, properties, employees and patrons. Violations of rules and regulations governing the conduct of the public in or upon the Authority's transportation system shall be punishable by a civil fine or penalty in an amount set by the Board. All rules and regulations governing the conduct of the public in or upon the Authority's transportation system and the civil fine or penalty for infraction of such rules and regulations shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website.
(b)(1) The Board may provide for the recognition of authorized representatives of the employees of the Authority and for collective bargaining, in accordance with this subsection, with such authorized representatives. (2) As used in this subsection, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(A) 'Authorized representative' means the collective bargaining agent for a class of employees, recognized for such purposes by the Board. (B) 'Collective bargaining' or 'collectively bargain' means performing the mutual obligation of the Authority and the authorized representatives of represented employees to negotiate, in good faith and to impasse, if necessary, over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with the bona fide intention of reaching a negotiated agreement. (C) 'Grievance arbitration' means arbitration of a dispute between the Authority and the authorized representative, acting on behalf of a represented employee, which involves the interpretation of an existing labor agreement and the application of the terms and conditions of that labor agreement to the claims of one or more employees.

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(D) 'Labor agreement' means an agreement, including any agreement respecting pension or retirement benefits for represented employees, between the Authority and the authorized representative, entered into in accordance with this subsection, which establishes the wages, hours, and other terms and condition of employment for represented employees of the Authority. (E) 'Represented employee' means an employee of the Authority who is a member of a class of employees for which the Board has recognized an authorized representative. (3) Every labor agreement entered into by the Authority shall provide for grievance arbitration and shall specify the procedure therefor. In any grievance arbitration, the arbitrators must base their decision upon the express terms and conditions of an existing labor agreement. (4) Upon or prior to the expiration of an existing labor agreement, the Authority and the authorized representative shall collectively bargain in an effort to reach a successor or replacement labor agreement. If, after expiration of an existing labor agreement, the Authority and the authorized representative are then unable to agree upon the terms and conditions of a new labor agreement, including but not limited to the issue of wages, they shall jointly select or, failing their agreement, upon the written petition of either or both parties, the Governor shall appoint within 30 days after the receipt of said petition a neutral fact finder to investigate and explore all unresolved collective bargaining issues and to render a report to the Authority, the authorized representative, and the public. The neutral fact finder shall conduct such hearings as may be necessary to provide for the full and fair presentation of all unresolved collective bargaining issues by both parties. That fact finder shall be authorized to sign and issue subpoenas for witnesses or documents, to administer oaths, to take oral or written testimony and to take such other actions as may be needed to make comprehensive findings of fact and recommendations. When a subpoena is disobeyed, any party may apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County for an order requiring obedience. Failure to comply with that order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. The costs of securing the attendance of witnesses, including fees and mileage, shall be computed in the same manner as prescribed by law in civil cases in the superior court. (5) The fact finder's report shall recommend as to all unresolved collective bargaining issues, including appropriate wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for represented employees, and shall set forth supporting factual findings, determined after due consideration of the factors set forth in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (8) of this subsection, and shall contain a summary of the findings. The report of the fact finder shall be issued within 30 days after the fact finder is selected or appointed. Upon issuance, the report shall be distributed by the Authority to the Governor, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee of the Georgia General Assembly, and each local governing body in the metropolitan area. The fact finder shall cause the summary of findings to be published once in the newspaper having the largest circulation in the metropolitan

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area. The fact finder shall be compensated in the same manner as a special master pursuant to Code Section 22-2-106 of the O.C.G.A., and the costs thereof and any other costs of the proceeding shall be borne equally by the parties. After selection or appointment of a fact finder pursuant to this paragraph, the parties may continue to collectively bargain on any issues, including but not limited to those submitted for fact-finding purposes. (6) Upon issuance of the fact finder's report, the Authority and the authorized representative shall continue to collectively bargain in light of the recommendations set forth in such report. If either party rejects any or all of the fact finder's recommendations and the parties are otherwise unable, through collective bargaining, to reach agreement on such issue or issues, then each party rejecting any of the fact finder's recommendations shall prepare a written statement setting forth the specific recommendations which such party has rejected, the party's counterproposal on the issue or issues, and the reasons for rejecting the fact finder's recommendations. Prior to commencement of any proceeding for interest arbitration, as provided in paragraph (7) of this subsection, each party required under this paragraph to prepare that statement shall cause it to be published in the local newspaper having the largest circulation in the metropolitan area and shall concurrently distribute that statement to the Governor, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee of the Georgia General Assembly, and each local governing body in the metropolitan area. (7) If, within the 30 days following issuance of the fact finder's report, the Authority and the authorized representative are unable to conclude a new labor agreement, either party may then seek binding interest arbitration of all a judicial determination of any unresolved issues between the parties. Such an action may be instituted by the filing of a petition with the Governor for binding interest arbitration and for the appointment of an arbitrator. The Governor shall appoint an arbitrator who is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators or is approved by the American Arbitration Association within 30 days of the petition. That arbitrator shall decide the issues within 90 days after said petition shall be filed with the Governor. That arbitrator's decision on those issues shall bind both the Authority and the authorized representative. That arbitrator may require the Authority and the authorized representative to provide that arbitrator with such information as the arbitrator determines to be necessary in resolving the issues for a judicial determination. In even-numbered years, the petition shall be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County and directed to the judge with the greatest length of service in that court. In odd-numbered years, the petition shall be filed in the Superior Court of DeKalb County and directed to the judge with the greatest length of service in that court. The judge, without a jury, shall decide upon the issues within 90 days of filing such petition. The decision of the judge shall be binding upon the Authority and the authorized representative, and there shall be no appeal of such decision. The judge may require the Authority and the authorized representative to provide such information as the judge determines to be necessary in resolving the issues submitted. In the event any unresolved collective bargaining issue, including but not limited to

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wage rates for represented employees, is not submitted for judicial determination, the parties shall continue the collective bargaining process with respect to such issues in a good faith effort to reach agreement on such issues or to agree upon the terms and conditions of a stipulation or submission agreement to be submitted for judicial determination as provided for in this paragraph.
(8)(A) In any interest arbitration judicial determination under this subsection, the arbitrator judge shall be bound by any written stipulation or submission agreement between the Authority and the authorized representative concerning such determination. In determining any issue, the arbitrator judge shall also give primary consideration weight both to the report of the neutral fact finder and to the following factors:
(A)(i) The financial ability of the Authority to pay wages and provide benefits, whether or not increased, including the budget for the current year, the projected budget for the subsequent ten years, and the need to maintain adequate reserves, while adhering to all legal requirements governing the Authority's expenditure of public funds and revenues and maintaining levels of transit service sufficient to serve the metropolitan area; and (B)(ii) The amount, if any, of any fare increase which would be necessary to afford a wage or salary increase or improvement in fringe benefits or extension of vacation, holiday, or excused time and the ability of the public to bear a fare increase, with consideration of the per capita income of those persons in the service area;. (B) The judge shall also give secondary consideration to the following factors: (C)(i) A comparison between the overall wage and salary levels and fringe benefit levels and vacation, holiday and excused time allowances of the Authority's represented employees and other workers in the public and private sectors of the metropolitan area who perform work requiring similar skills in other major ground transportation services; (D)(ii) A comparison of the hours and working conditions of the Authority's represented employees and other workers in the public and private sectors of the metropolitan area who perform work requiring similar skills in other major ground transportation services; and (E)(iii) The cost of consumer goods and services within the metropolitan area. (9) In the event that either party wishes to enforce the decision of the arbitrator, a petition for such enforcement must be filed within ninety (90) days of such decision. In odd numbered years, the petition must be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County and directed to the senior judge in time of service in that court. In even numbered years, the petition must be filed in the Superior Court of DeKalb County and directed to the senior judge in time of service in that court. The court shall confirm the decision unless the decision is vacated by the court because the court finds that the rights of a party were prejudiced by: (A) Corruption, fraud, or misconduct in procuring the decision; (B) Partiality of an arbitrator appointed as a neutral;

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(C) An overstepping by the arbitrators of their authority or such imperfect execution of it that a final and definite decision upon the subject of such matter submitted was not made; or (D) The arbitrator's manifest disregard for the law. The judge's ruling in this enforcement proceeding shall bind the Authority and the authorized representative and there shall be no appeal from this decision. (10) Upon vacating a decision, the court may order a rehearing and determination of all or any of the issues either before the same arbitrator or before a new arbitrator appointed as provided by this part. In any provision of an agreement limiting the time for a hearing or decision, time shall be measured from the date of such order or rehearing, whichever is appropriate, or a time may be specified by the court. (11) No employee of the Authority shall engage in any strike, sit-down, slow-down, walkout, or other concerted cessation or curtailment of work, and no authorized representative of employees of the Authority shall cause, instigate, encourage, promote or condone any strike, sit-down, slow-down, walkout, or other concerted cessation or curtailment of work by any employee of the Authority. The Authority shall not unilaterally increase, decrease, or otherwise change the wages, including accrued cost of living allowances, or fringe benefits of represented employees as of the last day of an expired contract pending the establishment of new wages and fringe benefits by negotiation or interest arbitration judicial determination. (12)(10) Subject to any requirement imposed pursuant to Section 13 (c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the Authority at all times shall have the right to determine the method, means, and personnel by which its operations are to be carried on, including the right to hire part-time employees."
SECTION 11. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 21 as follows:
"(b) The Authority shall also be exempt from any regulation by the Public Service Commission of this State, except as provided in Section 9(f) of this Act, and except that when any proposed action of the Authority, or any local government on behalf of the Authority, may place a public utility, railroad or public service corporation in violation of the requirements of the Commission, or create the need for collaboration with respect to compliance with the requirements of the Commission, the Authority shall obtain the Commission's cooperation and approval of the proposed action. In such matters and particularly with respect to the matters contemplated in Section 8(j), the Commission shall cooperate with the Authority to accomplish the purposes and policies of this Act."
SECTION 12.
By replacing "2019" on line 129 with "2017".
By replacing "6" on line 191 with "13".

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By substituting for the period on line 192 the following: , except for Section 10 of this Act, which shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

By replacing "7" on line 193 with "14".

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain
Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan
Morris N Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 105, nays 64.

The amendment was adopted.

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Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 264.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner E Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton N Efstration
Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton
Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain
Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan
Morris N Mosby N Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 64.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:
HB 749. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th 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 provide for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 697. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility requirements for HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
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To amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to revise the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to revise the functions and composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to revise the composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to revise the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to change the distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; to establish nonprofit corporations for the distribution of such funds; to provide for Zell Miller Grant Scholars; to provide for eligibility criteria to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar; to revise terminology relating to Zell Miller Scholarship Scholars; 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 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, is amended by revising subparagraph (H) of paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-3-236, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, board of commissioners, and officers, to read as follows:
"(H) To solicit, receive, and accept funds from any source, public or private, by gift, grant, bequest, or otherwise, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, invest, administer, and expend such funds on behalf of the commission and for any of its purposes; and to acquire from any source, public or private, by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, or devise, any property, real, personal, or mixed, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and dispose of such property on behalf of the commission and for any of its purposes; and"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-264, relating to functions and composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, to read as follows:
"(a) Functions and composition. The corporation shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of 13 members, who shall be the same persons who are serving and who shall serve as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-3-234. The executive director of the corporation, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. The board of directors provided for by this subsection shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the board of directors of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the corporation for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the corporation."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-314, relating to functions, composition, organization, and conduct of affairs of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, to read as follows:
"(a) Functions and composition. The authority shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of 13 members, who shall be the same persons who are serving and who shall serve as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-3-234. The executive director of the authority, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. The board of directors provided for by this subsection shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the board of directors of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the authority for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the authority."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (O) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, to read as follows:
"(O) To solicit, receive, and accept funds from any source, public or private, by gift, grant, bequest, loan, or otherwise, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and expend such funds on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes; and to acquire from any source, public or private, by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, or devise, any property, real, personal, or mixed, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and dispose of such property on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes;"
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by substituting a semicolon for "; and" at the end of division (1)(W)(iv), by substituting "; and" for the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (X) of paragraph (1), and by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, as follows:
"(Y) To incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations to aid the authority in carrying out any of its powers, duties, and functions. Any such nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this subparagraph shall be a body corporate and politic and shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation, any assets of such nonprofit corporation shall revert to the authority or to any successor to the authority, or failing such succession, to the State of Georgia. The authority shall not

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be liable for the debts, obligations, or bonds of any such nonprofit corporation or for the actions or omissions to act of any such nonprofit corporation unless the authority so consents;"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-3-316.1. (a) Each Georgia income tax return form for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, shall contain appropriate language, to be determined by the state revenue commissioner, offering the taxpayer the opportunity to contribute to the nonprofit corporations established by subparagraph (Y) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316 to assist students with educational expenses by either donating all or any part of any tax refund due and by authorizing a reduction in the refund check otherwise payable, or by contributing any amount over and above any amount of tax owed by adding that amount to the taxpayer's payment. The instructions accompanying the income tax return shall include a description of the purposes for which the nonprofit corporations were established and the intended use of moneys received from the contributions. Each taxpayer required to file a state income tax return who desires to contribute to these nonprofit corporations may designate such contribution as provided on the appropriate income tax return form. (b) The Department of Revenue shall determine annually the total amount so contributed, and shall transmit such amount to the authority for even division among and deposit in the nonprofit corporations established by subparagraph (Y) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-3-409, relating to a taxpayer opportunity to contribute to student loan funds.
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph and revising paragraph (27) as follows:
"(26.1) 'Zell Miller Grant Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE grant in accordance with Code Section 203-519.5 and earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of any quarter or semester in which the student has attended courses toward a diploma or certificate. (27) 'Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.2 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

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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 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 Scholarship Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholarship 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 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholarship 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."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.5, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d.1) For each semester or quarter following a semester or quarter that it is determined that a student is a Zell Miller Grant Scholar, a student shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award amount equal to the difference between the

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HOPE award amount and the then current academic year standard undergraduate tuition amount at the institution to be paid or the exceptional tuition rate amount in effect on January 1, 2014, for programs with exceptional tuition rates in effect on January 1, 2014. Eligibility to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar shall be determined on a semester or quarter basis and paid for the next semester or quarter in which a student is enrolled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Zell Miller Grant Scholar shall also receive one semester or quarter of retroactive payment if the student was not eligible to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar because he or she had no cumulative grade point average."

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Evans of the 42nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 697.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C

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Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

HB 729. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; 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 Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for the fair market value determination of kit cars; to provide for credit for trade-in vehicle in certain lease transactions; to provide for fees of the tag agent; to provide for the promulgation of a standardized form; to provide for the submission of title applications and title ad valorem tax fees by dealers; to provide for penalties for failure to submit title applications and title ad valorem tax fees timely; to provide for certain refunds; to provide for transfers as a result of a divorce decree or court order; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for an expiration period for temporary license plates; to require that applications be submitted to the county where the vehicle will be registered; to provide for extensions of the registration period under certain circumstances; 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. Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, is amended by revising the Code section as follows:
"48-5C-1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Fair market value of the motor vehicle' means: (A) For a used motor vehicle, the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of a motor vehicle for a vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442, and, in the case of a used car dealer, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle which shall also be based upon the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the trade-in motor vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442; (B) For a used motor vehicle which is not so listed in such current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual, the value from the bill of sale or the value from a reputable used car market guide designated by the commissioner, whichever is greater, and, in the case of a used car dealer, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle; provided, however, that, if the value of the motor vehicle is based upon a reputable used car market guide designated by the commissioner, then the value of the trade-in shall also be based upon the same reputable used car market guide; (C) Upon written application and supporting documentation submitted by an applicant under this Code section, a county tag agent may deviate from the fair market value as defined in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph based upon mileage and condition of the used vehicle. Supporting documentation may include, but not be limited to, bill of sale, odometer statement, and values from reputable pricing guides. The fair market value as determined by the county tag agent pursuant to this subparagraph shall be appealable as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; or (D)(C) For a new motor vehicle, the greater of the retail selling price or, in the case of a lease of a new motor vehicle, the agreed upon value of the vehicle pursuant to the lease agreement or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of a motor vehicle for a vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle

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ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle as stated in the bill of sale and any rebate or any cash discounts provided by the selling dealer and taken at the time of sale. The retail selling price or agreed upon value shall include any charges for labor, freight, delivery, dealer fees, and similar charges and dealer addons and mark-ups, but shall not include any extended warranty or maintenance agreement itemized on the dealer's invoice to the customer or any finance, insurance, and interest charges for deferred payments billed separately; or (D) In the case of a kit car which is assembled by the purchaser from parts supplied by a manufacturer, the greater of the retail selling price of the kit or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the motor vehicle if listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442. A kit car shall not include a rebuilt or salvage vehicle. Upon written application and supporting documentation submitted by an applicant under this Code section, a county tag agent may deviate from the fair market value as defined in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph based upon mileage and condition of the used vehicle. Supporting documentation may include, but shall not be limited to, bill of sale, odometer statement, and values from reputable pricing guides. The fair market value as determined by the county tag agent pursuant to this paragraph shall be appealable as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) 'Immediate family member' means spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild. (3) 'Loaner vehicle' means a motor vehicle owned or leased by a dealer which is withdrawn temporarily from dealer inventory for exclusive use as a courtesy vehicle loaned at no charge for a period not to exceed 30 days within a 366 day period to any one customer whose motor vehicle is being serviced by such dealer. (4) 'Rental charge' means the total value received by a rental motor vehicle concern for the rental or lease for 31 or fewer consecutive days of a rental motor vehicle, including the total cash and nonmonetary consideration for the rental or lease, including, but not limited to, charges based on time or mileage and charges for insurance coverage or collision damage waiver but excluding all charges for motor fuel taxes or sales and use taxes. (5) 'Rental motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers and used primarily for the transportation of persons that is rented or leased without a driver. (6) 'Rental motor vehicle concern' means a person or legal entity which owns or leases five or more rental motor vehicles and which regularly rents or leases such vehicles to the public for value.

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(7) 'Trade-in value' means the fair market value of the motor vehicle, as defined in paragraph (1) of this subsection, as stated in the bill of sale for a vehicle which has been traded in to the dealer in a transaction involving the purchase of another vehicle from the dealer. When a lessor receives a motor vehicle which was returned to the lessor by a lessee and the lessor utilizes such vehicle as a trade-in in the purchase of another motor vehicle to be leased to the same or a different lessee, such lessor shall receive a reduction for the trade-in value of such trade-in vehicle in determining the fair market value of the vehicle being purchased.
(b)(1)(A) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any motor vehicle for which a title is issued in this state on or after March 1, 2013, shall be exempt from sales and use taxes to the extent provided under paragraph (95) of Code Section 488-3 and shall not be subject to the ad valorem tax as otherwise required under Chapter 5 of this title. Any such motor vehicle shall be titled as otherwise required under Title 40 but shall be subject to a state title fee and a local title fee which shall be alternative ad valorem taxes as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. Motor vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan shall not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees but shall continue to be subject to apportioned ad valorem taxation under Article 10 of Chapter 5 of this title.
(B)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term: (I) 'Local base amount' means $1 billion. (II) 'Local current collection amount' means the total amount of sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicles under Chapter 8 of this title and motor vehicle local ad valorem tax proceeds under this Code section and Chapter 5 of this title which were collected during the calendar year which immediately precedes the tax year in which the title ad valorem tax adjustments are required to be made under this subparagraph. (III) 'Local target collection amount' means an amount equal to the local base amount added to the product of 2 percent of the local base amount multiplied by the number of years since 2012 with a maximum amount of $1.2 billion. (IV) 'State base amount' means $535 million. (V) 'State current collection amount' means the total amount of sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicles under Chapter 8 of this title and motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds under this Code section and Chapter 5 of this title which were collected during the calendar year which immediately precedes the tax year in which the state and local title ad valorem tax rate is to be reviewed for adjustment under division (xiv) of this subparagraph. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subdivision to the contrary, the term 'state current collection amount' for the 2014 calendar year for the purposes of the 2015 review under division (xiv) of this subparagraph shall be adjusted so that such amount is equal to the amount of motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds that would have been collected under this Code section in 2014 if the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate was 7 percent of the fair

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market value of the motor vehicle less any trade-in value plus the total amount of motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds collected under Chapter 5 of this title during 2014. (VI) 'State target collection amount' means an amount equal to the state base amount added to the product of 2 percent of the state base amount multiplied by the number of years since 2012. (ii) The combined state and local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to: (I) For the period commencing March 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, 6.5 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; (II) For the 2014 tax year, 6.75 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; and (III) Except as provided in division (xiv) of this subparagraph, for the 2015 and subsequent tax years, 7 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. (iii) For the period commencing March 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 57 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 43 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (iv) For the 2014 tax year, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 55 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 45 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (v) For the 2015 tax year, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 55 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 45 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (vi) For the 2016 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 53.5 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 46.5 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (vii) For the 2017 tax year, except as otherwise provided in divisions (xiii) and (xiv) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 44 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 56 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (viii) For the 2018 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 40 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 60 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (ix) For the 2019 tax year, except as otherwise provided in divisions (xiii) and (xiv) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to

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36 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 64 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (x) For the 2020 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 34 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 66 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xi) For the 2021 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 30 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 70 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xii) For the 2022 and all subsequent tax years, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph for tax years 2022, 2023, and 2024 and except as otherwise provided in division (xiv) of this subparagraph for tax year 2023, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 28 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 72 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xiii) Beginning in 2016, by not later than January 15 of each tax year through the 2022 tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall determine the local target collection amount and the local current collection amount for the preceding calendar year. If such local current collection amount is equal to or within 1 percent of the local target collection amount, then the state title ad valorem tax rate and the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall remain at the rate specified in this subparagraph for that year. If the local current collection amount is more than 1 percent greater than the local target collection amount, then the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be reduced automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the local current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the local target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be increased by an equal amount to maintain the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate at the rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. If the local current collection amount is more than 1 percent less than the local target collection amount, then the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be increased automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the local current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the local target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be reduced by an equal amount to maintain the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate at the rate specified in division (ii) of this

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subparagraph. In the event of an adjustment of such ad valorem tax rates, by not later than January 31 of such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall notify the tax commissioner of each county in this state of the adjusted rate amounts. The effective date of such adjusted rate amounts shall be January 1 of such tax year. (xiv) In tax years 2015, 2018, and 2022, by not later than July 1 of each such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall determine the state target collection amount and the state current collection amount for the preceding calendar year. If such state current collection amount is greater than, equal to, or within 1 percent of the state target collection amount after making the adjustment, if any, required in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, then the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph shall remain at the rate specified in such division. If the state current collection amount is more than 1 percent less than the state target collection amount after making the adjustment, if any, required by division (xiii) of this subparagraph, then the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph shall be increased automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the state current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the state target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate and the local title ad valorem tax rate for the tax year in which such increase in the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall become effective shall be adjusted from the rates specified in this subparagraph or division (xiii) of this subparagraph for such tax year such that the proceeds from such increase in the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall be allocated in full to the state. In the event of an adjustment of the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate, by not later than August 31 of such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall notify the tax commissioner of each county in this state of the adjusted combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate for the next calendar year. The effective date of such adjusted combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall be January 1 of the next calendar year. Notwithstanding the provisions of this division, the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall not exceed 9 percent. (xv) The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to implement and administer this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations regarding appropriate public notification of any changes in rate amounts and the effective date of such changes and rules and regulations regarding appropriate enforcement and compliance procedures and methods for the implementation and operation of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate a standardized form to be used by all dealers of new and used vehicles in this state in order to ease the administration of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner may promulgate and implement rules and regulations as may be necessary to permit

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seller financed sales of used vehicles to be assessed 2.5 percentage points less than the rate specified in division (b)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section subparagraph. (C) The application for title and the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be paid to the tag agent in the county where the motor vehicle is to be registered and shall be paid at the time the application for a certificate of title is submitted or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, at the time when the electronic title transaction is finalized. In an electronic title transaction, the state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be remitted electronically directly to the county tag agent. A dealer of new or used motor vehicles may accept shall make such application for title and state and local title ad valorem tax fees on behalf of the purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle for the purpose of submitting or, in the case of an electronic title application, finalizing such title application and remitting state and local title ad valorem tax fees. (D) There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the commissioner, falsifies any information in any bill of sale used for purposes of determining the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (E) Except in the case in which an extension of the registration period has been granted by the county tag agent under Code Section 40-2-20, a dealer of new or used motor vehicles that accepts makes an application for title and collects state and local title ad valorem tax fees from a purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle and does not submit or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, finalize such application for title and remit such state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent within 30 days following the date of purchase shall be liable to the county tag agent for an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees. An additional penalty equal to 10 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 60 days following the date of purchase. An additional penalty equal to 15 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 90 days following the date of purchase, and an additional penalty equal to 20 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 120 days following the date of purchase. An additional penalty equal to 25 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed for each subsequent 30 day period in which the payment is not transmitted. In addition, any such dealer of used motor vehicles who fails to make the application for title and submit or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, finalize such application for title and remit such state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent within 30 days following the date of

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purchase shall also be subject to civil fines not to exceed $500.00 per transaction, and such failure may be the basis for the revocation or suspension of such dealer's license under Chapter 47 of Title 43. (F) A dealer of new or used motor vehicles that accepts makes an application for title and collects state and local title ad valorem tax fees from a purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle and converts such fees to his or her own use shall be guilty of theft by conversion and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 16-8-12. (2) A person or entity acquiring a salvage title pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-36 shall not be subject to the fee specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection but shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such state title ad valorem tax fee shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (c)(1) The amount of proceeds collected by tag agents each month as state and local title ad valorem tax fees, state salvage title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be allocated and disbursed as provided in this subsection. (2) For the 2013 tax year and in each subsequent tax year, the amount of such funds shall be disbursed within 20 days following the end of each calendar month as follows: (A) State title ad valorem tax fees, state salvage title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest shall be remitted to the state revenue commissioner who shall deposit such proceeds in the general fund of the state less an amount to be retained by the tag agent not to exceed 1 percent of the total amount otherwise required to be remitted under this subparagraph to defray the cost of administration. Such retained amount shall be remitted to the collecting county's general fund. Failure by the tag agent to disburse within such 20 day period shall result in a forfeiture of such administrative fee plus interest on such amount at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40; and (B) Local title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest shall be designated as local government ad valorem tax funds. The tag agent shall then distribute the proceeds as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection, less an amount to be retained by the tag agent not to exceed 1 percent of the total amount otherwise required to be distributed under this subparagraph to defray the cost of administration. Such retained amount shall be remitted to the collecting county's general fund. Failure by the tag agent to disburse within such 20 day period shall result in a forfeiture of such administrative fee plus interest on such amount at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40. (3) The local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds required under this subsection shall be distributed as follows: (A) The tag agent of the county shall within 20 days following the end of each calendar month allocate and distribute to the county governing authority and to

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municipal governing authorities, the board of education of the county school district, and the board of education of any independent school district located in such county an amount of those proceeds necessary to offset any reduction in ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in the taxing jurisdiction of each governing authority and school district from the amount of ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in each such governing authority and school district during the same calendar month of 2012. This reduction shall be calculated by subtracting the amount of ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in each such taxing jurisdiction from the amount of ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in that taxing jurisdiction in the same calendar month of 2012. In the event that the local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds are insufficient to fully offset such reduction in ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, the tag agent shall allocate a proportionate amount of the proceeds to each governing authority and to the board of education of each such school district, and any remaining shortfall shall be paid from the following month's local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds. In the event that a shortfall remains, the tag agent shall continue to first allocate local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds to offset such shortfalls until the shortfall has been fully repaid; and (B) Of the proceeds remaining following the allocation and distribution under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the tag agent shall allocate and distribute to the county governing authority and to municipal governing authorities, the board of education of the county school district, and the board of education of any independent school district located in such county the remaining amount of those proceeds in the manner provided in this subparagraph. Such proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund of such governing authority or board of education and shall not be subject to any use or expenditure requirements provided for under any of the following described local sales and use taxes but shall be authorized to be expended in the same manner as authorized for the ad valorem tax revenues on motor vehicles under Chapter 5 of this title which would otherwise have been collected for such governing authority or board of education. Of such remaining proceeds:
(i) An amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district and the board of education of each independent school district located in such county in the same manner as required for any local sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect. If such tax is not currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to such board or boards of education in the same manner as if such tax were in effect;
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the joint county and municipal sales and use tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect. (II) If such tax were never in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county on a pro rata basis according to the ratio of the population that each such municipality bears to the population of the entire county. (III) If such tax is currently in effect as well as a local option sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to a local constitutional amendment, an amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed in the same manner as required under subdivision (I) of this division and an amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district. (IV) If such tax is not currently in effect and a local option sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to a local constitutional amendment is currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district and the board of education of any independent school district in the same manner as required under that such local constitutional amendment. (V) If such tax is not currently in effect and a homestead option sales and use tax under Article 2A of Chapter 8 of this title is in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county, each qualified municipality, and each existing municipality in the same proportion as otherwise required under Code Section 48-8-104; and (iii)(I) An amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as specified under an intergovernmental agreement or as otherwise required under the county special purpose local option sales and use tax under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect; provided, however, that this subdivision shall not apply if subdivision (III) of division (ii) of this subparagraph is applicable. (II) If such tax were in effect but expired and is not currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as if such tax were still in effect according to the intergovernmental agreement or as otherwise required under the county special purpose local sales and use tax under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title for the 12 month period commencing at the expiration of such tax. If such tax is not renewed prior to the expiration of such 12 month period, such amount shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (I) of division (ii) of this subparagraph; provided, however, that if a tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title is not in effect, such amount shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (II) of division (ii) of this subparagraph.

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(III) If such tax is not currently in effect in a county in which a tax is levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 1008; the continuation of such amendment under Article XI, Section I, Paragraph IV(d) of the Constitution; and the laws enacted pursuant to such constitutional amendment, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing body of the authority created by local Act to operate such metropolitan area system of public transportation. (IV) If such tax were never in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed in the same manner as specified under the distribution certificate for the joint county and municipal sales and use tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect; provided, however, that if such tax under such article is not in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county on a pro rata basis according to the ratio of the population that each such municipality bears to the population of the entire county. (d)(1)(A) Upon the death of an owner of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members of such owner who receive such motor vehicle pursuant to a will or under the rules of inheritance shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the immediate family member or immediate family members make an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the death of an owner of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members of such owner who receive such motor vehicle pursuant to a will or under the rules of inheritance shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (2)(A) Upon the transfer from an immediate family member of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members who receive such motor vehicle shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1)

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of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the immediate family member or immediate family members make an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the transfer from an immediate family member of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member who receives such motor vehicle shall transfer title of such motor vehicle to such recipient family member and shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (C) Any title transfer under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the transferor and transferee that such persons are immediate family members to one another. There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, falsifies any material information in such affidavit. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the state revenue commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (3) Any individual who: (A) Is required by law to register a motor vehicle or motor vehicles in this state which were registered in the state in which such person formerly resided; and (B) Is required to file an application for a certificate of title under Code Section 403-21 or 40-3-32 shall only be required to pay state and local title ad valorem tax fees in the amount of 50 percent of the amount which would otherwise be due and payable under this subsection at the time of filing the application for a certificate of title, and the remaining 50 percent shall be paid within 12 months. (4) The state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for under this Code section shall not apply to corrected titles, replacement titles under Code Section 40-3-31, or titles reissued to the same owner pursuant to Code Sections 40-3-50 through 40-3-56. (5) Any motor vehicle subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall continue to be subject to the title, license plate, revalidation decal, and registration requirements and applicable fees as otherwise provided in Title 40 in the same manner as motor vehicles which are not subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (6) Motor vehicles owned or leased by or to the state or any county, consolidated government, municipality, county or independent school district, or other government entity in this state shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees

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provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that such other government entity shall not qualify for the exclusion under this paragraph unless it is exempt from ad valorem tax and sales and use tax pursuant to general law.
(7)(A) Any motor vehicle which is exempt from sales and use tax pursuant to paragraph (30) of Code Section 48-8-3 shall be exempt from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under this subsection. (B) Any motor vehicle which is exempt from ad valorem taxation pursuant to Code Section 48-5-478, 48-5-478.1, 48-5-478.2, or 48-5-478.3 shall be exempt from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (8) There shall be a penalty imposed on the transfer of all or any part of the interest in a business entity that includes primarily as an asset of such business entity one or more motor vehicles, when, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, such transfer is done to evade the payment of state and local title ad valorem tax fees under this subsection. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty per motor vehicle and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty per motor vehicle, as determined by the state revenue commissioner, plus the amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax fees. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information that a transfer may be in violation of this paragraph. (9) Any owner of any motor vehicle who fails to submit within 30 days of the date such owner is required by law to register such vehicle in this state an application for a first certificate of title under Code Section 40-3-21 or a certificate of title under Code Section 40-3-32 shall be required to pay a penalty in the amount of 10 percent of the state title ad valorem tax fees and 10 percent of the local title ad valorem tax fees required under this Code section, and, if such state and local title ad valorem tax fees and the penalty are not paid within 60 days following the date such owner is required by law to register such vehicle, interest at the rate of 1.0 percent per month shall be imposed on the state and local title ad valorem tax fees due under this Code section, unless a temporary permit has been issued by the tax commissioner. The tax commissioner shall grant a temporary permit in the event the failure to timely apply for a first certificate of title is due to the failure of a lienholder to comply with Code Section 40-3-56, regarding release of a security interest or lien, and no penalty or interest shall be assessed. Such penalty and interest shall be in addition to the penalty and fee required under Code Section 40-3-21 or 40-3-32, as applicable. (10) The owner of any motor vehicle for which a title was issued in this state on or after January 1, 2012, and prior to March 1, 2013, shall be authorized to opt in to the provisions of this subsection at any time prior to February 28, 2014, upon compliance with the following requirements:
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(ii) The total amount of Georgia state and local sales and use tax and Georgia state and local ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title which were due and paid in 2012 for that such motor vehicle and, if applicable, the total amount of such taxes which were due and paid for that such motor vehicle in 2013 and 2014 shall be determined; and (B)(i) If the amount derived under division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is greater than the amount derived under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the owner shall remit the difference to the tag agent. Such remittance shall be deemed local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds; or (ii) If the amount derived under division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is less than the amount derived under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, no additional amount shall be due and payable by the owner. Upon certification by the tag agent of compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, such motor vehicle shall not be subject to ad valorem tax as otherwise required under Chapter 5 of this title in the same manner as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (11)(A) In the case of rental motor vehicles owned by a rental motor vehicle concern, the state title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .625 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle, and the local title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .625 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle, but only if in the immediately prior calendar year the average amount of sales and use tax attributable to the rental charge of each such rental motor vehicle was at least $400.00 as certified by the state revenue commissioner. If, in the immediately prior calendar year, the average amount of sales and use tax attributable to the rental charge of each such rental motor vehicle was not at least $400.00, this paragraph shall not apply and such vehicles shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees prescribed in division (b)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section. (B) Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (12) A loaner vehicle shall not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section for a period of time not to exceed 366 days commencing on the date such loaner vehicle is withdrawn temporarily from inventory. Immediately upon the expiration of such 366 day period, if the dealer does not return the loaner vehicle to inventory for resale, the dealer shall be responsible for remitting state and local title ad valorem tax fees in the same manner as otherwise required of an owner under paragraph (9) of this subsection and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest as an owner for noncompliance with the requirements of paragraph (9) of this subsection. (13) Any motor vehicle which is donated to a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of being transferred to another person shall, when titled in the name of such nonprofit organization, not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under

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paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section but shall be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees otherwise applicable to salvage titles under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section.
(14)(A) A lessor of motor vehicles that leases motor vehicles for more than 31 consecutive days to lessees residing in this state shall register with the department. The department shall collect an annual fee of $100.00 for such registrations. Failure of a lessor to register under this subparagraph shall subject such lessor to a civil penalty of $2,500.00. (B) A lessee residing in this state who leases a motor vehicle under this paragraph shall register such motor vehicle with the tag agent in such lessee's county of residence within 30 days of the commencement of the lease of such motor vehicle or beginning residence in this state, whichever is later. (C) A lessor that leases a motor vehicle under this paragraph to a lessee residing in this state shall apply for a certificate of title in this state within 30 days of the commencement of the lease of such motor vehicle. (15) There shall be no liability for any state or local title ad valorem tax fees in any of the following title transactions: (A) The addition or substitution of lienholders on a motor vehicle title so long as the owner of the motor vehicle remains the same; (B) The acquisition of a bonded title by a person or entity pursuant to Code Section 40-3-28 if the title is to be issued in the name of such person or entity; (C) The acquisition of a title to a motor vehicle by a person or entity as a result of the foreclosure of a mechanic's lien pursuant to Code Section 40-3-54 if such title is to be issued in the name of such lienholder; (D) The acquisition of a title to an abandoned motor vehicle by a person or entity pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title if such person or entity is a manufacturer or dealer of motor vehicles and the title is to be issued in the name of such person or entity; (E) The obtaining of a title to a stolen motor vehicle by a person or entity pursuant to Code Section 40-3-43; (F) The obtaining of a title by and in the name of a motor vehicle manufacturer, licensed distributor, licensed dealer, or licensed rebuilder for the purpose of sale or resale or to obtain a corrected title, provided that the manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or rebuilder shall submit an affidavit in a form promulgated by the commissioner attesting that the transfer of title is for the purpose of accomplishing a sale or resale or to correct a title only; (G) The obtaining of a title by and in the name of the holder of a security interest when a motor vehicle has been repossessed after default in accordance with Part 6 of Article 9 of Title 11 if such title is to be issued in the name of such security interest holder; (H) The obtaining of a title by a person or entity for purposes of correcting a title, changing an odometer reading, or removing an odometer discrepancy legend,

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provided that, subject to subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, title is not being transferred to another person or entity; and (I) The obtaining of a title by a person who pays state and local title ad valorem tax fees on a motor vehicle and subsequently moves out of this state but returns and applies to retitle such vehicle in this state. (16) It shall be unlawful for a person, including a dealer of new or used motor vehicles under subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, to fail to obtain a title for and register a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person, including a dealer of new or used motor vehicles under subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, who knowingly and willfully fails to obtain a title for or register a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (17) Any person who purchases a 1963 through 1985 model year motor vehicle for which such person obtains a title shall be subject to this Code section, but the state title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .50 percent of the fair market value of such motor vehicle, and the local title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .50 percent of the fair market value of such motor vehicle. (18)(A) Upon the transfer as the result of a divorce decree or court order of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the person who receives such motor vehicle shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to the ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless such person makes an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the transfer as the result of a divorce decree or court order of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the person who receives such motor vehicle shall at the time of the transfer of title of such motor vehicle be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (C) Any title transfer under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the transferee that such transfer is pursuant to a divorce decree or court order, and the transferee shall attach such decree or order to the affidavit. There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, falsifies any material information in such affidavit. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the state revenue commissioner. Such determination

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shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (e) The fair market value of any motor vehicle subject to this Code section shall be appealable in the same manner as otherwise authorized for a motor vehicle subject to ad valorem taxation under Code Section 48-5-450; provided, however, that the person appealing the fair market value shall first pay the full amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax prior to filing any appeal. If the appeal is successful, the amount of the tax owed shall be recalculated and, if the amount paid by the person appealing the determination of fair market value is greater than the recalculated tax owed, the person shall be promptly given a refund of the difference. (f) Beginning in 2014, on or before January 31 of each year, the department shall provide a report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee showing the state and local title ad valorem tax fee revenues collected pursuant to this chapter and the motor vehicle ad valorem tax proceeds collected pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title during the preceding calendar year. (g) A motor vehicle dealer shall be authorized to apply for a refund of state and local title ad valorem taxes on behalf of the person who purchased a motor vehicle from such dealer. Such dealer shall promptly pay to such purchaser any refund received by the dealer which is owed to the purchaser, and in any event, such payment shall be made no later than ten days following the receipt of such refund by the dealer."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-8, relating to the operation of unregistered vehicles, as follows:
"(b)(1) Any vehicle operated in the State of Georgia which is required to be registered and which does not have attached to the rear thereof a numbered license plate and current revalidation decal affixed to a corner or corners of the license plate as designated by the commissioner, if required, shall be stored at the owner's risk and expense by any law enforcement officer of the State of Georgia, unless such operation is otherwise permitted by this chapter.
(2)(A) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate any vehicle required to be registered in the State of Georgia without a valid numbered license plate properly validated, unless such operation is otherwise permitted under this chapter; and provided, further, that the purchaser of a new vehicle or a used vehicle from a dealer of new or used motor vehicles who displays a temporary plate issued as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may operate such vehicle on the public highways and streets of this state without a current valid license plate during the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20. An owner acquiring a motor vehicle from an entity that is not a new or used vehicle dealer shall register such vehicle as provided for in Code Section 40-2-29 unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan pursuant to Article 3A of this chapter.

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(B)(i) Any dealer of new or used motor vehicles shall issue to the purchaser of a vehicle at the time of sale thereof, unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan, a temporary plate as provided for by department rules or regulations which may bear the dealer's name and location and shall bear the an expiration date 45 days from the date of purchase of the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20 to register such vehicle. The expiration date of such a temporary plate may be revised and extended by the county tag agent upon application by the dealer, the purchaser, or the transferee if an extension of the purchaser's initial registration period has been granted as provided by Code Section 40-2-20. Such temporary plate shall not resemble a license plate issued by this state and shall be issued without charge or fee. The requirements of this subparagraph do shall not apply to a dealer whose primary business is the sale of salvage motor vehicles and other vehicles on which total loss claims have been paid by insurers. (ii) All temporary plates issued by dealers to purchasers of vehicles shall be of a standard design prescribed by regulation promulgated by the department. The department may provide by rule or regulation for the sale and distribution of such temporary plates by third parties in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection. (3) All sellers and distributors of temporary license plates shall maintain an inventory record of temporary license plates by number and name of the dealer. (4) The purchaser and operator of a vehicle shall not be subject to the penalties set forth in this Code section during the period allowed for the registration of such vehicle. If the owner of such vehicle presents evidence that such owner has properly applied for the registration of such vehicle, but that the license plate or revalidation decal has not been delivered to such owner, then the owner shall not be subject to the penalties enumerated in this subsection."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 40-2-29, relating to registration and license plate requirement, license fee to accompany application, temporary operating permit, and penalties, as follows:
"(c) A person unable to fully comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall register such vehicle and receive a temporary operating permit that will be valid until the end of the initial registration period as provided for in paragraph (.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-21. The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for one 30 day extension of such initial registration period which may be granted by the county tag agent if the transferor has not provided such purchaser or other transferee owner with a title to the motor vehicle more than five business days prior to the expiration of such initial registration period. The county tag agent shall grant an extension of the initial registration period when the transferor, purchaser, or transferee can demonstrate by affidavit in a form provided by the commissioner that title has not been provided to the purchaser or transferee due to the failure of a security

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interest or lienholder to timely release a security interest or lien in accordance with Code Section 40-3-56."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-3-21, relating to the application for the first certificate of title, as follows:
"40-3-21. (a) The application for the first certificate of title of a vehicle in this state shall be to made by the owner to the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized county tag agent on the prescribed form. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the application must shall be submitted to the commissioner or the appropriate authorized county tag agent by the owner of the vehicle within 30 days from the date of purchase of the vehicle or from the date the owner is otherwise required by law to register the vehicle in this state. If the owner does not submit the application within that time, the owner of the vehicle shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent for the issuance of a certificate of title. Should the documents not be properly resubmitted within the 60 day period, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents submitted, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this subsection. Such application shall contain:
(1) The full legal name, driver's license number, residence, and mailing address of the owner; (2) A description of the vehicle, including, so far as the following data exist: its make, model, identifying number, type of body, the number of cylinders, and whether new, used, or a demonstrator and, for a manufactured home, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin and the full serial number for all manufactured homes sold in this state on or after July 1, 1994; (3) The date of purchase by the applicant and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the names and addresses of the holders of all security interests and liens in order of their priority; and (4) Any further information the commissioner authorized county tag agent reasonably requires to identify the vehicle and to enable the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in the vehicle and liens on the vehicle.

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(b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'digital signature' means a digital or electronic method executed or adopted by a party with the intent to be bound by or to authenticate a record, which is unique to the person using it, is capable of verification, is under the sole control of the person using it, and is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the digital or electronic signature is invalidated. (2) If the application refers to a vehicle purchased from a dealer, it shall contain the name and address of the holder of any security interest created or reserved at the time of the sale by the dealer. The application shall be signed by the owner and, unless the dealer's signature appears on the certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin submitted in support of the title application, the dealer, provided that as an alternative to a handwritten signature, the commissioner may authorize use of a digital signature as so long as appropriate security measures are implemented which assure security and verification of the digital signature process, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The dealer shall promptly mail, or deliver, or electronically submit the application to the commissioner or the county tag agent of the county in which the seller is located, of the county in which the sale takes place, of the county tag agent where the vehicle will be registered in which the vehicle is delivered, or of the county wherein the vehicle owner resides so as to have the application submitted to the commissioner or such authorized county tag agent within 30 days from the date of the sale of the vehicle. If the application is not submitted within that time, the dealer, or in nondealer sales the transferee, shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee paid by the transferee provided for in this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the dealer submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or authorized county tag agent for the issuance of a certificate of title. Should the documents not be properly resubmitted within 60 days, there shall be an additional penalty of $10.00 assessed against the dealer. The willful failure of a dealer to obtain a certificate of title for a purchaser shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the dealer's state issued license and registration for the sale of motor vehicles. (c)(1) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state or country, the application shall contain or be accompanied by:
(A) Any certificate of title issued by the other state or country; and (B) Any other information and documents the commissioner or authorized county tag agent reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in it and liens against it. (2) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state and if the applicant is the last previously registered owner in such state, the application need not contain the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired."

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SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-32, relating to the transfer of vehicles, as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 40-3-33, the transferee, promptly after delivery to him or her of the vehicle and certificate of title, shall execute the application for a new certificate of title on the form the commissioner prescribes and cause the application and the certificate of title to be mailed or delivered to the commissioner or his appropriate authorized county tag agent in the county where the vehicle will be registered together with the application for change of registration for the vehicle, so that the title application shall be received within 30 days from the date of the transfer of the vehicle. If the title application is not received within that time, the owner shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner authorized county tag agent for the issuance of title. If the documents are not properly resubmitted within 60 days, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this subsection."

SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative O`Neal of the 146th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 729.

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

Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

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Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 128, nays 38.

The motion prevailed.

HB 877. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; 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 Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; to revise, delete, and add definitions; to exempt certain motor vehicles from registration and licensing, certificate of title, part identification, and inspection requirements; to provide for vehicle identification requirements for personal transportation vehicles; to exempt operators of certain motor vehicles from obtaining a driver's license; to limit liability of local authorities with regard to certain motor vehicles; to provide for the use of certain signage

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for crossings involving certain motor vehicles; to provide a legislative intent; to provide for authority and standards for local authorities to establish personal transportation vehicle transportation plans; to provide for the acquisition of property by local authorities for personal transportation vehicle lanes or paths; to provide for the types of streets which may be designated for use by personal transportation vehicles; to provide for the manner in which personal transportation vehicles may be driven; 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, is amended in Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles, by revising paragraphs (3), (26), (41), and (43.1), by deleting paragraph (32) and designating it as reserved, and by adding new paragraphs (17.1), (33.1), (43.2), and (56.1) to read as follows:
"(3) 'All-terrain vehicle' means any motorized vehicle designed for off-road use which is equipped with three or more nonhighway four low-pressure tires, a seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and handlebars for steering and which is 50 inches or less in width." "(17.1) 'Golf car' or 'golf cart' means any motorized vehicle designed for the purpose and exclusive use of conveying one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course. For such a vehicle to be considered a golf car or golf cart, its average speed shall be less than 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour) on a level road surface with a 0.5% grade (0.3 degrees) comprising a straight course composed of a concrete or asphalt surface that is dry and free from loose material or surface contamination with a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.8 between tire and surface." "(26) 'Manufacturer' means a person engaged in the manufacture of vehicles and who has an established place of business in this state. Pertaining to PTVs only, the term 'manufacturer' also means any person engaged in the manufacture of vehicles who does business in this state, including but not limited to any person who makes modifications to a vehicle that are not approved by the original equipment manufacturer and which may adversely affect the safe operation and performance of the vehicle." "(32) 'Motorized cart' means every motor vehicle having no less than three wheels and an unladen weight of 1,300 pounds or less and which cannot operate at more than 20 miles per hour. Reserved." "(33.1) 'Multipurpose off-highway vehicle' means any motorized vehicle having features specifically intended for utility use and having the following characteristics:
(A) Has the capability to transport persons or cargo or both; (B) Operates between 25 miles per hour (40.2 kilometers per hour) and 50 miles per hour (80.4 kilometers per hour);

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(C) Has an overall width of 80 inches (2,030 millimeters) or less, exclusive of accessories or attachments; (D) Is designed to travel on four or more wheels; (E) Uses a steering wheel for steering control; (F) Contains a nonstraddle seat; (G) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms); and (H) Has a minimum cargo capacity of 350 pounds (159 kilograms)." "(41) 'Passenger car' means every motor vehicle, except all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, motor driven cycles, multipurpose off-highway vehicles, personal transportation vehicles, and low-speed vehicles, designed for carrying ten passengers or less and used for the transportation of persons." "(43.1) 'Personal transportation vehicle' or 'PTV' means: (A) Any motor vehicle having no fewer than three wheels and an unladen weight of 1,300 pounds or less and which cannot operate at more than 20 miles per hour if such vehicle was authorized to operate on local roads by a local authority prior to January 1, 2012. Such vehicles may also be referred to as 'motorized carts' in such local ordinances; and (B) any Any motor vehicle:
(A)(i) With a minimum of four wheels; (B)(ii) Capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour; (C)(iii) With a maximum gross vehicle unladen or empty weight of 1,375 pounds; and (D)(iv) Capable of transporting not more than eight persons. The term does not include mobility aids, including electric personal assistive mobility devices, power wheelchairs, and scooters, that can be used indoors and outdoors for the express purpose of enabling mobility for a person with a disability. The term also does not include any all-terrain vehicle or multipurpose off-highway vehicle. (43.2) 'Personal transportation vehicle path' or 'PTV path' means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of this state or a local political subdivision thereof designated for use by personal transportation vehicle drivers." "(56.1) 'Shared use path' means a pathway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right of way or within an independent right of way and used by bicycles, pedestrians, manual and motorized wheelchairs, and other authorized motorized and nonmotorized users."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-20, relating to exceptions to the registration and licensing requirements for motor vehicles, to read as follows:
"(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply:

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(1) To any motor vehicle or trailer owned by the state or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state and used exclusively for governmental functions except to the extent provided by Code Section 40-2-37; (2) To any tractor or three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes; (2.1) To any vehicle or equipment used for transporting cargo or containers between and within wharves, storage areas, or terminals within the facilities of any port under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority when such vehicle or equipment is being operated upon any public road not part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways by the owner thereof or his or her agent within a radius of ten miles of the port facility of origin and accompanied by an escort vehicle equipped with one or more operating amber flashing lights that are visible from a distance of 500 feet; (3) To any trailer which has no springs and which is being employed in hauling unprocessed farm products to their first market destination; (4) To any trailer which has no springs, which is pulled from a tongue, and which is used primarily to transport fertilizer to a farm; (5) To any motorized cart electric powered personal transportation vehicle; or (6) To any moped; or (7) To any golf car."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-3-4, relating to exclusions for the certificate of title requirement for motor vehicles, to read as follows:
"40-3-4. No certificate of title shall be obtained for:
(1) A vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this state; (2) A vehicle owned by a manufacturer of or dealer in vehicles and held for sale, even though incidentally used on the highway or used for purpose of testing or demonstration; a vehicle owned by a dealer in vehicles but used by any Georgia public or private school for driver education purposes; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing; except that all dealers acquiring new vehicles after July 1, 1962, from a manufacturer for resale shall obtain such evidence of origin of title from the manufacturer as the commissioner shall by rule and regulation prescribe; (3) A vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state and not required by law to be registered in this state; (4) A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state; (5) A vehicle moved solely by human or animal power; (6) An implement of husbandry; (7) Special mobile equipment; (8) A self-propelled wheelchair or invalid tricycle; (9) A pole trailer;

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(10) Motor buses used for the transportation of persons by a street railroad or other company engaged in the operation of an urban transit system over fixed routes; (11) A boat trailer; (12) A homemade trailer; (13) A device used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or which obtains motive power from fixed overhead electric wires;
(14)(A) A vehicle, other than a mobile home or crane, the model year of which is prior to 1986. (B) The owner of any vehicle which has a valid certificate of title and which becomes subject to the exclusion provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may retain the certificate of title. Each subsequent transferee of any vehicle covered by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, for which the certificate of title has been retained, may obtain a certificate of title by complying with Code Section 40-3-32. However, the failure of any subsequent transferee to comply with Code Section 403-32 shall preclude transferees subsequent to that transferee from obtaining a certificate of title. The department shall maintain such records as may be necessary to allow owners to obtain a certificate of title under this subparagraph. No certificate of title authorized to be issued under this subparagraph shall be issued under Code Section 40-3-28.
(C)(i) A security interest in or lien against a vehicle which is subject to the exclusion provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and which arises after such vehicle becomes subject to the operation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be perfected in the same manner as such security interests and liens are perfected on vehicles required by this chapter to have certificates of title. (ii) The transferee of any vehicle which is subject to the exclusion provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, regardless of whether that vehicle has a certificate of title issued pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, shall take such vehicle subject to any security interest or lien perfected under this paragraph; (15)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a trailer with an unladen gross weight of 2,000 pounds or less. (B) The exclusion provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to a travel trailer or camper, regardless of its unladen gross weight; (16) A vehicle which is not sold for the purpose of lawful highway use; (17) A vehicle with a model year prior to 1963; or (18) A moped; or (19) A personal transportation vehicle."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-30.1, relating to inspections and definitions relative to certificates of title, to read as follows:
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road vehicles, motorized carts, motor driven cycles, and mopeds, and personal transportation vehicles, and that is not in compliance with the following:
(A) Chapter 8 of Title 40, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles; (B) Applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., unless and until the United States Customs Service and Border Protection Agency or the United States Department of Transportation has certified that the motor vehicle complies with such applicable federal standards; or (C) Applicable federal emission standards issued pursuant to 42 U.S.C.A. Section 7401 through Section 7642, the 'Clean Air Act,' as amended."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-4-2, relating to the applicability of the article requiring identification of passenger cars, truck chassis, and components, to read as follows:
"(b) This article shall not apply to motorcycles, personal transportation vehicles, motor driven cycles, school buses, farm tractors, buses, truck tractors, road tractors, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, streetcars, or go-carts or to any vehicle whether selfpropelled or not which is not required to be issued a license plate under the laws of this state."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-4-5.1. (a) On or after July 1, 2014, on every newly manufactured personal transportation vehicle, the manufacturer shall inscribe a permanent, durable, corrosion-resistant name plate or marking which contains a unique serial number, name of manufacturer, model name or code, date code, contact information, nominal system voltage, fuel type, and load capacity. (b) The name plate or marking shall be of a height and width easily readable by the naked eye. The unique serial number may consist of letters, digits, or any combination of letters and digits. (c) The name plate shall be easily accessible for inspection."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, relating to activity requiring a driver's license, to read as follows:
"(a) No person, except those expressly exempted in this chapter or in Chapter 6 of this title, shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person has a valid driver's license under this chapter for the type or class of vehicle being driven. Any person who is a resident of this state for 30 days shall obtain a Georgia driver's license before operating a motor vehicle in this state. Any violation of this subsection shall be punished as provided in Code Section 40-5-121, except the violation of driving

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with an expired license, or a violation of Code Section 40-5-29 or if such person produces in court a valid driver's license issued by this state to such person, he or she shall not be guilty of such offenses. Any court having jurisdiction over traffic offenses in this state shall report to the department the name and other identifying information of any individual convicted of driving without a license."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21, relating to exemptions to the driver's license requirement, to read as follows:
"(12) Any person while operating a motorized cart personal transportation vehicle: (A) On any way publicly maintained for the use of motorized carts personal transportation vehicles by the public and no other types of motor vehicles in accordance with a local ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-331 Part 3 or 6 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of this title; or (B) When crossing a street or highway used by other types of motor vehicles at a location designated for such crossing pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 406-331 or pursuant to a PTV plan authorized by a local authority as described in Part 6 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of this title."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-51, relating to restrictions on the use of controlled-access roadways, to read as follows:
"40-6-51. (a) The Department of Transportation by order and local authorities by ordinance may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway within their respective jurisdictions by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. (b) The Department of Transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlledaccess highway on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when such devices are in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated thereon. (c) For purposes of this Code section, roadways within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and roadways within the jurisdiction of local authorities shall be as set forth in Code Section 32-4-1."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Part 3 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to motorized carts, to read as follows:
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40-6-330. Any local authority desiring to establish operating standards for personal transportation vehicles shall comply with Part 6 of this article.
40-6-330.1. Motorized carts may be operated on streets only during daylight hours unless they comply with the equipment regulations promulgated by the commissioner of public safety. (a) All personal transportation vehicles shall be equipped with:
(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 or a combination thereof. (b) The requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any personal transportation vehicles operated during daylight hours authorized by local ordinances enacted prior to January 1, 2012.
40-6-331. (a) A local governing authority may, by ordinance, designate certain public streets or portions thereof or PTV paths that are under its regulation and control for the combined use of motorized carts PTVs and regular vehicular traffic or the use of motorized carts PTVs and no other types of motor vehicles and establish the conditions under which motorized carts PTVs may be operated upon such streets or portions thereof or PTV paths, including without limitation the conditions under which a person may operate motorized carts PTVs on such designated streets or portions thereof or PTV paths without a driver's license. All operators of PTVs shall be required to possess a valid driver's license except when operating a PTV within a locality whose local authority has enacted an ordinance permitting the use of PTVs or motorized carts on streets without possession of a driver's license prior to January 1, 2012. (b) Such Local authority ordinances may establish operating standards but shall not require motorized carts PTVs to meet any requirements of general law as to registration, inspection, certificate of title, or licensing; provided, however, that a local governing authority may, by ordinance, require the local registration and licensing of

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such carts PTVs operated within its boundaries at least once every five years for a fee not to exceed $15.00, the license to remain permanently with such cart unless such cart is sold or the license is destroyed. No local authority shall be liable for losses that result from exercising or not exercising inspection powers or functions, including failure to make an inspection or making an inadequate or negligent inspection of a PTV. The provisions of this subsection and the authority granted by this subsection shall not apply to motorized carts PTVs owned by golf courses, country clubs, or other such organized entities which own such carts PTVs and make them available to or for use by members or the public on a rental or licensed basis, provided that such motorized carts PTVs are used only on the premises of such golf courses, country clubs, or other such organized entities. (c) Each local governing authority permitting the use of motorized carts PTVs upon the public streets within its jurisdiction shall erect signs on every highway which comprises a part of the state highway system at that point on the highway which intersects the corporate limits of the municipality or boundaries of the county. Such signs shall be at least 24 by 30 inches in area and shall warn approaching motorists that motorized carts PTVs are authorized for use on public streets. All costs associated with such signs shall be funded entirely by the local governing authority. Ordinances establishing operating standards for motorized carts PTVs shall not be effective unless appropriate signs giving notice are posted as required by this subsection.
(d)(1) Motorized carts In jurisdictions where PTVs are permitted or otherwise allowed by state law, PTVs may cross streets and highways that are part of the state highway system only at crossings or intersections designated for that purpose by the Department of Transportation and which are constructed as an active grade crossing in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. PTV crossings shall be indicated by warning sign W11-11 of the Standard Highway Signs and be clearly visible in both directions by vehicles traversing the highway which is being crossed or intersected by PTVs. (2) Motorized carts PTVs may cross streets and highways that are part of a municipal street system or county road system and used by other types of motor vehicles only at crossings or intersections designated for that purpose by the local governing authority having jurisdiction over such system."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Part 6 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to personal transportation vehicles, to read as follows:
"Part 6 Personal Transportation Vehicles Vehicle Transportation Plan
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authority's jurisdiction. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these plans be designed and developed to best serve the functional travel needs of the jurisdiction and to have the physical safety of the personal transportation vehicle occupants and their property as a major planning component. No local authority shall be liable for losses resulting from exercising or not exercising its authority to adopt a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan, failing to adopt such plan, making an inadequate plan, or negligently adopting such plan.
40-6-364. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Personal transportation vehicle lane' or 'PTV 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 personal transportation vehicles. Such PTV lanes shall at a minimum meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual. (2) 'Personal transportation vehicle transportation plan' or 'PTV plan' means a detailed guide for the operation of personal transportation vehicles upon local streets and road segments passed by a local authority through ordinance or resolution. (3) 'Plan area' means the territory designated by a local authority in a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan that provides for use of personal transportation vehicles and may include privately owned land upon the consent of the landowner.
40-6-365. (a) A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a PTV plan. (b) Prior to the enactment of a PTV plan, a local authority shall submit the plan to any agency having traffic law enforcement responsibilities in the plan area and allow for input and comment upon the PTV plan. (c) A PTV plan shall:
(1) Establish minimum general design criteria for the development, planning, and construction of separated PTV lanes, including, but not limited to, the design speed of the facility, the space requirements of the personal transportation vehicle, and roadway design criteria. This paragraph shall not apply if a local authority's governing body and the law enforcement agency with primary traffic jurisdiction over the street in question concludes that the street or roadway segment is suitable to safely accommodate both regular vehicular traffic and personal transportation vehicles but shall be governed by the requirements listed in Code Section 40-6-368; (2) Establish uniform specifications and symbols for signs, markers, and traffic control devices consistent with the most current version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to control personal transportation vehicle traffic; to warn of dangerous conditions, obstacles, or hazards; to designate the right of way between personal transportation vehicles, other motor vehicles, and bicycles; to state the nature

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and destination of the PTV lane; and to warn pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists of the presence of personal transportation vehicle traffic; (3) Include a permitting process for personal transportation vehicles operating within the plan area. Such permitting process may include, but is not limited to, requirements regarding permit posting, permit renewal, operator education, and liability insurance. Local authorities may require a personal transportation vehicle to be permitted at least once every five years for a fee not to exceed $15.00; (4) Establish minimum safety criteria for personal transportation vehicle operators, including, but not limited to, requirements relating to personal transportation vehicle maintenance and personal transportation vehicle safety. Unless otherwise allowed by law under local ordinance established prior to January 1, 2012, as authorized by Part 3 of this article, operators shall be required to possess a valid driver's license and comply with the financial responsibility requirements for passenger vehicle operators; (5) Establish restrictions limiting the operation of personal transportation vehicles to PTV lanes, paths, or other approved streets or road segments in the plan area; and (6) Provide that any person operating a personal transportation vehicle in the plan area in violation of the PTV plan is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine as established by law. (d) A PTV plan may include, but is not limited to, the following elements: (1) Route selection, which includes a finding that the route will accommodate personal transportation vehicles without an adverse impact upon traffic safety, and will consider, among other things, the travel needs of commuters and other users; (2) Transportation interfacing, which shall include, but not be limited to, coordination with other modes of transportation; (3) Community involvement in planning; (4) Flexibility and coordination with long-range transportation planning; (5) Provision for personal transportation vehicle related facilities including, but not limited to, special access points, charging stations, and personal transportation vehicle crossings; (6) Provisions for parking facilities, including, but not limited to, community commercial centers, golf courses, public areas, parks, and other destination locations; and (7) Provisions for special paving, road markings, signage and striping for PTV lanes, road crossings, parking, and circulation. (e) A PTV plan shall not include the use of any state highway, or any portion thereof, or the operation of personal transportation vehicles except that a crossing of, or a PTV lane along, a state highway may be included in the plan if consistent with accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, signage, operation, and maintenance of shared use paths or PTV lanes as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual.

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40-6-366. A local authority that adopts a PTV plan may establish PTV lanes through the acquisition of property, including easements or rights of way, by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
40-6-367. (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 PTVs 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.
40-6-368. Any street or highway segment upon which the joint use by regular vehicle traffic and personal transportation vehicles is permitted shall:
(1) Have speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, as established by an engineering and traffic survey; and (2) Have been determined by a qualified traffic engineer to accommodate personal transportation vehicles without adversely impacting traffic safety or the travel needs of commuters and other users.
40-6-369. (a) All personal transportation vehicles authorized by a PTV plan to operate on a street, road segment, or PTV lane are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive a personal transportation vehicle of the full use of a lane. (b) The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

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(c) No person shall operate a personal transportation vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (d) Personal transportation vehicles shall not be operated two or more abreast in a single lane. 40-6-369.1. Personal transportation vehicles shall only be operated on highways where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 miles per hour. The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-371, relating to powers of local authorities relative to rules of the road, to read as follows:
"40-6-371. (a) This chapter shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from:
(1) Regulating or prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking; (2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or official traffic-control devices; (3) Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the highways; (4) Designating particular highways or roadways for use by traffic moving in one direction as authorized in Code Section 40-6-47; (5) Establishing speed limits for vehicles in public parks, notwithstanding any provisions of law establishing a minimum speed limit for an area outside an urban or residential district; (6) Designating any highway as a through highway or designating any intersection or junction of roadway as a stop or yield intersection or junction; (7) Requiring the registration and inspection of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee; (8) Designating any highway intersection as a 'yield right of way' intersection and requiring vehicles facing a 'yield right of way' sign to yield the right of way to other vehicles; (9) Regulating or prohibiting the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles; (10) Altering or establishing speed limits as authorized by law; (11) Designating no-passing zones as authorized in Code Section 40-6-46; (12) Prohibiting or regulating the use of controlled-access roadways by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic as authorized in Code Section 40-6-51; (13) Prohibiting or regulating the use of heavily traveled streets by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic; (14) Establishing minimum speed limits as authorized by law; (15) Designating hazardous railroad grade crossings as authorized in Code Section 40-6-141;

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(16) Designating and regulating traffic on play streets; (17) Regulating persons propelling push carts; (18) Regulating persons upon skates, coasters, sleds, and other toy vehicles; (18.1) Regulating the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, provided that such regulations are no less restrictive than those imposed by Part 2A of Article 13 of this chapter; (18.2) Regulating the operation of personal transportation vehicles, provided that such regulations comply with Parts 3 and 6 of Article 13 of this chapter; (19) Adopting and enforcing such temporary or experimental regulations as may be necessary to cover emergencies or special conditions; or (20) Adopting such other traffic regulations as are specifically authorized by this chapter. (a.1) No fine imposed by a local authority for violation of an ordinance or regulation for conduct which constitutes a violation of a provision of this chapter shall exceed any maximum fine specified by this chapter for such violation. (b) No local authority shall erect or maintain any official traffic-control device at any location so as to require the traffic on any state highway to stop before entering or crossing any intersecting highway unless approval in writing has first been obtained from the Department of Transportation of the State of Georgia. If this issue is on trial in a civil or criminal action, the proper authority shall be presumed. (c) No ordinance or regulation enacted under paragraph (4), (5), (6), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), or (18), or (18.2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be effective until official traffic-control devices giving notice of such local traffic regulations are erected upon or at the entrances to the highway or the part thereof affected as may be most appropriate."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-8-1, relating to the applicability of the article relative to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, to read as follows:
"40-8-1. (a) This article shall not apply to implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, farm tractors, or three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes, except when expressly made applicable. This article shall not apply to motorized carts personal transportation vehicles. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle, which use is not inconsistent with the provisions of this article."
SECTION 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Roberts of the 155th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 877.

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

Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt
Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 160, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 2049. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Casas of the 107th, Barr of the 103rd, Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Joshua Stephen Clark, Jr.; and for other purposes.

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HR 2050. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Casas of the 107th, Barr of the 103rd, Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Brianna Joy Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 2051. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Casas of the 107th, Barr of the 103rd, Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Levi Hunt Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 2052. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Casas of the 107th, Barr of the 103rd, Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Moriah Faith Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 2053. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Casas of the 107th, Barr of the 103rd, Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Elizabeth Ann Clark; and for other purposes.
HR 2054. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Bruce of the 61st, Jones of the 53rd, Golick of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Broadnax; and for other purposes.
HR 2055. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Anderson of the 92nd, Epps of the 132nd and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION commending Apostle Sylvia J. Toney on the occasion of her 70th birthday; and for other purposes.
HR 2056. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Anderson of the 92nd, Epps of the 132nd and Hugley of the 136th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Yolanda Yvette Adams; and for other purposes.
Representative Meadows of the 5th District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:

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Your Committee on Rules 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 1771 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 93 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Meadows of the 5th
Chairman
Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be taken from the table:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The motion prevailed.
The following Bill of the Senate, having previously been read, was again taken up for consideration:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
An amendment by Representative Dempsey of the 13th was withdrawn.

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An amendment by Representative Coomer of the 14th was withdrawn.
An amendment by Representative Peake of the 141st was withdrawn.
An amendment by Representative Harbin of the 122nd was withdrawn.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Hatchett of the 150th offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to SB 391 by replacing line 1 to the end of such substitute with the following:
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE program; to provide for oversight; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to move the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee; to provide for a short title; to provide for the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist local child fatality review committees; to clarify definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to exclude certain medically prescribed cannabis as a Schedule I drug and include it as a dangerous drug, under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for a contingent effective date; to amend Code Section 48-727 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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PART I SECTION 1-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-7-20. (a) Each medical facility in this state shall, not later than July 1, 2015, make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support contractor for certification in the TRICARE program. (b) If any medical facility fails to qualify for certification in the TRICARE program, such medical facility shall implement a plan to upgrade the facility, equipment, personnel, or such other cause for the disqualification within one year of notice of such deficiency. (c) Each medical facility shall submit reports to the commissioner detailing its efforts to join the TRICARE program and shall submit copies of applications, acceptances or rejections, correspondences, and any other information the commissioner deems necessary. (d) The commissioner shall maintain files on each medical facility in this state and shall monitor each medical facility's efforts to join the TRICARE program. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall require a medical facility to enter into a contract with the southern regional managed care support contractor or to participate in TRICARE as a network provider or as a participating non-network provider, as such terms are defined in the federal TRICARE regulations."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Journey Ann Cowart Act."
SECTION 2-2. Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," is amended by revising Code Section 15-11-743, relating to the duties of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, as follows:
"15-11-743. The advocate shall perform the following duties:
(1) Identify, receive, investigate, and seek the resolution or referral of complaints made by or on behalf of children concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy, or procedure of an agency or any contractor or agent thereof that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the children; (2) Refer complaints involving abused children to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement agencies;

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(3) Coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 and provide such staffing and administrative support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to carry out its statutory duties; (4) Report the death of any child to the chairperson of the child fatality review subcommittee of committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the advocate has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and to provide such subcommittee committee access to any records of the advocate relating to such child; (5)(4) Provide periodic reports on the work of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, including but not limited to an annual written report for the Governor and the General Assembly and other persons, agencies, and organizations deemed appropriate. Such reports shall include recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve the health, safety, and welfare of children and shall be made expeditiously in order to timely influence public policy; (6)(5) Establish policies and procedures necessary for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to accomplish the purposes of this article, including without limitation providing DFCS with a form of notice of availability of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. Such notice shall be posted prominently, by DFCS, in DFCS offices and in facilities receiving public moneys for the care and placement of children and shall include information describing the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children and procedures for contacting that such office; and (7)(6) Convene quarterly meetings with organizations, agencies, and individuals who work in the area of child protection to seek opportunities to collaborate and improve the status of children in Georgia."
SECTION 2-3. Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (7), (8), and (10) of Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Eligible deaths' means deaths meeting the criteria for review by a county child fatality review committee, including deaths resulting from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, medical conditions when unexpected or when unattended by a physician, or any manner that is suspicious or unusual Reserved." "(7) 'Panel' means the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel established pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4. The panel oversees the local child fatality review process and reports to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (8) 'Protocol committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child abuse protocol committee established for a county pursuant to Code Section 19-15-2. The protocol

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committee is charged with developing local protocols to investigate and prosecute alleged cases of child abuse." "(10) 'Review committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee established for a county or circuit pursuant to Code Section 19-153. The review committee is charged with reviewing all eligible child deaths to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 19-15-2, relating to child abuse protocol committees, as follows:
"19-15-2. (a) Each county shall be required to establish a child abuse protocol for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse as provided in this Code section. (b) The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child abuse protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting, and the chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the protocol committee. Thus established, the protocol committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership. The protocol committee shall be charged with developing local protocols for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse.
(c)(1) Each of the following individuals, agencies, of the county and entities shall designate a representative to serve on the protocol committee:
(A) The office of the sheriff; (B) The county department of family and children services; (C) The office of the district attorney for the judicial circuit; (D) The juvenile court judge; (E) The chief magistrate court; (F) The county board of education; (G) The county mental health organization; (H) The office of the chief of police of a county in counties which have a county police department; (I) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county; (J) The county board of public health department, which shall designate a physician to serve on the protocol committee; and (K) The office of the coroner or county medical examiner. (2) In addition to the representatives serving on the protocol committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate a representative from a local citizen or advocacy group which focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention. (3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the protocol committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an

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order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (d) Each protocol committee shall elect or appoint a chairperson who shall be responsible for ensuring that written protocol procedures are followed by all agencies. Such That person can be independent of agencies listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section. The child abuse protocol committee thus established may appoint such additional members as necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of the protocol committee. (e) The protocol committee shall adopt a written child abuse protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of abused children. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child abuse and the methods to be used in coordinating treatment programs for the perpetrator, the family, and the child. The protocol shall also outline procedures to be used when child abuse occurs in a household where there is violence between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household. The protocol adopted shall not be inconsistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (f) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in a child abuse case so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases, to minimize the stress created for the allegedly abused child by the legal and investigatory process, and to ensure that more effective treatment is provided for the perpetrator, the family, and the child, including counseling. (g) Upon completion of the writing of the child abuse protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least semiannually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating the same. (h) Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written child abuse protocol no later than July 1, 2001, to specify the circumstances under which law enforcement officers will shall and will shall not be required to accompany child abuse investigators from the county department of family and children services when these investigators investigate reports of child abuse. In determining when law enforcement officers shall and shall not accompany child abuse investigators, the protocol committee shall consider the need to protect the alleged victim and the need to preserve the confidentiality of the report. Each protocol committee shall establish joint work efforts between the law enforcement and child abuse investigative agencies in child abuse investigations. The adoption or amendment of the protocol shall also describe measures which can be taken within the county to prevent child abuse and shall be filed with and furnished to the same entities with or to which an original protocol is required

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to be filed or furnished. The protocol will shall be further amended to specify procedures to be adopted by the protocol committee to ensure that written protocol procedures are followed. (i) The protocol committee shall issue a report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and no later than the first day of July each year thereafter. Such That report shall evaluate the extent to which child abuse investigations of child abuse during the 12 months prior to the report have complied with the child abuse protocols of the protocol committee, recommend measures to improve compliance, and describe which measures taken within the county to prevent child abuse have been successful. The report shall be transmitted to the county governing authority, the fall term grand jury of the judicial circuit, the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, and the chief superior court judge. (j) Each member By July 1, 2001, members of each protocol committee shall receive appropriate training. As new members are appointed, they will also receive training within 12 months after their his or her appointment. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall provide such training. (k) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of sexually abused or exploited children. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and the procedures to be followed concerning the obtainment of and payment for sexual assault examinations. Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol may incorporate existing sexual abuse and exploitation protocols used within the county. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol adopted shall be consistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. A failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual abuse or exploitation offense, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action. A sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter civil or criminal. Such protocol shall not limit or otherwise restrict a prosecuting attorney in the exercise of his or her discretion nor in the exercise of any otherwise lawful litigative prerogatives."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (d), (e), (g) through (k), and (o) and paragraph (8) of subsection (1) of Code Section 19-15-3, relating to county multiagency child fatality review committees, as follows:

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"(a)(1) Each county shall establish a local multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee as provided in this Code section. The review committee shall be charged with reviewing all deaths as set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable. The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child fatality review committee composed of, but not limited to, the following members:
(A) The county medical examiner or coroner; (B) The district attorney or his or her designee; (C) A county department of family and children services representative; (D) A local law enforcement representative; (E) The sheriff or county police chief or his or her designee; (F) A juvenile court representative; (G) A county board of public health department representative; and (H) A county mental health representative. (2) The district attorney or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson to preside over all meetings." "(d) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the local review committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit or any superior court judge who is a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel shall issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (e) Deaths eligible for review by local review committees are all deaths of children ages birth through 17 as a result of: (1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; (2) Any unexpected or unexplained conditions; (3) Unintentional injuries; (4) Intentional injuries; (5) Sudden death when the child is in apparent good health; (6) Any manner that is suspicious or unusual; (7) Medical conditions when unattended by a physician. For the purpose of this paragraph, no person shall be deemed to have died unattended when the death occurred while the person was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31; or (8) Serving as an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution; or (9) Child abuse." "(g) If the death of a child occurs outside the child's county of residence, it shall be the duty of the medical examiner or coroner in the county where the child died to notify the medical examiner or coroner in the county of the child's residence. It shall be the duty of such medical examiner or coroner to provide the protocol committee of the county of such child's residence with copies of all information and reports required by subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section.

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(h) When a county medical examiner or coroner receives a report regarding the death of any child, he or she shall within 48 hours of the death notify the chairperson of the child fatality review committee of for the county or circuit in which such child resided at the time of death. (i) The coroner or county medical examiner shall review the findings regarding the cause and manner of death for each child death report received and respond as follows:
(1) If the death does not meet the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence; or (2) If the death meets the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall complete and sign the form designated by the panel stating the death meets the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence. (j) When the chairperson of a local child fatality review committee receives a report from the coroner or medical examiner regarding the death of a child, that such chairperson shall review the report and findings regarding the cause and manner of the child's death and respond as follows: (1) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings to the panel within seven days of receipt; (2) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section; (3) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. The chairperson shall also attach an explanation for this decision; or (4) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section. (k) When a child's death meets the criteria for review, the chairperson shall convene the review committee within 30 days after receipt of the report for a meeting to review and investigate the cause and circumstances of the death. Review committee members shall provide information as specified below in this subsection, except where otherwise protected by statute law:

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(1) The providers of medical care and the medical examiner or coroner shall provide pertinent health and medical information regarding a child whose death is being reviewed by the local review committee; (2) State, county, or local government agencies shall provide all of the following data on forms designated by the panel for reporting child fatalities:
(A) Birth information for children who died at less than one year of age, including confidential information collected for medical and health use; (B) Death information for children who have not reached their eighteenth birthday; (C) Law enforcement investigative data, medical examiner or coroner investigative data, and parole and probation information and records; (D) Medical care, including dental, mental, and prenatal health care; and (E) Pertinent information from any social services agency that provided services to the child or family; and (3) The review committee may obtain from any superior court judge of the county or circuit for which the review committee was created a subpoena to compel the production of documents or attendance of witnesses when that judge has made a finding that such documents or witnesses are necessary for the review committee's review. Service of, objection to, and enforcement of subpoenas authorized by this Code section shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 24. However, this Code section shall not modify or impair the privileged communications as provided by law except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-7-5. (4) Disclosure of protected health information pursuant to this subsection shall be considered to be for a law enforcement purpose, and the review committee shall be considered to be a law enforcement official within the meaning of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Disclosure of confidential or privileged matter to the review committee pursuant to this Code section 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." "(8) Include other findings as requested by the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel." "(o) Each local review committee shall issue an annual report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter. The report shall: (1) Specify the numbers of reports received by that such review committee from a county medical examiner or coroner pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section for the preceding calendar year; (2) Specify the number of reports of child fatality reviews prepared by the review committee during such period; (3) Be published at least once annually in the legal organ of the county or counties for which the review committee was established with the expense of such publication paid each by such county; and (4) Be transmitted, no later than the fifteenth day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter, to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel."

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SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (c), and the introductory language of subsection (i) of Code Section 19-15-4, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, as follows:
"(a) There is created the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 19-15-1. The panel shall oversee the local child fatality review process and report to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (b) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee shall coordinate the work of the panel and shall provide such administrative and staff support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to discharge its duties under this chapter. The panel shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes, and its planning, policy, and budget functions shall be coordinated with those of the Office of the Child Advocate Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (c) The panel shall be composed as follows:
(1) One district attorney appointed by the Governor; (2) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Governor; (3) Two citizen members who shall be appointed by the Governor, who are not employed by or officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof and shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall come from each of the following:
(A) A a state-wide child abuse prevention organization; and (B) A a state-wide childhood injury prevention organization; (4) One forensic pathologist appointed by the Governor; (5) The chairperson of the Board of Human Services; (6) The director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; (7) The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (8) The chairperson of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (9) A member of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (10) A member of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (11) A local law enforcement official appointed by the Governor; (12) A superior court judge appointed by the Governor; (13) A coroner appointed by the Governor; (14) The Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; (15) The commissioner of public health; and (16) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; (17) A member of the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor; and (18) The commissioner of early care and learning." "(i) By January 1 of each calendar year, the panel shall submit a report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and

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the Judiciary Committees the chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and House of Representatives the chairperson of the House Committee on Judiciary regarding the prevalence and circumstances of child fatalities in the this state; shall recommend measures to reduce such fatalities caused by other than natural causes; and shall address in the report the following issues:"
SECTION 2-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (g), and (i) of Code Section 19-15-6, relating to use of information and records of protocol committees, review committees, and panels, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, reports of a review committee made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3 and reports of the panel made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4 shall be public records and shall be released to any person making a request therefor, but the panel protocol committee, or review committee, or panel having possession of such records or reports shall only release them after expunging therefrom all information contained therein which would permit identifying the deceased or abused child, any family member of the child, any alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon the child, or any reporter of suspected child abuse." "(g) A member of a protocol committee, a review committee, or the panel shall not be civilly liable or criminally liable subject to criminal prosecution for any disclosure of information made by such member as authorized by this Code section." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, information acquired by and documents, records, and reports of the panel and child abuse protocol committees and review committees applicable to a child who at the time of his or her death was in the custody of a state department or agency or foster parent shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records."
SECTION 2-8. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-5, relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as follows:
"35-3-5. (a) There is created the position of director. (b) The director shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be both appointed and removed by the Board of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor. (c) The director shall coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 or shall designate a person from within the bureau to serve as the coordinator and supervisor and shall provide such staffing and administrative support to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its statutory duties.

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(d) The director shall report the death of any child to the chairperson of the review committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the director or his or her designee has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and shall provide such review committee access to any records of the bureau relating to such child. (c)(e) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, and subject to the general policy established by the board, the director shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the bureau by this chapter."
SECTION 2-9. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for transparency relative to investigations involving child abuse and child fatalities in order to best protect the children of this state. The General Assembly finds that more disclosure of information may be necessary when a child is deceased. The General Assembly intends that agencies and departments of this state share data in order to conduct research for the purpose of preventing child fatalities in this state.
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, is amended by revising paragraphs (6), (7.1), and (8) of subsection (a), paragraph (5) of subsection (c), and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6) Any adult requesting information regarding investigations by the department or a governmental child protective agency regarding the findings or information about the case of child abuse or neglect that results in a child involving a fatality or near fatality, unless such disclosure of information would jeopardize a criminal investigation or proceeding, but such access shall be limited to a disclosure of the available facts and findings. Any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers; provided, however, that the following may be redacted from such records:
(A) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records; (B) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (C) Privileged communications of an attorney; (D) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (E) Information that may cause mental or physical harm to the sibling or other child living in the household of the child being investigated;

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(F) The name of a child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect; (G) The name of any parent or other person legally responsible for the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect; and (H) The name of any member of the household of the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect." "(7.1) A child advocacy center which is certified by the Child Abuse Protocol Committee of protocol committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county where the principal office of the center is located as participating in the Georgia Network of Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia or a similar accreditation organization and which is operated for the purpose of investigation of known or suspected child abuse and treatment of a child or a family which is the subject of a report of abuse, and which has been created and supported through one or more intracommunity compacts between such advocacy center and one or more police agencies, the office of the district attorney, a legally mandated public or private child protective agency, a mental health board, and a community health service board; provided, however, that any child advocacy center which is granted access to records concerning reports of child abuse shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40 and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by Code Section 49-5-44 for authorizing or permitting unauthorized access to or use of such records; (8) Police or any other law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or any medical examiner or coroner investigating a report of known or suspected abuse or any child fatality review panel committee or child abuse protocol committee or subcommittee thereof created pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 19, it being found by the General Assembly that the disclosure of such information is necessary in order for such entities to carry out their legal responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect, which protective actions include bringing criminal actions for such abuse or neglect, and that such disclosure is therefore permissible and encouraged under the 1992 amendments to Section 107(b)(4) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 5106(A)(b)(4); and" "(5) An agency, facility, or person having responsibility or authorization to assist in making a judicial determination for the child who is the subject of the report or record of child abuse, including but not limited to members of officially recognized citizen review panels, court appointed guardians ad litem, certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who are appointed by a judge of a juvenile court to act as advocates for the best interest of a child in a juvenile proceeding, and members of a county child abuse protocol committee or task force, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1;" "(e)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstanding Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, with the exception of medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law, child abuse and

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dependency records shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 if the records are applicable to a child who at the time of his or her fatality or near fatality was:
(1)(A) In the custody of a state department or agency or in the care of a foster parent; (2)(B) A child as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 15-11-741; or (3)(C) The subject of an investigation, report, referral, or complaint under Code Section 15-11-743 shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers. (2) The following may be redacted from such records: (A) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (B) Privileged communications of an attorney; (C) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (D) The name of a child who suffered a near fatality; (E) The name of any sibling of the child who suffered the fatality or near fatality; and (F) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records. (3) Upon the release of documents pursuant to this subsection, the department may comment publicly on the case."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Haleigh's Hope Act."
SECTION 3-2. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising subparagraph (P) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I, as follows:
"(P) Except as provided in paragraph (131.5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 1613-71, tetrahydrocannabinols Tetrahydrocannabinols which shall include, but are not limited to:
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(ii) All synthetic or naturally produced tetrahydrocannabinol samples which do not contain plant material exhibiting the external morphological features of the plant cannabis;"
SECTION 3-3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of a dangerous drug, to read as follows:
"(131.5) Cannabinol and cannabidiol when it has a purity of 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinols that is delivered in the form of a liquid, pill, or injection but which does not include smoking;"
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'state health insurance plan' means:
(1) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; (2) The health insurance plan for public school teachers established pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; and (3) The health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20. (b) Beginning six months after the effective date of this Code section, the department shall conduct a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under a state health insurance plan. The pilot program will provide benefits for medically necessary bariatric procedures for participants selected for inclusion in the pilot program. (c) Participation in the pilot program shall be limited to no more than 75 individuals per year, to be selected in a manner determined by the department. Any person who has elected coverage under a state health insurance plan shall be eligible to be selected to participate in the pilot program in accordance with criteria established by the department which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Participation in a state health insurance plan for at least 12 months; )2( Completion of a health risk assessment through a state health insurance plan; (3) A body mass index of:
(A) Greater than 40; or (B) Greater than 35 with one or more co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, or asthma; (4) Consent to provide personal and medical information to a state health insurance plan;

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(5) Non-tobacco user; (6) No other primary group health coverage or primary coverage with Medicare; and (7) Must have been covered under a state health insurance plan for two years immediately prior to the pilot program and must express an intent to continue coverage under such state health insurance plan for two years following the approved surgical procedure date. (d) Eligible individuals must apply to participate in the pilot program. The individual and his or her physician shall complete and submit an obesity treatment program application to the department no later than February 1 for each year of the pilot program. The department's contracted health insurance carrier shall review the criteria contained in subsection (c) of this Code section to determine qualified applicants for the pilot program. (e) The selected participants shall be eligible to receive a multi-disciplinary health evaluation at a facility located within the State of Georgia which is designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The bariatric surgical procedures covered in the pilot program are: (1) Gastric band; (2) Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; and (3) Rouen-Y gastric bypass. The participants shall use the department's contracted health insurance carrier to enroll in a case management program and to receive prior authorization for a surgical procedure provided pursuant to the pilot program. The health insurance carrier shall provide case management and patient follow-up services. Benefits for a bariatric surgical procedure under the pilot program shall be provided only when the surgical procedure is performed at a Center of Excellence within the State of Georgia. (f) All health care services provided pursuant to the pilot program shall be subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. Complications that arise after the discharge date are subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. (g) Participants must agree to comply with any and all terms and conditions of the pilot program including, but not limited to, participation and reporting requirements. Participation requirements shall include a 12 month postsurgery case management program. Each participant must also agree to comply with any and all requests by the department for postsurgical medical and productivity information, and such agreement shall survive his or her participation in a state health insurance plan. (h) A panel shall review the results and outcomes of the pilot program beginning six months after program initiation and shall conduct subsequent reviews every six months for the remainder of the pilot program. The panel shall be composed of the following members, appointed by the Governor: (1) A representative of a state health insurance plan; (2) A representative of the state contracted health insurance carrier or carriers providing coverage under the pilot program; and

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(3) At least two physicians who carry a certification by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. (i) The department shall provide a final report by December 15 of the last year of the pilot program to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. The report shall include, at a minimum: (1) Whether patients in the pilot have experienced:
(A) A reduction in body mass index, and if so, the average amount of reduction; or (B) The reduction or elimination of co-morbidities, and if so, which co-morbidities were reduced or eliminated; (2) The total number of individuals who applied to participate in the pilot program; (3) The total number of participants who enrolled in the pilot program; (4) The average cost of each procedure conducted under the pilot program, including gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and Rouen-Y gastric bypass; (5) The total cost of each participant's annual health care costs prior to the surgical procedure and for each of the subsequent post-procedure years for the three years following the surgical procedure; and (6) The percentage of participants still employed by the state 12 months following the surgical procedure and 24 months following the surgical procedure, respectively. (j) This Code section shall stand repealed 42 months after the effective date of such Code section. (k) This Code section shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of Section 4-1 of this Act in an Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. If funds are so appropriated, then Section 4-1 of this Act shall become effective on the later of the date on which such Appropriations Act becomes effective or the beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made."
PART V SECTION 5-1.
Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(13.2)(A) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a medical core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (B) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a physician assistant core clerkship provided by community based faculty.

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(C) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a nurse practitioner core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (D) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Community based faculty physician' means a noncompensated physician who provides a minimum of three and a maximum of ten clerkships within a calendar year. (ii) 'Medical core clerkship,' 'physician assistant core clerkship,' or 'nurse practitioner core clerkship' means a clerkship for a student who is enrolled in a Georgia medical school, a Georgia physician assistant school, or a Georgia nurse practitioner school and who completes a minimum of 160 hours of community based instruction in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or general surgery under the guidance of a community based faculty physician. (E) The state-wide Area Health Education Centers Program Office at Georgia Regents University shall administer the program and certify rotations for the department. (F) This paragraph shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014;"

PART VI SECTION 6-1.

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:

Y Abrams Y Alexander
Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England

N Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal
Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley N Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T

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Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming N Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Jones, J Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Kelley Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 133, nays 25.

The amendment was adopted.

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

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger E Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix
Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer
Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Carter
N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott
Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 131, nays 25.

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

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd and Clark of the 98th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; 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 Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; 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. Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, is amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of Code Section 43-6-1, relating to definitions applicable to auctioneers, as follows:
"(2) 'Apprentice auctioneer' means any person who for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is employed, directly or indirectly, by an auctioneer to deal or engage in any auctioning activity and who is duly licensed under this chapter or any person who is not employed by an auctioneer and who conducts the business of auctioning in cases where gross sales do not exceed $2,000.00 per auction and who is duly licensed under this chapter Reserved. (3) 'Auction business' or 'business of auctioning' means the performing of any of the acts of an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, including bid calling for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction or offering, negotiating, or attempting to negotiate a listing contract for the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 43-69, relating to license requirement for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers, registration for companies conducting auctions, and restrictions as to sales of real property, as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in, conduct, advertise, hold himself or herself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or act in the capacity of, an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within this state without first obtaining a license as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as provided in this chapter, unless he or she is exempted from obtaining a license under Code Section 436-24. (b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer to act in such capacity in the sale of real property unless such auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall also be licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of this title; provided, however, that any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer who was licensed as such by this state prior to July 1, 1978, and who, prior to December 31, 1984, submits proof to the commission that he or she has been auctioning real property for five years or more immediately prior to the date of application shall not be required to meet the provisions of this subsection but such person shall not thereby be construed to be a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of this title."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-10, relating to an application by a person for a license, as follows:

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"43-6-10. Any person desiring to act as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must file an application for a license with the commission. The application shall be in such form and detail as the commission shall prescribe, setting forth the following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business; if the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership or limited liability company business is to be conducted; and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers; (2) The place or places, including the municipality, with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; and (3) Such other information as the commission shall require."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-11, relating to qualifications of applicants, as follows:
"43-6-11. (a) No auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of 18 years, nor to any person who is not a resident of this state unless he or she has fully complied with Code Section 43-6-12, nor to any person who is not a citizen or has not filed his or her intent to become a citizen of the United States. (b) Each applicant for an auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be required to pass an examination in a form prescribed by the commission. (c) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must prove to the commission that he or she is reputable, trustworthy, honest, and competent to transact the business of an auctioneer or of an apprentice auctioneer auctioning in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public. (d) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer shall have successfully graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a GED and have graduated from an auctioneers school approved by the commission prior to making an application for an auctioneer's license. (e) On and after December 31, 1995, no apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued or renewed."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 43-612, relating to reciprocity, nonresident license requirement, and designation of agents for service of process, as follows:
"(a) Any resident of another state who holds a current license as an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer under the laws of any other state having requirements similar to those in this chapter may, at the discretion of the commission, be issued a license to practice as an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer in this state without written examination upon the payment of the fees as required by the commission."

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"(c) Prior to the issuance of a license to a nonresident auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, such nonresident shall file with the commission a designation in writing that appoints the commission or a deputy to be designated by it to act as the licensee's agent upon whom all judicial and other process or legal notices directed to such licensee may be served. Service upon the agent so designated shall be equivalent to personal service upon the licensee. Copies of such appointment, certified by the commission chairman, shall be deemed sufficient evidence thereof and shall be admitted in evidence with the same force and effect as the original thereof might be admitted. In such written designation, the licensee shall agree that any lawful process against the licensee which is served upon such agent shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon the licensee and that the authority shall continue in force so long as any liability remains outstanding in this state. Upon the receipt of all such process or notices, the commission or the deputy as designated by it shall immediately mail a copy of the same by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last known business address of the licensee."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-14, relating to affixing seal to licenses, delivery of licenses, display of licenses, pocket card, and branch office licenses, as follows:
"43-6-14. Each license shall have placed thereon the seal of the commission. The license of each auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall be delivered or mailed to his or her place of business and shall be displayed conspicuously at all times in the office of the licensee. The commission shall prepare and deliver a pocket card certifying that the person whose name appears thereon is a licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as the case may be, stating the period of time for which fees have been paid and including, on apprentice auctioneers' cards only, the name and address of the auctioneer for whom such apprentice auctioneer is acting. If an auctioneer maintains more than one place of business within the state, a branch office license shall be issued to such auctioneer for each branch office so maintained by him or her upon the payment of a biennial fee in an amount established by the commission; and the branch office license shall be conspicuously displayed in each branch office."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 43-616, relating to grounds for refusal to issue license, as follows:
"(a) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer auctioning in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. The commission shall grant a license to a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership only if the stockholder, member, or partner having a

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controlling interest therein bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity." "(c) Where an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his or her application, such false statement, in itself, may be sufficient ground for refusal of a license."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-18, relating to grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses and censure of licensees, as follows:
"43-6-18. The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the signed complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer and shall have power to censure such licensee or to revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter whenever such license has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation or the licensee has been found guilty of any unfair trade practices, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Making any substantial misrepresentation while describing any property, real or personal; using any false, deceptive, misleading, or untruthful advertising; or making any statements, either in person or through any form of advertising, which may create false or unjustified expectations of the services to be performed; (2) Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or making false promises through agents or advertising an auction to be an absolute auction, but conducting it as an auction with reserve or otherwise; (3) Failing to account for or remit, within 30 days unless otherwise provided by contract, any money belonging to others that comes into his or her possession, commingling funds of others with his or her own, or failing to keep such funds of others in an escrow or trustee account; provided, however, that the requirement of an escrow or trust account shall not apply to an apprentice auctioneer who conducts the business of auctioning where gross sales do not exceed $2,000.00 per auction; (4) Being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a felony; (5) Violation of any rule or regulation or code of ethics promulgated by the commission; (6) Any conduct of any auctioneer which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, incompetency, or untruthfulness; (7) Any conduct of an auctioneer which demonstrates improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealings; (8) Having had any license to practice a business or profession revoked, suspended, annulled, or sanctioned, or otherwise having had any disciplinary action taken by any other licensing authority in this or any other state; or (9) Knowingly making any misleading, false, or deceptive statement on any application for a license under this chapter."

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SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-20, relating to effect of revocation of auctioneer's license on licenses of apprentice auctioneers, as follows:
"43-6-20. The revocation of an auctioneer's license shall automatically suspend every apprentice auctioneer's license granted to any person by virtue of his employment by the auctioneer whose license has been revoked. The apprentice auctioneer may retain his license by transferring to the employment of another licensed auctioneer within 90 days Reserved."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-21, relating to notification of change of address and effect of apprentice's leaving auctioneer, as follows:
"43-6-21. (a) Should the auctioneer change his or her place of business, he or she shall notify the commission in writing within ten days of such change, and thereupon a new pocket card shall be granted to the auctioneer and to his apprentice auctioneers. (b) When an apprentice auctioneer is discharged or terminates his employment with the auctioneer for any reason, it shall be the immediate duty of the auctioneer to deliver or mail by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the commission the license of the apprentice auctioneer. It shall be unlawful for any apprentice auctioneer to perform any of the acts contemplated by this chapter, either directly or indirectly under authority of his license, until the apprentice auctioneer receives a new license bearing the name and address of his new employer. No more than one license shall be issued to any apprentice auctioneer for the same period of time."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-6-22, relating to prerequisite for bringing action for compensation and power of commission to sue for violation, as follows:
"(a) No person shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any of the acts mentioned in this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer at the time the alleged cause of action arose."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-25, relating to penalty, as follows:
"43-6-25. Any person or corporation acting as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within the meaning of this chapter without a license and any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both."

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SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Dempsey of the 13th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1042.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Williams, E Y Williamson Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 164, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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HB 749. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th 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 provide for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 749 (LC 29 5935S) by striking "to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft;" on lines 4 through 6, by deleting lines 95 through 99, and by
redesignating Sections 4 and 5 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.

Representative Duncan of the 26th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 749.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley N Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant
Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan E Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick

Y Sims, C N Smith, E
Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott N Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 116, nays 55.

The motion prevailed.

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

Representatives Dutton of the 157th, Watson of the 166th, and Clark of the 98th.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 885. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Watson of the 166th, Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 914. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 761. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental

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Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Committee on Rules has fixed the calendar for this 40th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule None

Modified Open Rule

HR 550 HR 870
HR 1723 HR 1771
HR 1805 HR 1828

General Assembly; election of local school superintendents as alternative to appointment; provide - CA (Substitute)(Ed-Jasperse-11th) Capitol Arts Standards Commission; arrange placement of portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in state capitol; urge (Substitute)(SProp-Sims-123rd) House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers; create (JuvJ-Welch-110th) Georgia Secretary of State; look into feasibility of vote-by-phone by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; request (Substitute)(GAff-Lindsey-54th) House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; create (Substitute)(PS&HS-Powell-32nd) House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; create (SP&CA-Pruett149th)

Modified Structured Rule

SB 93

Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances (Substitute)(GF&P-Powell-32nd) Heath-31st

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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 Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 1828. By Representatives Pruett of the 149th, Stephens of the 164th, Cheokas of the 138th, Dukes of the 154th and O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 166, nays 5.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 870. By Representative Sims of the 123rd:

A RESOLUTION urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to arrange for placement of a suitable portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in an appropriate location in the state capitol; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Urging the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to arrange for placement of a suitable portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in an appropriate location; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Honorable Jack Connell served with distinction as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for many years; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of such service, it is fitting and proper that a suitable portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell be placed in an appropriate location.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body urge the Capitol Arts Standards Commission to arrange for placement of a suitable portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in an appropriate location.

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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 Capitol Arts Standards Commission.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler
Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner E Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 3.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

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HR 1805. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Rice of the 95th and Taylor of the 173rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; creating the House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements; and for other purposes.
PART I. WHEREAS, for many years, limousine carriers have been regulated by the state and taxi services have been regulated by local governments; and
WHEREAS, recently, other for-hire transportation services have come into this state and are using different business models that do not fit well within either limousine carriers or taxi services in the manner of service delivery, billing and payment, safety regulation, insurance, and other areas which affect the people using such services; and
WHEREAS, these new forms of for-hire transportation services create challenges in protecting the traveling public and ensuring the safety of persons using such forms of transportation services; and
WHEREAS, these new forms of transportation services also give rise to a reexamination of the manner in which government regulates existing forms of for-hire transportation services and the manner in which sales and use taxes and regulatory fees are collected from such entities; and
WHEREAS, in order to determine the best methods by which to ensure the safety of the public, prevent illegal and unsafe practices, regulate such entities, and collect sales and use taxes and other regulatory fees, it would be beneficial to study the current system and emerging business models.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate a chairperson from among the appointees. The committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a comprehensive study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 1, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.
PART II. WHEREAS, many repeat driving-under-the-influence offenders have serious alcohol problems that make it difficult to curb their drinking and driving behaviors; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, about one-third of all drivers arrested or convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) of alcohol are repeat offenders; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has established drug courts which involve the coordination of the judiciary, prosecution, probation, defense bar, law enforcement, social services, mental health, and the treatment community to intervene with chronic offenders to break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction, and criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, many tools are available to decrease the likelihood that individuals charged with driving under the influence will become a repeat offender, including intoximeters, ignition interlock devices, and counseling programs; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that the General Assembly analyze any and all tools to aid in the decrease of recidivism of driving under the influence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee on DUI Recidivism and Driver's License Suspensions and Reinstatements to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The

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Speaker shall designate a member of the committee as chairperson of the committee. The chairperson shall call all meetings of the committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a comprehensive study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 1, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.

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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L

N McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover N Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M.

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Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Evans Fleming
Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley N Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 148, nays 22.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 1723. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Weldon of the 3rd, Atwood of the 179th, Oliver of the 82nd, Chandler of the 105th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers; 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 Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley
Jackson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver
O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin

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Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts
Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 550. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Lindsey of the 54th, Battles of the 15th, Casas of the 107th, Peake of the 141st and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the election of local school superintendents as an alternative to appointment of local school superintendents; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, education funding for K-12 in this state currently comprises over 40 percent of the state budget; and

WHEREAS, the federal government continues to play an increasingly greater role in public education; and

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WHEREAS, it is the position of the Georgia General Assembly that public education should remain squarely within the purview of the state and local boards of education; and
WHEREAS, to evaluate whether a recommendation should be made that the United States Department of Education should be abolished and any funding derived thereby returned to the states in the form of block grants for the purpose of education spending; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial: (1) To review the role of the federal government in public education, both historically and in recent years; (2) To review the origins of the common core standards, including its genesis as a voluntary, state led effort, the subsequent endorsement by the federal government, and the effects and implications of newer federal ties to the common core standards; (3) To review any agreements in effect in this state between state education agencies and the federal government relating to common core standards to determine what liabilities could be incurred by the taxpayers of this state if any part of existing programs is terminated prematurely; and (4) To make recommendations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the State Board of Education, the State School Superintendent, the Governor, and local boards of education based on such review to ensure that all state standards, curriculum, and assessments remain under the control of the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education to be composed of 15 members as follows:
(1) The chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; (2) The chairperson of the House Committee on Higher Education or his or her designee; and (3) The following members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
(A) Three members of the House of Representatives, one of which shall be a member of the minority party; (B) One member of the State Board of Education; (C) One local school superintendent from RESA Districts 1-5; (D) One local school superintendent from RESA Districts 6-10; (E) One local school superintendent from RESA Districts 11-16; (F) One teacher from RESA Districts 1-5; (G) One teacher from RESA Districts 6-10; (H) One teacher from RESA Districts 11-16; and (I) Three parents or grandparents of one or more students in a public K-12 school in this state.

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The chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the House Committee on Higher Education shall serve as cochairpersons of the committee. The cochairpersons shall call all meetings of the committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than three days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives. The committee shall deliver recommendations in accordance with this resolution by November 30, 2014, and shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.

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:

Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett
Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey
Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar
Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C
Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens
Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan
Kaiser Y Kelley

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S

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Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 112, nays 52.

The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

House of Representatives Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Room 509 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 20th, 2014

Mr. Clerk,

Let the record reflect I am a "NO" vote on HR 550.

/s/ Rep. Keisha Waites District 60

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; 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. An Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
"SECTION 2B. The area included in the corporate limits of the City of Hinesville shall not include:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN the 17TH G.M.D. in the City of Flemington, County of Liberty, State of Georgia, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the center of the City of Flemington, being the Center Point of the old Post Office, an A-framed wooden building, measuring 55.3 feet by 22.3 feet; located at the Southeast intersection of Old Sunbury Road and Old Hines Road. Said Center Point having Georgia East State Plane Coordinates of; Northing 676.927.91 and Easting 843,474.46. THENCE leaving the Center Point of the City of Flemington; North 72 57' 08" West a Distance of 1.0 Miles or 5280.00 feet to a Point on the Northern Boundary of Tremain Estates, Said Point lying South 67 49' 22" East a Distance of 1.62 feet from the Northern most corner of Lot 18 of Tremain Estates; being the true POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 67 49' 22" West a Distance of 358.17 feet to a Point, being the Northwest corner of Tremain Estates; THENCE South 04 20' 10" East a Distance of 1412.41 feet along Tremain Estates Western Boundary to a Point being 1.0 Miles or 5280.00 Feet from Said Center Point; THENCE Flollowing the 1.0 Miles or 5280.00 Feet Radius of Center Point, a Chord Bearing of North 10 01' 02" East a Chord Distance of 1292.87 Feet to a Point; Being the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 4.41 acres (192,076 Square Feet) of land, more or less,"

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SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; 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 an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART ONE SECTION 1-1. An Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, is amended by designating the existing text in Section 1.02 as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(b) In addition to all other territory included within the boundaries of the city, the city shall also include the following described real property: Beginning at a point on the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet north of the intersection of Casa Drive and Casa Woods Lane; Then, following the existing curved corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston in a south-southeasterly direction to a point where the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston intersects the southern right-of-way line of Rowland

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Street, approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet east of the intersection of Rowland and Lovejoy Streets; Then, following a line consistent with the boundary lines of adjacent parcels in a westerly direction for approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet, to a point on the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 south to a point approximately seven hundred (700) feet to the west of the intersection of Northern Avenue and Indian Creek Way; Then, crossing the right-of-way of Interstate 285 and continuing west following a line consistent with the boundary lines of adjacent parcels to a point along the eastern right-of-way line of Glendale Road approximately 1,500 feet southeast of Church Street; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Glendale Road in a northerly direction to its intersection with Gifford Street; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of Gifford Street in a southwesterly direction to the end of Gifford Street; Then, continuing in such southwesterly direction along a line consistent with adjacent parcels for approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet to a point along the eastern right-of-way line of Woodland Avenue; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Woodland Avenue south to its intersection with North Decatur Road; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of North Decatur Road west to its intersection with Church Street; Then, following the southern right-of-way line of Church Street in a northeasterly direction to the western right-of-way line of Interstate 285; Then, crossing the right-of-way of Interstate 285 diagonally in a northeasterly direction to the meeting place of the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 and the northern right-of-way line of East Ponce de Leon Avenue; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 in a northerly direction for approximately nine hundred and eighty (980) feet to a point where the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 intersects the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston; Then, following the corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston in a easternly direction for approximately one hundred and twenty (120) feet, then in a northerly direction for approximately two thousand (2,000) feet, then in an easterly direction for approximately seven hundred and fifty (750) feet to a point approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet north of the intersection of Casa Drive and Casa Woods Lane, this point being the point of beginning."
SECTION 1-2. Provided that the City of Clarkston conducts a referendum on and the electors approve a freeport exemption at the 2014 general primary, the election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of the territory sought to be annexed into the City of Clarkston under this part for approval or rejection. If the City of Clarkston does not conduct a referendum on a freeport exemption at the 2014 general primary or if such referendum fails, then no election shall be held to approve this part and this part shall be repealed by operation of law on July 1, 2014. The election superintendent shall conduct such election in conjunction with the 2014 general primary and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall

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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 DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall Part One of the Act which annexes certain land into the City of ( ) NO Clarkston be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the annexation shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the annexation shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the annexation, then this part shall become effective on January 1, 2015. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of the annexation, this part shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Clarkston. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
PART TWO
SECTION 2-1. An Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, is amended by designating the existing text in Section 1.02 as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) In addition to all other territory included within the boundaries of the city, the city shall also include the following described real property:
Beginning at a point where the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston intersects with the eastern right-of-way line of Montreal Road and the southern rightof-way line of Stone Mountain Highway (also known as U.S. Highway 78); Then, crossing Stone Mountain Highway to a point where the northern right-of-way line of Stone Mountain Highway meets the eastern right-of-way line of Montreal Road; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of Stone Mountain Highway in an easterly direction to a point approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet east of Brockett Road; Then, crossing the Stone Mountain Highway right-of-way and following a line consistent with boundary lines of adjacent parcels in a southerly direction to a point along the northern right-of-way line of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue approximately eight hundred (800) feet west of the intersection of Idlewood Road and East Ponce de Leon Avenue; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue in a westerly direction to a point approximately two hundred sixty (260) feet west of the intersection of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue and Brockett Road; Then, following a line consistent with the boundary lines of adjacent parcels due south to a point where said line intersects the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston; Then, following the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston in a westerly direction to a point where it intersects the right-of-way line of Montreal Road, this point being the point of beginning."

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SECTION 2-2. The election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of the territory sought to be annexed into the City of Clarkston under this part for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election in conjunction with the 2014 general primary and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall Part Two of the Act which annexes certain land into the City of ( ) NO Clarkston be approved?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the annexation shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the annexation shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the annexation, then this part shall become effective on January 1, 2015. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of the annexation, this part shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Clarkston. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
PART THREE SECTION 3-1. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
HB 1136. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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 following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

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To authorize the City of Brookhaven 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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The City of Brookhaven shall be and is authorized to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended. The intention of this Act is to authorize the City of Brookhaven to undertake and carry out community redevelopment, to create tax allocation districts, to issue tax allocation bonds, and to incur other obligations within the meaning of and as fully permitted under the provisions of Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, as amended, and to authorize the City of Brookhaven to exercise redevelopment powers as fully as the "Redevelopment Powers Law" may now or hereafter permit and not to limit any redevelopment powers permitted under the "Redevelopment Powers Law."
SECTION 2. The municipal election superintendent of the City of Brookhaven shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Brookhaven for approval or rejection. The municipal election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the 2014 November general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The municipal election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Brookhaven to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the 'Redevelopment
( ) NO Powers Law,' as it may be amended from time to time?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all 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, then Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Section 1 of this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Brookhaven. It shall be the municipal election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

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SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, 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.

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

On the agreement to the Senate substitutes, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C
Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye
Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the agreement to the Senate substitutes, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

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The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Bethel of the 54th, Ligon of the 3rd, and Cowsert of the 46th.
The Senate adheres to its amendment to House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, and Unterman of the 45th.
The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

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HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Balfour of the 9th, Gooch of the 51st, and Hill of the 32nd.
The Senate adheres to its amendment to the House amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 1st, and Balfour of the 9th.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate Substitute following bill of the House:
HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; 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:

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HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate Substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Harper of the 7th, Jeffares of the 17th, and Tolleson of the 20th.

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Holt of the 112th.
The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the House insist on its position in amending the Senate substitute to HB 264 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 Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th and Riley of the 50th.

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SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Brockway of the 102nd moved that the House adhere to its position in insisting on its substitute to SB 374 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 Brockway of the 102nd, Fleming of the 121st and O`Neal of the 146th.
HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Jacobs of the 80th moved that the House insist on its position in amending the Senate substitute to HB 265 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th and Riley of the 50th.

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HB 840. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; 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 Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; 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 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, is amended by revising paragraph (g) to read as follows:
"(g) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority:
(1) To to place any insurer, agent, broker, counselor, solicitor, administrator, or adjuster person duly licensed under this title on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year for each and every act in violation of this title or of the rules, and regulations, or orders of the Commissioner; and may (2) To subject such insurer, agent, broker, counselor, solicitor, administrator, or adjuster any person duly licensed or that should be licensed under this title to a monetary penalty of up to $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this title or of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Commissioner, unless the insurer, agent, broker, counselor, solicitor, administrator, or adjuster such person knew or reasonably should have known he or she was in violation of this title or of the rules, and regulations, or orders of the Commissioner, in which case the monetary penalty

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provided for in this subsection paragraph may be increased to an amount up to $5,000.00 for each and every act in violation."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Golick of the 40th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 840.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins
Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S
Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd
Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall McClain
Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J
Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 511. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Watson of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd, Sims of the 123rd, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Weldon of the 3rd moved that the House adhere to its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to SB 134 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 Weldon of the 3rd, Peake of the 141st and Stephens of the 164th.

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HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; 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
To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising Article 7 of Chapter 7, relating to setoff debt collection, as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
48-7-160. The purpose of this article is to establish a policy and to provide a system whereby all claimant agencies and courts of this state in conjunction with the department shall cooperate in identifying debtors who owe money to the state through its various claimant agencies or courts and who qualify for refunds from the department. It is also the purpose of this article to establish procedures for setting off against any such refund the sum of any debt owed to the state claimant agencies or courts. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this article be liberally construed to effectuate these purposes.

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48-7-161. As used in this article, the term:
(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; (D) The 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.
(2) 'Court' means all trial courts in this state, including but not limited to the superior, state, juvenile, magistrate, probate, and municipal courts, whether called mayor's courts, recorder's courts, police courts, civil courts, or traffic courts, and miscellaneous and special courts. (2)(3) 'Debt' means:
(A) Any any liquidated sum due and owing any claimant agency, which sum has accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, or operation of law regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for the sum, any sum which is due and owing any person and is enforceable by the Department of Human Services pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 19-11-8, or any sum of restitution or reparation due pursuant to a sentence imposed on a person convicted of a crime and sentenced to restitution or reparation and probation; or (B) Any liquidated sum that constitutes any and all court costs, surcharges, and fines for which there is an outstanding court judgment.

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(3)(4) 'Debtor' means any individual owing money to or having a delinquent account with any claimant agency or court, which obligation has not been adjudicated as satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy. (4)(5) 'Refund' means the Georgia income tax refund which the department determines to be due any individual taxpayer.
48-7-162. The collection remedy authorized by this article is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law.
48-7-162.1. (a) Submission of debts through the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be the sole manner through which debts owed to courts may be submitted to the department for collection under this article. (b) Any claim submitted by a court through the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be subordinate to all claims submitted by claimant agencies.
48-7-163. (a) A claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts may submit any debt or debts when each such debt is in excess of $25.00 owed in accordance with Code Section 48-7-161 to the department for collection through setoff under the procedure procedures established by this article, except in cases where the validity of the debt is legitimately in dispute, an alternate means of collection is pending and believed to be adequate, or such collection would result in a loss of federal funds or federal assistance. (b) Upon request of a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts, the department shall set off any refund as defined in Code Section 48-7-161 against the debt certified by the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts as provided in this article. (c) An administrative collection assistance fee shall be imposed on each such debt submitted by the Administrative Office of the Courts to the department to recover the costs incurred by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the department in collecting debts under this article. The fee shall be in addition to the debt to be set off and shall be fixed such that the proceeds of the fee shall not exceed the total direct and indirect costs to the Administrative Office of the Courts and the department for administering such debt setoff collection. In no event shall the amount of such fee exceed $20.00 per debt. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall reimburse the department from the proceeds of such fee based upon the actual costs incurred by the department. Such proceeds shall be retained and expended pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1.
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debtor whose refund is sought to be set off, including but not limited to such debtor's social security number, and shall certify the amount of the debt or debts owed by each debtor. (2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall supply the information necessary to identify each debtor whose refund is sought to be set off, including but not limited to such debtor's social security number, and shall certify the amount of the debt or debts owed by each debtor. (3) The department may rely upon the certification by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts that the debt is valid and owed by the debtor and that such debt may be validly collected by the department under this article. No employee or agent of the department shall be liable to any person for collecting any such debt that was not valid and owed by the debtor. (b)(1) If a debtor identified by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts is determined by the department to be entitled to a refund of at least $25.00, the department shall transfer an amount equal to the refund owed, not to exceed the amount of the claimed debt certified, to the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts. When the refund owed exceeds the claimed debt and administrative collection assistance fee, the department shall send the excess amount to the debtor within a reasonable time after the excess is determined. (2) When the amount of the setoff available for claims is insufficient for the combined total of the claims filed by courts, distribution of the available setoff funds shall be made in the order of the date each court claim is received by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Such claim shall remain active until sufficient additional setoff funds become available to set off the remainder of the debt or until the claims themselves expire by law. (3) If the department is able to collect only part of a debt through setoff under this article, the administrative collection assistance fees shall have priority over the remainder of the debt. (c) At the time of the transfer of funds to a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the department shall notify the taxpayer or taxpayers whose refund is sought to be set off and the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts that the transfer has been made. The notice shall clearly set forth the name of the debtor, the manner in which the debt arose, the amount of the claimed debt, the transfer of funds to the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and the intention to set off the refund against the debt, the amount of the refund in excess of the claimed debt, the taxpayer's opportunity to give written notice to contest the setoff within 30 days of the date of mailing of the notice, the name and mailing address of the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts to which the application for a hearing must be sent, and the fact that failure to apply for a hearing in writing within the 30 day period will be deemed a waiver of the opportunity to contest the setoff. In the case of a joint return, the notice shall also state the name of any taxpayer named in the return against whom no debt is claimed, the fact that a debt

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is not claimed against such taxpayer, the fact that such taxpayer is entitled to receive a refund if it is due him or her regardless of the debt asserted against his or her spouse, and that in order to obtain a refund due him or her such taxpayer must apply in writing for a hearing with the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts named in the notice within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the notice. If a taxpayer fails to apply in writing for a hearing within 30 days of the mailing of the notice, he or she will have waived his or her opportunity to contest the setoff. (d) Upon receipt of funds transferred from the department pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts shall deposit and hold the funds in an escrow account until a final determination of the validity of the debt. Any interest accruing on proceeds in such escrow account shall not constitute any part of the setoff funds being held in escrow and shall be retained by the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts to cover administrative costs. (e) The claimant agency shall pay the department for all costs incurred by the department in setting off debts in the manner provided in this article.
48-7-165. (a)(1) If the claimant agency receives written application contesting the setoff or the sum upon which the setoff is based, it shall grant a hearing to the taxpayer to determine whether the setoff is proper or the sum is valid according to the procedures established under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' If the sum asserted as due and owing is not correct, an adjustment of the claimed debt shall be made. (2) A request for a hearing pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code to contest the collection of past-due support may be consolidated with a request for a hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection. If the sum asserted as due and owing is not correct, an adjustment of the claimed debt shall be made.
(b) The hearing established by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in lieu of a hearing before the department to determine the validity of the debt or the propriety of the setoff. (c) No issues which have been previously litigated shall be considered at the hearing. (d) Appeals from actions taken at the hearing allowed under this Code section shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
48-7-165.1. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the Administrative Office of the Courts receives written notice from the debtor contesting the setoff or the sum upon which the setoff is based within 30 days of the debtor being notified of the debt setoff, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall notify the court to whom the debt is owed that the sum due and owing shall not be disbursed pursuant to this article until the court to whom the debt is owed has granted a hearing to the debtor and obtained a final determination on the debt under this Code section

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and provided evidence of such final determination to the Administrative Office of the Courts. Such sum due and owing shall not be disbursed to the debtor or the court to whom the debt is owed prior to such final determination. (2) The hearing required under this Code section shall be conducted after notice of such hearing is provided to the debtor by certified mail or personal service. When personal service is utilized, such personal service shall be made by the officers of the court designated by the judges of that court or any other officers authorized by law to serve process. (b)(1) The officers of the court designated by the judges of that court submitting debts to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of conducting hearings under this Code section. The officers of the court shall adopt appropriate procedures to govern the conducting of hearings by the hearing officer. A written or electronic copy of such procedures shall be provided to a debtor immediately upon the receipt of notice from a debtor under subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Issues that have been previously litigated shall not be considered at a hearing. The hearing officer shall determine whether the debt is owed to the court and the amount of the debt. Such determination shall be in writing and shall be provided to the debtor and the Administrative Office of the Courts within five days after the date the hearing is conducted. (3) If the debtor or the court disagrees with the determination of the hearing officer, either party may appeal that determination by filing a petition in the superior court not later than ten days following the date of the hearing officer's written determination. The superior court judge shall conduct a hearing and shall render a final determination in writing and shall transmit a copy to the hearing officer, the debtor, and the Administrative Office of the Courts not later than ten days after the date of that hearing. (4) The losing party to such proceeding as provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection shall pay any filing fees and costs of service, except that the officers of the court designated by the judges of that court shall be authorized to waive such fees and costs. The court submitting the debt to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be responsible for attorneys' fees of the debtor who is contesting the setoff in cases where the superior court finds in favor of the debtor. (c) If a court submits a debt for collection under this article following final determination of the debt in accordance with this Code section and the Administrative Office of the Courts is notified by the department that no refund proceeds are available or sufficient for setoff of the entire debt, such claim shall remain valid until sufficient refund proceeds are available for setoff as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-164 and are not subject to further appeal.
48-7-166. (a)(1) Upon final determination of the amount of the debt due and owing by means of the hearing provided by Code Section 48-7-165 or by the taxpayer's default through

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failure to comply with subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-164, the claimant agency shall remove the amount of the debt due and owing from the escrow account established pursuant to Code Section 48-7-164 and shall credit the amount to the debtor's obligation. (2) Upon final determination of the amount of the debt due and owing as provided by Code Section 48-7-165.1, or by the taxpayer's default through failure to comply with subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-164, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall remove the amount of the debt due and owing from the escrow account established pursuant to Code Section 48-7-164 and shall credit the amount to the debtor's obligation. (b) Upon transfer of the debt due and owing from the escrow account to the credit of the debtor's account, the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts shall notify the debtor in writing of the finalization of the setoff. The department shall prepare a notice for use by the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts. Such notice shall include a final accounting of the refund which was set off, including the amount of the refund to which the debtor was entitled prior to setoff, the amount of the debt due and owing, the amount of the refund in excess of the debt which has been returned to the debtor by the department pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-164, and the amount of the funds transferred to the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 48-7-164 in excess of the debt finally determined to be due and owing at a hearing held pursuant to Code Section 48-7-165 or 48-7-165.1, if such a hearing was held or the amount of the funds transferred to the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 48-7164 is in excess of the debt finally determined to be due and owing pursuant to Code Section 48-7-165.1 as determined in the filing of an appeal. At such time, the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts shall refund to the debtor the amount of the claimed debt originally certified and transferred to it by the department in excess of the amount of debt finally found to be due and owing. (c) Following finalization of the setoff pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall transfer the funds to the court. Any funds so transferred by the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be disbursed by the court in the same manner as if such funds had been originally collected by such court without having resorted to collection under this article.
48-7-167. When the setoff authorized by this article is exercised, the refund which is set off shall be deemed granted.
48-7-168. The department has priority pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 48-2-35 over every claimant agency and the Administrative Office of the Courts for collection by setoff under this article.

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48-7-169. The commissioner is authorized to prescribe forms and to promulgate rules and regulations which he or she deems necessary in order to effectuate this article.
48-7-170. (a) Notwithstanding Code Section 48-7-60, which prohibits disclosure by the department of the contents of taxpayer records or information, and notwithstanding any other confidentiality statute, the commissioner may provide to a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts all information necessary to accomplish and effectuate the intent of this article. (b) The information obtained by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts from the department in accordance with this article shall retain its confidentiality and shall only be used by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts in the pursuit of its debt collection duties and practices. Any employee or prior employee of any claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts who unlawfully discloses any such information for any other purpose, except as otherwise specifically authorized by law, shall be subject to the same penalties specified by law for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by an agent or employee of the department."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Fleming of the 121st et al. offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to HB 1000 (LC 41 0242S) by inserting between lines 21 and 22 the following:
(.1) 'Administrative Office of the Courts' means entity created pursuant to Code Section 15-5-22.
By inserting after the period on line 70 the following: The Administrative Office of the Courts shall be authorized to enter into written contracts for the performance of administrative functions and duties under this article by one or more administrative entities consisting of nonprofit Georgia corporations, except for a public utility, in existence on or before January 1, 2012, whose income is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 115 of the Internet Revenue Code of 1986, or third party vendors approved by the department.

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Representative Fleming of the 121st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 1000.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas
Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway
Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby N Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell
Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore
Morgan Morris Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

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The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 610. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; 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 Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to repeal a population act provision; to provide for revision of the terms of a flexibility contract under certain circumstances; to revise provisions relating to state required content standards; to include America's founding philosophy and founding principles in content standards and assessments; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for curriculum content and teacher training; to provide for applicability; to remove the middle grades program; to revise provisions relating to contracts by the State School Superintendent; to revise a process for student requests for waivers and variances of state requirements; to revise provisions relating to state required assessments; to revise provisions relating to the honors program; to revise provisions relating to courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School; to revise provisions relating to virtual instruction opportunities provided by local school

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systems; to repeal an obsolete provision relating to acquiring digital learning; to revise a provision relating to home study reporting; to revise provisions relating to nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; to revise provisions relating to health insurance for public school teachers and employees; to revise provisions relating to appeals to the State Board of Education; to revise provisions relating to state charter schools; to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish nonprofit foundations; to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month; to provide for effective dates; 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 repealing subsection (d) of Code Section 20-251, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, and designating said subsection as reserved.
SECTION 1A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-83, relating to state board approval of local school board flexibility contracts, as follows:
"20-2-83. (a) Upon approval of a proposed contract of a local school system which has requested flexibility, the state board shall enter into such contract with the local board of education. (b) The terms of the contract shall include, but not be limited to, accountability, flexibility, and consequences components as negotiated pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-82 and in accordance with Code Section 20-2-84. (c) Each contract shall be for a term of five years. The terms of the contract may provide for automatic extension of such contract if a local school system has met its accountability requirements. (d) The terms of a contract, including the performance goals and the consequences, may be amended during the term of the contract only:
(1) If if warranted due to unforeseen circumstances and upon approval of the state board and the local board of education; or (2) If the state board has revised any state accountability or performance measures subsequent to entering into such contract. (e) Any school system subject to a contract under this article as of July 1, 2013, shall have the right to renegotiate the terms of such contract using the state board approved accountability and performance measures in effect as of July 1, 2014, without penalty or consequence to any existing schools in order to comply with the deadline established

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in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84.3. The state board may add up to one year to any such contract in effect on July 1, 2013, for the purpose of contract renegotiations as provided in this subsection."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-131, relating to objectives and purposes of the Quality Basic Education Program, as follows:
"(1) Implementing a quality basic education highly rigorous curriculum to encompass content standards in public schools state wide which ensures that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate actively in the governing process and community activities, to protect the environment and conserve public and private resources, and to be an effective worker and responsible citizen of high character;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the State Board of Education establishing competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum and college and career readiness competency standards, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies uniformly sequenced content standards 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 The state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards for grades students in kindergarten through grade 12. Each local unit of administration shall include this uniformly sequenced core curriculum as the basis for its own curriculum, although each local unit may sequence, expand, and enrich this curriculum may expand and enrich the content standards to the extent it deems necessary and appropriate for its students and communities. Each local school system shall adopt its own curriculum which shall include appropriate instruction in the content standards. (b) The State Board of Education, working with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, shall establish college and career readiness competency standards to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with the core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section with the level of performance necessary to meet college-readiness standards in the state's technical colleges, community colleges, state colleges, and universities and in other advanced training programs. (c) The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia shall require its institutions to accept core curriculum coursework completed by high school students

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for purposes of admission into its institutions. This Code section shall apply beginning with students entering such postsecondary institutions in the fall of 2013."

SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140.1, relating to online learning, as follows:
"20-2-140.1. The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students, beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year, who complete prior to graduation at least one course containing online learning. This shall be met through an online course offered by the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1, through the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3, through an online dual enrollment course offered by a postsecondary institution, or through a provider approved pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-319.4. This shall also include enrollment in a full-time or part-time virtual instruction program pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.4."

Reserved.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses, as follows:
"(a)(1) All elementary and secondary schools which receive in any manner funds from the state shall provide the following course offerings in the manner and at the grade level prescribed by the State Board of Education in its quality core curriculum:
(A) A course of study in the background, history, and development of the federal and state governments and a study of Georgia county and municipal governments; and (B) A course of study in the history of the United States and in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the United States and Georgia Constitutions, including the study of American institutions and ideals which shall include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag in addition to other institutions and ideals. (2) No student shall be eligible to receive a diploma from a high school unless such student has successfully completed the courses in history and government provided for by this subsection, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. For students moving to Georgia and unable to take the course or courses available to fulfill these requirements in the grade level in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered, the State Board of Education may develop alternative methods, which may include but shall not be limited to an on-line course of study, for such students to learn about and demonstrate an adequate understanding of federal or Georgia history and government.

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(3) Disabled students who are otherwise eligible for a special education diploma pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-281 shall not be denied this diploma if they have not successfully completed either or both of these courses; provided, however, that their Individualized Education Programs have not specified that the disabled students must enroll in and successfully complete both of these courses. (4) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the required course of study in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the Georgia Constitution for students who transfer from another state after having completed the year in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered. The State Board of Education is authorized to provide for exemptions to the required course of study for such students and for students whose parent or parents serve in the armed forces of the United States."
SECTION 6A. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-142.1. (a) The General Assembly finds that the survival of the Republic requires that the nation's children, who are the future guardians of its heritage and participants in its governance, have a clear understanding of the founding philosophy and the founding principles of our government, which are found in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the writings of the founders, and an understanding of the preservation of such founding philosophy, principles, and documents. (b) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'America's Founding Philosophy and Principles Act.' (c) The State Board of Education shall ensure that any new content standards adopted on and after July 1, 2014, pursuant to Code Section 20-2-141 for 18 week semester courses for students during their ninth through twelfth grade years and all new assessments aligned with such content standards take into consideration the following:
(1) America's founding philosophy, to include at least the following: (A) The Creator-endowed unalienable rights of the people; (B) The purpose of government, which is to protect the unalienable rights of the people and to protect the people from violence and fraud; (C) The structure of government, separation of powers, and checks and balances; and (D) The rule of law, with frequent and free elections in a representative government which governs by majority vote within a constitutional framework;
(2) America's founding principles, to include at least the following: (A) Federalism-government as close to the people as possible, limited federal government, and strong state and local government; (B) Freedoms of speech, press, religion, and peaceful assembly guaranteed by the Bill of Rights; (C) Rights to private property and freedom of individual enterprise;

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(D) The innocence of any crime until proven guilty, with right of habeas corpus, and no unreasonable searches, seizures, or cruel and unusual punishment; (E) The right to a speedy trial by a jury of peers, and grand jury indictment of capital crimes before a person can be held to account; (F) The principles of economy in spending, constitutional limitations on government power to tax and spend, and prompt payment of public debt; (G) Economic system of money with intrinsic value; (H) The right of people to keep and bear arms, strong defense capability, supremacy of civil authority over military; (I) Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none; (J) Eternal vigilance by 'We the People'; and (K) Founding documents including Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (3) Transformational movements in American history, to include at least the following: (A) The antislavery movement; (B) The Civil Rights movement; (C) Women's suffrage; (D) The contributions of immigrants to American society; and (E) The challenges and history of the Native American population. (d) The Department of Education and local boards of education, as appropriate, may provide, or cause to be provided, curriculum content which reflects the content standards addressed pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section and the teacher training to ensure that the intent and provisions of this Code section are implemented. (e) This Code section shall apply beginning in school year 2015-2016."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, relating to general and career education programs, as follows:
"(a) The primary purpose for the general and career education programs is to provide the children and youth of Georgia with a quality opportunity to master student competencies uniformly sequenced content standards adopted by the State Board of Education through instruction which is based upon the uniformly sequenced core curriculum."
"(2) It is the policy of this state that the purpose of the primary grades program shall be mastery by enrolled students of the essential basic skills and knowledge which will enable them to achieve more advanced skills and knowledge offered at the higher grade levels. For purposes of funding under this article, the primary grades program shall include grades one, two, and three. To be eligible for enrollment in the first grade of a state supported primary grades program, a child must attain the age of six by September 1, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 20-

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2-150. The State Board of Education shall adopt an instrument or instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to assess the first grade readiness of children enrolled in Georgia's public school kindergarten programs pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281. Readiness information obtained by the instrument or instruments adopted by the state board shall be used by local school systems in concert with teacher recommendations and other relevant information to make appropriate student grade placement decisions. The Department of Education shall develop guidelines for utilization of the instrument or instruments in grade placement decisions and shall provide such guidelines to local school systems. The guidelines shall include information pertinent to consideration of the placement of students who have been identified as being disabled or limited-English-proficient. Whenever the decision is made not to promote a child to the first grade, the local school system shall document the reasons for the decision not to promote, according to guidelines established by the board. The State School Superintendent shall may annually provide a report summarizing the results of the readiness of first grade Georgia public school kindergarten children. No student shall remain in kindergarten for more than two years;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (h) of Code Section 20-2154.1, relating to alternative education programs, as follows:
"(a) It is the policy of this state that the alternative education program shall provide a learning environment that includes the objectives of the quality core curriculum content standards and that the instruction in an alternative education program shall enable students to return to a general or career education program as quickly as possible. Course credit shall be earned in an alternative education program in the same manner as in other education programs. It is the policy of this state that it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to an alternative education program rather than suspending or expelling such students from school." "(h) For the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years, state funding of alternative education programs shall be based upon a full-time equivalent program count that equals 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). For the 2002-2003 school year and thereafter, the The amount of state funds appropriated and allocated for the alternative education program provided for in this Code section shall be based on the actual count of students served during the preceding year, except that the count of students served shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory

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program (grades nine through 12). Funds earned may be expended in kindergarten and in grades one through 12."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-159.1, relating to focused programs of study, as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2013, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework content standards for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 202-326, 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. Such focused programs of study may be combined around these and other related clusters."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-159.2, relating to coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions, as follows:
"(1) Develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum master the content standards established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 will meet the requirements for purposes of admission into a postsecondary institution, such as grade point average and readiness levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, without having to take remedial coursework. Such policies shall:
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(B) Set the conditions for ensuring college readiness;"
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-159.3, relating to academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses, as follows:
"(a) The competencies and curricula content standards 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 curricula content standards, the state board shall work to ensure that the coursework meets postsecondary requirements for acceptance of credit for such coursework at the postsecondary level. Such courses shall be taught by a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and trained or experienced in contextualized learning using project based methods; by a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher who has completed a state-approved training program to strengthen academic content and has passed a state-approved exam for demonstrating mastery of academic content; or by a team made up of a highly qualified teacher in the academic content and a highly qualified career, technical, and agricultural education teacher working together to teach the course."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160, relating to determination of enrollment by institutional programs, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education shall designate the specific dates upon which two counts of students enrolled in each instructional program authorized under this article shall be made each school year and by which the counts shall be reported to the Department of Education. The initial enrollment count shall be made after October 1 but prior to November 17 and the final enrollment count after March 1 but prior to May 1. The report shall indicate the student's specific assigned program for each one-sixth segment of the school day on the designated reporting date. No program shall be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day that the student is assigned to a study hall; a noncredit course; a course recognized under this article or by state board policy as an enrichment course, except a driver education course; a course which requires participation in an extracurricular activity for which enrollment is on a competitive basis; a course in which the student serves as a student assistant to a teacher, in a school office, or in the media center, except when such placement is an approved work site of a recognized career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program; an individual study course for which no outline of course objectives is prepared in writing prior to the beginning of the course; or any other course or activity so designated by the state board. For the purpose of this Code section, the term 'enrichment course' means a course which does not dedicate a major portion of the class time toward the development and enhancement of one or more student competencies content standards as adopted by the state board under Code

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Section 20-2-140. A program shall not be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is not enrolled in an instructional program or has not attended a class or classes within the preceding ten days; nor shall a program be indicated for a student for any one-sixth segment of the school day for which the student is charged tuition or fees or is required to provide materials or equipment beyond those authorized pursuant to Code Section 20-2-133. A student who is enrolled in a dual credit course pursuant to Code Section 20-2-159.5 shall be counted for the high school program or other appropriate program for each segment in which the student is attending such dual credit course. The state board shall adopt such regulations and criteria as necessary to ensure objective and true counts of students in state approved instructional programs. The state board shall also establish criteria by which students shall be counted as resident or nonresident students, including specific circumstances which may include, but not be limited to, students attending another local school system under court order or under the terms of a contract between two local school systems. If a local school system has a justifiable reason, it may seek authority from the state board to shift full-time equivalent program counts from the designated date to a requested alternate date."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (b.1) of Code Section 202-161, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, as follows:
"(b) As the cost of instructional programs varies depending upon the teacher-student ratios and specific services typically required to address the special needs of students enrolled, state authorized instructional programs shall have the following program weights and teacher-student ratios:
(1) Kindergarten program .................................................................................... 1.6508 weight and 1 to 15 ratio

(2) Kindergarten early intervention program ....................................................... 2.0348 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(3) Primary grades program (1-3) ........................................................................ 1.2849 weight and 1 to 17 ratio

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(4) Primary grades early intervention program (1-3)........................................... 1.7931 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(5) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ........................................................ 1.0355 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(6) Upper elementary grades early intervention program (4-5)........................... 1.7867 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(7) Middle grades program (6-8) ......................................................................... 1.0186 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(8)(7) Middle school program (6-8) as defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ......... 1.1310 weight and 1 to 20 ratio

(9)(8) High school general education program (9-12) ........................................ 1.0000 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(10)(9) Career, technical, and agricultural education

1.1916

laboratory program (9-12)................................................................................w..e..i.ght and

1 to 20

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(11)(10) Program for persons with disabilities: Category I.............................................................................................................. 2.3798
weight and 1 to 8 ratio
(12)(11) Program for persons with disabilities: Category II ............................................................................................................ 2.7883
weight and 1 to 6.5 ratio
(13)(12) Program for persons with disabilities: Category III ........................................................................................................... 3.5493
weight and 1 to 5 ratio
(14)(13) Program for persons with disabilities: Category IV........................................................................................................... 5.7509
weight and 1 to 3 ratio
(15)(14) Program for persons with disabilities: Category V ............................................................................................................ 2.4511
weight and 1 to 8 ratio
(16)(15) Program for intellectually gifted students: Category VI........................................................................................................... 1.6589
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(17)(16) Remedial education program ................................................................ 1.3087 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(18)(17) Alternative education program ............................................................. 1.4711 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(19)(18) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program ................... 2.5049 weight and 1 to 7 ratio
(b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section and the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290, beginning July 1, 2014, a nonvirtual middle school shall have the funding weight included in paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section for the middle school program, regardless of whether such middle school meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-181, relating to calculation of program weights to reflect base school size, as follows:
"20-2-181. The calculation of all program weights shall reflect a base size local school system of 3,300 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the kindergarten program, the kindergarten early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) program, the upper elementary grades (4-5) early intervention program, and the upper elementary grades (4-5) program shall reflect a base school size of 450 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the middle grades (6-8) program, the middle school (6-8) program, the special education programs, the remedial education program, and the English for speakers of other languages program shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of the program weights for the high school general education program and the high school career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program shall reflect a base school size of 970 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the alternative education program shall reflect a base school size of 100 full-time equivalent students, except that the calculations for secretaries and media personnel shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students."

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SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-182, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, as follows:
"(b) The program weights for the primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, and middle school programs, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay at least the beginning salaries of specialists qualified to teach art, music, foreign language, and physical education, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (c) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and alternative education programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for at least one school counselor for every 450 full-time equivalent students. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and thereafter, the program weights for the English for speakers of other languages program and the programs for persons with disabilities shall also earn school counselor funding. Further, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016 and thereafter, the program weights for the program for intellectually gifted students and the remedial education program shall also earn school counselor funding. The duties and responsibilities for such school counselors shall be established by the state board to require a minimum of five of the six full-time equivalent program count segments of the counselor's time to be spent counseling or advising students or parents."
"(i)(1) It is the intent of this paragraph to provide a clear expectation to parents and guardians as to the maximum number of students that may be in their child's classroom in kindergarten through eighth grade. Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, for the following regular education programs, the maximum individual class size for mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts classes shall be:
(A) Kindergarten program (without full-time aide).......................................... 18

(B) Kindergarten program (with full-time aide) ............................................... 20

(C) Primary grades program (1-3) ................................................................

21

(D) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ................................................... 28

(E) Middle grades program (6-8) and middle school program (6-8) as

defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ................................................................

28

For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 only,

the system average maximum class size for each instructional program covered under

this paragraph shall be the same as the maximum individual class size for each such program, and local boards of education shall be considered in compliance with this paragraph so long as the system average maximum class size is not exceeded;

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provided, however, that if the State Board of Education approves a blanket waiver or variance pursuant to subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-244, such maximum individual class sizes shall be the system average maximum class sizes for purposes of this paragraph."

SECTION 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, as follows:
"(a) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and remedial programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for instructors needed to provide 20 additional days of instruction for 10 percent of the full-time equivalent count of the respective program. Such funds shall be used for addressing the academic needs of low-performing students with programs including, but not limited to, instructional opportunities for students beyond the regular school day, Saturday classes, intersession classes, summer school classes, and additional instructional programs during the regular school day. Following the midterm adjustment, the state board shall issue allotment sheets for each local school system. Each local school system shall spend 100 percent of the funds designated for additional days of instruction for such costs at the system level, which may include transportation costs incurred for transporting students who are attending additional classes funded by these designated funds."

SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-190, relating to professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives, as follows:
"(a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the State Board of Education shall provide professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives. Such strategic initiatives may include, but are not limited to, training on the new common core curriculum content standards, support for under-performing educators, and mentoring programs in specific subject areas."

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

Reserved.

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SECTION 20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, as follows:
"(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent."
SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-242, relating to local school systems, local units of administration, and local governing bodies, as follows:
"(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;"
SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-244.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Student' means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state. (2) 'Substantial hardship' means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver. (3) 'Variance' means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (4) 'Waiver' means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person. (c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify: (1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking

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the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute. (d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action. (e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19. The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10. (f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program. (g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student. (h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students."

Reserved.

SECTION 23.

SECTION 24. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-270.1, relating to services to member local school systems by regional educational service agencies, as follows:
"(3) Developing and implementing curricula and instruction of the highest quality possible, including implementing the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board;"

SECTION 25. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-281, relating to assessment of effectiveness of educational programs, as follows:
"20-2-281. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program and shall fund all costs of providing and scoring such instruments, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Each local school system may elect to administer, with state funding, nationally norm-referenced instruments in reading, mathematics, science, or social studies in grade three, four, or five and in grade six, seven, or eight, subject to

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available appropriations, with assistance to such school systems by the State Board of Education with regard to administration guidance, scoring, and reporting of such assessments. The State Board of Education shall review, revise, and upgrade the quality core curriculum content standards. Following the adoption of this revised curriculum such content standards, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of criterion-referenced competency state criterion based tests to measure the quality core curriculum content standards. Such tests in English, and language arts/reading, and, mathematics, and reading shall be administered annually to students in grades three one through eight and such tests in science and social studies shall be administered annually to students in grades three through eight. These tests shall contain features that allow for comparability to other states with whom establishing such comparison would be statistically sound; provided, however, that no such comparison shall be conducted which would relinquish any measure of control over assessments to any individual or entity outside the state. This action shall be completed according to a schedule established by the State Board of Education. A curriculum based assessment shall be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. Writing assessments shall be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and 11 and may be administered in additional grade levels as designated by the State Board of Education. The results of such writing assessments shall provide be provided to students and their parents with performance outcome measures resulting from the administration of such tests. (b) The nationally normed assessments provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide students and their parents with grade equivalencies and percentile ranks which result from the administration of such tests. Criterion-referenced State criterion based tests and the high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide for results that reflect student achievement at the individual student, classroom, school, system, and state, and national levels. The State Board of Education shall participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and may participate in any other tests that will allow benchmarking this state's performance against national or international performance. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Board of Education and shall be reported to the citizens of Georgia. Further, the state board shall adopt a school readiness assessment for students entering first grade and shall administer such assessment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151. One of the components in the awarding of salary supplements as part of a pay for performance or related plan under this article may be assessments of student achievement. (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school systems and individual schools of the results of the assessment instruments administered under this Code section at the earliest possible date determined by the state board, but not later than the beginning of the subsequent school year. In the event the state board is unable to provide timely results in the first year of implementation of a substantially new

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assessment instrument, the provisions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-283 shall not apply. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to condition the awarding of a high school diploma to a student upon achievement of satisfactory scores on instruments or tests adopted and administered by the state board pursuant to subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. The state board is authorized and directed to adopt regulations providing that any disabled child, as defined by the provisions of this article, shall be afforded opportunities to take any test adopted by the state board as a condition for the awarding of a high school diploma. Said regulations shall further provide for appropriate accommodations in the administration of such test. Said regulations shall further provide for the awarding of a special education diploma to any disabled student who is lawfully assigned to a special education program and who does not achieve a passing score on said test or who has not completed all of the requirements for a high school diploma but who has nevertheless completed his or her Individualized Education Program.
(d)(1) The State Board of Education shall develop or adopt alternate assessments to be administered to each student receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152 who does not receive instruction in the essential knowledge and skills identified in the quality core curriculum developed pursuant to Code Section 202-140 those students with significant cognitive disabilities, receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, who cannot access the state adopted content standards without appropriate accommodations to those standards and for whom the assessment instruments adopted under subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section, even with allowable modifications accommodations, would not provide an appropriate measure of student achievement, as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program team. A student's Individualized Education Program may serve as an alternate assessment for that student. (2) A student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessment and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (e) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding accommodations and the participation of limited-Englishproficient students, as defined in Code Section 20-2-156, in the assessments described in this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall adopt end-of-course assessments for students in grades nine through 12 for all core subjects to be determined by the state board. For those students with an Individualized Education Program, the student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessments and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (g) Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, release some or all of the

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questions and answers to each criterion-referenced competency state criterion based test administered under subsection (a) of this Code section and each end-of-course assessment administered under subsection (e) of this Code section after the last time the instrument is administered for a school year. (h) The State Board of Education, through the Department of Education, shall administer the end-of-course assessments for core subject areas as defined by state board policy. The state board shall promulgate a schedule for the development and administration of all end-of-course tests. By the 2015-2016 school year, the State Board of Education shall make all end-of-course assessments available online and shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students and school systems utilizing such online assessments. (i) The Department of Education shall develop study guides for the criterion-referenced state criterion based tests and end-of-course assessments administered pursuant to subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. Each school system shall distribute the study guides to students who do not perform satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this Code section and to the parents or guardians of such students.
(j)(1) The high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue in effect until all high school core subject end-of-course assessments have been developed and implemented, at which time the state board shall discontinue the test according to a schedule to be determined by the state board. (2) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the results of core subject end-of-course assessments to be included as a factor in a student's final grade in the core subject course for which the end-of-course assessment is given. (k)(1) In addition to the assessment instruments adopted by the State Board of Education and administered by the Department of Education, a local school system may adopt and administer criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment instruments, or both, at any grade level. Such locally adopted assessment instruments may not replace the state's adopted assessment instruments for purposes of state accountability programs, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. A local school system shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred for locally adopted assessment instruments. Students with Individualized Education Programs must be included in the locally adopted assessments or provided an alternate assessment in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to grant waivers until Fiscal Year 2003 to local boards of education exempting said boards from the administration of the state criterion-referenced competency tests at any or all of the subject areas and grade levels for which the local board of education implements a locally developed criterion-referenced competency test or tests based on the Quality Core Curriculum which increases the expectations for student achievement beyond that of the applicable state criterion-referenced competency test or tests and meets all other

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requirements of this Code section, including reliability and validity requirements, with the exception of subsection (g) of this Code section. Local boards of education with such waivers shall submit to the State Board of Education school and local school system score reports of the locally developed criterion-referenced competency tests. (l) In adopting academic skills assessment instruments under this Code section, the State Board of Education or local school system shall ensure the security of the instruments in their preparation, administration, and scoring. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, meetings or portions of meetings held by the state board or a local board of education at which individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items are discussed or adopted shall not be open to the public, and the assessment instruments or assessment instrument items shall be confidential. (m) The results of individual student performance on academic skills assessment instruments administered under this Code section shall be confidential and may be released only in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. (n) Overall student performance data shall be disaggregated by ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, disability, language proficiency, grade level, subject area, school, system, and other categories determined by policies established by the Office of Student Achievement. (o) Student performance data shall be made available to the public, with appropriate interpretations, by the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, and local school system. The information made available to the public shall not contain the names of individual students or teachers. (p) Teachers in grades one through 12 shall be offered the opportunity to participate annually in a staff development program on the use of tests within the instructional program designed to improve students' academic achievement. This program shall instruct teachers on curriculum alignment related to tests, disaggregated student test data to identify student academic weaknesses by subtests, and other appropriate applications as determined by the State Board of Education. (q) The State Board of Education shall consider the passage by a student of an industry certification examination or a state licensure examination which is approved by the State Board of Education or a COMPASS score approved by the State Board of Education when considering whether to grant such student a variance for or a waiver of one or more portions of the high school graduation test required by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section in order to obtain a Georgia high school diploma; provided, however, that the state board shall not grant a variance to a student unless the student has attempted and failed to pass the relevant portion of the high school graduation test at least four times."
SECTION 26. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-290, relating to organization of schools, middle school programs, and schedule, as follows:

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"20-2-290. (a)(1) The board of education of any local school system is authorized to organize or reorganize the schools and fix the grade levels to be taught at each school in its jurisdiction. Schools which house grades six, seven, or eight, or any combination thereof, shall qualify for the middle school program for students; provided, however, that such schools also meet all other provisions of this Code section and criteria and standards prescribed by the State Board of Education. Further, two or more adjacent local school systems shall qualify for the middle school program if through their contractual arrangement they jointly meet the requirements of this Code section and the criteria and standards prescribed by the state board. (2)(b) The board of education of any local school system shall be authorized to employ school administrative managers in lieu of or in addition to assistant principals. Such school administrative managers shall not be required to be certificated by the Professional Standards Commission but shall have such qualifications as determined by the local board with a minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree or satisfactory business experience. The duties of school administrative managers shall be to oversee and manage the financial and business affairs of the school. The principal shall retain authority over the curriculum and instructional areas. The school administrative manager shall report directly to the principal. In the event that a local board considers hiring or utilizing school administrative managers pursuant to this subsection, it shall receive and give all due consideration to recommendations by the school council as to whether or not to utilize such position and as to selection of the manager. Existing employees of the local board shall be eligible to serve as school administrative managers if they meet other qualifications and requirements established by the local board for such position. For purposes of earning funds for such positions, school administrative managers shall be treated in all respects the same as assistant principals.
(b) Local boards of education shall schedule each middle school so as to provide the following:
(1) A minimum of five hours of instruction in English and language arts, reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and such other academic subjects as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; (2) Beyond the minimum of five hours of academic instruction, the local board shall have the authority to schedule for the remainder of the day such academic or exploratory classes as the State Board of Education shall prescribe; provided, however, that a student shall be allowed to take additional academic classes instead of exploratory classes if the parent or guardian of such a student requests such assignment, subject to availability; and (3) An interdisciplinary team of academic teachers with common planning time of a minimum of 55 minutes. (c) Local school systems shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section in order to qualify for the middle school program.

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(d) If a local school system has a combination of qualified and nonqualified schools, it shall qualify for the middle school program only for those students counted in the fulltime equivalent count for the middle school program in qualified middle schools."
SECTION 27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-306, relating to honors program and residential high school program, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education Office of Student Achievement is authorized to inaugurate continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home school study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with criteria established by the state board Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the state board Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The state board Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs."
SECTION 28. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-314, relating to development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention program, as follows:
"20-2-314. The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from appropriate experts, such as rape crisis centers and family violence shelters, a rape prevention and personal safety education program and a program for preventing teen dating violence for grade eight through grade 12 which are consistent with the core curriculum content standards provided for in Code Section 20-2-140. Local boards may implement such programs at any time and for any grade level local boards find appropriate, and the state board shall encourage the implementation of such programs. In addition, the state board shall make information regarding such programs available to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia."
SECTION 29. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-315, relating to the prohibition of gender discrimination, as follows:

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"(j) The Department of Education shall may publish an annual report of local school systems to include information regarding expenditures and participation rates for each gender and such other information as the state board and department deem relevant."
SECTION 30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.1, relating to the Georgia Virtual School, as follows:
"20-2-319.1. (a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish the Georgia Virtual School whereby students may enroll in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Any Georgia student who is age 21 or younger shall be eligible to enroll in the Georgia Virtual School, at no cost to the student. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the Georgia Virtual School. Such rules and regulations, if established, shall include, at a minimum, a process for students to enroll in Georgia Virtual School courses and a process whereby a student's grade in the course is reported on the student's transcript. All teachers who provide instruction through the Georgia Virtual School shall be certified by the Professional Standards Commission. A local school system shall not prohibit any student from taking a course through the Georgia Virtual School, regardless of whether the school in which the student is enrolled offers the same course.
(b)(1) The department is authorized to establish a Georgia Virtual School grant account with funds appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall use funds from this such grant account to pay for costs associated with the Georgia Virtual School incurred by the department, including, but not limited to, actual costs associated with the maintenance of the Georgia Virtual School, such as new course development, credit recovery, blended learning training, and operating a clearinghouse clearing-house, and costs for tuition, materials, and fees for courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School by students in home study programs or private schools in this state. (2) The local school system shall pay to the department costs for tuition, materials, and fees directly related to the approved course taken by a student in its school system through the Georgia Virtual School; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of tuition charged to and paid by the local school system on behalf of such student exceed $250.00 per student per semester course; and provided, further, that if a student participates in courses through the Georgia Virtual School that are in excess of the maximum number of courses a student may be enrolled in during a school day, such student shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (3) Students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School at no cost, if appropriations are provided for such purpose in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. If appropriations are not provided or if appropriations are provided but have been

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expended for such purpose, students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School based on availability of slots; provided, however, that such students shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (c) The Georgia Virtual School shall not be considered a school for purposes of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title."
SECTION 31. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-319.3, relating to the online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses, as follows:
"(2) 'Clearing-house' means the clearing-house established pursuant to subsection (b)(c) of this Code section."
SECTION 32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.4, relating to virtual instruction programs, notice of opportunities, mechanisms for compliance, approved providers, approval status, and curriculum plan, as follows:
"20-2-319.4. (a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for:
(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and (2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12. A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provision provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133. (b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms: (1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1; (2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3; (2)(3) Enter into a contract with an approved a provider under subsection (c) of this Code section for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of

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subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or (3)(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds. Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (2)(3) or (3)(4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems. (c) The department shall annually provide local school systems with a list of providers approved to offer virtual instruction programs. To be approved by the department, a provider shall document that it: (1) Possesses prior, successful experience offering online courses to elementary, middle, or high school students, as demonstrated through quantified student performance improvements for each subject area and grade level provided for consideration as instructional program options; (2) Assures instructional and curricular quality through a detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan that addresses every subject and grade level intended for provision within local school system contracts, including:
(A) Courses and programs that meet the nationally recognized standards for K-12 online learning; (B) Instructional content and services that align with and measure student attainment of proficiency in the state-approved curriculum; and (C) Mechanisms that determine and ensure that a student has satisfied requirements for grade level promotion and high school graduation with a standard diploma, as appropriate; and (3) Publishes, in accordance with disclosure requirements adopted by the State Board of Education, for the general public, as part of its application as a provider, and in all contracts negotiated pursuant to this Code section: (A) Information and data about each full-time and part-time program regarding its curriculum; (B) School policies and procedures; (C) Certification status of all administrative and instructional personnel; (D) Teacher-student ratios; (E) Student completion and promotion rates; and (F) Student, educator, and school performance accountability outcomes. (d) An approved provider shall retain its approved status for a period of five years after the date of the department's approval pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as long as the provider continues to comply with all requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that each provider approved by the department for the 2013-2014 school year shall reapply for approval to provide a part-time program for students in grades three through 12.

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(e)(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with an approved a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state curriculum requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject."
SECTION 33. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-2-319.5, relating to report on assisting local boards of education in acquiring digital learning, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 34. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions relative to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," as follows:
"(5) 'Focused program of study' means a rigorous academic core combined with a focus in mathematics and science; a focus in humanities, fine arts, and foreign language; or a coherent sequence of career pathway courses that is aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements content standards established pursuant to Part 2 of this article that prepares a student for postsecondary education or immediate employment after high school graduation."
SECTION 35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, 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 content standards 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;"
SECTION 36. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, as follows:

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"(c) Parents or guardians may teach their children at home in a home study program which meets the following requirements:
(1) The parent, parents, or guardian must submit within 30 days after the establishment of a home study program and by September 1 annually thereafter a declaration of intent to utilize a home study program to the Department of Education, which shall provide for written or electronic submittal of such declaration of intent; (2) The declaration shall include a list of the names and ages of the students who are enrolled in the home study program, the address where the home study program is located, the local school system in which the home study program is located, and a statement of the 12 month period that is to be considered the school year for that home study program. Enrollment records and reports shall not be used for any purpose except providing necessary enrollment information, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction; (3) Parents or guardians may teach only their own children in the home study program, provided the teaching parent or guardian possesses at least a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma, but the parents or guardians may employ a tutor who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma to teach such children; (4) The home study program shall provide a basic academic educational program which includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science; (5) The home study program must provide instruction each 12 months to home study students equivalent to 180 school days of education with each school day consisting of at least four and one-half school hours unless the child is physically unable to comply with the rule provided for in this paragraph; (6) The parent or guardian shall have the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to evidence the enrollment of a child in a home study program, the student's full-time or part-time status, the student's grades, or any other required educational information. This shall include, but not be limited to, documents for purposes of verification of attendance by the Department of Driver Services, for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22, documents required pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 39 relating to employment of minors, and any documents required to apply for the receipt of state or federal public assistance; (7) Students in home study programs shall be subject to an appropriate nationally standardized testing program administered in consultation with a person trained in the administration and interpretation of norm reference tests to evaluate their educational progress at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade and records of such tests and scores shall be retained but shall not be required to be submitted to public educational authorities; and (8) The home study program instructor shall write an annual progress assessment report which shall include the instructor's individualized assessment of the student's

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academic progress in each of the subject areas specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, and such progress reports shall be retained by the parent, parents, or guardian of children in the home study program for a period of at least three years."
SECTION 37. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-892, relating to contributions by employees, state, and local employers and withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school teachers, as follows:
"(b) As the local employer's share, the local employer shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the Governor and the board and, in addition thereto, an amount to be established by the board to defray the cost of administration. The board shall determine whether such portion shall be determined based upon a percentage of the total outlay for the salaries of teachers employed by the local employer or determined on an amount per employee electing coverage under the plan based on the coverage elected, in accordance with the appropriation of funds. If a local employer fails to remit the employer's share as calculated by the commissioner, as provided in this Code section, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-920, relating to withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school employees, as follows:
"(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such

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withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-942, relating to procedure for nonrenewal after acceptance by teacher of school year contract for fourth consecutive school year, as follows:
"(b)(1) A teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth consecutive school year from the same local board of education may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-940. (2) In order to demote or fail to renew the contract of a teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year from the same local board of education, the teacher must be given written notice of the intention to demote or not renew the contract of the teacher. Such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2940. Such notice shall contain a conspicuous statement in substantially the following form:
You have the right to certain procedural safeguards before you can be demoted or dismissed. These safeguards include the right to notice of the reasons for the action against you and the right to a hearing. If you desire these rights you must send to the school superintendent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a statement that you wish to have a hearing; and such statement must be mailed to the school superintendent within 20 days after this notice was mailed to you. Your rights are governed by subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2940, and Code Sections 20-2-942 through 20-2-947, and a copy of this law is enclosed. A copy of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2-940, this Code section, and Code Sections 20-2-943 through 20-2-947 shall be enclosed with the notice. A teacher who is so notified that he or she is to be demoted or that his or her contract will not be renewed has the right to the procedures set forth in subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-940 before the intended action is taken. A teacher who has the right to these procedures must serve written notice on the superintendent of the local board employing the teacher within 20 days of the day the notice of the intended action is served that he or she requests a hearing. In order to be effective, such written notice that the teacher requests implementation of such procedures must be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-940. Within 14 days of service of the request to implement the procedures, the local board must furnish the teacher a notice that complies with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-940. (3) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a fourth consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the third consecutive school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to

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renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the third consecutive school year that he or she does not accept the fourth consecutive school year contract. (4) A teacher who has satisfied the conditions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection who is subsequently employed by another local board of education and who accepts a second consecutive school year contract from the local board at which the teacher is subsequently employed may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 202-940. The provisions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall likewise apply to such a teacher. (5) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a second consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the first school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the first school year that he or she does not accept the second consecutive school year contract. (6) Local boards shall make contract offers available to teachers for a minimum tenday review period. A teacher accepts the contract by signing and returning it any time during the ten-day period.
(7)(A) Professional certificated personnel employed by a county or independent local school system that becomes consolidated with or merged into another county or independent local school system as provided in Article 8 of this chapter or otherwise shall retain their employment, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, in the newly created, or surviving, school system. Said professional certificated personnel shall retain and carry over all the rights already accrued and earned in the professional certificated personnel's prior school system and as set forth in this paragraph. (B) Any reductions in staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs in the newly created, or surviving, school system necessitated by the consolidation or merger shall be made first in preference of retaining professional certificated personnel on the basis of uniformly applied criteria set forth in local school board policies of the newly created, or surviving, school system."
SECTION 40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-1160, relating to local board tribunals to determine school law controversies, appeals, and special provisions for disabled children, as follows:
"(b) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the local board rendered on a contested issue after a hearing shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the State Board of Education. The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript

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of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation."
SECTION 41. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to petition for charter schools, requirements of school, governing board membership, and annual training, as follows:
"(2) For petitions for state charter schools with a defined attendance zone, the petitioner shall concurrently submit such petition to the commission, to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located, and to each local school system from which the proposed school plans to enroll students. The commission shall not act on a petition unless the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located denies the petition; provided, however, that such local board shall approve or deny the petition no later than 60 90 days after its submission, as required pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2064, unless the petitioner requested an extension. Failure to approve or deny such petition by such local board, in violation of Code Section 20-2-2064, shall be deemed a denial for purposes of this paragraph. A local board that has denied a petition for a state charter school shall be permitted to present to the commission in writing or in person the reasons for denial and the deficiencies in such petition resulting in such denial."
SECTION 42. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2092. (a) The commission shall have the power and authority to incorporate a nonprofit corporation that could qualify as a public foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to aid the commission in carrying out any of its powers and in accomplishing any of its purposes. Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this power shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. (b) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) In accordance with the Constitution of Georgia, no governmental functions or regulatory powers shall be conducted by any such nonprofit corporation; (2) Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation incorporated by the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia;

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(3) As used in this paragraph, the term 'direct employee costs' means salary, benefits, and travel expenses. To avoid the appearance of undue influence on regulatory functions by donors, no donations to any such nonprofit corporation from private sources shall be used for direct employee costs of the commission; (4) Any such nonprofit corporation shall be subject to all laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; (5) The commission shall not be liable for the action or omission to act of any such nonprofit corporation; and (6) No debts, bonds, notes, or other obligations incurred by any such nonprofit corporation shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia nor shall any act of any such nonprofit corporation constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state. No holder or holders of any such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state nor to enforce the payment thereof against the state. (c) Pursuant to this Code section, the commission may establish a nonprofit corporation to be designated as the State Charter Schools Foundation for the sole purpose of actively seeking supplemental revenue and in-kind goods, services, and property to promote state charter schools and any other purpose of the commission. Funds received by the foundation may be awarded through a competitive grant process administered by the commission. (d) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall make public and provide an annual report showing the identity of all donors and the amount each person or entity donated as well as all expenditures or other disposal of money or property donated. Such report shall be provided to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee. Any such nonprofit corporation shall also provide such persons with a copy of all corporate filings with the federal Internal Revenue Service."
SECTION 42A. Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective July 1, 2014. (b) Section 1A of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. "(c) The month of September of each year is designated as Georgians of Great Character Month to encourage the recognition of outstanding persons in Georgia history."
SECTION 43. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Dudgeon of the 25th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 897.
The motion prevailed.
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments were read:
Senate Amendment #1
The Senate moves to amend HB 947 (LC 36 2484) by inserting immediately after "card" on line 41 the following: ; provided, further, that an employee shall always have the option to elect to be paid by electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card and, therefore, an employee's failure to designate and authorize an account at a bank, trust company, or other financial institution in a timely manner shall not waive such employee's ability to exercise the option of being paid by electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card after providing the proper designation and authorization
Senate Amendment #2
The Senate moves to amend HB 947 (LC 36 2484) by inserting "to" after "pursuant" on line 33 and deleting lines 35 through 41 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: option of being paid by check or electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card; provided, however, that if an employee does not designate and provide the necessary authorization within seven days of receiving notice in writing of the option to choose between the methods of payment and an explanation of any fees, service charges, or other monetary amounts associated with each method of payment, then such person, firm, or corporation may make wage and salary payments to such employee by prepaid debit card; provided, further, that an employee shall always have the option to elect to be paid by check or electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card and, therefore, an employee's failure to designate and authorize another method of payment in a timely manner shall not waive such employee's ability to exercise the option of being

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paid by such methods in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card after providing the proper designation and authorization."

Representative Clark of the 98th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendments to HB 947.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Meadows of the 5th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be recommitted to the Committee on Rules:

SB 93.

By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 7:00 o'clock, this evening.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 670. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade

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names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; 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 establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 2058. By Representative Beverly of the 143rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Fantasia Barrino; and for other purposes.
HR 2059. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Greece and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) on the sacred occasion of Greek Independence Day; and for other purposes.
HR 2060. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Dillard; and for other purposes.
HR 2061. By Representatives Williams of the 168th, Chapman of the 167th and Atwood of the 179th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cornell L. Harvey; and for other purposes.
The following members were recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representatives Coleman of the 97th and Black of the 174th.
The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th and others:

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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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House adhere to its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 288 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 Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Dudgeon of the 25th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 714. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Morgan of the 39th.

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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; 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 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 786

The Committee of Conference on HB 786 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 786 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Harper Senator, 7th District

/s/ David W. Knight Representative, 130th District

/s/ Jeffares Senator, 17th District

/s/ Jay Roberts Representative, 155th District

/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator, 20th District

/s/ Jon G. Burns Representative, 159th District

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; 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 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, is amended by revising Code Section 27-2-3.1, relating to hunting licenses, sportsman's licenses, and lifetime sportsman's licenses, as follows:
"27-2-3.1. (a) Reserved. (b) Reserved. (c) The requirements in this title for procuring any license or permit for noncommercial hunting and fishing privileges, except for hunting alligators, shall be satisfied by a

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resident who procures a sportsman's license. An applicant for such license shall, prior to the issuance of the license, complete a screening questionnaire associated with the federal Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program. (d) All licenses, stamps, or permits for noncommercial hunting and fishing privileges must shall be attached to or printed on a form provided by the department which must shall include the applicant's name, address, date of birth, and hunter safety certification number; provided, however, that each such item of information may be, but is not required to be, printed on lifetime licenses.
(e)(1) The requirements in this title for procuring any license, stamp, or permit for noncommercial hunting and fishing privileges shall be satisfied by a resident or nonresident who procures a lifetime sportsman's license. (2) An applicant for such license who is a resident shall, prior to the issuance of the license, certify and provide satisfactory evidence of residency his or her residency as set forth in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (3) An applicant for a veteran's lifetime sportsman's license shall, in addition to satisfactory evidence of residency, be required to provide satisfactory evidence that he or she served more than 90 days of federal active duty military service and was honorably discharged. (4) An applicant for such license who is a nonresident shall not be eligible for issuance of such license unless he:
(A) He or she is under 16 from two through 15 years of age and is the grandchild of a resident who holds a valid paid lifetime sportsman's license (not a Type S lifetime license). The resident grandparent who holds such a lifetime sportsman's license and who is the sponsor of a an eligible nonresident applicant for a lifetime sportsman's license must shall certify the nonresident applicant's relationship to him or her in writing to the department; or (B) He or she is less than two years of age. (5) For purposes of procuring a lifetime sportsman's license, the term 'residency' means a domicile within Georgia for a minimum of 12 three consecutive months immediately prior to procuring such license. Satisfactory evidence of residency shall consist of a current Georgia driver's license or official Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; provided, however, that no license or identification card issued pursuant to Code Section 40-5-21.1 shall satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. and at least one of the following: (A) A voter registration card; (B) A copy of the prior year's Georgia income tax return; (C) A current Georgia automobile registration; or (D) A warranty deed to property at the same address as is displayed on the Georgia driver's license. Minors under 18 years of age shall be presumed to be residents upon proof of parent's residency resident status as provided for in this Code section. For purposes of procuring the Type I (Infant) and Type Y (Youth) lifetime license, a copy of a certified copy of the birth certificate of the licensee shall be required to show age

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(Types I and Y) and parentage (Type Y). A court order or other legal document establishing parental rights may be provided to show parentage. (f)(1) Lifetime sportsman's licenses and fees for residents shall be as follows:
(A) Type I (Infant), available only to those individuals under two years of age: $200.00; (B) Type Y (Youth), available only to those individuals from two through 15 years of age: $350.00; (C) Type A (Adult), available to those individuals 16 years of age or older: $500.00; (D) Type SD (Senior Discount), available to those individuals 60 years of age or older: $95.00; (E) Type S (Senior), available to those individuals 65 years of age or older: no charge; (F) Type V (Veterans), available only to those individuals who served more than 90 days of federal active duty military service and were honorably discharged: 80 percent of the amount of the fee specified for Type A lifetime sportsman's licenses in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; and (G) Type SP (Shooting Preserve), available to any individual, resident or nonresident, and which entitles the holder to hunt pen raised game birds and fish in any private or state waters within the boundaries of a properly licensed shooting preserve: $75.00. (2) The fee for any lifetime sportsman's license for a nonresident, Type NR, shall be twice the amount of the fee for a Type A (Adult) lifetime sportsman's license for a resident, except that the fee for a nonresident Type I (Infant) license shall be the same fee as for a resident Type I (Infant) license. (g) Lifetime sportsman's licenses shall be valid for the lifetime of the purchaser, whether resident or nonresident. Change of residency to another state shall not affect the validity of the lifetime license when hunting or fishing in Georgia. (h) The commissioner shall revoke the lifetime sportsman's license of any person who knowingly attempts to or does purchase, obtain, or assist another person to obtain a lifetime sportsman's license by fraudulent means, without refund of any fees paid. (i) Upon payment of a replacement fee of up to $10.00, any durable plastic card showing a lifetime sportsman's license or other valid other than a Type S license may be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed, provided that the applicant's name and lifetime license number or other required license information are in the records of the department. No replacement fee shall be charged for replacement of a Type S license. Replacement fees for all other licenses shall be $3.00 per transaction, regardless of the number of licenses being replaced in a given transaction. (j) Once a lifetime license is issued, no refunds of fees will be made except in the case of the death before age 16 years of a Type I (Infant) lifetime license holder or a Type Y (Youth) license holder, in which case a full refund of fees collected may be made upon submission of the lifetime license and any other documentation required by the department."

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SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 27-2-30, relating to establishment of the Wildlife Endowment Fund, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In recognition of its obligations to lifetime sportsman's license purchasers, the General Assembly directs the department to establish a fund known as the Wildlife Endowment Fund for receipt of funds of an amount equal to that generated by the sale of lifetime sportsman's licenses listed in subsection (e) (f) of Code Section 27-2-3.1. Further, the General Assembly declares its intent to appropriate to the Wildlife Endowment Fund each fiscal year an amount equal to that generated by the prior year's sales of lifetime licenses. The fund is also authorized to accept contributions from private individuals and entities. All funds appropriated and those contributed to the Wildlife Endowment Fund shall be deemed expended and contractually obligated and shall not lapse to the general fund."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Knight of the 130th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 786.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites

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Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger
Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 3.

The motion prevailed.

The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the House insist on its position in amending SB 391.

The motion prevailed.

HB 914. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of

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its investigation; 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 Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, so as to provide that certain school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 49-5-41, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5.1) Within 24 hours of a school employee making a report of suspected child abuse pursuant to Code Section 19-7-5, the department or governmental child protective agency that received such report shall acknowledge, in writing, the receipt of such report to the reporting individual. Within five days of completing the investigation of the suspected child abuse, the department or governmental child protective agency shall disclose, in writing, to the school counselor for the school such child was attending at the time of the reported child abuse, advising as to whether the suspected child abuse was confirmed or unconfirmed. If a school does not have a school counselor, such disclosure shall be made to the principal;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Chapter 2, relating to the Department of Human Services, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-2-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Child welfare services' means those services relating to programs and protection for children and youth conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title, including, but not limited to, adoption services, family preservation, independent living, emergency shelter, residential group care, foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential

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treatment, foster care supervision, case management services, post-placement supervision, and family reunification; provided, however, that child welfare services shall not include child protection investigations. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) Beginning July 1, 2015, the division shall conduct a three-year pilot program for the purpose of evaluating whether child welfare services should be privatized statewide. The pilot program shall be established in three of the 15 regional service areas identified by the division. The division should establish the pilot program in diverse areas of the state. The division shall use a competitive bidding process to contract with a single community based organization, which may be faith based, to administer all child welfare services for all children in each region either directly or through a local network of providers; provided, however, that the services provided directly by that community based organization shall not exceed 35 percent of all child welfare services in the region. The competitive bidding process shall be developed with input from community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, and child advocacy organizations. (c) There shall be created the Child Welfare Pilot Program Commission. The commission shall be composed of seven members and shall be appointed as follows: three shall be appointed by the Governor; two shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commission shall advise the division on the design and implementation of the pilot program and the competitive bidding process for the provision of child welfare services through contracts with community based organizations, including a federal Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project for fixed funding if necessary. (d) The division shall retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and in adherence to nationally recognized child welfare performance outcome measures. Each community based organization in the administrator role should receive payment by the division of a reasonable monthly administrative rate and a case rate per child calculated as the total appropriated funds allocated for child welfare services during the prior fiscal year divided by the monthly average number of children served in the same fiscal year. (e) The division shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report regarding quality performance, outcome measure attainment, and cost efficiency results to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than January 1, 2018. Such report shall also include recommendations as to the expansion of the pilot program statewide and identification of services which should be included in privatization efforts. Beginning July 1, 2018, this pilot program shall be expanded to all remaining 12 regions statewide over the following two years. The division shall be authorized to establish such rules and regulations in order to execute the pilot program."

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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 following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th and Welch of the 110th offer the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 914 (HB 914/SCSFA/1), by striking lines 4 through 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: report and upon completion of its investigation; to prohibit the use of cash assistance in certain retail establishments; to prohibit the use of cash assistance by recipients for the purchase of certain products or services; to require signs to be posted at certain establishments; to provide for reports of suspected abuse; to provide for investigations; to provide for sanctions; to provide for a report; to provide for revisions to the state plan; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws;
By striking lines 24 through 72 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 49-4-189, which is reserved, to read as follows:
"49-4-189. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for the following establishments to accept and for a recipient to use cash assistance for any transaction in such establishment: (A) A liquor store, which shall be defined as an establishment of a retail dealer in distilled spirits licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 3; (B) A retail establishment which as its primary activity provides adult oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment; (C) A retail establishment whose primary purpose is to sell media or products relating to sexual activities; (D) A retail establishment whose primary purpose is to sell tobacco products; or (E) An establishment which as its primary activity provides tattoos or body piercings. (2) On and after January 1, 2015, the establishments listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall annually register with the Department of Revenue by January 31 of each year and provide the establishment's merchant category code or analogous code

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as assigned by the Department of Revenue pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection and such other information as the board deems necessary to enforce this Code section. Such establishments shall also notify the Department of Revenue of any change to the establishment's merchant category code, within 30 days of such change. Any such establishment shall also ensure that its merchant category code is associated with its name and transaction information that is transmitted to credit card and debit card entities when a transaction is made. (3) The Department of Revenue shall transmit to the department, on an ongoing basis, a list of establishments in this state which correspond to the merchant's category code for the type of establishments listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. In the event that one or more of such type of establishments listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection does not correspond to a merchant's category code, the Department of Revenue shall assign it an analogous code in order to identify these establishments to the department. (b) On and after January 1, 2015, a recipient shall not use cash assistance for the purchase of the following products or services: (1) Lottery tickets; (2) Alcoholic beverages; (3) Tobacco products; (4) Pornographic materials; (5) Tattoos or body piercings; (6) Gambling; or (7) Gift cards. (c)(1) On and after January 1, 2015, the establishments listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall post in a prominent location at each entrance and at each automated teller machine located on the premises of such establishment a sign which informs patrons that the use of cash assistance is prohibited in such establishment and that there are penalties for abuse of such prohibitions. (2) On and after January 1, 2015, any retail establishment which sells any of the prohibited products or services set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section shall post in a prominent location at each automated teller machine located on the premises of such establishment a sign which informs patrons that the use of cash assistance is prohibited for the purchase of any such prohibited products or services and that there are penalties for abuse of such prohibitions. (3) Prior to January 1, 2015, the language for the signs required by paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection shall be provided by the department to the public on its website, shall be 6 inches by 8 inches in size, and shall include the toll-free telephone number and website address established pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section to report suspected incidents of abuse of such prohibitions. (4) To the extent that a federally insured depository financial institution is subject to the notice requirements under this Code section, those requirements may be satisfied by displaying the notice information on the automated teller machine screen. (5) This subsection shall stand repealed and reserved on January 1, 2018.

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(d) The department shall operate a toll-free telephone number and a website to receive reports of suspected violations of this Code section. The department shall monitor the incidents reported pursuant to this Code section and shall refer such incidents to investigators within the department. Investigators within the Department of Revenue and the department shall be authorized to investigate establishments and recipients for violations of this Code section.
(e)(1) An individual employed by an establishment listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to a fine of $250.00 per violation. (2) An establishment listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section which has two or more violations under paragraph (1) of this subsection within the same calendar year shall be required to install technology or software to block transactions with any state sponsored debit or electronic benefits transfer card which allow expenditure of cash assistance at the point of sale and at all automated teller machines on the premises, or otherwise not accept such cards for payment. An establishment which fails to comply with this requirement shall be subject to a $250.00 fine per violation. (3) A recipient who uses cash assistance in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section shall be subject to sanctions pursuant to Code Section 49-4-185. (4) Any fine, sanction, or penalty imposed for a violation of this Code section may be appealed by the retail establishment or recipient sanctioned in accordance with the administrative hearing process established pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-4-183. (5) It is the intent of the General Assembly that any fines imposed for violations of this Code section are applied to offset the costs of enforcing the provisions of this Code section. (f)(1) On and after the effective date of this Code section, neither the board nor the department shall enter into any contracts or agreements with entities for the provision of cash assistance cards to recipients under this article unless such contracts or agreements fully comply with the requirements of this Code section. Neither the board nor the department shall extend any contracts or agreements with entities for the provision of cash assistance cards to recipients under this article unless such contracts or agreements fully comply with the requirements of this Code section. (2) No later than December 31, 2014, the department shall provide a report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate identifying other methods and associated costs that could be implemented to ensure that the provisions of this Code section are enforced through technology that may be used to prevent transactions prohibited under this Code section at the point of sale and at all automated teller machines at those establishments listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (g) On and after January 1, 2015, the board shall ensure that cash assistance is provided to recipients in accordance with the following requirements:

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(1) Print on any state sponsored debit or electronic benefits transfer card which allows the user of such card to utilize temporary cash assistance for needy families to purchase the products and services prohibited under subsection (b) of this Code section or a reference to such statutory citation and the toll-free telephone number and website established pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section; and (2) Shall be attached to an account of transaction which may be audited by the Department of Revenue or the department for violations of this Code section. (h) The department shall take appropriate steps, if necessary, to revise the state plan in order to effectuate the requirements of this Code section. (i) A violation of this Code section by a retail establishment or a federally insured depository financial institution shall not constitute a private cause of action. (j) The Department of Revenue and the department are authorized to establish rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. Reserved."

Representative Wilkerson of the 38th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 914.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby
Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore
Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A

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Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, C Y Williams, E
Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:

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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; 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 Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon a reasonable suspicion of drug use; to provide requirements for drug testing; to provide for penalties for any person who fails a drug test; to provide for reapplication; to provide for confidentiality of records; to require that electronic benefits transfer cards for food stamp benefits contain a photo of the recipient; to provide for 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:

SECTION 1. Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, is amended in Article 1, relating to general provisions, by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"49-4-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'established drug test' means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs established by

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the United States Department of Health and Human Services or other professionally valid procedures approved by the department; provided, however, that where possible and practicable, a swab test shall be used in lieu of a urinalysis. (b) The department shall adopt rules and regulations for an established drug test that includes the following:
(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing; (2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; (6) A list of approved substance abuse treatment providers; (7) Procedures for persons undergoing drug testing prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, so as to provide information regarding the use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test; and (8) A requirement that any applicant who demonstrates proof of active and current Medicaid benefits shall pay a drug screening application fee of no more than $17.00, and no authorized test examiner shall conduct a drug test if an applicant demonstrates active and current Medicaid benefits unless the applicant presents a receipt proving that he or she has paid the required drug screening application fee. Eligible applicants who do not have active and current Medicaid benefits shall be responsible for paying the full cost of administering the drug test upon presentation to an authorized examiner. (c)(1) The department shall require a drug test consistent with subsection (b) of this Code section to screen an applicant or recipient of food stamps at any time a reasonable suspicion exists that such applicant or recipient is using an illegal drug. The department may use any information obtained by the department to determine whether such reasonable suspicion exists, including, but not limited to:
(A) An applicant's or recipient's demeanor; (B) Missed appointments and arrest or other police records; (C) Previous employment or application for employment in an occupation or industry that regularly conducts drug screening; and (D) Termination from previous employment due to unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or prior drug screening records of the applicant or recipient indicating unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (2) The cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested, provided that the individual does not submit proof of active and current Medicaid benefits to subsidize the cost of such drug testing pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section. No assistance payment shall be delayed because

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of the requirements of this Code section, and any payments made prior to the department's receipt of a test result showing a failure shall be recoverable. (d) Any recipient of food stamps who tests positive for controlled substances as a result of a drug test required under this Code section shall be ineligible to receive food stamps as follows: (1) For a first positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for one month and until he or she tests negative in a retest; (2) For a second positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for three months and until he or she tests negative in a retest; and (3) For a third and each subsequent positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for one year and until he or she tests negative in a retest unless the individual meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section. (e) The department shall: (1) Provide notice of possible drug testing based on reasonable suspicion to each individual at the time of application. Dependent children under the age of 18 shall be exempt from the drug testing requirement; (2) Advise each individual to be tested, before the test is conducted, that he or she may, but is not required to, advise the agent administering the test of any prescription or over the counter medication he or she is taking; (3) Require each individual to be tested to sign a written acknowledgment that he or she has received and understands the notice and advice provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; (4) Assure each individual being tested a reasonable degree of dignity while producing and submitting a sample for drug testing, consistent with the state's need to ensure the reliability of the sample; (5) Specify circumstances under which an individual who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; (6) Inform an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance and is deemed ineligible for food stamps for one year pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section that the individual may reapply for food stamps six months after the date of the positive drug test if he or she meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section; and (7) Provide any individual who tests positive with a list of substance abuse treatment providers approved by the department which are available in the area in which he or she resides. Neither the department nor the state shall be responsible for providing or paying for substance abuse treatment. (f) An individual who tests positive for an illegal drug and is denied food stamps for one year may reapply for food stamps after six months if the individual can document the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program offered by a provider approved by the department. The cost of any drug testing provided under this Code section and substance abuse treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual being tested and receiving treatment. An individual who fails a drug test administered

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pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section may reapply for food stamps under this subsection only once. (g) If a parent is deemed ineligible for food stamps as a result of failing a drug test conducted under this Code section, the parent may choose to designate another individual to receive food stamps for the parent's minor child. The designated individual must be an immediate family member or, if an immediate family member is not available or the family member declines the option, another individual approved by the department. The designated individual shall be subject to possible drug testing based on a reasonable suspicion. If the designated individual tests positive for controlled substances, he or she shall be ineligible to receive benefits on behalf of the child. (h) The results of any drug test performed according to this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Such results shall not be used as a part of a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution. Such results shall not be used in a civil action or otherwise disclosed to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person tested or his or her heirs or legal representative. All such records shall be destroyed and deleted five years after the date of the test. (i) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the intellectually or developmentally disabled, community living arrangement, or host home. (j) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Code section. 49-4-21. (a) The department shall require that all electronic benefits transfer cards which include food stamp benefits contain a photograph of one or more members of a household who are authorized to use such food stamp benefits. The department is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. (b) This Code section shall become effective on January 1, 2016."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-4-193, relating to established drug testing for TANF benefits, as follows:

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"49-4-193. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'established drug test' means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (53 C.F.R. 11979, et seq., as amended) established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or other professionally valid procedures approved by the department; provided, however, that where possible and practicable, a swab test shall be used in lieu of a urinalysis. (b) The department shall adopt rules and regulations for an established drug test which shall include the following:
(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing; (2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; (6) A list of approved substance abuse treatment providers; (7) Procedures for persons undergoing drug testing, prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, to provide information regarding use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test; and (8) A requirement that the test be conducted no later than 48 hours after the application is approved by the department for TANF eligibility. Proof of eligibility from the department shall be issued to the applicant. The applicant shall show proof of eligibility to an authorized test examiner prior to submitting to the test; and (9) A requirement that any applicant who demonstrates proof of active and current Medicaid benefits shall pay a drug screening application fee of no more than $17.00, and no authorized test examiner shall conduct a drug test if an applicant demonstrates active and current Medicaid benefits unless the applicant presents a receipt proving that he or she has paid the required drug screening application fee. Eligible applicants who do not have active and current Medicaid benefits shall be responsible for paying the full cost of administering the drug test upon presentation to an authorized examiner. (c)(1) The department shall require a drug test consistent with subsection (b) of this Code section to screen each individual who applies for assistance an applicant or recipient at any time a reasonable suspicion exists that such applicant or recipient is using an illegal drug. The department may use any information obtained by the department to determine whether such reasonable suspicion exists, including, but not limited to:
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(C) Previous employment or application for employment in an occupation or industry that regularly conducts drug screening; and (D) Termination from previous employment due to unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or prior drug screening records of the applicant or recipient indicating unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (2) The cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested, provided that the individual does not submit proof of active and current Medicaid benefits to subsidize the cost of such drug testing pursuant to paragraph (9)(8) of subsection (b) of this Code section. No assistance payment shall be delayed because of the requirements of this Code section, and any payments made prior to the department's receipt of a test result showing a failure shall be recoverable. (d) Any recipient of cash assistance under this article who tests positive for controlled substances as a result of a drug test required under this Code section shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits as follows: (1) For a first positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for one month and until he or she tests negative in a retest; (2) For a second positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for three months and until he or she tests negative in a retest; and (3) For a third and each subsequent positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for one year and until he or she tests negative in a retest unless the individual meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section. (e) The department shall: (1) Provide notice of possible drug testing based on reasonable suspicion to each individual at the time of application. The notice shall advise the individual that drug testing will be conducted as a condition for receiving TANF benefits and that the individual shall bear the cost of testing. If the individual tests negative for controlled substances, the department shall increase the amount of the initial TANF benefit by the amount paid by the individual for the drug testing. However, if the individual used an active and current Medicaid benefit pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section to subsidize the cost of the test, the individual shall not be eligible for direct TANF reimbursement. The individual shall be advised that the required drug testing may be avoided if the individual does not apply for TANF benefits. Dependent children under the age of 18 are exempt from the drug testing requirement; (2) Require that for two-parent families, one parent shall comply with the drug testing requirement; (3) Require that any teen parent who is not required to live with a parent, legal guardian, or other adult caretaker relative shall comply with the drug testing requirement; (4)(2) Advise each individual to be tested, before the test is conducted, that he or she may, but is not required to, advise the agent administering the test of any prescription or over the counter medication he or she is taking;

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(5)(3) Require each individual to be tested to sign a written acknowledgment that he or she has received and understood the notice and advice provided under paragraphs (1) and (4) (2) of this subsection; (6)(4) Assure each individual being tested a reasonable degree of dignity while producing and submitting a sample for drug testing, consistent with the state's need to ensure the reliability of the sample; (7)(5) Specify circumstances under which an individual who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; (8)(6) Inform an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance and is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits for one year pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section that the individual may reapply for those benefits six months after the date of the positive drug test if he or she meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section; and (9)(7) Provide any individual who tests positive with a list of substance abuse treatment providers approved by the department which are available in the area in which he or she resides. Neither the department nor the state shall be responsible for providing or paying for substance abuse treatment. (f) An individual who tests positive for an illegal drug and is denied TANF benefits for one year may reapply for TANF benefits after six months if the individual can document the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program offered by a provider approved by the department. An individual who has met the requirements of this subsection and reapplies for TANF benefits shall also pass an initial drug test and meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section. Any drug test conducted while the individual is undergoing substance abuse treatment shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. The cost of any drug testing provided under this Code section and substance abuse treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual being tested and receiving treatment. An individual who fails the drug test required under subsection (c) of this Code section may reapply for TANF benefits under this subsection only once. (g) If a parent is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits as a result of failing a drug test conducted under this Code section: (1) The dependent child's eligibility for TANF benefits shall not be affected; (2) An appropriate protective payee shall be designated to receive benefits on behalf of the child; and (3) The parent may choose to designate another individual to receive benefits for the parent's minor child. The designated individual must be an immediate family member or, if an immediate family member is not available or the family member declines the option, another individual approved by the department. The designated individual shall also undergo be subject to possible drug testing based on a reasonable suspicion before being approved to receive benefits on behalf of the child. If the designated individual tests positive for controlled substances, he or she shall be ineligible to receive benefits on behalf of the child.

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(h) The results of any drug test done according to this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Such results shall not be used as a part of a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution. Such results shall not be used in a civil action or otherwise disclosed to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person tested or his or her heirs or legal representative. All such records shall be destroyed and deleted five years after the date of the test. (i) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, community living arrangement, or host home. (j) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Code section."

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

Representative Morris of the 156th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 772.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak Y Parrish N Parsons Y Peake N Pezold

Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M
Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin

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Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman
Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley
Greene

Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 100, nays 67.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; 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

To amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to

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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 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (10), and (11) of Code Section 15-12-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(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 trial or grand jury service." "(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 trial or grand juror. (11) 'Venire' means the list of persons summoned to serve as trial or grand jurors for a particular term of court."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-1.1, relating to exemptions from jury duty, as follows:
"(a)(1) Any person who shows that he or she will be engaged during his or her term of jury duty as a trial or grand juror 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 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."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-3, relating to term 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 on any trial jury in other courts for more than four weeks in any one year unless he or she is actually engaged in the

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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."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-4, relating to eligibility of person to serve as a juror, as follows:
"(a) Any person who has served as a trial or grand juror at any session of the superior or state courts shall be ineligible for duty as a juror at until the next succeeding term of the court in which such person has previously served but shall be eligible to serve at the next succeeding term of court for a different level of court county master jury list has been received by the clerk."
SECTION 5. Said chapter 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, as follows:
"(2) An expense allowance for trial or grand jurors in the superior courts of such counties for the next succeeding year 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; and"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-10, relating to juror's failure to appear or unauthorized absence and contempt, as follows:
"15-12-10. If any person is duly summoned to appear as a trial or grand juror at court and neglects or refuses to appear, or if any juror absents himself or herself without leave of the court, said such neglect, refusal, or absence may, after notice and hearing, be punished as contempt of court."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-11, relating to appointment of jury clerk and other personnel, juror questionnaires, and construction with other laws, as follows:
"(b) Prospective trial and grand 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 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."

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SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23, relating to clerk of board of jury commissioners, jury clerk, juror questionnaires, and construction with other laws, as follows:
"(2) All prospective trial or grand jurors in such counties shall be required to answer questionnaires as may be determined and submitted by said chief judge of such counties concerning their qualifications as jurors."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-46, relating to adjournment of term pending choosing of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-46. If juries have not been chosen for any regular term of the superior court and there is not sufficient time for choosing and summoning prospective trial and grand 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 and grand jurors to be summoned, and may enforce their attendance at the term so called."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-62.1, relating to choosing grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-62.1. The On and after July 1, 2012, the clerk shall choose a sufficient number of persons to serve as grand jurors from the county master jury list in the same manner as trial jurors are chosen. 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. The clerk shall choose grand jurors in the manner specified by and in accordance with the rules adopted by the Supreme Court."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-63, relating to choosing separate grand juries for each week, as follows:
"15-12-63. In any term of court when the public interest requires it, the court, on application of the district attorney, may empanel one or more concurrent grand juries. When the superior court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge may direct the clerk to choose separate grand juries for each week."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66, which is designated as reserved, as follows:

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"15-12-66. (a) Prior to empaneling, swearing, and charging the grand jury, the presiding judge and the district attorney may examine prospective grand jurors as to their qualifications to serve as provided in Code Sections 15-12-4 and 15-12-60. Such examination shall be conducted after the administration of the preliminary oath set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section. Any prospective grand juror who is not qualified to serve shall be excused by the presiding judge. (b) Prior to examination, the presiding judge, the district attorney, or the clerk shall administer the following oath or affirmation to prospective grand jurors:
'You shall give true answers to all questions as may be asked by the court or the district attorney concerning your qualifications to serve as a grand juror.' Reserved."

SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66.1, relating to insufficient number of persons to complete panel of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-66.1. When On and after July 1, 2012, when from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel empaneling of grand jurors, the presiding judge shall order the clerk shall to choose at random from the names of persons summoned as trial jurors a sufficient number of prospective trial grand jurors from the county master jury list and summon the jurors so chosen necessary to complete the grand jury. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as barring the court from taking any action against a person who has been summoned to appear as a juror as provided in Code Section 15-12-10."

SECTION 14. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 15. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Kelley of the 16th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1078.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M

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Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 168, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

HB 670. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; 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 establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend HB 670 (LC 29 5931S) by replacing line 6 with the following: cross-references; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for revised fees on and after January 1, 2020; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal
By inserting "PART I" between lines 8 and 9 and redesignating Sections 1 through 6 as Sections 1-1 through 1-6, respectively.
By deleting the quotation mark on line 78 and inserting between lines 78 and 79 the following:
This paragraph shall stand repealed effective December 31, 2019."
By deleting the quotation mark at the end of line 117 and inserting after the period the following:
This subsection shall stand repealed effective December 31, 2019."
By replacing lines 131 through 133 with the following: PART II
SECTION 2-1.
Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees, by enacting a new paragraph (10) of subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(10) Trade Names:
(A) Registering and filing trade names ............................................................. 16.00
(B) Cancelling a trade name registration .......................................................... 18.00
(C) Reregistering an existing trade name in the trade name registry................ 16.00"

SECTION 2-2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-98, relating to collection of fees and remittance of real estate and personal property fees to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, by enacting a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) From the fees enumerated in division (f)(1)(A)(i) of Code Section 15-6-77, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $5.00 from each fee collected. From the fees enumerated in paragraph (10) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $1.00 from each fee collected."

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PART III SECTION 3-1.

(a) Parts I and III of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014. (b) Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2020.

SECTION 3-2.

Representative Fleming of the 121st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 670.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden
Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris
Mosby Y Nimmer
Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 161, nays 4.

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The motion prevailed.
HB 610. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; 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 Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers definitions, so as to expand the definition of guaranteed asset protection waiver to include a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for certain charges to cancel or waive all or part of certain excess wear and use charges; 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 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, is amended by revising paragraph (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(13) 'Public adjuster' means any person who solicits, advertises for, or otherwise agrees to represent only a person who is insured under a policy covering fire, windstorm, water damage, and other physical damage to real and personal property other than vehicles licensed for the road, and any such representation shall be limited to the settlement of a claim or claims under the policy for damages to real and personal property, including related loss of income and living expense losses but

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excluding claims arising out of any motor vehicle accident, and who, for compensation on behalf of an insured:
(A) Acts or aids, solely in relation to first-party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract; (B) Advertises for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster of firstparty claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property; or (C) Directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first-party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, by revising subsection (b) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) The definitions of agent, subagent, counselor, and adjuster and counselor in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed to include:
(1) An attorney at law admitted to practice in this state, when handling the collections of premiums or advising clients as to insurance as a function incidental to the practice of law or who, from time to time, adjusts losses which are incidental to the practice of his or her profession; (2) Any representative of ocean marine insurers; (3) Any representative of farmers' mutual fire insurance companies as defined in Chapter 16 of this title; (4) A salaried employee of a credit or character reporting firm or agency not engaged in the insurance business who may, however, report to an insurer; (5) A person acting for or as a collection agency; (6) A person who makes the salary deductions of premiums for employees or, under a group insurance plan, a person who serves the master policyholder of group insurance in administering the details of such insurance for the employees or debtors of the master policyholder or of a firm or corporation by which the person is employed and who does not receive insurance commissions for such service; provided, further, that an administration fee not exceeding 5 percent of the premiums collected paid by the insurer to the administration office shall not be construed to be an insurance commission; (7) Persons exempted from licensure as provided in subsection (h) of Code Section 33-23-4; or (8) An individual who collects claim information from, or furnishes claim information to, insureds or claimants, who conducts data entry, and who enters data into an automated claims adjudication system, provided that the individual is an

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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. (c) In addition to paragraphs (2) through (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the definitions of public adjuster, independent adjuster, and adjuster in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed to include an attorney admitted to practice law in this state."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-4, relating to license required, restrictions on payment or receipt of commissions, and positions indirectly related to sale, solicitation, or negotiation of insurance excluded from licensing requirements, as follows:
"(a)(1) A person shall not sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance in this state for any class or classes of insurance unless the person is licensed for that line of authority in accordance with this chapter and applicable regulations. (2) Any individual who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in this state must shall be licensed as an agent. (3) Any business entity that sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in this state must shall be licensed as an agency. (4) Any individual defined as an adjuster under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1 who for a fee, commission, salary, or other compensation investigates, settles, or adjusts claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of the insurer or the insured shall be licensed as either an independent adjuster or a public adjuster."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 33-23-43, relating to authority of adjusters and penalty for violation, as follows:
"(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 Misrepresent to an insured that he or she is required to hire an independent or public adjuster to help the insured meet his or her obligations under his or her policy; (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; (3) Hire or procure another to do any act prohibited by this subsection; or

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(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:
(A) granting Granting any allowance or offering any discount against the fees to be charged, including, but not limited to, an allowance or discount in return for displaying a sign or other advertisement at the insured's premises,; or (B) paying 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; (5) Misrepresent to a claimant that he or she is an adjuster representing an insurer in any capacity, including acting as an employee of the insurer or as an independent adjuster, unless appointed by an insurer in writing to act on the insurer's behalf for that specific claim or purpose. A licensed public adjuster shall not charge a claimant a fee for adjusting a claim when he or she is appointed by the insurer for that specific claim or purpose and the appointment is accepted by the public adjuster; (6) Solicit, or attempt to solicit, an insured during the progress of a loss-producing occurrence as defined in the insured's insurance contract; (7) Have a direct or indirect financial interest in any aspect of a claim other than the salary, fee, commission, or other consideration established in a written contract with the insured which shall incorporate all of the conditions and provisions set out in Code Section 33-23-43.1; (8) Charge to or collect from an insured any amount, other than reasonable compensation for services rendered based on time spent and expenses incurred, in any transaction where the insurer either pays or commits in writing to pay the policy limit or limits for all coverage under the insured's policy within three business days after the loss is reported to the insurer; (9) Misrepresent to an insured or insurer that he or she is an attorney authorized by law to provide legal advice and services or that a policy covers a loss or losses outside the scope of the coverage provided by the insurance contract; (10) Permit an unlicensed employee or representative of the adjuster to conduct business for which a license is required; or (11) Hire or procure another to do any act prohibited by this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-23-43.1. (a) Public adjusters shall ensure that all contracts for their services are in writing, prominently captioned and titled 'Public Adjuster Contract,' and contain the following:
(1) Legible full name of the public adjuster signing the contract, as specified on the license issued by the Department of Insurance, and attestation language that the public adjuster is fully bonded pursuant to state law; (2) Permanent home state business address and contact information of the public adjuster, including e-mail address;

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(3) The public adjuster's Department of Insurance license number and a statement that the license is valid and in full force and effect as of the date the contract is signed; (4) The insured's full name and street address; (5) A description of the loss and its location, if applicable; (6) A description of services to be provided to the insured; (7) Signatures of the public adjuster and the insured; (8) The date the contract was signed by the public adjuster, and the date the contract was signed by the insured; (9) A statement of the fee, compensation, or other considerations that the public adjuster is to receive for services, including a listing of typical costs and expenses for which the public adjuster is to be reimbursed; and (10) A statement prominently captioned in a minimum 12 point font that contains the following:
(A) Any direct or indirect interest in or compensation by any construction firm, salvage firm, building appraisal firm, storage company, or any other firm or business entity that performs any work in conjunction with damages incident to any loss which the adjuster has been contracted to adjust; (B) Any direct or indirect participation in the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of damaged property that is the subject of a claim adjusted by the adjuster or disclosure of any other activities that may be reasonably construed as a conflict of interest, including a financial interest in any salvage, repair, construction, or restoration of any business entity that obtains business in connection with any claims that the public adjuster has a contract or agreement to adjust; and (C) Any direct or indirect compensation of value in connection with an insured's specific loss other than compensation from the insured for service as a public adjuster. (b) Public adjuster contracts may not contain a contract term that: (1) Restricts an insured's right to initiate and maintain direct communications with his or her attorney, the insurer, the insurer's adjuster, the insurer's attorney, or any other person regarding settlement of the insured's claim; (2) Vests the public adjuster with the right to initiate direct communications with the insured's insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney regarding settlement of the insured's claim without specific written authorization from the insured; (3) Allows the public adjuster's percentage fee to be collected when money is due from an insurance company but not paid or that allows a public adjuster to collect the entire fee from the first check issued by an insurance company rather than as a percentage of each check issued by an insurance company; (4) Requires the insured to authorize an insurance company to issue a check only in the name of the public adjuster; or (5) Precludes or restricts an insured from pursuing any civil remedies relating to his or her claim. (c) All public adjuster contracts shall be construed to contain, by operation of law:

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(1) A provision granting the insured a right to rescind the contract within three business days after the date the contract was signed, so long as the rescission is in writing and mailed or delivered to the public adjuster at the address stated in the contract within three business days. For purposes of this subsection, rescission of the contract shall be considered delivered or mailed if it is delivered by electronic transmittal to the e-mail address or facsimile specified in the contract for such communications; (2) A provision that if the insured exercises the right to rescind the contract, anything of value given by the insured under the contract will be returned to the insured within 15 business days following the receipt by the public adjuster of the cancellation notice; and (3) A provision requiring that, prior to initiating any contact with the insured's insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney regarding settlement of the insured's claim, a public adjuster must provide the insurer a notification letter signed by the insured confirming that the insured has authorized the public adjuster to communicate directly with the insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney on behalf of the insured. (d) All public adjuster contracts shall be executed in duplicate to provide an original contract to the public adjuster and an original contract to the insured. The public adjuster's original contract shall be available at all times for inspection without notice by the Commissioner of Insurance.
33-23-43.2. (a) A public adjuster is obligated, under his or her license, to serve with objectivity and complete loyalty to the interest of his or her client alone and to render to the insured such information, counsel, and service within the public adjuster's knowledge, understanding, and opinion that will best serve the insured's insurance claim needs and interest. (b) A public adjuster shall faithfully observe all of the terms and provisions of the public adjuster contract as prescribed in Code Section 33-23-43.1."
SECTION 6. Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers definitions, is amended by revising in paragraph (6) as follows:
"(6) 'Guaranteed asset protection waiver' means a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for a separate charge to cancel or waive all or part of amounts due on a borrower's finance agreement in the event of a total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of the motor vehicle, which agreement must be part of, or a separate addendum to, the finance agreement or a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for a separate charge to cancel or waive all or part of the excess wear and use charges owed by the borrower to the creditor under the lease contract when the borrower returns a leased vehicle to the creditor at termination of the lease, which agreement must be part of, or a separate addendum to, the lease contract."

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SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.

SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Williamson of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 610.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England Y Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell
Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson
Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin E Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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HB 714. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; 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 Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain provisions, processes, and procedures affecting unemployment insurance and benefits; to change certain provisions relating to the disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected; to change certain provisions relating to regular benefits paid to be charged against experience rating account; to change certain provisions relating to benefit claims; to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to review of a decision of a hearing officer by the board of review; to change certain provisions relating to procedures for judicial review; to change certain provisions relating to the process of issuing, quashing, modifying, or withdrawing subpoenas; to change certain provisions relating to overpayments of benefits; to change the penalty amount added to an overpayment as a result of a false statement or misrepresentation; to change certain provisions relating to hearings of the Department of Labor relative to unemployment benefits or overpayment of unemployment benefits; 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 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-92, relating to the disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected, by designating the existing language as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any amounts collected pursuant to Code Section 34-8-255 shall be returned to the Unemployment

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Compensation Fund to be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter as required by federal law."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 34-8-157, relating to regular benefits paid to be charged against experience rating account, as follows:
"(b) Regular benefits paid with respect to all benefit years that begin on or after January 1, 1992, shall be charged against the experience rating account or reimbursement account of employers in the following manner:
(1) Benefits paid shall be charged to the account of the most recent employer, as that term is defined in Code Section 34-8-43, including benefits paid based upon insured wages which were earned to requalify following a period of disqualification as provided in Code Section 34-8-194;
(2)(A) Benefits Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, benefits charged to the account of an employer shall not exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer during the period beginning with the base period of the individual's claim and continuing through the individual's benefit year. (B) In the event the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph are determined by the United States secretary of labor or by a court of competent jurisdiction at a subsequent level of appeal, such appeal to be taken at the sole discretion of the Commissioner, to be out of conformity with federal law, the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be considered null and void and the provisions of this subparagraph shall control. Benefits charged to the account of an employer shall not exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer during the period beginning with the base period of the individual's claim and continuing through the individual's benefit year; provided, however, the portion of such charges for benefits paid which exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer shall be charged against the experience rating account of all base period employers in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (C) Benefits Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, benefits shall not be charged to the account of an employer when an individual's overpayment is waived pursuant to Code Section 34-8-254. (D) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection to the contrary Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for the purposes of calculating an employer's contribution rate, an account of an employer shall not be charged for benefits paid to an individual for unemployment that is directly caused by a presidentially declared natural disaster; (3)(A) An employer's account may be charged for benefits paid due to the employer's failure to respond in a timely manner to the notice of claim filing even if the determination is later reversed on appeal An employer shall respond in a timely and adequate manner to a notice of a claim filing or a written request by the department for information relating to a claim for benefits.

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(B) Any violation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph by an employer or an officer or agent of an employer absent good cause may result in the employer's account being charged for overpayment of benefits paid due to such violation even if the determination is later reversed; provided, however, that upon the finding of three violations of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph within a calendar year resulting in an overpayment of benefits, an employer's account shall be charged for any additional overpayment and shall not be relieved of such charges unless good cause is shown; and (4) Benefits paid to individuals shall be charged against the Unemployment Trust Fund when benefits are paid but not charged against an employer's experience rating account as provided in this Code section."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-193, relating to benefit claims, as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall be the lesser of:
(A) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or (B) One-fourth of the base period wages. If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection and without restriction with respect to an individual's benefit year, for claims filed on or after January 1, 2010 whenever the average rate of total unemployment in this state, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the United States secretary of labor, for the period consisting of the most recent three months for which data for all states are published before the close of such week equals or exceeds 11 percent, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result

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of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a high-demand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. The total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-196, relating to determination of eligibility for benefits of aliens and other persons performing certain services, as follows:
"34-8-196. (a) Benefits based on service in educational institutions employment as defined in subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 34-8-35. Benefits based on service in employment as defined in subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 34-8-35 shall be payable in the same amount, on the same terms, and subject to the same conditions as compensation payable on the basis of other services subject to this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Code section:. (b) Benefits based on service in educational institutions.
(1) For the purposes of this subsection, the term: (A) 'Educational institution' means any voluntary pre-kindergarten program, elementary or secondary school, postsecondary institution, or other provider of educational services, irrespective of whether such program, school, institution, or other provider is public or private or nonprofit or operated for profit, provided that it: (i) Is approved, licensed, or issued a permit, grant, or other authority to operate as a program, school, institution, or other provider of educational services by a federal, state, or local government or any of the instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies thereof with the authority to do so; and (ii) Offers, by or under the guidance of teachers or instructors, an organized course of study or training in a facility or through distance learning which is academic, technical, trade related, or preparation for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.

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The Commissioner is authorized to establish by rules or regulations such exceptions or exemptions from the term 'educational institution,' as defined in this paragraph, as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements applicable to this chapter. (B) 'Educational service contractor' means any public or private employer or other person or entity holding a contractual relationship with any educational institution or other person or entity to provide services to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution. (C) 'Educational service worker' means any person who performs services to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution, regardless of whether such person is engaged to perform such services by the educational institution or through an educational service contractor. (1)(2) With respect to services performed by an educational service worker in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services in such educational service worker capacity were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a contract or a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an any such educational institution or any educational service contractor immediately following the period of unemployment. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic terms or years; (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; (C) During the time period covered by an agreement that provides instead for a similar period between two regular but not successive terms; or (D) During a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract.; and (2)(3) With respect to services performed by an educational service worker in any other capacity to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services in such educational service worker capacity were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an any such educational institution or any educational service contractor immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that such individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the any educational institution or to provide services to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution for any educational service contractor following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic years or terms; or

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(B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess.; and (3)(4) Benefits shall not be paid as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) and (3) of this subsection to any individual for any week of unemployment if the individual performs such services in an educational institution while in the employ of an educational service agency. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'educational service agency' means a governmental agency or governmental entity that is established and operated exclusively for the purpose of providing such services to one or more educational institutions. (b)(c) Benefits based on services in professional sports. Benefits shall not be paid to an individual on the basis of any services substantially all of which consist of participating in professional sports or athletic events or of training or preparing to so participate for any week which begins during the period between two successive sport seasons or similar periods if such individual performed such services in the first of such seasons or similar periods and there is a reasonable assurance that such individual will perform such services in the later latter of such seasons or similar periods. (c)(d) Benefits based on services performed by aliens. (1) Benefits shall not be paid to an individual based on services performed by an alien unless such alien was lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time such services were performed, was lawfully present for purposes of performing such services, or was permanently residing in the United States under color of law at the time such services were performed. (2) Any data or information required of individuals applying for benefits to determine whether benefits are payable because of their alien status shall be uniformly required from all applicants for benefits. (3) In the case of an individual whose application for benefits would otherwise be approved, no determination that benefits to such individual are not payable because of the individual's alien status shall be made except upon a preponderance of the evidence. (d)(e) As used in this Code section, the term 'reasonable assurance' means a written, verbal, or implied agreement between an employer and its employee that such employee will be returned to employment following the period of unemployment."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-221, relating to review of decision of hearing officer by the board of review, as follows:
"34-8-221. (a) The board of review may on its own motion affirm, modify, or set aside any decision of an administrative hearing officer on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in such case or direct the taking of additional evidence or may permit any of the parties to such decision to initiate further appeals before the board of review. The board of review shall promptly notify the parties to any proceedings of its findings and decision. The decision of the board shall be become final 15 days from the date the decision is mailed to the parties.

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(b) The board of review may, in its discretion and on its own motion, reconsider its final decision at any time within 15 days of the release of the final decision of the board from the date the decision is mailed to the parties. The board shall notify all concerned parties of its intent to reconsider a final decision. Such notice shall stay the process of judicial review until a final decision is released by the board. (c) The quorum for the board of review shall be two members. No meeting of the board shall be scheduled when it is anticipated that less than two members will be present, and no hearing shall be held nor decision released by the board in which less than two members participated. (d) In the event only two members are able to vote on a case and one member votes to affirm the decision of the administrative hearing officer but the other member votes to reverse the decision or remand the case for another hearing, the decision of the administrative hearing officer shall stand affirmed. (e) The Commissioner shall provide the board of review and the office of administrative appeals with proper facilities and assistants for the execution of their functions."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-223, relating to procedures for judicial review, as follows:
"34-8-223. (a) Any decision of the board of review, in the absence of a reconsideration as provided in subsection (d) (b) of Code Section 34-8-192 34-8-221, shall become final 15 days after the date of notification or mailing. Judicial review shall be permitted only after any party claiming to be aggrieved thereby has exhausted his or her administrative remedies as provided by this chapter. The Commissioner shall be deemed to be a party to any judicial action involving any such decision and shall be represented in any such judicial action by the Attorney General. (b) Within 15 days after the decision of the board of review has become final, any party aggrieved thereby may secure judicial review by filing a petition against the Commissioner in the superior court of the county where the employee was last employed. In the event the individual was last employed in another state, such appeal shall be filed in Fulton County, Georgia. Any other party to the proceeding before the board of review shall be made a respondent. The petition, which need not be verified but which shall state specifically the grounds upon which a review is sought, shall be served upon the Commissioner or upon such person as the Commissioner may designate, or upon his or her designee within 30 days from the date of filing. Such service upon the Commissioner shall be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; hand delivery; or in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process to Georgia Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Legal Section, Suite 826, 148 Andrew Young International Boulevard, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303-1751. Such and such service shall be deemed completed service on all parties, but there shall be left with the party so served upon the Commissioner or his

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or her designee as many copies of the petition as there are respondents. The Commissioner shall mail one such copy to each such respondent. Within 30 days after the service of the petition, the Commissioner shall certify and file with the superior court all documents and papers and a transcript of all testimony taken in the matter, together with the board of review's findings of fact and decision therein. The Commissioner shall not be required to furnish any person with a copy of the aforementioned documents, papers, or transcripts or the original of these items prior to the Commissioner's filing these items with the court. The Commissioner may also, in his or her discretion, certify to such court questions of law involved in any decision. As a guide for future interpretation of the law, when the Commissioner is aggrieved by any decision of the board of review or deems such decision contrary to the law and no other party enters an appeal therefrom, the Commissioner may, within 20 days after such decision has become final, appeal and certify to the superior court questions of law therein involved. The court shall consider and determine the same and enter a decree accordingly, which shall be subject to further appeal by the Commissioner. In any judicial proceeding under this Code section, the findings of the board of review as to the facts, if supported by evidence and in the absence of fraud, shall be conclusive, and the jurisdiction of the court shall be confined to questions of law. Such actions and the questions so certified shall be heard in a summary manner and shall be given precedence over all other civil cases except cases to which the state is a material party and cases arising under Chapter 9 of this title. An appeal may be taken from the decision of the superior court to the Court of Appeals in the same manner as is provided in civil cases but not inconsistent with this chapter. No bond shall be required for entering an appeal."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-253, relating to obedience to subpoena required and self-incrimination, as follows:
"34-8-253. (a) No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records before the Commissioner, the board of review, an the chief administrative hearing officer, or any their duly authorized representative of any of them representatives or in obedience to the a subpoena of any of issued by them in any cause or proceeding before the Commissioner, the board of review, or an administrative hearing officer on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him or her a person may tend to incriminate him or her or subject him or her such person to a penalty or forfeiture. However, no individual person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the individual person is compelled, after having claimed the privilege against selfincrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that such individual person testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying.

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(b) The Commissioner, the board of review, the chief administrative hearing officer, or any duly authorized representative of any of them may quash, modify, or withdraw a subpoena issued by them."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-254, relating to overpayments of benefits, as follows:
"34-8-254. (a) Any person who has received any sum as benefits under this chapter while any conditions for the receipt of benefits imposed by this chapter were not fulfilled or while the person was disqualified from receiving benefits shall, in the discretion of the Commissioner:, either
(1) Be be liable to have such sums deducted from any future benefits payable to such person under this chapter, with no single deduction to exceed 50 percent of the amount of the payment from which such deduction is made; and, or (2) Be shall be liable to repay the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund a sum equal to the amount so received by him such person. Such sum shall be collectable in the manner provided by law for the collection of debts or any other method of collection specifically authorized by this chapter. (b) For the purpose of collecting overpaid benefits when the individual person who owes the payment resides or is employed outside the State of Georgia this state, the Commissioner may enter into an agreement with one or more private persons, companies, associations, or corporations providing debt collection services; provided, however, the Commissioner shall retain legal responsibility and authority for the collection of overpayments of benefits and any debt collection agency shall function merely as an agent of the Commissioner for this purpose. The agreement may provide, at the discretion of the Commissioner, the rate of payment and the manner in which compensation for services shall be paid. The Commissioner shall provide the necessary information for the contractor to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. Any funds recovered shall be transmitted promptly to the Commissioner for deposit into the Unemployment Trust Compensation Fund. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The Commissioner may waive the repayment of an overpayment of benefits if the Commissioner determines such repayment to be inequitable. (2) If any person receives such overpayment because of false representations or willful failure to disclose a material fact by such individual person, inequitability shall not be a consideration and the person shall be required to repay the entire overpayment; provided, however, that penalty and interest plus all applicable penalty and interest amounts. Such penalty amounts shall not be waived. Interest accrued on the overpayment are is subject to waiver if the Commissioner determines such waiver to be in the best interest of the this state. (d) Any person who has received any sum as benefits under this chapter and is subsequently awarded or receives back wages from any employer for all or any portion

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of the same period of time for which such person has received such benefits shall be liable, in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, to repay a sum equal to the benefits paid during the period for which such back wages were awarded, as follows and the employer shall be:
(1) An employer shall be authorized Authorized to deduct from an award of back wages the an amount of equal to all unemployment benefits received by such person under this chapter with respect to the same period of time. The employer shall remit the amount deducted to the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Upon receipt of such payment the Commissioner shall then make appropriate adjustments in the unemployment contributions experience rating account of the employer as otherwise provided in this chapter; and or (2) If the employer is a governmental entity or nonprofit organization that has elected to make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with Code Section 34-8-158 and the employee is subsequently awarded or otherwise receives payment of back wages for any period of time for which the employee received benefits under this chapter, said employer shall be entitled Entitled to a setoff against the award of back wages in an amount equal to all benefits paid to the employee during the period for which such back wages are awarded or received, if such employer is a governmental entity or nonprofit organization that has elected to make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with Code Section 34-8-158 and the employee is subsequently awarded or otherwise receives payment of back wages for any period of time for which such employee received benefits under this chapter."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-255, relating to effect of false statements and misrepresentations made to obtain or increase benefits, as follows:
"34-8-255. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact to obtain or increase benefits under this chapter, either for himself or herself or for any other person, or who knowingly accepts benefits under this chapter to which such person is not entitled shall, upon an appropriate finding by the Commissioner, cease to be eligible for such benefits and an overpayment of benefits shall be computed without the application of deductible earnings as otherwise provided in Code Section 34-8-193. A penalty of 10 15 percent may shall be added to the overpayment and become part of the overpayment. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid portion of such overpayment at a rate of 1 percent per month until repaid to the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Further, such person shall forfeit all unpaid benefits for any weeks of unemployment subsequent to the date of the determination issued by the Commissioner covering said act or omission. The ineligibility shall include any unpaid benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled during the remainder of any incomplete calendar quarter in which said determination is made and the next four complete calendar quarters immediately following the date of said determination; provided, however, such person shall be

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required to repay benefits received for any week as specified in said determination. No determination may be made by the Commissioner more than four years after such occurrence, act, or omission. Any such determination by the Commissioner may be appealed in the same manner as provided for the appeal from an initial determination in Article 8 of this chapter. The provisions of this Code section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any provision contained in any of the other Code sections in this chapter."
SECTION 10. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 50-13-2, relating to definitions relative to administrative procedure, as follows:
"(1) 'Agency' means each state board, bureau, commission, department, activity, or officer authorized by law expressly to make rules and regulations or to determine contested cases, except the General Assembly; the judiciary; the Governor; the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the State Financing and Investment Commission; the State Properties Commission; the Board of Bar Examiners; the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; the State Board of Workers' Compensation; all public authorities except as otherwise expressly provided by law; the State Personnel Board; the Department of Administrative Services or commissioner of administrative services; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Department of Labor when conducting hearings related to unemployment benefits or overpayments of unemployment benefits; the Department of Revenue when conducting hearings relating to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or bona fide coin operated amusement machines or any violations relating thereto; the Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board; the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; any school, college, hospital, or other such educational, eleemosynary, or charitable institution; or any agency when its action is concerned with the military or naval affairs of this state. The term 'agency' shall include the State Board of Education and Department of Education, subject to the following qualifications:
(A) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all otherwise valid rules adopted by the State Board of Education and Department of Education prior to January 1, 1990, are ratified and validated and shall be effective until January 1, 1991, whether or not such rules were adopted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and (B) Effective January 1, 1991, any rule of the State Board of Education or Department of Education which has not been proposed, submitted, and adopted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be void and of no effect."
SECTION 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 4 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Hamilton of the 24th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 714.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger E Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England N Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens
Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

On the motion, the ayes were 107, nays 64.

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince
Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M Y Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

The motion prevailed.

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

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 828. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
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 solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; 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 438. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Allison of the 8th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-23-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional legal costs in civil actions for purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, so as to increase the maximum amount of such additional cost; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 778. By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 900. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th and Peake of the 141st:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th 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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Sims of the 169th.
Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd assumed the chair.
The following member was recognized during the period of Evening Orders and addressed the House:
Representative Lindsey of the 54th.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 966. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; 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 bills of the House:
HB 783. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 920. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 9:40 o'clock, this evening.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 2062. By Representatives Taylor of the 173rd, Carter of the 175th and Watson of the 172nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Margaret Clisby Powell Flowers; and for other purposes.
HR 2063. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Abrams of the 89th and Dukes of the 154th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bishop C.D. Gearing, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 2064. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Eugene Miller; and for other purposes.
HR 2065. By Representative Jones of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the lives and memories of Shatikey and Demiya Griffin; and for other purposes.
HR 2066. By Representative Nimmer of the 178th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mabry Suzanne Rigdon; and for other purposes.
The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate insists on its amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The President has appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Balfour of the 9th, Golden of the 8th, and Bethel of the 54th.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by

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credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Clark of the 98th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 947 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Clark of the 98th, Ramsey of the 72nd and Hamilton of the 24th.
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the House adhere to its position in insisting on its amendment to SB 391 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 Hatchett of the 150th, Coomer of the 14th and Watson of the 166th.
HB 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
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identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; 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 Code Section 32-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to closure of or limiting access to roads due to inclement weather and exceptions for certain vehicle operators, so to expand the classification of vehicles that require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; to provide for penalties; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for further restrictions on the use of controlled-access roadways; to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle; 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 32-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to closure of or limited access to roads due to inclement weather and exceptions for certain vehicle operators, is amended by revising as follows:
"32-6-5. (a) The department may close or limit access to any portion of road on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions that results in dangerous driving conditions. There shall be erected or posted signage of adequate size indicating that a portion of the state highway system has been closed or access has been limited. When the department determines a road shall have limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions, notice shall be given to motorists through posted signage that motor vehicles must be equipped with tire chains, four-wheel drive with adequate tires for existing conditions, or snow tires with a manufacturer's all weather rating in order to proceed. Such signage shall inform motorists that it shall be unlawful to proceed on such road without such equipment. With the exception of buses, operators of commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section 40-1-1 with four or more drive wheels traveling on a road declared as limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions shall affix tire chains to at least four of the each of the outermost drive wheel tires. Bus and motor coach operators shall affix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheel tires before proceeding on a road with limited access due to a

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declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'tire chains' means metal chains which consist of two circular metal loops, positioned on each side of a tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tire tread or any other traction devices capable of providing traction equal to or exceeding that of such metal chains under similar conditions as provided for by rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who causes an accident or blocks the flow of traffic while failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section when access is limited on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined up to $1,000.00. (b)(c) This Code section shall not apply to a tow operator towing a motor vehicle or traveling to a site from which a motor vehicle shall be towed or to emergency responders traveling the roadway in order to fulfill their duties."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-1-8, relating to safe operations of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles, as follows:
"40-1-8. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of public safety. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Public Safety. (3) 'Present regulations' means the regulations promulgated under 49 C.F.R. in force and effect on January 1, 2014. (b) The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the safe operation of motor carriers, the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and the safe transportation of hazardous materials. Any such rules and regulations promulgated or deemed necessary by the commissioner shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Every commercial motor vehicle and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe condition at all times; and the lights, brakes, and equipment, and all other parts or accessories shall meet such safety requirements as the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate designated by present regulations under Parts 393 and 396; (2) Every driver employed to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier shall:
(A) Be at least 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier intrastate and at least 21 years of age to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier interstate; (B) Meet the qualification requirements the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate; (C) Be of temperate habits and good moral character; (D) Possess a valid driver's license; (E) Not use or possess prohibited drugs or alcohol while on duty; and

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(F) Be fully competent and sufficiently rested to operate the motor vehicle under his or her charge; (3) Accidents arising from or in connection with the operation of commercial motor vehicles shall be reported to the commissioner of transportation in such detail and in such manner as the commissioner of transportation may require; (4) The commissioner shall require each commercial motor vehicle to have attached such distinctive markings as shall be adopted by the commissioner. Such identification requirements shall comply with the applicable provisions of the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005; and (5) The commissioner shall provide distinctive rules for the transportation of unmanufactured forest products in intrastate commerce to be designated the 'Georgia Forest Products Trucking Rules.' (c)(1) Regulations governing the safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles and drivers, and the safe transportation of hazardous materials may be adopted by administrative order, including, but not limited to, by referencing compatible federal regulations or standards without compliance with the procedural requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' provided that such federal regulations or standards shall be maintained on file by the department and made available for inspection and copying by the public, by means including, but not limited to, posting on the department's Internet site. The commissioner may comply with the filing requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 50 by filing with the office of the Secretary of State the name and designation of such rules, regulations, standards, and orders. The courts shall take judicial notice of rules, regulations, standards, or orders so adopted or published. (2) Rules, regulations, or orders previously adopted, issued, or promulgated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 7 or 11 of Title 46 in effect on June 30, 2011, shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the commissioner of public safety adopts, issues, or promulgates new rules, regulations, or orders pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. (d)(1) The commissioner may, pursuant to rule or regulation, specify and impose civil monetary penalties for violations of laws, rules, and regulations relating to driver and motor carrier safety and transportation of hazardous materials. Except as may be hereafter authorized by law, the maximum amount of any such monetary penalty shall not exceed the maximum penalty authorized by law or rule or regulation for the same violation immediately prior to July 1, 2005. (2) A cause of action for the collection of a penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may be brought in the superior court of the county where the principal place of business of the penalized company is located or in the superior court of the county where the action giving rise to the penalty occurred. (e) The commissioner is authorized to adopt such rules and orders as he or she may deem necessary in the enforcement of this Code section. Such rules and orders shall have the same dignity and standing as if such rules and orders were specifically provided in this Code section. The commissioner is authorized to establish such

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exceptions or exemptions from the requirements of this Code section, as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements, and consistent with the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(f)(1) The commissioner may designate members of the department, pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35, to perform regulatory compliance inspections. Members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may be designated by the commissioner to perform regulatory compliance inspections only of vehicles, drivers, and cargo in operation, and may only enforce the provisions of rules and regulations promulgated under this Code section or Article 2 of this chapter subject to the provisions of a valid agreement between the commissioner and the county, municipal, campus, or other state agency. (2) Unless designated and authorized by the commissioner, no members of county, municipal, campus, and other state agencies may perform regulatory compliance inspections. (g) No person shall drive or operate, or cause the operation of, a vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. As used in this subsection, the term 'out-of-service order' means a temporary prohibition against operating as a motor carrier or driving or moving a vehicle, freight container or any cargo thereon, or any package containing a hazardous material. (h) Unless otherwise provided by law, a motor carrier or operator of a commercial motor vehicle shall comply with the present regulations as follows: (1) Motor carrier safety standards found in 49 C.F.R. Part 391; (2) Motor carrier safety standards found in 49 C.F.R. Part 392, including but not limited to the seatbelt Seatbelt usage requirements found in 49 C.F.R. Section 392.16; and (3) Hours of service and record of duty status requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 395. (i) A person failing to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of this Code section shall be guilty of the misdemeanor offense of failure to wear a seat safety belt while operating a commercial motor vehicle and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $50.00 but shall not be subject to imprisonment. The costs of such prosecution shall not be taxed nor shall any additional penalty, fee, or surcharge to a fine for such offense be assessed against a person for conviction thereof. No points shall be added pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57 and no additional fines or penalties shall be imposed. (j) Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every person who violates or fails to comply with this Code section or any order, rule, or regulation adopted pursuant to this Code section, or who procures, aids, or abets a violation of this Code section or such rule or regulation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor violations of this Code section may be prosecuted, handled, and disposed of in the manner provided for by Chapter 13 of this title."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-51, relating to further restrictions on use of controlled-access roadways, as follows:
"40-6-51. (a)(1) Any motor vehicle with more than six wheels and commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section 40-1-1 shall not travel on any portions of Interstates 20, 75, 85 or Georgia Highway 400 that are located within the arc of Interstate 285 unless the driver of such motor vehicle is: (A) Engaging in a pick up or delivery to or from a shipper located inside the arc of Interstate 285; (B) Traveling to or from such motor vehicle's terminal facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285; (C) Traveling to or from a repair facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285 for service; or (D) Traveling to or from his or her residence which is located inside the arc of Interstate 285. (2) The Department of Transportation by order and local authorities by ordinance may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway within their respective jurisdictions by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.
(b) The Department of Transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlledaccess highway on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when such devices are in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated thereon. (c) For purposes of this Code section, roadways within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and roadways within the jurisdiction of local authorities shall be as set forth in Code Section 32-4-1. (d) A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined $150.00. A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section during a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined $1,000.00."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-11-4, relating to the creation of liens and court authority to foreclose, as follows:
"40-11-4. (a) Any person who removes or stores any motor vehicle which is or becomes an abandoned motor vehicle shall have a lien on such vehicle for the reasonable fees connected with such removal or storage plus the cost of any notification or advertisement up to the date of retrieval or public sale of such vehicle. Such lien shall exist if the person moving or storing such vehicle is in compliance with Code Section 40-11-2.

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(b) The lien acquired under subsection (a) of this Code section may be foreclosed in any court which is competent to hear civil cases, including, but not limited to, magistrate courts. Liens shall be foreclosed in magistrate courts only when the amount of the lien does not exceed the jurisdictional limits established by law for such courts."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 40-11-5, relating to lien foreclosure procedure for abandoned motor vehicles, as follows:
"(2) The person desiring to foreclose a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle shall, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, make a demand upon the owners for the payment of the reasonable fees for removal and storage plus the costs of any notification or advertisement up to the date of retrieval or public sale of such vehicle. Such written demand shall include an itemized statement of all charges and may be made concurrent with the notice required by subsection (f) of Code Section 40-11-2. Such demand shall be made on a form prescribed by rule or regulation of the Department of Revenue and shall notify the owner of his or her right to a judicial hearing to determine the validity of the lien. The demand shall further state that failure to return the written demand to the lien claimant, file with a court of competent jurisdiction a petition for a judicial hearing, and provide the lien claimant with a copy of such petition, all within ten days of delivery of the lien claimant's written demand, shall effect a waiver of the owner's right to such a hearing prior to sale. The form shall also provide the suspected owner with the option of disclaiming any ownership of the vehicle, and his or her affidavit to that effect shall control over anything contrary in the records of the Department of Revenue. No such written demand shall be required if the identity of the owner cannot be ascertained and the notice requirements of subsection (g) of Code Section 40-11-2 have been complied with;"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-11-8, relating to the disposition of proceeds from a foreclosure sale of an abandoned motor vehicle, as follows:
"40-11-8. The clerk of the court shall retain the remaining balance of the proceeds of a sale under Code Section 40-11-6, after satisfaction of liens, security interests, and debts, for a period of 12 months; and, if no claim has been filed against such proceeds by the owner of the abandoned motor vehicle or any interested party, then he or she shall pay such remaining balance as follows:
(1) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien other than at the request of a peace officer, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the county in which the sale was made, and into the general fund of the municipality, if any, in which the sale was made, and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure;

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(2) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien at the request of a police officer of a municipality, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the municipality and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure; (3) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien at the request of a county sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county police officer, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the county in which the sale was made; and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure; or (4) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien at the request of a member of the Georgia State Patrol or other employee of the State of Georgia, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the county in which the sale was made and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure."

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Powell of the 32nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 753.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson

Y Coomer Y Cooper
Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier

Y Gregory Hamilton Harbin
Y Harden Harrell
Y Hatchett N Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Mosby Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R
Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
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Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Roberts N Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

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

On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 7.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills of the House:

HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 842. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 954. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

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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 change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Representative Dudgeon of the 25th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 897 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 Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th and Jones of the 47th.
HB 511. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Watson of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd, Sims of the 123rd, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent 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 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'state health insurance plan' means:
(1) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; (2) The health insurance plan for public school teachers established pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; and (3) The health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20. (b) Beginning six months after the effective date of this Code section, the department shall conduct a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under a state health insurance plan. The pilot program will provide benefits for medically necessary bariatric procedures for participants selected for inclusion in the pilot program. (c) Participation in the pilot program shall be limited to no more than 75 individuals per year, to be selected in a manner determined by the department. Any person who has elected coverage under a state health insurance plan shall be eligible to be selected to participate in the pilot program in accordance with criteria established by the department which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Participation in a state health insurance plan for at least 12 months; )2( Completion of a health risk assessment through a state health insurance plan; (3) A body mass index of:
(A) Greater than 40; or (B) Greater than 35 with one or more co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, or asthma;

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(4) Consent to provide personal and medical information to a state health insurance plan; (5) Non-tobacco user; (6) No other primary group health coverage or primary coverage with Medicare; and (7) Must have been covered under a state health insurance plan for two years immediately prior to the pilot program and must express an intent to continue coverage under such state health insurance plan for two years following the approved surgical procedure date. (d) Eligible individuals must apply to participate in the pilot program. The individual and his or her physician shall complete and submit an obesity treatment program application to the department no later than February 1 for each year of the pilot program. The department's contracted health insurance carrier shall review the criteria contained in subsection (c) of this Code section to determine qualified applicants for the pilot program. (e) The selected participants shall be eligible to receive a multi-disciplinary health evaluation at a facility located within the State of Georgia which is designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The bariatric surgical procedures covered in the pilot program are: (1) Gastric band; (2) Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; and (3) Rouen-Y gastric bypass. The participants shall use the department's contracted health insurance carrier to enroll in a case management program and to receive prior authorization for a surgical procedure provided pursuant to the pilot program. The health insurance carrier shall provide case management and patient follow-up services. Benefits for a bariatric surgical procedure under the pilot program shall be provided only when the surgical procedure is performed at a Center of Excellence within the State of Georgia. (f) All health care services provided pursuant to the pilot program shall be subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. Complications that arise after the discharge date are subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. (g) Participants must agree to comply with any and all terms and conditions of the pilot program including, but not limited to, participation and reporting requirements. Participation requirements shall include a 12 month postsurgery case management program. Each participant must also agree to comply with any and all requests by the department for postsurgical medical and productivity information, and such agreement shall survive his or her participation in a state health insurance plan. (h) A panel shall review the results and outcomes of the pilot program beginning six months after program initiation and shall conduct subsequent reviews every six months for the remainder of the pilot program. The panel shall be composed of the following members, appointed by the Governor: (1) A representative of a state health insurance plan;

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(2) A representative of the state contracted health insurance carrier or carriers providing coverage under the pilot program; and (3) At least two physicians who carry a certification by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. (i) The department shall provide a final report by December 15 of the last year of the pilot program to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. The report shall include, at a minimum: (1) Whether patients in the pilot have experienced:
(A) A reduction in body mass index, and if so, the average amount of reduction; or (B) The reduction or elimination of co-morbidities, and if so, which co-morbidities were reduced or eliminated; (2) The total number of individuals who applied to participate in the pilot program; (3) The total number of participants who enrolled in the pilot program; (4) The average cost of each procedure conducted under the pilot program, including gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and Rouen-Y gastric bypass; (5) The total cost of each participant's annual health care costs prior to the surgical procedure and for each of the subsequent post-procedure years for the three years following the surgical procedure; and (6) The percentage of participants still employed by the state 12 months following the surgical procedure and 24 months following the surgical procedure, respectively. (j) This Code section shall stand repealed 42 months after the effective date of such Code section."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of the date on which such Appropriations Act becomes effective or the beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made.

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

Representative Dempsey of the 13th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 511.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh

Gregory N Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden

McCall Y McClain
Meadows Y Mitchell

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M

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Y Atwood Y Ballinger N Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black N Braddock Y Broadrick N Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter N Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V
Coleman N Cooke

Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo N Duncan N Dutton N Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner N Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes N Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse
Jones, J N Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince
Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley
Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge N Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T E Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 133, nays 29.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 415. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for

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submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House:
HB 601. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Weldon of the 3rd, Buckner of the 137th and Brooks of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide for a portion of fines and forfeited bonds for criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil cases for violating state statutes or traffic laws be paid to the fund; to provide for a member contribution; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 755. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
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 provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 783. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; to provide for related matters; to provide

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for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 816. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, England of the 116th, Brockway of the 102nd, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to change a certain definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 826. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gravley of the 67th, Pruett of the 149th, Golick of the 40th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 920. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; 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 828. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:

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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 solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; 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 Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; 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 to insurance generally, is amended by repealing Code Section 33-24-53, relating to prohibition of compensation for referrals or recommendations to attorneys and penalties, in its entirety and by enacting a new Code Section 33-24-53 to read as follows:
"33-24-53. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Capper,' 'runner,' or 'steerer' means a person who receives a pecuniary benefit from a practitioner or health care service provider, whether directly or indirectly, to solicit, procure, or attempt to procure a client, patient, or customer at the direction or request of, or in cooperation with, a practitioner or health care service provider whose purpose is to obtain benefits under a contract of insurance or to assert a claim against an insured or an insurer for providing services to the client, patient, or customer. Capper, runner, or steerer shall not include:
(A) Any insurance company or agent or employee thereof who provides referrals or recommendations to its insureds; or

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(B) A practitioner or health care service provider who procures clients, patients, or customers through the use of public media or by referrals or recommendations from other practitioners or health care service providers. (2) 'Practitioner' means an attorney, health care professional, owner or partial owner of a health care practice or facility, or any person employed or acting on behalf of any of the individuals in this paragraph. (3) 'Public media' means telephone directories, professional directories, newspapers and other periodicals, radio and television, billboards, and mailed or electronically transmitted written communications that do not involve in-person contact with a specific prospective client, patient, or customer. (b) Except as provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-18-72, it is unlawful for any person in an individual capacity or in a capacity as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement records staff member, wrecker services staff member, emergency staff member, physician, hospital employee, or attorney to solicit, release, or sell any information relating to the parties of a motor vehicle collision for personal financial gain. This subsection shall not apply to mass public media advertisement and solicitation. (c) It is unlawful for: (1) Any person in an individual capacity or in a capacity as a public or private employee or any firm, corporation, partnership, or association to act as a capper, runner, or steerer for any practitioner or health care service provider. This paragraph shall not prohibit an attorney or health care provider from making a referral and receiving compensation as is permitted under applicable professional rules of conduct; and (2) Any practitioner or health care service provider to compensate or give anything of value to a person acting as a capper, runner, or steerer. It is also unlawful for any capper, runner, or steerer to recommend or secure a practitioner's or health care service provider's employment by a client, patient, or customer if such practitioner or health care service provider obtains or intends to obtain benefits under a contract of insurance or asserts a claim against an insured or an insurer for providing services to the client, patient, or customer. (d) Any natural person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall, on the first offense, be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than 30 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000.00. Any natural person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than ten years and by a fine of not more than $100,000.00 per violation."
SECTION 2. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a) as follows:

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"(5) Individual Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports, except upon the submission of a written statement of need by the requesting party to be provided to the custodian of records and to set forth the need for the report pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that any person or entity whose name or identifying information is contained in a Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report shall be entitled, either personally or through a lawyer or other representative, to receive a copy of such report; and provided, further, that Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports shall not be available in bulk for inspection or copying by any person absent a written statement showing the need for each such report pursuant to the requirements of this Code section. For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'need' means that the natural person or legal entity who is requesting in person or by representative to inspect or copy the Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report:
(A) Has a personal, professional, or business connection with a party to the accident; (B) Owns or leases an interest in property allegedly or actually damaged in the accident; (C) Was allegedly or actually injured by the accident; (D) Was a witness to the accident; (E) Is the actual or alleged insurer of a party to the accident or of property actually or allegedly damaged by the accident; (F) Is a prosecutor or a publicly employed law enforcement officer; (G) Is alleged to be liable to another party as a result of the accident; (H) Is an attorney stating that he or she needs the requested reports as part of a criminal case, or an investigation of a potential claim involving contentions that a roadway, railroad crossing, or intersection is unsafe; (I) Is gathering information as a representative of a news media organization; provided, however, that such representative submits a statement affirming that the use of such accident report is in compliance with Code Section 33-24-53. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting such accident report shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20; (J) Is conducting research in the public interest for such purposes as accident prevention, prevention of injuries or damages in accidents, determination of fault in an accident or accidents, or other similar purposes; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall apply only to accident reports on accidents that occurred more than 30 60 days prior to the request and which shall have the name, street address, telephone number, and driver's license number redacted; or (K) Is a governmental official, entity, or agency, or an authorized agent thereof, requesting reports for the purpose of carrying out governmental functions or legitimate governmental duties;"
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Mabra of the 63rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 828.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 167, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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 40th Legislative Day as enumerated below:

DEBATE CALENDAR

Open Rule

None

Modified Open Rule None

Modified Structured Rule

SB 92 SB 93 SB 291

Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of excise taxes (Substitute)(W&M-Abrams-89th) Fort-39th (AM# 34 0661) Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances (Substitute)(GF&P-Powell-32nd) Heath-31st Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create (HumR-Cooper-43rd) Unterman-45th (Rules Committee Substitute)

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 291. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions

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relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following substitute, offered by the Committee on Rules, 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 exclude certain medically prescribed cannabis as a Schedule I drug and include it as a dangerous drug, under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; 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 "Haleigh's Hope Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising subparagraph (P) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I, as follows:
"(P) Except as provided in paragraph (131.5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 1613-71, tetrahydrocannabinols Tetrahydrocannabinols which shall include, but are not limited to:
(i) All synthetic or naturally produced samples containing more than 15 percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols; and (ii) All synthetic or naturally produced tetrahydrocannabinol samples which do not contain plant material exhibiting the external morphological features of the plant cannabis;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of a dangerous drug, to read as follows:

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"(131.5) Cannabinol and cannabidiol when it has a purity of 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinols that is delivered in the form of a liquid, pill, or injection but which does not include smoking;"

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, was agreed to, by substitute.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison
Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin
Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 168, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 405. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; 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 Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility; 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 adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2072. The members of the governing board of the nonprofit organization of each charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved charter schools and annual training thereafter, conducted or approved by the state board. The state board shall provide for or approve such initial and annual training. For charter schools that are college and career academies, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 204-37, the state board shall provide or approve such training in conjunction with the

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Technical College System of Georgia. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2083, relating to the powers and the duties of the State Charter Schools Commission, as follows:
"(12) Provide for or approve initial training for boards of newly approved state charter schools and annual training thereafter, as determined by the commission, for members of state charter school governing boards. For charter schools that are college and career academies, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-37, the commission shall provide or approve such training in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to state charter school requirements, as follows:
"(f) The members of the governing board of each state charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved state charter schools and annual training thereafter conducted or approved by the commission pursuant to paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2083."
SECTION 3A. Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(g) At the conclusion of each school year, the local school system shall provide to each freshman, sophomore, and junior student or to his or her parent or guardian the grade point average calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in accordance with the provisions of this Code section for determining HOPE eligibility."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Mayo of the 84th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 405.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman N Cooke

Y Coomer Cooper
Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner
Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton
Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans N Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson N Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser N Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin N Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak Y Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M Y Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 154, nays 15.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 125. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; 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 271. By Representatives Neal of the 2nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Meadows of the 5th, Oliver of the 82nd, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; 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 Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for forms of collateral required for professional bonding companies; to change certain provisions relating to fees for sureties; 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. Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(E) of Code Section 17-6-15, relating to the necessity for commitment where bail tendered and accepted, as follows:
"(E) Establishment of a cash escrow account or other form of collateral in a sum and upon terms and conditions approved by the sheriff; as follows:
(i) For any professional bonding company that is new to the county or that has operated continuously in the county for less than 18 months, in an amount and upon terms and conditions as determined and approved by the sheriff; (ii) Once a professional bonding company has operated continuously for 18 months or longer in the county, then any such cash escrow account or other form of collateral shall not exceed 10 percent of the current outstanding bail bond liability of the professional bonding company; and (iii) No professional bonding company shall purchase an insurance policy in lieu of establishing a cash escrow account or posting other collateral; provided, however, that any professional bonding company which was using an insurance policy as collateral as of December 31, 2013, may continue to do so at the discretion of the sheriff."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-6-30, relating to fees of sureties, as follows:
"(a) Sureties on criminal bonds in any court shall not charge or receive more than 12 percent of the face amount of the bond set in the amount of $10,000.00 or less, which amount includes the principal and all applicable surcharges, and shall not charge or receive more than 15 percent of the face amount of the bond set in an amount in excess of $10,000.00, which amount includes the principal and all applicable surcharges, as compensation from defendants or from anyone acting for defendants; provided, however, that a surety may charge and receive a minimum of $50.00 per bonded charge or offense as compensation, regardless of whether such compensation exceeds 15 percent of the face amount of any bond set."
SECTION 3. 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 271.
The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Coomer of the 14th offers the following amendment:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 271 (HB 271/SCSFA/2) by inserting after "amend" on line 1 the following: Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to amend
By replacing line 6 with the following:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsections (c) and (d) and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder, as follows:
"(c) A person also commits the offense of murder when, in the commission of a felony, he or she causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice. (d) A person commits the offense of murder in the second degree when, in the commission of cruelty to children in the second degree, he or she causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice.
(d)(e)(1) A person convicted of the offense of murder shall be punished by death, by imprisonment for life without parole, or by imprisonment for life. (2) A person convicted of the offense of murder in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-1-16, relating to mental health court divisions, as follows:
"(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 mental health court division

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policies and practices related to implementing the standards and practices developed pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. The work plan shall ensure a risk and needs assessment is used to identify the likelihood of recidivating and identify the needs that, when met, reduce recidivism. The work plan shall ensure that mental health court division eligibility shall be focused on moderate-risk and high-risk offenders as determined by a risk and needs assessment. 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, murder in the second degree, 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."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-203, relating to when reasonable efforts by DFCS are not required, as follows:
"(2) Has been convicted of the murder or murder in the second degree of another child of such parent;"
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-233, relating to termination of parental rights, as follows:
"(3) The court has made a determination that the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child has been convicted of:
(A) The murder of another child of such parent; (B) Murder in the second degree of another child of such parent; (B)(C) Voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; (C)(D) Voluntary manslaughter of the other parent of such child; (D)(E) Aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; (E)(F) Aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent of such child; or (F)(G) Committing felony assault that has resulted in serious bodily injury to such child or to another child of such parent."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-560, relating to concurrent and original jurisdiction of superior court, as follows:

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"(b) The superior court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over the trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed any of the following offenses:
(1) Murder; (2) Murder in the second degree; (2)(3) Voluntary manslaughter; (3)(4) Rape; (4)(5) Aggravated sodomy; (5)(6) Aggravated child molestation; (6)(7) Aggravated sexual battery; or (7)(8) Armed robbery if committed with a firearm."
SECTION 2-5. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-131, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, as follows:
"(e) As used in this Code section, the term 'forcible felony' means any felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any person and further includes, without limitation, murder; felony murder in the second degree; burglary in any degree; robbery; armed robbery; kidnapping; hijacking of an aircraft or motor vehicle; aggravated stalking; rape; aggravated child molestation; aggravated sexual battery; arson in the first degree; the manufacturing, transporting, distribution, or possession of explosives with intent to kill, injure, or intimidate individuals or destroy a public building; terroristic threats; or acts of treason or insurrection."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 16-11-133, relating to minimum periods of confinement for persons convicted who have prior convictions, as follows:
"(b) Any person who has previously been convicted of or who has previously entered a guilty plea to the offense of murder, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or any felony involving the use or possession of a firearm and who shall have on or within arm's reach of his or her person a firearm during the commission of, or the attempt to commit:
(1) Any crime against or involving the person of another; (2) The unlawful entry into a building or vehicle; (3) A theft from a building or theft of a vehicle; (4) Any crime involving the possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possession with intent to distribute any controlled substance as provided in Code Section 16-13-30; or (5) Any crime involving the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, or illegal drugs as provided in Code Section 16-13-31,

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and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement for a period of 15 years, such sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received."
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-1.1, relating to child, family, or group-care facility operators prohibited from employing or allowing to reside or be domiciled persons with certain past criminal violations, as follows:
"(5) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder;"
SECTION 2-8. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 31-2-9, relating to records check requirement for certain facilities, as follows:
"(A) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
SECTION 2-9. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (H) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 31-7-250, relating to definitions for facility licensing and employee records checks, as follows:
"(H) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 35-3-190 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statewide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The director shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be activated when a suspect for the crime of murder, felony murder, or murder in the second degree as defined in Code Section 16-5-1 or rape as defined in Code Section 16-6-1 has not been apprehended and law enforcement personnel have determined that the suspect may be a serious threat to the public."
SECTION 2-11. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-5-85, relating to leave privileges of inmates serving murder sentences, as follows:
"42-5-85. (a) As used in this Code section only, the term:
(1) 'Aggravating 'aggravating circumstance' means that: (1)(A) The murder was committed by a person with a prior record of conviction for a capital felony;

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(2)(B) The murder was committed while the offender was engaged in the commission of another capital felony, aggravated battery, burglary in any degree, or arson in the first degree; (3)(C) The offender, by his or her act of murder, knowingly created a great risk of death to more than one person in a public place by means of a weapon or device which would normally be hazardous to the lives of more than one person; (4)(D) The offender committed the murder for himself, herself, or another, for the purpose of receiving money or any other thing of monetary value; (5)(E) The murder of a judicial officer, former judicial officer, district attorney or solicitor-general, or former district attorney, solicitor, or solicitor-general was committed during or because of the exercise of his or her official duties; (6)(F) The offender caused or directed another to commit murder or committed murder as an agent or employee of another person; (7)(G) The murder was outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible, or inhuman in that it involved torture, depravity of mind, or an aggravated battery to the victim; (8)(H) The murder was committed against any peace officer, corrections employee, or firefighter while engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (9)(I) The murder was committed by a person in, or who has escaped from, the lawful custody of a peace officer or place of lawful confinement; or (10)(J) The murder was committed for the purpose of avoiding, interfering with, or preventing a lawful arrest or custody in a place of lawful confinement of himself, herself, or another. (2) 'Murder' means a violation of Code Section 16-5-1. (b) No special leave, emergency leave, or limited leave privileges shall be granted to any inmate who is serving a murder sentence unless the commissioner has approved in writing a written finding by the department that the murder did not involve any aggravating circumstance. (c) The department shall make a finding that a murder did not involve an aggravating circumstance only after an independent review of the record of the trial resulting in the conviction or of the facts upon which the conviction was based."
SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 42-9-45, relating to general rule-making power, as follows:
"(g) No inmate serving a sentence for murder, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, or aggravated sexual battery shall be released on parole for the purpose of regulating jail or prison populations."
SECTION 2-13. Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(A) as follows:

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"(A) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

By replacing "Section 2" with "Section 3-2" on line 23.

By replacing line 35 with the following:

PART IV SECTION 4-1.

Representative Coomer of the 14th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 271.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A
Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson

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Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:

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 provide for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:

HB 257. By Representative Martin of the 49th:

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.

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The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to limit the total annual amount of credits for zero emission and low-emission vehicles; 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 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to a taxpayer for the purchase or lease of a new low-emission vehicle or zero emission vehicle that is registered in the State of Georgia. The amount of the credit shall be:
(1)(A) For any new low-emission vehicle, 10 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $2,500.00, whichever is less; and (2)(B) For any new zero emission vehicle, 20 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $5,000.00, whichever is less. (2) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under the provisions of this subsection shall be limited to $10 million in each fiscal year."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Martin of the 49th offers the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 257 (LC 40 0629S) by deleting lines 1 through 21 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
To amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to provide for revised amounts; to provide a credit for plug-in electric vehicles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, is revised as follows:
"48-7-40.16. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Alternative fuel' means methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols; mixtures containing 85 percent or more by volume of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols with gasoline or other fuels; natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas; hydrogen; coal derived liquid fuels; fuels other than alcohol derived from biological materials; and electricity, including electricity from solar energy. (2) 'Clean fueled vehicle' means a motor vehicle which has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency to meet, for any model year, a set of emission standards that classifies it as a low-emission vehicle or zero emission vehicle. (3) 'Conventionally fueled vehicle' means a motor vehicle which is fueled solely by a petroleum based fuel such as gasoline or diesel. (4) 'Converted vehicle' means a motor vehicle that is retrofitted so that it is fueled solely by an alternative fuel and which meets the emission standards set forth for that class of low-emission vehicles as defined under rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources applicable to clean fueled vehicles, as amended, when operating on such alternative fuel, or which meets the emission standards set forth for zero emission plug-in electric vehicles as defined under rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources. (5) 'Low-emission vehicle' means a motor vehicle which is fueled solely by an alternative fuel and which meets emission standards as defined under rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources applicable to clean fueled vehicles classified as low-emission vehicles, as amended, when operating on such alternative fuel. (6) 'Motor vehicle' means any self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street or highway that is registered by the Department of Revenue, except vehicles that are defined as 'low-speed vehicles' in paragraph (25.1) of Code Section 40-1-1. (7) 'Plug-in electric vehicle' means a motor vehicle which is fully functional on electricity and can be propelled for at least nine miles by electricity, provided that any such vehicle shall have a battery with a capacity of not less than four kilowatt hours and be capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity. (8) 'Zero emission vehicle' means a motor vehicle which has zero tailpipe and evaporative emissions as defined under rules and regulations of the Board of Natural Resources applicable to clean fueled vehicles, as amended, and shall include an electric vehicle whose drive train is powered solely by electricity, provided said electricity is not provided by any on-board combustion device.

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(b) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to a taxpayer for the purchase or lease of a new low-emission vehicle or zero emission plug-in electric vehicle that is registered in the State of Georgia. The amount of the credit shall be: (1) For any new low-emission vehicle, 10 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $2,500.00, whichever is less; and (2) For any new zero emission plug-in electric vehicle, 20 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $5,000.00 $2,500.00, whichever is less. (c) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to a taxpayer for the conversion of a conventionally fueled vehicle to a converted vehicle that is registered in the State of Georgia. The amount of the credit shall be equal to 10 percent of the cost of conversion, not to exceed $2,500.00 per converted vehicle. (d) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to any business enterprise for the purchase or lease of each electric vehicle charger that is located in the State of Georgia. The amount of the credit shall be 10 percent of the cost of the charger or $2,500.00, whichever is less. (e) The tax credits granted under this Code section shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1) All claims for any credit provided by subsection (b) of this Code section shall be:
(A) Accompanied by a certification approved by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; and (B) Made only by a taxpayer who is the owner of a new clean fueled vehicle or new plug-in electric vehicle, as evidenced by the certificate of title issued for such vehicle; provided, however, that if a new clean fueled vehicle is leased to a taxpayer at retail, the taxpayer who is the lessee shall be entitled to claim the credit; provided, further, that only one taxpayer shall be eligible to claim any credit provided by subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) All claims for any credit provided by subsection (c) of this Code section must be accompanied by a certification issued by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; (3) All claims for any credit provided by subsection (d) of this Code section shall be: (A) Accompanied by a certification issued by the seller where the new electric vehicle charger was purchased or leased; and (B) Made only by a taxpayer who is the ultimate purchaser or lessee of a new electric vehicle charger at retail; (4) Any credit claimed under this Code section but not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for five years from the close of the taxable year in which a new clean fueled vehicle or plug-in electric vehicle was purchased or leased or a conventionally fueled vehicle was changed into a converted vehicle, provided that the applicable certification required in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection accompanies any such claim; (5) In no event shall the amount of any tax credit provided in this Code section exceed the taxpayer's income tax liability; and

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(6) Tax credits authorized in this Code section shall be granted to a taxpayer who purchased or leased and placed in service in Georgia a new low-emission vehicle or zero emission vehicle, which also is a low-speed vehicle, but only if such low-speed vehicle was placed in service during the taxable year ending December 31, 2001. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'low-speed vehicle' means a low-speed vehicle as defined in paragraph (25.1) of Code Section 40-1-1. Any claim for such credit must be accompanied by a manufacturer's statement of origin issued to a dealer registered in Georgia which certifies that the low-speed vehicle was manufactured in compliance with those federal motor vehicle safety standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Section 571.500 and in effect on January 1, 2001, as well as any other documentation deemed necessary by the commissioner to establish the date that delivery was made and such vehicle was placed in service. A taxpayer shall only be eligible to claim such credit with respect to a single low-speed vehicle. (f) The state revenue commissioner shall be authorized to adopt rules and regulations to provide for the administration of any tax credit provided by this Code section. (g) The Board of Natural Resources shall be authorized to adopt rules and regulations to provide for: (1) The specific standards and requirements for low-emission vehicles, zero emission plug-in electric vehicles, and converted vehicles and electric vehicle chargers which shall be consistent with the terms of this Code section; (2) An approved certification form which certifies the purchase or lease of a new clean fueled vehicle that is qualified for a tax credit provided by this Code section; (3) The certification of any converted vehicle that is qualified to claim a tax credit provided by this Code section; and (4) An approved certification form which shall be issued by the seller which certifies the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle charger that is qualified for a tax credit provided by this Code section. (h)(1) The tax credits allowed under this Code section shall be limited to $10 million in each fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014. The commissioner shall allow the tax credits under this Code section on a first come, first serve basis and the taxpayer shall submit an application to the commissioner for preapproval of such tax credit. Before any such application for such tax credit is filed, the applicant shall have completed the purchase and shall have registered the qualified vehicle, completed the conversion, completed the installation of a qualified charging station in this state, and complied with the other certification requirements contained in this Code section. (2) Any taxpayer claiming a tax credit under the provisions of this Code section shall not be eligible to claim such tax credit or any other state tax credit relating to lowemission, zero emission, plug-in electric, natural gas, propane, or other alternative fuel vehicles for a period of five years."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 257.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander N Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V N Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas
Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton N Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley N Jackson N Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey
Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake N Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

N Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson N Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A N Williams, C
Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 20.

The motion prevailed.

HB 842. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:

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certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; 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 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-4, relating to bill of costs, payment of costs, and filing of affidavit of indigence, as follows:
"5-6-4. (a) The bill of costs for every application to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari or for applications for appeals filed in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals or appeals to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals shall be $80.00 in criminal cases and in habeas corpus cases for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by a state court and $300.00 in all other civil cases. The costs shall be paid by counsel for the applicant or appellant at the time of the filing of the application or, in the case of direct appeals, at the time of the filing of the original brief of the appellant. In those cases in which the writ of certiorari or an application for appeal is granted, there shall be no additional costs. (b) Costs shall not be required in those instances when at the time the same are due:
(1) The pro se applicant or pro se appellant is incarcerated at the time of the filing; (2) Counsel counsel for the applicant or appellant shall file a statement that an affidavit of indigence has been duly filed or file an affidavit that he or she was appointed to represent the defendant by the trial court because of the defendant's indigency; or (3) The applicant, appellant, or counsel for applicant or appellant files an affidavit of indigency. (c) The clerk is shall be prohibited from receiving the application for appeal or the brief of the appellant unless the costs have been paid or a sufficient affidavit of indigence is filed or contained in the record the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section have been satisfied."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Willard of the 51st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 842.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton
Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 167, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:
HB 891. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Brockway of the 102nd, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; 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 930 (LC 41 0227S) by deleting lines 38 and 39 and by replacing "(8)" with "(7)" on line 40.
By replacing lines 58 through 61 with the following: (d) The delegates provided for by subsection (c) of this Code section shall be appointed as follows: (1) Two delegates shall be appointed by majority vote of the Senate where at least one delegate appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a member of the Senate at the time of appointment; (2) Two delegates shall be appointed by majority vote of the House of Representatives where at least one delegate appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a member of the House of Representatives at the time of appointment; and

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(3) One delegate shall be appointed by receiving, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber. (e) The alternate delegates provided for by subsection (c) of this Code section shall consist of a first alternate delegate, second alternate delegate, third alternate delegate, fourth alternate delegate, and fifth alternate delegate who shall be appointed as follows: (1) The first alternate delegate shall be appointed by receiving, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber; (2) The second and fifth alternate delegate shall be appointed by majority vote of the Senate; and (3) The third and fourth alternate delegate shall be appointed by majority vote of the House of Representatives. (f) The delegates appointed pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section shall elect from amongst the delegates a chairperson. Such delegate shall serve as chairperson for as long as such person is a delegate or until a new chairperson is elected at any time as provided for by this subsection. Such chairperson shall report to the General Assembly on all matters pertaining to the activities of the delegates and the Article V convention.
By replacing lines 71 through 81 with the following: An alternate delegate shall act in the place of a delegate when a delegate is absent from the Article V convention or shall replace a delegate if a delegate vacates the office. An alternate delegate shall act in the place of or replace a delegate in such order of sequence: (1) First alternate delegate; (2) Second alternate delegate; (3) Third alternate delegate; (4) Fourth alternate delegate; and (5) Fifth alternate delegate. At the time that an alternate delegate is needed to act in the place of or to replace a delegate, the alternate delegate in the order of sequence not already acting in the place of or replacing a delegate shall act in the place of the delegate.
50-1-35. The General Assembly, Senate, or House of Representatives, respectively, may recall any delegate or alternate delegate it has appointed and replace such delegate or alternate delegate with an individual appointed under this article at any time.
50-1-36. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no delegate or alternate delegate to an Article V convention or to any process which seeks to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States shall be appointed unless such delegate or alternate delegate is appointed as provided for by this article and this article

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shall be the only means by which this state participates in an Article V convention or such process.

By deleting "(a)" on line 93 and by deleting lines 101 through 103.

Representative Barr of the 103rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 930.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague
Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce N Bryant N Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration
Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye
Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger N Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley N Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden
Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick N Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey
Lumsden N Mabra N Marin
Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell N Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson
Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch
Weldon N Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 102, nays 61.

The motion prevailed.

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HB 954. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; 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 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; 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 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 subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 48-5-2, relating to definitions regarding ad valorem taxation, as follows:
"(B) The tax assessor shall apply the following criteria in determining the fair market value of real property:
(i) Existing zoning of property; (ii) Existing use of property, including any restrictions or limitations on the use of property resulting from state or federal law or rules or regulations adopted pursuant to the authority of state or federal law; (iii) Existing covenants or restrictions in deed dedicating the property to a particular use; (iv) Bank sales, other financial institution owned sales, or distressed sales, or any combination thereof, of comparable real property; (v) Decreased value of the property based on limitations and restrictions resulting from the property being in a conservation easement; and (vi) Rent limitations, operational requirements, and any other restrictions imposed upon the property in connection with the property being eligible for any income tax credits described in subparagraph (B.1) of this paragraph or receiving any other state or federal subsidies provided with respect to the use of the property as residential rental property; provided, however, that such properties described in

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subparagraph (B.1) of this paragraph shall not be considered comparable real property for assessment or appeal of assessment of other properties; and (vii) Any other existing factors provided by law or by rule and regulation of the commissioner deemed pertinent in arriving at fair market value."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Harrell of the 106th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 954.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly
Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson N Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman N Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans
Fleming Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight N Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 163, nays 5.

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The motion prevailed.
HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; 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
To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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. Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11-103, relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street, as follows:
"16-11-103. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, or shotgun. (2) 'Public highway' means every public street, road, and highway in this state. (3) 'Sport shooting range' means an area designated and operated by a person or entity for the sport shooting of firearms, target practice, trapshooting, skeet shooting, or shooting sporting clays and not available for such use by the general public without payment of a fee, membership contribution, or dues or without the invitation of an authorized person, or any area so designated and operated by a unit of government, regardless of the terms of admission thereto.

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(4 ) 'Unit of government' means any of the departments, agencies, authorities, or political subdivisions of the state, cities, municipal corporations, townships, or villages and any of their respective departments, agencies, or authorities. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when, without legal justification, he discharges a gun or pistol to discharge a firearm on or within 50 yards of a public highway or street. (c) This Code section shall not apply to a discharge of a firearm which occurs within 50 yards of a public highway if such discharge is shielded from the view of a traveler on the public highway and occurs at: (1) An indoor or outdoor sport shooting range; (2) Facilities used for firearm or hunting safety courses sponsored by a unit of government, nonprofit corporation, or commercial enterprise; or (3) The business location of any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, or corporation licensed as a firearm dealer pursuant to Chapter 16 of Title 43. (d) Any person who violates subsection (b) of the Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."

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.

Representative Dickey of the 140th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 773.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan
Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer
Stephens, M Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks
Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin
Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 0.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:

SB 65. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

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 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 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.

SB 240. By Senator Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages

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by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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

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laws; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendments to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
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the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
HB 966. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to

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provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; 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 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2A-16. (a) There is established within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry. (b) The purpose of the registry shall be to assist in the development of public policy and planning relative to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The registry shall provide a central data base of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. (c) The department shall establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for the establishment and operation of the registry. Such procedures, rules, and regulations shall provide for:
(1) Collecting and evaluating data regarding the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in Georgia, including who shall report the data to the registry; (2) Determining what information shall be maintained in the registry and the length of time such data shall be available; (3) Sharing of data for policy planning purposes; (4) Disclosing nonidentifying data to support Alzheimer's and related disorder research; (5) The methodology by which families and physicians of persons who are reported to the registry shall be contacted to gather additional data; and (6) Information about public and private resources. (d) The collected data in the registry shall be confidential, and all persons to whom the data is released shall maintain patient confidentiality. No publication of information, biotechnical research, or medical data shall be made that identifies any patient by name. The registry shall be established and regulated pursuant to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Section 1301, et seq., and P.L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Representative Cooper of the 43rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 966.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner
Burns Y Caldwell, J N Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas
Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

N Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner N Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming Y Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden N Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs
Jasperse Y Jones, J
Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd N Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal N Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland
Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner N Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T N Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S N Welch
Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson
Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E N Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 141, nays 22.

The motion prevailed.

HB 60. 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.

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The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend the House floor amendment (AM 41 0040) to HB 60 by inserting after "8-3-202," on line 3 "Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27,"; by inserting after "exceptions," on line 6 "general provisions regarding hunting,"; by inserting after "title;" on line 11 "to authorize hunting using a firearm silencer or suppressor under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties for improper use;".
By inserting after line 54 the following:
SECTION 1-2A. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding hunting, is amended by revising Code Section 27-3-4, relating to legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, as follows:
"27-3-4. (a) It shall be unlawful to hunt wildlife with any weapon, except that:
(1) Longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, and compound bows may be used for taking small game, feral hogs, or big game. Arrows for hunting deer, bear, and feral hogs must be broadhead type; (2) During primitive weapon hunts or primitive weapons seasons:
(A) Longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, compound bows, muzzleloading firearms of .44 caliber or larger, and muzzleloading shotguns of 20 gauge or larger loaded with single shot may be used; and (B) Youth under 16 years of age may hunt deer with any firearm legal for hunting deer; (3) Firearms for hunting deer, bear, and feral hogs are limited to 20 gauge shotguns or larger shotguns loaded with slugs or buckshot (except that no buckshot is permitted on state wildlife management areas unless otherwise specified), muzzleloading firearms of .44 caliber or larger, and center-fire firearms .22 caliber or larger; provided, however, that firearms for hunting feral hogs, other than those weapons specified in this paragraph, may be authorized by rule or regulation of the board. Bullets used in all center-fire rifles and handguns must be of the expanding type; (4) Weapons for hunting small game shall be limited to shotguns with shot shell size of no greater than 3 1/2 inches in length with No. 2 lead shot or smaller or federally approved nontoxic shot size of F or smaller shot, .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms, air rifles, muzzleloading firearms, longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, and compound bows; provided, however, that in addition to the weapons listed in this paragraph, any center-fire firearm of .17 caliber or larger may be used for hunting fox and bobcat. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall permit the taking of protected species; (5)(A) For hunting deer, feral hogs, and bear, shotguns shall be limited to a capacity of not more than five shells in the magazine and chamber combined. If a plug is

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necessary to so limit the capacity, the plug shall be of one piece, incapable of being removed through the loading end of the magazine. (B) For hunting all other game animals, shotguns shall be limited to a capacity of not more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined. If a plug is necessary to so limit the capacity, the plug shall be of one piece, incapable of being removed through the loading end of the magazine; (6) It shall be unlawful to hunt turkey with any weapons except shotguns using No. 2 shot or smaller, muzzleloading firearms, longbows, crossbows, recurve bows, or compound bows. Any person taking turkey in violation of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, except that a fine imposed for such violation shall not be less than $250.00; (7) Weapons for hunting alligators shall be limited to hand-held ropes or snares, snatch hooks, harpoons, gigs, or arrows with restraining lines attached. Lawfully restrained alligators may be killed with any caliber handgun or bangstick and shall be killed immediately before transporting; (8) There are no firearms restrictions for taking nongame animals or nongame birds; and (9) The use of silencers or suppressors for hunting within this state is prohibited; provided, however, that a silencer or suppressor may be used for hunting on the private property of the person using such silencer or suppressor, on private property for which the owner of such property has provided verifiable permission to the person using such silencer or suppressor, and on public lands in areas designated by the department. (b)(1) It shall be illegal to use a silencer or suppressor for hunting in violation of paragraph (9) of subsection (a) of this Code section. A person who violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) The hunting privileges of any person who has been convicted of violating the provisions of this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto by hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed for hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a firearm equipped with a suppressor shall be suspended for three years."
By replacing lines 100 through 121 with the following: courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship, or bar.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while:
(1) In a government building; (2) In a courthouse;

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(3) In a jail or prison; (4) In a place of worship, unless the governing body or authority of the place of worship permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (5) In a state mental health facility as defined in Code Section 37-1-1 which admits individuals on an involuntary basis for treatment of mental illness, developmental disability, or addictive disease; provided, however, that carrying a weapon or long gun in such location in a manner in compliance with paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall not constitute a violation of this subsection; (6) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (7)(6) On the premises of a nuclear power facility, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-127.2, and the punishment provisions of Code Section 16-11-127.2 shall supersede the punishment provisions of this Code section; or (8)(7) Within 150 feet of any polling place, except as provided in subsection (i) of Code

By inserting "(1)" after "(e)" on line 147, by deleting the quotation mark at the end of
line 157, and by inserting between lines 157 and 158 the following: (2) Any license holder who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall not be arrested but shall be fined not more than $100.00. Any person who is not a license holder who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."

By inserting after "notification" on line 692 the following: and completion of federally required transportation security screening procedures

Representative Jasperse of the 11th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment, to the House amendment, to the Senate substitute to HB 60.

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

N Abrams N Alexander Y Allison N Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles N Beasley-Teague N Bell N Bennett N Bentley Y Benton N Beverly Y Black Y Braddock

Y Coomer Y Cooper N Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey N Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar N Douglas N Drenner Y Dudgeon N Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins N Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston N Howard N Hugley

Y McCall N McClain Y Meadows N Mitchell Y Moore N Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix N Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake

N Sims, C N Smith, E Y Smith, L N Smith, M Y Smith, R N Smyre Y Spencer N Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson N Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner

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Y Broadrick Y Brockway N Brooks N Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J N Evans Y Fleming N Floyd N Fludd N Frazier N Frye N Fullerton N Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick N Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J N Jones, L N Jones, S N Jordan N Kaiser Y Kelley N Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden N Mabra N Marin
Martin Y Maxwell N Mayo

Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J N Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey N Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders N Scott Y Setzler N Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, T Y Teasley N Thomas, A.M. Y Turner N Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon N Wilkerson N Wilkinson
Willard N Williams, A Y Williams, C N Williams, E Y Williamson Y Yates
Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 112, nays 58.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following bills of the Senate:

SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council

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on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to the House amendments to the following bills of the Senate:
SB 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code 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, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 246. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Neal of the 2nd and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to provide that the authority shall have the power to provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents, including a retirement plan and a group insurance plan; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to extend the option to elect coverage in the program to the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate action thereon:
SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend the House amendment to SB 326 (AM 28 1355) by striking lines 1 through 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Amend SB 326 (LC 28 6968) by striking lines 1 through 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize the Private Colleges and Universities Authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide limitations on and reporting of real property capital lease obligations of the Board of Regents; 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 provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide that daily expense allowances are authorized only if the member of the board or commission is physically present at the meeting of the board or commission; to amend Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, so as to provide that members of boards, bodies, committees, or commissions of state government that participate in meeting by teleconference or other similar means and are not physically present at the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission shall not be entitled to daily expense allowances for such meeting; to provide for related matters; to" and by striking the quotation mark at the end of line 42 and inserting after line 42 the following: A member who attends a meeting by teleconference or by other means other than in person shall not be entitled to receive a per diem payment for attending such meeting."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 to read as follows:
"20-3-88. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'capital lease obligations' means the annual obligations related to capital lease projects of the Board of Regents constructed by a third party on real property owned by the Board of Regents for the use and benefit of the Board of Regents in accordance with standards specified by the Board of Regents that are leased to the Board of Regents pursuant to an annually renewable lease.

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(b) The Board of Regents shall not enter into any new capital lease obligation if the annual aggregate capital lease obligations for the University System of Georgia exceed 7 percent of the total revenues of the University System of Georgia for the immediately preceding fiscal year. (c) The Board of Regents shall report its aggregate capital lease obligations to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Appropriations Committee."
SECTION 3. 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 (b) and by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(b) Whenever With the exception of the State Personnel Board, the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education, whenever this Code section or any other law of this state provides that members of any board, commission, or other body shall receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly, whether by specific reference to this Code section or any other law or by a more general reference, the members of such board, commission, or other body shall receive a daily expense allowance of $105.00. Such $105.00 amount shall apply for members of such boards, commissions, and other bodies, regardless of whether the amount actually received by members of the General Assembly under Code Section 28-1-8 is more or less than $105.00. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other earlier enacted law. (c) The daily expense allowance provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section for members of the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education shall be the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. Members of the State Personnel Board shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. (d) A member of a board, committee, commission, or other body subject to this Code section who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, committee, commission, or other body but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method which allows each member of the board or body participating in the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the meeting shall not be eligible to receive the daily expense allowance under this Code section. Daily expense allowances under this Code section shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, committees, commissions, or other bodies subject to this Code section."

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SECTION 4. Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) A member of a board, body, committee, or commission who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method pursuant to this Code section shall not be eligible to receive a daily expense allowance or per diem for such meeting. Daily expense allowances and per diem shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, bodies, committees, or commissions."

By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 5 and 6, respectively.

Representative Harbin of the 122nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to SB 326.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway

Y Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson E Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick Y Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight
Lindsey

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell Y Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice
Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge

Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson N Willard

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Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion the ayes were 163, nays 1.

The motion prevailed.

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

Representative Fullerton of the 153rd.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:

SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:

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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and

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responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 425. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 187. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide exemptions for the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to the House amendment and substitute to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Bills of the Senate were taken up for the purpose of considering the reports of the Committees of Conference thereon:
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 288
The Committee of Conference on SB 288 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 288 be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,

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FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Don Balfour Senator, 54th District

/s/ Dudgeon Representative, 25th District

/s/ Jeff Mullis Senator, 53rd District

/s/ Martin Representative, 49th District

/s/ Renee Unterman Senator, 45th District

/s/ Jones Representative, 47th District

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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; 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 creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; 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 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-316.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public schools in this state participate. (b) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless such athletic association annually publishes and provides to its members a financial report of its activities for the preceding calendar year or fiscal

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year, if different from the calendar year, within 90 days after the end of such calendar year or fiscal year. Such report shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses for such calendar year or fiscal year."
SECTION 1A. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Article 32, which was formerly reserved, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 32
20-2-2100. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. 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 periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article. (c) As used in this Code section, the term 'committee' means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term 'high school athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.
20-2-2101. The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge

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of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ staff and may secure the services of consultants as appropriate and subject to available funding. Upon authorization by joint resolution of the General Assembly, the committee shall have the power while the General Assembly is in session or during the interim between sessions to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties. In addition, when the General Assembly is not in session, the committee shall have the power to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties, upon application of the cochairpersons of the committee, with the concurrence of the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
20-2-2102. All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee may be timely and efficiently discharged. The associations shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the associations. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the high school athletic associations, as set forth in this article.
20-2-2103. In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of high school athletic associations consistent with the following criteria:
(1) Fairness and equity in establishing and implementing its standards; and (2) The promotion of academic achievement and good sportsmanship.
20-2-2104. (a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties. (b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees. (c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Representative Martin of the 49th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 288.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner Y Burns N Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration N Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans Y Fleming
Floyd Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton Y Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L Y Jones, S Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan N Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L
Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre Y Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D
Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S
Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 159, nays 7.

The motion prevailed.

SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled

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substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 134

The Committee of Conference on SB 134 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 134 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Earl L. Carter Senator, 1st District

/s/ Tom Weldon Representative, 3rd District

/s/ Renee Unterman Senator, 45th District

/s/ Peake Representative, 141st District

/s/ Ron Stephens Representative, 164th District

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "dispenser"; to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1. Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, is amended by revising paragraphs (10) and (23.1) as follows:
"(10) 'Dispenser' means a person that delivers licensed under the laws of this state, or any other state or territory of the United States to dispense or deliver a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance to the ultimate user in this state but shall not include:

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(A) A pharmacy licensed as a hospital pharmacy by the Georgia State 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." "(23.1) 'Prescriber' means a physician, dentist, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state, or any other state or territory of the United States, to prescribe a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Representative Weldon of the 3rd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 134.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood N Ballinger N Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley N Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson
Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon
Dukes N Dunahoo Y Duncan N Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston Y Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs N Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris N Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons Y Peake
Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett N Quick

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre N Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R N Stephenson Y Stovall N Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. N Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M
Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell N Chapman Y Cheokas N Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming Floyd
Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon N Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

N Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge
Rynders Y Scott N Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 144, nays 19.

The motion prevailed.

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

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate has passed by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bill of the House:

HB 960. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Abrams of the 89th, Gardner of the 57th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:

SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 391

The Committee of Conference on SB 391 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 391 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ D. Balfour Senator, 9th District

/s/ Hatchett Representative, 150th District

/s/ Tim Golden Senator, 8th District

/s/ Coomer Representative, 14th District

/s/ Bethel Senator, 54th District

/s/ Watson Representative, 166th District

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE program; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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PART I SECTION 1-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-7-20. (a) Each medical facility in this state shall, not later than July 1, 2015, make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support contractor for certification in the TRICARE program. (b) If any medical facility fails to qualify for certification in the TRICARE program, such medical facility shall implement a plan to upgrade the facility, equipment, personnel, or such other cause for the disqualification within one year of notice of such deficiency. (c) Each medical facility shall submit reports to the commissioner detailing its efforts to join the TRICARE program and shall submit copies of applications, acceptances or rejections, correspondences, and any other information the commissioner deems necessary. (d) The commissioner shall maintain files on each medical facility in this state and shall monitor each medical facility's efforts to join the TRICARE program. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall require a medical facility to enter into a contract with the southern regional managed care support contractor or to participate in TRICARE as a network provider or as a participating non-network provider, as such terms are defined in the federal TRICARE regulations."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(13.2)(A) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a medical core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (B) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a physician assistant core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (C) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a nurse practitioner core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (D) As used in this paragraph, the term:

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(i) 'Community based faculty physician' means a noncompensated physician who provides a minimum of three and a maximum of ten clerkships within a calendar year. (ii) 'Medical core clerkship,' 'physician assistant core clerkship,' or 'nurse practitioner core clerkship' means a clerkship for a student who is enrolled in a Georgia medical school, a Georgia physician assistant school, or a Georgia nurse practitioner school and who completes a minimum of 160 hours of community based instruction in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or general surgery under the guidance of a community based faculty physician. (E) The state-wide Area Health Education Centers Program Office at Georgia Regents University shall administer the program and certify rotations for the department. (F) This paragraph shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014;"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

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

Representative Hatchett of the 150th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 391.

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

Y Abrams Y Alexander Y Allison Y Anderson Y Atwood Y Ballinger Y Barr E Battles Y Beasley-Teague Y Bell Y Bennett Y Bentley Y Benton Y Beverly Y Black Y Braddock Y Broadrick Y Brockway Y Brooks Y Bruce Y Bryant Y Buckner

Y Coomer Y Cooper Y Dawkins-Haigler Y Deffenbaugh Y Dempsey Y Dickerson Y Dickey Y Dickson Y Dollar Y Douglas Y Drenner Y Dudgeon Y Dukes Y Dunahoo Y Duncan Y Dutton Y Efstration Y Ehrhart Y England
Epps, C Y Epps, J Y Evans

N Gregory Y Hamilton Y Harbin Y Harden Y Harrell Y Hatchett Y Hawkins Y Henson Y Hightower Y Hitchens Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Holt Y Houston
Howard Y Hugley Y Jackson Y Jacobs Y Jasperse Y Jones, J Y Jones, L
Jones, S

Y McCall Y McClain Y Meadows Y Mitchell N Moore Y Morgan Y Morris Y Mosby Y Nimmer Y Nix Y Oliver Y O'Neal Y Pak
Parrish Y Parsons
Peake Y Pezold Y Powell, A Y Powell, J Y Prince Y Pruett Y Quick

Y Sims, C Y Smith, E Y Smith, L Y Smith, M Y Smith, R Y Smyre
Spencer Y Stephens, M
Stephens, R Y Stephenson Y Stovall Y Stover Y Strickland Y Talton Y Tankersley Y Tanner Y Tarvin Y Taylor, D Y Taylor, T Y Teasley Y Thomas, A.M. Y Turner

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Y Burns Y Caldwell, J Y Caldwell, M Y Carson Y Carter Y Casas Y Chandler Y Channell Y Chapman Y Cheokas Y Clark, J Y Clark, V Y Coleman Y Cooke

Y Fleming Floyd
Y Fludd Y Frazier Y Frye Y Fullerton
Gardner Y Gasaway Y Geisinger Y Glanton Y Golick Y Gordon Y Gravley Y Greene

Y Jordan Y Kaiser Y Kelley Y Kendrick
Kidd Y Kirby Y Knight Y Lindsey Y Lumsden Y Mabra Y Marin Y Martin Y Maxwell Y Mayo

Y Ramsey Y Randall E Rice Y Riley Y Roberts Y Rogers, C Y Rogers, T E Rutledge Y Rynders Y Scott Y Setzler Y Sharper Y Shaw Y Sims, B

Y Waites Y Watson, B Y Watson, S Y Welch Y Weldon Y Wilkerson Y Wilkinson Y Willard Y Williams, A Y Williams, C Y Williams, E Y Williamson
Yates Ralston, Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 163, nays 2.

The motion prevailed.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 2067. By Representative Mayo of the 84th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Robert Foster; and for other purposes.

HR 2068. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th, Smith of the 134th and Pezold of the 133rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeanette Amadeo on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.

The following messages were received from the Senate through Mr. Cook, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate recedes from its disagreement to the House amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide

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for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; 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 460. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Battles of the 15th, Benton of the 31st, Black of the 174th and Riley of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership in such retirement fund; to provide that a member of such fund shall not accrue creditable service while under a sentence of confinement; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 580. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th and Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and application for retirement benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, additional or partial retirement benefits, and election to provide both retirement and survivors benefits, so as to provide for a spousal survivor's benefit; to provide for an actuarially reduced member's benefit; to provide for an increase in benefits in the event of the death of the spouse or entry of an order of divorce; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:
HB 271. By Representatives Neal of the 2nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Meadows of the 5th, Oliver of the 82nd, Abrams of the 89th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following bill of the Senate:
SB 207. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation of first offenders, so as to add private home care providers to the list of persons who may be disqualified from employment when discharged as a felony offender under a first offender plea; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bills of the Senate:
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to

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provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; 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 sine die, and the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to HR 1333, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned sine die.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

REGULAR SESSION

2014

PART I PART II PART III PART IV PART V -

ALPHABETICAL TABULATION (House and Senate Bills and Resolutions)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (House Bills)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (House Resolutions)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (Senate Bills in House)
NUMERICAL TABULATION (Senate Resolutions in House)

HOUSE JOURNAL
PART I
HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
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ABORTION Public officers and employees; expenses not to be covered by state health benefit plan; change certain provisions ..............................................................H..B 1066
ACCOUNTANTS State Board of Accountancy; transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office; provide ..........................................HB 291
AD VALOREM TAX (Also, see Revenue and Taxation) Ad valorem tax; dealers of motor vehicles are required to transmit applications for title and state and local title fees to county agent; revise time.............................................................................................................HB 391 Ad valorem tax; definition of fair market value; change .......................................HB 300 Ad valorem tax; land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; provide taxation .....................................................................................................HB 37 Ad valorem tax; operation of skeet shooting range not constitute another type of business for qualification as conservation property for current use assessment; provide............................................................................HB 821 Ad valorem tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption .......................HB 788 Ad valorem tax; property tax bills shall not include any nontax related fees or assessments; provide ....................................................................HB 159 Ad valorem tax; property; change certain definitions ..............................................HB 85 Ad valorem tax; property; change definition of fair market value ..........................HB 954 Ad valorem tax; property; costs of governmental affairs activities; provide definitions ................................................................................................HB 660 Ad valorem tax; property; provide exemption for forestry equipment ...................HB 959 Ad valorem tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request.................................................................. SB 293 Ad valorem tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 755
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Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ....................................HB 66 Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ....................................HB 80 Ad valorem tax; subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters
shall be exempt; provide .......................................................................................HB 673 Ad valorem tax; use of certain property for collection and conversion
of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants; provide..........................................................................................HB 757 Ad valorem taxation; aviation; clarify which types of interest in real property maybe be subject to tax ...............................................................HB 693 Ad valorem taxation; provide comprehensive revision of provisions.....................HB 295 Ad valorem taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes - CA.......................SR 783 County boards of equalization; taxpayer may submit certain appraisal in support of an appeal; provide ............................................................HB 406 Local governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation.......................................HB 399 Revenue and taxation; option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; provide .....................................HB 412
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1043 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1108 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1304 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1333
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Community Affairs, Department of; Georgia Administrative Procedure Act applies to administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department.................................................................................H..B 1096 Cosmetologists; lower the minimum age requirement; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology; not exceed certain specified amounts......................................................................................SB 336 Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures .................................................................HB 714 Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require ..............................................................................HB 225
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Georgia Buy American Act; enact...........................................................................HB 165 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers and certain supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products produced in this state; modify provisions....................HB 562

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Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers; modify provisions ................................................HB 168
Public works contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................................................................HB 362
State purchasing; cost comparison prior to entering into certain private service contracts; require ..........................................................................HB 941
ADOPTION Adoption records; issuance of copy of original birth certificate to certain adults who were adopted; provide ........................................................HB 524
ADVANCED BROADBAND COLLOCATION ACT Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 176
ADVERTISING Local government; Georgia Procurement Registry used in addition to official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services; provide................................HB 311 School buses; local boards of education to place advertisements on buses; authorize................................................................................................HB 811
AGENCIES (See Named Agency or State Government)
AGRICULTURE Ad valorem tax; subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters shall be exempt; provide .......................................................................................HB 673 Ad valorem taxation; subject to referendum approval, all crop dusters shall be exempt; provide...........................................................................HB 679 Agriculture; exempt water spinach from definition of "plant pest" ........................HB 341 Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit..........................................HB 825 Commercial feeds; registration of specialty pet foods; eliminate requirement ...........................................................................................................HB 493 County and independent school districts; farm to school program; provide............HB 17 Food standards; require labeling of genetically engineered food; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1152 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers; modify provisions ................................................HB 168 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340

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State sales and use tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions..............................HB 983 Sustainable Foods Act; enact...................................................................................HB 618 Taxes; cigar and cigarette; change certain definitions .............................................HB 84 Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain
bonding requirements ...........................................................................................HB 887 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products;
provide regulation ................................................................................................HB 251
AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS (See Aviation)
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, GEORGIA "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ............................SB 255
ALBANY, CITY OF Dougherty County; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members ..................................................HB 632 Levy an excise tax ..................................................................................................HB 599
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Alcoholic beverage licenses; private clubs; repeal a population provision.............HB 708 Alcoholic beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; Saint Patrick's Day holiday period .................................................................................SB 318 Alcoholic beverages; change definition of the term "brewpub"; provisions...........HB 313 Alcoholic beverages; change definition of the term "brewpub"; provisions ........HB 314 Alcoholic beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products ..............SB 286 Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit .................................................................HB 825 Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions.........................................................H..B 1004 Alcoholic beverages; limited retail sale of distilled spirits manufactured by a craft distiller in a designated area on the premises of such distiller; authorize................................................................................................................HB 787 Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the Saint Patrick's Day holiday period; allow ....................................................................................HB 784 Alcoholic beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations; allow certain quantities .......................................HB 737 Alcoholic beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums ........................SB 240

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Alcoholic beverages; repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1 ............................HB 751 Alcoholic beverages; retail dealers who sell for consumption on premises
shall make alcohol sensors available to patrons; require ......................................HB 58 Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the
influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create .........H..R 1599 Law enforcement officers; persons leaving establishments licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages by drink entitled to entrapment defense under certain circumstances; clarify ................................................................................HB 43 License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298 State license requirements; sale and delivery or shipment of gift baskets containing wine; provide ......................................................................................HB 137 Tastings; retail sales of distilled spirits manufactured by a distillery to be sold on premises; authorize ..................................................................................HB 185
ALIENS AND IMMIGRANTS (See Nonresidents)
ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions ...................................................................................................HB 701 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ................................................SB 282
ALPHARETTA, CITY OF; levy an excise tax.......................................................HB 989
ANIMALS Animals; liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; provide ...............................................................................................................H..B 1063 Commercial feeds; registration of specialty pet foods; eliminate requirement ...........................................................................................................HB 493 Crimes and offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions...............................................................................HB 863 Dog ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals .....................................................................................SB 290 Ethical Treatment of Human Embryos Act; enact...................................................HB 481 Game and fish; African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; exempt .................................HB 780 Game and fish; live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; provide..............................HB 423

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Game and fish; zones of this state in which game may be enticed; redefine .................................................................................................................HB 448
Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA....................................................HR 1 House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 755 Law enforcement agencies; develop policies addressing how peace
officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; require ...................................................................................................................HB 803 Local governments; adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 409 Motor vehicles and traffic; securing or containing of live animals in back of vehicles on certain roads; require ....................................................................HB 992 Responsible dog ownership; modify provisions relating to dangerous dogs .......................................................................................................................HB 488 Sales and use tax; materials to be used in certain construction projects of zoological institutions; provide exemption...........................................................HB 200 State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide ...........................HB 4 State sales and use tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions..............................HB 983
APPEAL AND ERROR Appeal and error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions .................................................................................................HB 842 Dog ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals .....................................................................................SB 290 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state ................................................................................................HB 96
APPELLATE COURT (Also, see Courts) Appeal and error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions .................................................................................................HB 842
APPLING COUNTY Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .........................SR 868
APPROPRIATIONS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS Compact for a Balanced Budget; adopt ..................................................................HB 794 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.................HB 109 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.................HB 110 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 744 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 747 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 748

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State budget; rate of growth based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index and population growth; limit - CA ..................................................H..R 1864
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ..................................HB 107 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ..................................HB 108 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013
- June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 743 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013
- June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 745 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013
- June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 746
ARLINGTON, CITY OF; provide new charter.....................................................H..B 1090
ARREST OF PERSONS Ad valorem tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request.................................................................. SB 293 Shatikey and Demiya Predatory Violence Prevention Act; enact ...........................HB 696 Stalking; define "family violence order"; change provisions.................................HB 339
ARTS Capitol Arts Standards Commission; arrange placement of portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in state capitol; urge....................HR 870 Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Junior; encourage .........................H..R 1574 Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize the erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Junior; encourage ...............H..R 1052 Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas ...............SB 274 Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create ........................................HR 528 Rosa Parks and others; urging the placement of their portraits in the state capitol ............................................................................................................HR 30
ATHENS, CITY OF; Downtown Athens Development Authority; provide for powers, duties and responsibilities; provisions.............................................H..B 1077
ATLANTA, CITY OF Bicycle traffic; expressing support for eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia...................................................................................................HR 412 Bicycle traffic; expressing support for eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia ..................................................................................................HR 690 House Study Committee on Atlanta-Savannah High Speed Rail; create ................HR 174 Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create .......................HB 401

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Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create .......................HB 545 Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authorities; urged to join forces to establish
a website ...............................................................................................................SR 735
ATTORNEY GENERAL Attorney General; overturn Supreme Court decision to uphold individual mandate of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; urge ......................................................................................................HR 1045 Ballots; language shall be provided by the Attorney General; provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 162
ATTORNEYS Courts; civil action for damages; provide................................................................HB 889 District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase - CA..............................................................................H..R 1161
AUCTIONEERS Georgia Auctioneers Commission; eliminate authority to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses........................H..B 1042
AUDITS AND ACCOUNTS, DEPARTMENT OF Audits and Accounts, Department of; report federal funds received by certain state agencies; require ...............................................................................HB 567
AUGUSTA, CITY OF; Augusta-Richmond County; coordinate with legislative delegation to form the South Augusta Growth Initiative; encourage ............................................................................................................H..R 2057
AUTHORITIES Development authority; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide ..........................................HB 817 Development Authority Transparency and Accountability Act; enact ...................HB 921 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; change provisions relating to membership ...........................................................HB 978 Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513 Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties.........................H..B 1008 Highways, bridges and ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision...................................................HB 775 Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy; express and clarify ................................................................................................HB 230 House Development Authority Study Committee; create ....................................HR 1239 Joint development authorities; allow job tax credit be applied against taxpayer's withholding tax payment; provisions ..................................................HB 956

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Local government; no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to purification process; provide .................................................H..B 1057
Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create .......................HB 401 Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact ..........................................HB 306 Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact ......................................................HB 6 Residential care facilities; alternative method of establishing interest rates
for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide...................................................HB 818 Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act; enact......................................................HB 839 State Road and Tollway Authority; use of identifying information
obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; provide .........................................................................H..B 1098 Tennessee Valley Authority; extend recreational season on certain lakes; request ...................................................................................................................HR 758
AVALON, CITY OF; provide new charter ..............................................................HB 664
AVIATION Ad valorem taxation; aviation; clarify which types of interest in real property maybe be subject to tax ..........................................................................HB 693 Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions....................................................................................H..B 1004 Aviation; no aircraft operated in airspace above private property for purpose of searching or engaging in surveillance without search warrant or permission of owner; provide...........................................................................HB 848 House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; create .........................................H..R 1828 Local governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation...................................................HB 399 Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ...................HB 494 Revenue and taxation; aviation gasoline used by air ambulance services; exempt from certain taxes.....................................................................................HB 934 Sales and use tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption....................HB 933 State sales and use tax; taxes for certain jet fuel; change exemption....................H..B 1045
AVONDALE ESTATES, CITY OF; change corporate limits..............................H..B 1130

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BACON COUNTY; Board of Commissioners; remove limitation regarding membership on boards and authorities.................................................HB 857
BACONTON, CITY OF; provide new charter ........................................................HB 916
BAIL; BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES Bail bond business; persons engaged in business to become an elected official for certain local offices; allow.................................................................HB 805 Bonds; application and notice to appear for a show cause hearing; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 145 Cash bonds; release of unclaimed bonds one year after surety is released; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 392 Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions ..............................................HB 770 Criminal procedures; population provision relating to violations of bond and breach of bond; repeal....................................................................................HB 727 DNA sampling, collection, and analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses .................................................................................................................SB 135 Forfeiture of bonds; relieve a surety from liability under certain circumstances.......................................................................................................HB 510
BALDWIN COUNTY Bobby Parham Bridge; dedicate ............................................................................H..R 1199 Governor; recognize economic impact that the closing Central State Hospital and Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; request .............................................................................HR 756
BANKING AND FINANCE Banking and finance; debtor and creditor; enact a new Chapter in Title Seven; provisions ................................................................................................HB 1154 Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ..............HB 750 Banking and finance; term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties; clarify.........................................................................................HB 824 Financial institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ..............................................................................HB 982 Financial institutions; use of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in automated teller machines to obtain cash; prohibit ..............................................HB 181

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Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; correct cross-references; provide ......................................................................................HB 883
Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 Industrial loans; regulation of consumer lawsuit lending and lenders;
provisions..............................................................................................................HB 801 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875
BANKRUPTCY Condominium associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions..............................................................HB 820 Property; debtor's exemption for motor vehicles in a bankruptcy; revise ...............HB 531
BARBERS Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts .................................................SB 337
BARROW COUNTY Barrow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact..............................HB 879 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties...............................SR 868 Redevelopment Powers Law; provide referendum .................................................HB 880
BARTOW COUNTY Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................................................. SB 386 Superior Court; change terms of court ...................................................................HB 758 Trooper Frederick Herman Looney Memorial Highway; dedicate ..........................HR 71
BAXLEY, CITY OF; provide for new charter.......................................................H..B 1041
BEN HILL COUNTY; Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; allowable expenditures; repeal provisions ..........................................SB 376
BERKELEY LAKE, CITY OF; change number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor ................................................................ SB 423
BERRIEN COUNTY Board of elections and registration; provide for composition of board and selection and appointment of members ................................................................HB 865 Georgia Grown Trail: 37; dedicate ...........................................................................HR 48 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway; dedicate .................H..R 1367 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544

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BETHLEHEM, CITY OF; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ..........................................................................................................H..B 1073
BIBB COUNTY Ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption..........................HB 893 Civil Court; nonpartisan election of the judge.......................................................... SB 27 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership of authority ..........................................................................HB 896 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area ...........................................................................HB 410 Macon-Bibb County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact....................H..B 1097 Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; provide for membership ....................H..B 1140 "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act"; provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership ...........................................................SB 366 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; change provisions relative to initial budgets ..................................................................................................................HB 571 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes ........................H..B 1133 Magistrate Court; provide future elections for chief magistrate judge..................... SB 29 Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact ..........................................HB 306 Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact ......................................................HB 6 Provide future nonpartisan elections for office of probate judge ............................. SB 32 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .........................SR 868 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Trooper Sergeant William Fredrick Black, Junior, Memorial Interchange; dedicate ..................................................................................................................HR 45 Veterans of All Wars Interchange; Macon-Bibb County; dedicate.........................HR 530
BICYCLES Bicycle traffic; expressing support for eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia...................................................................................................HR 412 Bicycle traffic; expressing support for eastern corridor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia ..................................................................................................HR 690
BINGO Crimes and offenses; gambling; define certain terms; provisions...........................HB 963
BLIND PERSONS (Also, see Handicapped Persons) Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ............................HB 18 Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ...........................HB 754

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BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA (Also, see Education)
Ad valorem tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption .......................HB 788
Board of Regents of University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia; provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; encourage ........................H..R 1449
Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; enact ............................................................................................................H..B 1044
Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ...................................................................................................................HB 38
Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 111
BOATS, MARINE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES Abandoned vessels; notification to Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia Crime Information Center; remove requirement .............................HB 316 Game and fish; provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; update ...................................................................HB 783 License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298 Watercraft; engine noise level limitations; impose .................................................HB 212 Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions ............................................HB 777
BOGART, CITY OF; state highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................................................................................................H..R 1544
BONDS (Also, see Bail; Bonds and Recognizances) Development authority; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide...................................................HB 817 Residential care facilities; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide...................................................HB 818 Special elections; present question to voters regarding imposition or extension of local option sales and use tax or approval of issuance of bonds held only on Tuesday after first Monday in November; provide.............H..B 1125 Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements..........................................................................................................HB 887

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BRANTLEY COUNTY Brantley County Airport Authority; repeal Act; transfer all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations to Brantley County.............................HB 655 Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge; dedicate......................................................H..R 1572 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
BRASELTON, TOWN OF; Friendship Road; Hall County; rename....................H..R 1759
BROOKHAVEN, CITY OF Provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions............................................HB 905 Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum.............................................H..B 1136
BROOKS COUNTY; United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway; dedicate..............................................................H..R 1366
BRUNSWICK, CITY OF; Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; change method of appointing membership ........................................HB 612
BRYAN COUNTY CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305 Create board of elections and registration; provisions ..........................................H..B 1106 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties...............................SR 868 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
BUDGET (See Appropriations and Fiscal Affairs)
BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Capitol Arts Standards Commission; arrange placement of portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in state capitol; urge ........................HR 870 Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Mortgages; deed to secure debt which conveys as security for a loan or obligation for one or more lots in residential development subject to covenants and property owners' association; provide...........................................HB 464 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes...................SB 301 Rosa Parks and others; urging the placement of their portraits in the state capitol.....................................................................................................................HR 30 "Urban Redevelopment Law"; revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight" ................................................................................................SB 374

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BULLOCH COUNTY McDougald Memorial Parkway; dedicate .............................................................H..R 1044 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
BURKE COUNTY Mayor Emma Gresham Highway; City of Keysville; dedicate.............................H..R 1370 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAXES (Also, see Taxation and Revenue)
Business and occupation tax; repeal corporate net worth; provisions.....................HB 968 Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized
purposes for proceeds ..........................................................................................HB 651 Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized
purposes for proceeds of tax .................................................................................HB 765 Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds
of excise taxes ........................................................................................................ SB 92
BUTTS COUNTY Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact ..........................................HB 306 Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact ......................................................HB 6
BYRON, CITY OF; levy excise tax ......................................................................HB 1141

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CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS Cable television systems; change a definition.........................................................HB 262
CALHOUN COUNTY; Trooper Harvey Lewis Nicholson Memorial Intersection; dedicate ............................................................................................HR 145
CARROLL COUNTY High speed rail transit authority; operate in Fulton, Carroll and Douglas counties; encourage creation.................................................................................HR 872 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
CATOOSA COUNTY; state highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ..................................................................................................HR 1544

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CELLULAR TELEPHONES Crimes and offenses; offense of harassing phone calls to offense of harassing communications; change ...................................................................HB 1064 Education; leasing of certain public school property for purpose of construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers; prohibit ..............HB 563 Motor vehicles; only hands-free communication devices used; provide .................HB 31 Motor vehicles; use of devices for oral communications unless hands-free device; prohibit ......................................................................................................HB 93
CEMETERIES Commerce and trade; separate chapters to regulate provisions relating to cemeteries and funerals; provide ..........................................................................HB 373 Property easements; rights of way across private land for the purpose of access to cemetery sites; provide ..........................................................................HB 133
CENSUS Income tax; use of previous decennial census to determine eligibility for tax credit in certain areas; allow ...........................................................................HB 767
CHAMBLEE, CITY OF; provide legislative findings and intent; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 906
CHAPLAINS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Allen, Reverend Doyle E.......................................................................................P..age 437 Anderson, Pastor Chris ..........................................................................................P..age 871 Anthony, Doctor Stephen ....................................................................................P...a.ge 2814 Brown, Reverend Doctor Robert .........................................................................P...a.ge 2669 Chaney, Mr. Darrel ................................................................................................Page 463 Cole, Minister Taylor.............................................................................................P..age 814 Crawford, Minister Brenda Martin ......................................................................P...a.ge 2701 Crosby, Reverend Todd .......................................................................................P...a.ge 2126 Davis, Major Blair ................................................................................................ Page 317 Dickson, Reverend James......................................................................................P..age 957 Emery, Reverend Micah ......................................................................................P...a.ge 1746 Fortson, Bishop Paul L. .........................................................................................P..age 350 Fryer, Reverend Larry .............................................................................................Page 86 Gaines, Doctor Jim ................................................................................................Page 497 Gardner, Reverend Bill..........................................................................................P..age 134 Godbold, Pastor Adam...........................................................................................P..age 569 Gonyea, Reverend Paul .......................................................................................P...a.ge 2170 Hammack, Pastor Steve .........................................................................................P..age 333 Hattaway, Doctor Don .........................................................................................P...a.ge 2869 Hearn, Doctor Mark...............................................................................................P. age 116

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Higgins, Doctor Jim.............................................................................................P...age 2973 Holmes, Reverend Rebecca ...................................................................................P..age 377 Holt, Reverend James ..............................................................................................Page 39 Jones, Minister Butch ............................................................................................P..age 909 Kelley, Reverend Doyle...........................................................................................Page 76 Kimmel, Doctor Steven .......................................................................................P...a.ge 1007 McClendon, Pastor Jason E. ................................................................................P...a.ge 1100 Michael, Reverend Chris .......................................................................................P..age 149 Millwood, Reverend Tim.......................................................................................P..age 391 Mitchell, Pastor Chan ..........................................................................................P...a.ge 3612 Moore, Reverend Conitras M. Houston................................................................ Page 108 Morton, Reverend Jeremy .......................................................................................Page 61 Nimmer, Representative Chad...............................................................................P..age 344 Purdy, Reverend Tom..........................................................................................P...a.ge 1581 Purvis, Pastor Wilbur T., III ..................................................................................P..age 544 Stephens, Reverend Doctor Andrew L., Junior ...................................................P...a.ge 2149 Streetman, Pastor Phil..............................................................................................Page 47 Tankersley, Reverend Tray....................................................................................P..age 413 Williams, Reverend Reggie .................................................................................P...a.ge 2197
CHARITIES AND CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS Ad valorem tax; rate of taxation for certain vehicles purchased or donated by charitable organizations; provide....................................................................HB 919 Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt ................................................................................................HB 778
CHARLTON COUNTY Board of commissioners; change provisions relating to districts ............................HB 961 Board of education; change provisions relating to districts ...................................HB 962
CHATHAM COUNTY CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305 Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 Property; leasing of certain state owned real property; authorize .........................H..R 1524
CHATTAHOOCHEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date..............................................................................HB 940 Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ..................................................................................................... SB 165

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CHEROKEE COUNTY Board of commissioners; candidate reside in district in which they seek election for at least twelve months immediately preceding election; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 808 Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge .............................................................................................................HB 768
CHEROKEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge .............................................................................................................HB 768
CHICKAMAUGA, CITY OF; Walker County; provide new charter ....................SB 418
CHILD ABUSE Civil practice; statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; extend........................................................................................................HB 771 Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for employees and directors; require ...........................................................................HB 46 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health .........................HB 705 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Juvenile proceedings; modification of orders of delinquency for children who are victims of sexual abuse or trafficking; provide .....................................HB 219 Shatikey and Demiya Predatory Violence Prevention Act; enact ...........................HB 696 Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide ...................................................................HB 914
CHILD CUSTODY (See Domestic Relations)
CHILD SUPPORT (See Alimony and Child Support)
CHILDREN AND YOUTH (See Minors)
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACT Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for employees and directors; require ...........................................................................HB 46 Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2013; enact ............................................................HB 48 Social services; registered organization are not exempt from regulation of early care and education programs; clarify.........................................................H..B 1053 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320

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CIGAR AND CIGARETTE TAXES (Also, see Taxation and Revenue) Taxes; cigar and cigarette; change certain definitions .............................................HB 84 Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ...........................................................................................HB 887
CITY COURTS (See Courts or Municipalities)
CIVIL PRACTICE Certified process servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions ...........HB 829 Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ................................HB 790 Civil practice; provide filings that contain redacted information; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 977 Civil practice; statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; extend........................................................................................................HB 771 Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................ SB 386 Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 643 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 Industrial loans; regulation of consumer lawsuit lending and lenders; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 801 Laws and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 895 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state ................................................................................................HB 96
CIVIL PRACTICE ACT Certified process servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions ...........HB 829 Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................ SB 386 Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 643 Industrial loans; regulation of consumer lawsuit lending and lenders; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 801
CLARKSTON, CITY OF; change corporate limits ..............................................H..B 1128
CLAY COUNTY; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections........................HB 711

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CLAYTON COUNTY Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact ..........................................HB 306 Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact ......................................................HB 6 State Court; provide for imposition and collection of fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department .....................SB 430
CLEVELAND, CITY OF; provide for annexation of property into the city boundaries ..................................................................................................... SB 416
CLINCH COUNTY; Ray Daugharty Memorial Bridge; dedicate ..........................HR 702
COBB COUNTY Board of Commissioners; change description of districts ....................................HB 1028 Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge; provide ..................................................H..B 1126 Probate Court; change compensation of judge ......................................................H..B 1127 Probate Court; change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court ....................................................................................................... SB 426 Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 State Court; change compensation of judges.........................................................H..B 1122 State Court; change the compensations of the clerk and chief deputy clerk ...........SB 424 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Superior court; change compensation of clerk ......................................................H..B 1123 Superior court; change compensation of the deputy clerk, chief deputy, chief investigator, and executive assistant to the sheriff ..................................... SB 425 Tax Commissioner, Office of; change compensation of certain employees ...........SB 429
COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge; provide ..................................................H..B 1126
CODE OF GEORGIA Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; penalty assessments for additional violations; authorize...............................................................................................HB 67 Income tax credit; certain qualified investments for a limited period of time; extend............................................................................................................HB 81
COFFEE COUNTY; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption..............................................................................................................HB 856
COHUTTA, CITY OF; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ..........................................................................................................H..B 1111

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COLLEGES (Also, see Education) Ad valorem tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption .......................HB 788 Campus police officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification .......................................................................................HB 539 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language limiting the institution from providing certain postsecondary study; remove .........................HB 114 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise .......................................HB 763 HOPE; freshman students who are home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; revise eligibility requirements............HB 810 Military Junior College of Georgia; tuition grant assistance for certain students; provide ....................................................................................................HB 75 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide for the designation of community colleges ..................................................................... SB 103 Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 293 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ...................................................................................................................HB 38 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 111
COLQUITT COUNTY; Board of Commissioners; change regular meeting requirements............................................................................................HB 866
COLUMBIA COUNTY Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge; dedicate ...........................H..R 1283 Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
COLUMBUS, CITY OF Municipal Court; change fees and costs; provisions ...............................................SB 389 Recorder's Court; increase technology fee .............................................................HB 858
COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS AND DESIGNATIONS (Also, see Highways)
Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1223
Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate .................................................................................................................SR 937
Bobby Parham Bridge; Baldwin County; dedicate................................................H..R 1199

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Brooks Brother's Bridges; Wilkinson County; dedicate..........................................HR 340 C. H. "Bud" Sledge Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate ...........................H..R 1235 Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge; Brantley County; dedicate .........................H..R 1572 Colonel Benjamin H. and Anne Purcell Highway; Habersham County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 450 Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard Memorial Highway; Jackson County;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1225 Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway; Oconee County;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1226 Eleanor D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge; City of Warm Springs; dedicate ...........H..R 1302 Felton L. Hudson Memorial Bridge; Greene County; dedicate ..............................HR 512 Friendship Road; Hall County; rename ................................................................HR 1759 George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate...................H..R 1571 Georgia Grown Trail: 37; Berrien County; dedicate ................................................HR 48 Georgia Grown Trail: 41; dedicate ........................................................................H..R 1448 Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway; City of
Lakeland; dedicate ..............................................................................................H..R 1263 Governor Eurith Dickson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway; Lanier
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 759 Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes
County; dedicate ....................................................................................................HR 47 J. Ran Cooper Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate..................................HR 1526 Jim McClelland, Senior, Prisoner of War Memorial Bridge; Cook
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 761 John Charles Birdine, Junior, Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate.............HR 719 Johnny "Eric" Purvis Memorial Bridge; Glynn County; dedicate ........................H..R 1281 Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate...........H..R 1088 K.S. "Bubba" Nobles, Junior, Memorial Bridge; Twiggs County; dedicate ...........HR 272 Kenneth Webster Stewart, III Memorial Intersection; City of
Dawsonville; dedicate.........................................................................................H..R 1056 Lanier Islands Parkway; Hall County; dedicate ......................................................HR 513 Leana Nicole Craft Memorial Intersection; Monroe County; dedicate...................HR 485 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway; Berrien
County; dedicate ................................................................................................HR 1367 Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge; Columbia County;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1283 Major W. David Gray Memorial Highway; Rockdale County; dedicate................HR 503 Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge; Dawson County; dedicate .................................HR 1111 Marquis Deon Grissom Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate ....................................HR 1543 Martin Luther King, Junior, Memorial Highway; City of Fitzgerald;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1240 Mayor Emma Gresham Highway; City of Keysville; dedicate.............................H..R 1370 McDougald Memorial Parkway; Bulloch County; dedicate ................................HR 1044

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O. L. "Red" Brooks Memorial Bridge; Wilkinson County; dedicate....................H..R 1802 Olief Wainwright Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate .............................H..R 1264 Pathway to the Smokies; Murray County; dedicate ................................................HR 739 R. V. "Bobby" Sikes Overpass; Liberty County; dedicate ...................................HR 1608 Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway; Troup County; dedicate ...........................H..R 1057 Ray Daugharty Memorial Bridge; Clinch County; dedicate .................................HR 702 Reginald S. Carter, Senior, Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate ..............H..R 1527 Reverend G. L. Avery Memorial Highway; City of Washington; dedicate..........H..R 1758 Reverend Willie Anderson, Senior, Memorial Interchange; Liberty
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 570 Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge; Fannin County; dedicate .............................H..R 1499 Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate .....................H..R 1160 Senior Patrol Officer Gail Denise Thomas Memorial Interchange;
Fulton County; dedicate........................................................................................HR 604 Special Agent Garland E. Fields Memorial Highway; Emanuel County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 388 Special Agent Larry Paul Collins Memorial Highway; City of
Hawkinsville and City of Cordele; dedicate .......................................................H..R 1236 Special Agent Lieutenant Benjamin Louis Sentell Memorial Highway;
City of Waynesboro; dedicate ............................................................................H..R 1110 Special Agent Welton Harrell Memorial Highway; Mitchell County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 217 Stanton Springs Parkway; Walton County; dedicate.............................................H..R 1329 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate ...............SR 920 Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner Memorial Highway; City of Rockmart;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1303 Trooper Clyde Arthur Wehunt Memorial Highway; Fannin County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 487 Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor Memorial Highway; City of Toccoa;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1369 Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge; Floyd
County; dedicate ................................................................................................HR 1198 Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Junior, Memorial Highway;
City of Vienna and City of Pitts; dedicate ..........................................................H..R 1237 Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell Memorial Bridge; Morgan
County; dedicate ................................................................................................HR 1238 Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Junior, Memorial
Highway; City of Woodland; dedicate ...............................................................H. R 1282 Trooper Frederick Herman Looney Memorial Highway; Bartow County;
dedicate ..................................................................................................................HR 71

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Trooper Harvey Lewis Nicholson Memorial Intersection; Calhoun County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 145
Trooper John Dixon Morris Memorial Highway; City of Eatonton and City of Madison; dedicate...................................................................................H..R 1216
Trooper John Frank Bass Memorial Bridge; Troup County; dedicate ....................HR 451 Trooper Mark Allen Page Memorial Highway; Dawson County; dedicate ..........H..R 1447 Trooper Roy Cecil Massey Memorial Highway; Thomas County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 161 Trooper Sergeant Charles Eugene Gray Memorial Highway; Seminole
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 144 Trooper Sergeant Major George W. Harrelson Memorial Highway Telfair
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 511 Trooper Sergeant William Fredrick Black, Junior, Memorial Interchange;
Bibb County; dedicate ...........................................................................................HR 45 Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen Memorial Highway; City of Tallulah
Falls; dedicate ....................................................................................................HR 1521 Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead,
and Colonel Marion Rogers Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate.................H..R 1331 United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial
Highway; Brooks County; dedicate...................................................................HR 1366 Veterans Memorial Highway; Lee County; dedicate ............................................H..R 1347 Veterans Memorial Interchange; Monroe County; dedicate ................................HR 1346 Veterans of All Wars Interchange; Macon-Bibb County; dedicate.........................HR 530 William E. "Billy" Hubbard Bridges; Wilkinson County; dedicate........................HR 229 William Eugene Bone Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate ......................H..R 1525 William Everett Bennett Memorial Interchange; Forsyth County; dedicate............HR 72 William Riley Curry Bridge; Randolph County; dedicate ...................................HR 1184
COMMEND, ETC. 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; Cherokee County; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1683 2013 Martinez Evans Little League 10-11 All-Star baseball team; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1294 2013 Martinez Evans Senior League baseball team; commend ............................H..R 1295 2013 Milton High School girls lacrosse team; eighth state championship; congratulate.........................................................................................................H..R 1923 2014 legislative session temporary administrative assistants; House of Representatives; commend .................................................................................H..R 1765 2014 World AIDS Awareness Weekend; commend .............................................H..R 1786 4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize and invite to House ..........................................H..R 1288 4-H Day at the state capitol; February 24, 2014; recognize .................................HR 1399 A Touch of Warmth; commend.............................................................................H..R 1949 Aaron, Tommy; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1059

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Abdur-Rahman, Khadijah; fiftieth birthday; congratulate ...................................HR 1373 Abrahams, Zaheer; commend................................................................................H..R 1848 Acworth Police Department; involvement in Covering the Bases Event;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1341 Adairsville JROTC Female Raider Team; 2013 Raider National
Champions; commend ........................................................................................H..R 1083 Adams, Andrew; Eagle Scout; commend..............................................................H..R 1120 Adams, Axel D.; commend ...................................................................................H..R 1984 Adams, Sallie Zeberlene Cobbins; commend........................................................H..R 1958 Adams, Sparkle K.; commend ...............................................................................H..R 1676 Adams, Tayler R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ..............................................H..R 1374 Adams, Yolanda Yvette; commend......................................................................HR 2056 Addison, Sha'Naiya; Debutante; commend ...........................................................H..R 1491 Addition of phrase "under God" to Pledge of Allegiance; sixtieth
anniversary; commemorate.................................................................................H..R 1319 AGMC; commend ................................................................................................HR 1787 Agnes Scott's Founder's Day Celebration; 125th anniversary;
February 21, 2014; recognize .............................................................................H..R 1125 Akins, James Zachary; Outstanding Scholar; commend ......................................HR 1377 Alexander, Minnie; eighty-eighth birthday; commend .........................................H..R 2006 Allen, Cassandra; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...............................................H..R 1427 Allen, Ms. Alana; Harper-Archer Middle School's Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1631 Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; March 12, 2014; recognize .............H..R 1754 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Upsilon Alpha Omega
Chapter; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1927 Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2014; recognize .............H..R 1414 Alpha Phi Alpha Day; February 21, 2013; recognize and invite to House .............HR 285 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; Theta Nu Lambda Chapter;
fiftieth anniversary; commend ............................................................................H..R 1071 Amadeo, Jeanette; retirement; commend ..............................................................H..R 2068 American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2013; recognize and
invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 605 American Red Cross of Georgia; commend and invite to House .........................H..R 1188 Ammons, Ms. Jennifer Greene; commend ............................................................H..R 1446 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol;
March 12, 2014; recognize .................................................................................H..R 1775 Ancrum-Collins, Sharonda; Kemp Primary School's Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1556 Anderson, Mr. Cody; 2014 Georgia Young Farmer Beginning Producer;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1811 Andres, Kathleen; commend .................................................................................H..R 1845

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Andrew College; one hundred sixtieth anniversary; recognize and invite to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1053
Andrews, George G.; commend and invite to House ............................................H..R 1132 Animashaun-Ajiboye, Khairat; commend .............................................................H..R 1564 Anjum, Sommer; Walnut Grove High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2026 Appelbaum, Karen; Chattooga County High School's 2014
STAR Teacher; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1934 Apple Day at the Capitol; February 20, 2014; recognize and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1450 Apu Inka; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1563 Aquinas High School football team; Coach James Leonard;
Class A State Champions; commend.................................................................HR 1797 Archer High School wrestling team; state champions; commend.........................H..R 1318 Armstrong Day at the state capitol; January 22, 2014; recognize .........................H..R 1090 Arnold, Mrs. Frankie; commend ...........................................................................H..R 1741 Arnold, Shelbi; Debutante; commend ..................................................................HR 1478 Arrey-Mbi, Sammy Besong; commend................................................................HR 1826 Association County Commissioners of Georgia; centennial anniversary;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1062 Association County Commissioners of Georgia; centennial anniversary;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1224 Atkinson, Stephanie Tyson; Apalachee High School's 2014
STAR Teacher; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1641 Atlanta Community Food Bank; thirty-fifth anniversary; commend ....................H..R 1569 Atlanta Falcons football team; commend and invite to House................................HR 231 Atlanta Humane Society; commend .....................................................................HR 2022 Atlanta Metropolitan State College; commend .....................................................H..R 1986 Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; March 22-29, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1344 Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; March 22-29, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1364 Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; May 14, 2014; recognize ...................H..R 1717 Bailey, Imani; Debutante; commend ....................................................................HR 1472 Bails, Martunya; commend....................................................................................H..R 1812 Baldwin County Bar Association; commend and invite members
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1311 Barnett, Leah Catherine; Mason "Buck" Dixon; congratulate ..............................H..R 1762 Barrino, Fantasia; commend..................................................................................H..R 2058 Barron, Frank; 2014 Heart of the Community Board of Governor's
Award Winner; commend...................................................................................H..R 2046 Barrow County; one hundredth anniversary; commend........................................H..R 1328 Barrow, Pastor Harry H.; thirtieth pastoral anniversary; commend......................H..R 1685

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Battle of New Market; one hundred fiftieth anniversary; recognize .....................H..R 1561 Baylor-Stroud, JaMelia; Margaret Fain Elementary School's 2014
Teacher of the Year; commend...........................................................................H..R 2014 Beckum, John; commend.......................................................................................H..R 1770 Beers, Agnes; one hundredth birthday; recognize.................................................H..R 1847 Belcher, Randy; City of Duluth Chief of Police; commend.................................HR 1558 Bell, Gregory Allen; Eagle Scout; commend ........................................................H..R 1594 Bell, Joshua; future leader; commend ..................................................................HR 1672 Bell, Sydney; Debutante; commend .....................................................................HR 1479 Bethlehem Baptist Church; one hundred forty-seventh anniversary;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1944 Black Men Run; commend ....................................................................................H..R 1894 Blackerby, Kennison Grace; commend ................................................................HR 1219 Bloomquist, Zach; Jefferson County Comprehensive High School's
2014 STAR Student; commend ..........................................................................H..R 1512 Bobbitt, Lakisha; Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1860 Bolt, Ms. Cassandra; commend .............................................................................H..R 1978 Boone, Doctor William H.; commend and invite to House .................................HR 1727 Bostic, Katie; Loganville Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1981 Bouland, Joshua; commend ...................................................................................H..R 1196 Bowen, Theda Reddish; recognize ........................................................................H..R 1072 Bowlin, Susan; commend ......................................................................................H..R 1170 Bowman, Kay; Trion High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend..................H..R 1932 Boy Scout Day at the capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1189 Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize .......................H..R 1358 Brack, Elizabeth; Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1903 Brady, Conservation Ranger First Class David; commend..................................HR 1298 Bridwell, Stephanie; Jackson County Comprehensive High School's 2014
STAR Teacher; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1511 Bright, Fred; commend and invite to House..........................................................H..R 1133 Broadnax, Debbie; commend ................................................................................H..R 2054 Bronner, Kirstie; Kristie Bronner; Spelman College co-valedictorians;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1605 Brookview Elementary School; annual Career Day event; congratulate ..............H..R 1999 Brouillard, Lindsey; Archer High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1712 Brown, Devon Michael; Eagle Scout; commend ..................................................H..R 1147 Brown, Kayla; Outstanding Scholar; commend ....................................................H..R 1418 Brown, Malaysia; Debutante; commend ...............................................................H. R 1486

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Bryan, Buddy; commend .......................................................................................H..R 1700 Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Day at the capitol;
February 25, 2014; recognize .............................................................................H..R 1270 Bullard, Ava; commend; Ava's Law Day at the capitol; February 4, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1222 Bulloch Academy Lady Gators basketball team; commend ................................HR 1911 Burnett, William Grant; Eagle Scout; commend...................................................H..R 1276 Burns, Chief of Police Thomas Michael "Mike"; commend................................HR 1293 Burns, Mike; commend .........................................................................................H..R 1678 Burroughs, Thomas Watson; commend ................................................................HR 1424 Butler, Don L.; Jannetta F. Johnson; commend ....................................................H..R 2007 Butler, Jack S., II; Silver Buffalo Award; commend ............................................H..R 1959 Butler, Ms. Darraugh; National Black and Latino Council; commend.................H..R 1615 Byrd, Mr. Ben; commend ......................................................................................H..R 1154 Caldwell, Lieutenant General William B., IV; commend and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1348 Califf, Julie; commend...........................................................................................H..R 1972 Callender, Ms. Rochelle; commend .....................................................................HR 1207 Cambridge High School men's varsity wrestling program; commend..................H..R 2040 Campbell, W. Cothran "Cot"; commend ...............................................................H. R 1772 Capital Bank Day; March 6, 2014; recognize .......................................................H..R 1719 Carr, Kip; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1652 Carrie Mae Hambrick Community Service Day at the state capitol;
May 17, 2014; recognize ....................................................................................H..R 1850 Carson, Conservation Sergeant Mark; commend ..................................................H..R 1182 Cartee, Jarrett Brannen; commend ........................................................................H..R 1707 Carter, Jake; commend ..........................................................................................H..R 1520 Cartersville High School baseball team; commend and invite to House ..............H..R 1114 Cartersville Rotary Club; ninetieth anniversary; commend .................................HR 1682 Casey, Linda; Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend .............H..R 1966 Cash, Janice; commend .........................................................................................H..R 1715 Cathy, Truett; commend ........................................................................................H..R 1996 Central Baptist Church; Reverend Michael Stevenson; recognize........................H..R 1073 Chambliss, Senator Saxby; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 1267 Chapman, Yolanda "Daisy"; Debutante; commend ..............................................H..R 1470 Chatham, Zachary; Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1354 Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; 2013 Southern Unit of the Year;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1591 Chavers, Mr. Jim; honor and invite to House........................................................H..R 1229 Cheokas, Mrs. Anna Moraitakis; 90th birthday; commend .................................HR 1254 Chestnut, Joanna; Rome High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend.............H..R 1964

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Childers, Alex; Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1637
Childers, Kaitlyn; Pepperell High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1967
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; May 14, 2014; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1708
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day; May 14, 2014; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1897
Children's Day at the state capitol; January 23, 2014; recognize ..........................H..R 1136 Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA: commend ..................H..R 1129 Cipollone, Brittany R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend......................................HR 1428 City of Aragon; one hundredth anniversary; celebrate..........................................H..R 1536 Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize and invite
volunteers to House ............................................................................................H..R 1694 Clark, Brianna Joy; recognize ...............................................................................H..R 2050 Clark, Elizabeth Ann; recognize............................................................................H..R 2053 Clark, Honorable Michael C.; commend...............................................................H. R 1365 Clark, Joshua Stephen, Junior; recognize ..............................................................H..R 2049 Clark, Levi Hunt; recognize ..................................................................................H..R 2051 Clark, Moriah Faith; recognize..............................................................................H..R 2052 Clay, Angela; commend ........................................................................................H..R 1445 Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Day at the state capitol;
February 25, 2014; recognize .............................................................................H..R 1579 Clayton, Ms. Xernona; commend and invite to House .........................................H..R 1529 Cochran, Regina; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1094 Cohen, Josh; Eagle Scout; commend ...................................................................HR 1142 Cole, Johnny; recognize.........................................................................................H..R 1206 Collins, Alvin; Lucile Collins; fiftieth wedding anniversary; congratulate ..........H..R 1703 Columbus Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; recognize and invite
city leaders to House...........................................................................................H..R 1372 Community Health Centers Day; January 17, 2014; recognize and invite
leadership to House.............................................................................................H..R 1069 Conaway, Andrea; Forest Park High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1948 Concrete Day at the capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize .................................HR 1410 Consulate General of Japan; fortieth anniversary; recognize and invite
Consul General to House ....................................................................................H..R 1162 Conyers, Georgia; one hundred and sixtieth anniversary of its founding;
February 16, 2014; recognize .............................................................................H..R 1337 Cook, Doctor Betty Ann; commend .....................................................................HR 1718 Cooley, Chris; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR
Teacher; commend..............................................................................................H..R 1514 Cooper, Lance; commend......................................................................................H..R 2039

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Cooper, Ms. Willie Mae; commend .....................................................................HR 1413 Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; February 26, 2014; recognize ............................H..R 1517 Cordle, Sam "Laan" L., Junior; retirement; honor ................................................H..R 1887 Cornelius, DeJa Rashida; Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR
Student; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1906 Cotter, Ms. Jessica; commend ...............................................................................H..R 1979 Cowart, Mr. Chuck; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1736 Cox, Bobby; induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1244 Crawford, Kathy; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1627 Crawford, Mellissa Prescott; commend................................................................HR 1827 Crawford, Tamika; Edmonds Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1880 Crawley, Conservation Corporal Michael; commend and invite to House...........H..R 1308 Creekside High School Seminoles; commend and invite to House ......................H..R 1076 Crosby; Honorable John "Dickey"; retirement from Georgia Senate;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1752 CSRA Business League, Incorporated; forty-fourth anniversary;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1796 Cummins, Max; Eagle Scout; commend ...............................................................H. R 1084 Cunningham, Courtney; Debutante; commend .....................................................H..R 1464 CVS Caremark; decision to stop selling tobacco products; commend..................H..R 1510 Daigle, Caroline L.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...........................................H..R 1375 Daniel, Army Specialist Christopher; commend...................................................H..R 1623 Danielsson, Nils Eric; commend ...........................................................................H..R 1085 Daughtry, Bill; Coosa High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend ................H..R 1919 Davenport, Carolyn LaVerne; commend...............................................................H. R 1744 Davis, Doctor Sam; commend...............................................................................H..R 1798 Dawkins-Haigler, Representative Dorothea "Dee"; commend .............................H..R 1766 Deal, First Lady Sandra; commend and invite to House......................................HR 1503 Dell, Angela; future leader; commend .................................................................HR 1665 DeLoach, Hannah Clara-Lynn; Bleckley County High School's 2014
STAR Student; commend ...................................................................................H..R 1908 DeLoach, Justin; commend ...................................................................................H..R 1985 Denton, Joanna K.; Outstanding Scholar; commend.............................................H..R 1426 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol;
June 20, 2014; recognize ....................................................................................H..R 1651 Dick Lane Velodrome; fortieth anniversary; commend ........................................H..R 1733 Dillard, Jacob; commend .......................................................................................H..R 2060 Dispain, Jonathan Michael; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR
Student; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1636 Dixon, Buck; commend .........................................................................................H..R 1886 Dixon, Doctor Carol E.; commend ........................................................................H..R 1743

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Donaldson, Bridget; M. D. Roberts Middle School's Teacher of the Year; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1555
Dortch, Carole A.; commend.................................................................................H..R 1745 Douglass, Jesse M.; commend...............................................................................H..R 1175 Downing, Krista; commend...................................................................................H..R 1079 Dreamgirls production; Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program;
Tri-Cities High School; commend.....................................................................HR 1878 Drenner, Pam; recognize .......................................................................................H..R 1067 Drue, Abby; commend...........................................................................................H..R 1785 Dubree, Angie R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ..............................................H..R 1422 Dumas, Reverend Derek M.; seventh pastoral anniversary; commend.................H..R 1990 Dunn, Thomas; South Atlanta High School's 2014 Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1809 E. W. Oliver Stock Market team; commend and invite to House .........................H..R 1371 Eadie, Miss Jennifer LeAnne; 2014 Georgia Watermelon Queen;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1547 Eady, Benjamin; George Walton Academy's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2024 Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team;
outstanding 2013 season; commend ..................................................................HR 1256 Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1272 Easter Seals; Champions for Children Initiative; commend and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1061 Eaton, David Brent, II; Eagle Scout; commend ....................................................H..R 1121 Echols, Sally; Model High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend ..................H..R 1917 Ecker, Doctor H. Allen; commend and invite to House........................................H..R 1124 Edmondson, Horace "Ed"; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2047 Edmondson, Reverend Doctor W. T.; commend...................................................H..R 1943 Effingham County Day at the capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize.....................H..R 1152 Elizabeth Andrews High School; commend..........................................................H..R 1607 Elkins, Linda; future leader; commend ................................................................HR 1675 Elks Aidmore, Incorporated; seventy-fifth anniversary; commend ......................H..R 1974 Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary; commend and invite Cylkie
family to House....................................................................................................HR 230 Ellinburg, David C.; Outstanding Scholar; commend...........................................H..R 1391 Ellington, Kaitlyn; Apalachee High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1638 Emergency Medical Services Day at the state capitol; February 10, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1251 Empire Board of Realtists, Incorporated; commend .............................................H..R 1568

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End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize .................................................................................H..R 1542
Ensley, Marsha; commend.....................................................................................H..R 2011 Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize and
invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1202 Ervin, Doctor Fred; commend ...............................................................................H..R 1710 Eubanks, Barbara; commend .................................................................................H..R 1546 Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize ...........................................................H..R 1316 Family Promise of NewRock; commend...............................................................H. R 1799 Farmer, Mr. David; South Jackson Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of
the Year; commend .............................................................................................H..R 1515 Faulkner, Collin Reece; commend ........................................................................H..R 1586 FFA Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1246 Fibroid Awareness Month at the state capitol; July 2014; recognize....................H..R 1898 Findling, Drew; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1800 Finney, Travis Aaron; Eagle Scout; commend......................................................H..R 1119 Firebaugh, Owen; commend..................................................................................H..R 1900 Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize ..........H..R 1260 First Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church; seventeenth
anniversary; commend........................................................................................H..R 1885 Fleeman, Amber; Archer High School's 2014 salutatorian; commend .................H..R 1748 Flint RiverQuarium Environmental Education Center; recognize ........................H..R 1360 Florence, H. Neal; retirement; honor....................................................................HR 1976 Food Allergy Awareness Week at the state capitol; May 11-17, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 2012 Fore Orthodontics; 2014 Heart of the Community Employer Award
Winner; commend...............................................................................................H. R 2042 Fort Gaines 200: A Bicentennial Commemoration; commend .............................H..R 2015 Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2014;
recognize and invite representatives to House....................................................H..R 1285 Fountain, Karen Yvonne; Knorthstar Outreach, Incorporated; commend ............H..R 1268 Franklin, Jaida; Debutante; commend ..................................................................HR 1476 Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit; 2013 Northern Unit of the
Year; commend and invite to House .................................................................HR 1590 Fred Korematsu Day at the state capitol; January 30, 2014; recognize ................H..R 1151 Frederick, Rebekah; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1174 Freeman, Mr. Sanford; Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1356 Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate...............................H. R 1398 Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1284

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Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1455
GA-APPNA Day at the state capitol; February 19, 2014; recognize ....................H..R 1506 Gainesville High School girls golf team; commend and invite to House ...............HR 491 Gainesville High School golf team; congratulate and invite to House ...................HR 489 Galambos, Doctor Eva; commend.........................................................................H..R 1553 Gamble, Julia; Commerce City Schools' 2014 STAR Teacher; commend...........H..R 1353 Ganeshan, Smitha; Outstanding Scholar; commend .............................................H..R 1432 Gant, Jakeenan; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1914 Gantt, Jimmy; Coweta County Fire Marshal; commend......................................HR 1686 Gearing, Bishop C.D., Junior; commend...............................................................H. R 2063 Gelfand, Kurt; commend; Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the capitol;
February 6, 2014; recognize ...............................................................................H..R 1257 Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; April 2014;
recognize and invite Georgia Coalition to House...............................................H..R 1350 Georgia Academy of Audiology Day at the state capitol;
January 29,2014; recognize ................................................................................H..R 1098 Georgia Aquarium; commend ...............................................................................H..R 1987 Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association; South Asian Bar
Association of Georgia; Korean-American Bar Association of Georgia; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1818 Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the capitol; February 11, 2014; recognize .............................................................................H..R 1209 Georgia CORE (Center for Oncology Research and Education) Day at the capitol; March 3, 2014; recognize .....................................................................HR 1233 Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the capitol; February 16-22, 2014; recognize ........................................................................H..R 1505 Georgia Family, Career, Community Leaders of America; commend and invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 208 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2014; recognize .............................................................................H..R 1178 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; February 12, 2013; recognize and invite to House ...............................................................................................HR 165 Georgia Junior Cycling; commend and invite members to House........................H..R 1726 Georgia Key Club; commend and invite to House................................................H..R 1089 Georgia Military College Junior College Football Program; commend ...............H..R 1362 Georgia Peach Festival; 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; commend and invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1452 Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy; commend and invite class members to House ..............................................................................................H..R 1644 Georgia Pre-K Week at the state capitol; October 6-10, 2014; recognize ............H..R 1657 Georgia Prosthetics; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1980 Georgia school workers; commend ......................................................................HR 1698

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Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2014; recognize ...................................................................................H..R 1507
Georgia Sikh American Legislative Day at the state capitol; March 4, 2014; recognize ...................................................................................H..R 1677
Georgia Society of Hospital Engineers; 50th anniversary; commend...................H..R 1920 Georgia Southern University; commend and invite Doctor Brooks A.
Keel to House.....................................................................................................HR 1230 Georgia State Defense Force; commend and invite to House ...............................H. R 1266 Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2014;
recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1227 Georgia State University; Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1339 Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1575 Georgia State University's men's basketball team; NCAA Division I Sun
Belt Champions; commend.................................................................................H..R 1834 Georgia Water Quality Control Act; fiftieth anniversary of passage;
commemorate.....................................................................................................HR 1688 Georgia women veterans; commend ....................................................................HR 2008 Georgia2Georgia; Georgia Chamber of Commerce effort; commend ..................H..R 1815 Georgians of Great Character Month; September; recognize ...............................H. R 1720 Gill, Jordan N.; Outstanding Scholar; commend...................................................H..R 1390 Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2014; recognize........................H..R 1313 Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize and invite
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1645 Glavine, Christine; commend ................................................................................H..R 1884 Glavine, Thomas Michael "Tom"; induction into Major League Baseball
Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House .....................................................H..R 1247 Gloster, Ashley; Debutante; commend.................................................................HR 1475 Gloster, Brianna; Debutante; commend ................................................................HR 1461 Glover, Susan; Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1905 Goel, Gautam Choudhury; Outstanding Scholar; commend ................................HR 1376 Golden, Leslie; commend......................................................................................H..R 1649 Gomes, Brianna; Debutante; commend................................................................HR 1471 Gopfert, Alexis Nicole; recognize .........................................................................H..R 1117 Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Softball Team; Class A State
Champions; commend ........................................................................................H..R 1401 Graben, Laura; Model High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend.................H..R 1916 Grant, Sarah Ann; Coretta Scott King YWLA Middle School's 2014
Teacher of the Year; commend...........................................................................H..R 1626 Grayson, Norm; recognize.....................................................................................H..R 1577 Greater Atlanta Christian School's boys basketball team; commend....................H..R 1840

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Greece; Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) on Greek Independence Day; honor ..........................................................................................................H..R 2059
Green, Ivy; commend ............................................................................................H..R 1774 Green, Minister Murphy Oswald, Senior; honor...................................................H..R 1516 Green, Ms. Susan "Subie"; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 1123 Green, Taylor; Debutante; commend ...................................................................HR 1467 Greene, AAmir; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1287 Greenwell, Kim; commend....................................................................................H..R 1825 Greer, Will; Chattooga County High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1935 Grissom, Marquis Deon; commend......................................................................HR 1253 Grissom, Marquis Deon; commend and invite to House .....................................HR 1603 Guadamuz, Mauricio; commend ...........................................................................H..R 2019 Guisasola, Miguel; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014
STAR Teacher; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1513 Gulley, Ms. Allison; commend..............................................................................H..R 1155 Habitat for Humanity Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1204 Haley, Aubrey; commend......................................................................................H..R 1193 Hamilton, Doctor James; Doctor Audrey Haynes; Doctor David Mustard;
Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award; commend............H..R 1889 Hamilton, Grace Towns; commend and invite Urban League of Greater
Atlanta to House ................................................................................................HR 1501 Hamilton, Grace Towns; work with Urban League of Greater Atlanta;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1997 Hancock, Andrew; commend ................................................................................H..R 1192 Harris, Coretta; future leader; commend ...............................................................H. R 1664 Harris, Raiven; Debutante; commend ..................................................................HR 1492 Harrison, Stevie; Brandon Priest; Alex Moore; Muhammed Abdellatif;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1363 Harvey, Cornell L.; commend ...............................................................................H..R 2061 Hasan Shriners; fourteenth Annual Cook-off, Music Festival, and Car
Show; commend ................................................................................................HR 1397 Hay, Lois Thornley; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1846 Hayes, Layton; Coosa High School's and Floyd County's 2014 STAR
Student; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1918 Head, Michael John; Eagle Scout; commend........................................................H..R 2030 Health Law Partnership (HeLP); ten years of service to Georgia's
children; honor ...................................................................................................HR 1549 Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation; recognize...........................................H..R 1181 Helping Hands Outreach Clinic; Helping Hands Free Health Clinic;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1857

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Hemophilia of Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1156
Hemphill, Doctor Miley Mae; commend ..............................................................H..R 1323 Heritage Sandy Springs; thirtieth anniversary; recognize ....................................HR 1271 Herrington, Amanda; Trinity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1930 Hicks, Caitlyn; Peach County High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1853 Hicks, D'Lawren; Debutante; commend................................................................HR 1465 High Performance Healthy Schools Day at the capitol; January 29, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1208 Hildreth, Doctor Ethan Juris Doctor; recognize ....................................................H..R 1839 Hill, Alex; commend .............................................................................................H..R 1460 Hilliard, Zesta Yancey; commend .........................................................................H..R 1234 Hispanic Organization Promoting Education; commend .....................................HR 1562 Hodge, Conservation Sergeant Christopher; commend ........................................H..R 1118 Hodgetts, Mr. Richard; commend .........................................................................H..R 1783 Holmes, Mrs. Beatrice L.; Red Oak Elementary School's Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1613 Holmes, Pastor Franklin; commend .....................................................................HR 1870 Holmes, Representative Susan; commend.............................................................H..R 1746 Holy Ground Baptist Academy football team; 2013 ICSGA State
Champions; congratulate ....................................................................................H..R 1497 Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels; commend ..............................................H..R 1992 Horne, Ms. Mildred; commend .............................................................................H..R 1096 House Interns for 2014 Regular Session; commend .............................................H..R 1624 Houston, Jerry G.; commend .................................................................................H..R 1548 Howington, Marcie; Phoenix Pass; commend.......................................................H..R 1801 Hudson, Khaleelah; Dobbs Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1951 Hughley, Noelle; Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014; commend and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1070 Humble, Colin; commend......................................................................................H..R 1352 Humphrey, Niah; Debutante; commend ................................................................HR 1488 Hungary Day at the state capitol; February 1, 2014; recognize ............................H..R 1327 Hunt, Barbara Pace; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1735 Hurt, Melissa; future leader; commend ................................................................HR 1674 Hyland, Jada; Debutante; commend .....................................................................HR 1473 Ingram, Rena E. Outstanding Scholar; commend .................................................H..R 1379 Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership; recognize and invite to
House ....................................................................................................................HR 341 Jabari, Corjual; Huie Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1881

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Jackson, Dosh; one hundred and third birthday; honor and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1502
Jackson, Ms. Alice; retirement; commend ............................................................H..R 1687 Jackson, Ryan Nicholas; commend ......................................................................HR 1498 James-Miller, Miriam Arlala Johnson; commend .................................................H..R 1632 James-Miller, Miriam Arlala Johnson; commend .................................................H..R 1739 Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets; commend and invite to House............H..R 1309 Jenkins, Garrett; Eagle Scout; commend...............................................................H. R 1145 Jennings, Tonya; Mount Zion Elementary School's Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1755 Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute, Incorporated;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1750 Jewell, Cynthia Strickland; commend ..................................................................HR 1952 Johnson, Bonita; honor; Enchanted Closet Day at the capitol;
January 16, 2014; recognize ...............................................................................H..R 1074 Johnson, Jaden; Debutante; commend..................................................................HR 1477 Johnson, Kiah; Debutante; commend ...................................................................HR 1485 Jones, Arthur; recognize ........................................................................................H..R 1425 Jones, Brittany Nicole; commend..........................................................................H..R 2016 Jones, Representative Sheila; commend................................................................HR 2017 Jones, Reverend Branden; commend....................................................................HR 1756 Jones, Sabria; Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1580 Jones, Terrilyn; Kemp Elementary School's Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1557 Jonesboro High School boys basketball team; commend ....................................HR 1820 Jonesboro High School mock trial team; commend..............................................H..R 1995 Jordan, Iris Lee Gay; commend.............................................................................H..R 1494 Jordan, Reverend Doctor Tom; twenty-five years of service; commend..............H..R 1065 Juliano, Deputy Sheriff Justin; Deputy Sheriff Brian Faulk; commend ...............H..R 1299 Junior League of Atlanta, Incorporated; commend ...............................................H..R 1320 Junior League of Douglas County; commend .......................................................H..R 1709 Karriem, Asia; Debutante; commend ...................................................................HR 1474 Kaslow, Doctor Nadine; commend and invite to House ........................................HR 147 Keep Georgia Beautiful program; thirty-fifth anniversary; seventy-eight
local affiliates; recognize ....................................................................................H..R 1137 Kelley, Madison; Mountain Area Christian Academy's 2014 STAR
Student; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1716 Kelly, Doctor Jennifer; commend and invite to House ...........................................HR 365 Kelly, Michelle Cooper; commend ......................................................................HR 1554 Kendall, Cole; Loganville Christian Academy varsity wrestler;
congratulate.........................................................................................................H..R 1504 Kendrick High School girls basketball team; commend ......................................HR 1882

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Kennedy, Brendan; Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; commend .............................................................................H..R 1581
Kennedy, Todd; heroic efforts during ice storm of 2014; commend ....................H..R 1813 Kennesaw State University; fiftieth anniversary; commend and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1163 Kennon, Ms. Barbara; Georgia Association of Realtors Hall of Fame
inductee; commend .............................................................................................H..R 1648 Killian, Naomi; Debutante; commend..................................................................HR 1487 Kimmel, Daniel; Jefferson High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend..........H..R 1355 King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort of Saint Simons Island, Georgia;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1888 Kirk, Ayesha Samiyyah; commend ......................................................................HR 1807 Knight, Mr. Wade; commend ................................................................................H..R 1977 Knippenberg, Liam; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1763 Koehler, Tracey; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2043 Krey, Luisa Katharina; commend..........................................................................H..R 1946 Kwak, Matthew Anthony; Eagle Scout; commend ...............................................H..R 1148 Ladouceur, Ms. Lauren; commend........................................................................H..R 1790 Laisney, Suzanne; Hapeville Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1873 Lanier, Jacob; Eagle Scout; commend .................................................................HR 1141 Lansing, Lucy; Rome High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend..................H..R 1965 Larry, Samuel; recognize.......................................................................................H..R 1168 Laseter, Thomas B.; Monroe Area High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2027 Lattimore, Delores; commend ...............................................................................H..R 1629 Leadership Dawson; recognize..............................................................................H..R 1213 Leadership Paulding 24; commend ......................................................................HR 1255 Leete Hill United Methodist Church; commend ...................................................H..R 2038 Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 19, 2014; recognize and invite
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1228 Lester, James "Jimmy" Luther; commend.............................................................H..R 1496 Levy, Edgar; Forest Park Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1879 Liao, Jiexi; Outstanding Scholar; commend..........................................................H..R 1411 Links Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2014; recognize ..................................HR 1691 Logan, Jordan; Debutante; commend ...................................................................HR 1483 Loganville Christian Academy rodeo team; congratulate ....................................HR 1509 Loganville Christian Academy Varsity Football Team; ICSGA
State Champions; congratulate ...........................................................................H..R 1144 Loganville High School Junior Varsity Competition Cheerleaders;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1139

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Loganville High School Varsity Competition Cheerleaders; congratulate.........................................................................................................H..R 1138
Lokey, Rhonda; Cobb County School System's Teacher of the Year; commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1814
Long, Carson Wade; Eagle Scout; commend........................................................H..R 2031 Love, Natalie Michelle; Outstanding Scholar; commend ....................................HR 1385 Lovett School Lions football team; Class AA State Champions;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1789 Lovett School Lions football team; Class AA State Champions;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1456 Lowe, Thomas M., Junior; commend...................................................................HR 1322 Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize............H..R 1340 Luton, Jimmie "MeMa"; commend ......................................................................HR 1994 Macon-Bibb County Day at the capitol; February 25, 2014; recognize and
invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1351 Maddux, Greg; induction into Baseball Hall of Fame; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1248 Madison, Ebony; Usher-Collier Heights Elementary School's
2014 Teacher of the Year; commend.................................................................HR 1625 Magda, Martin; Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1854 Makova, Anna; Outstanding Scholar; commend...................................................H..R 1423 Mangum, Janis G.; elected Sheriff of Jackson County; commend and
invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1113 March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize ..............H..R 1541 Marion County High School Literary Team; commend and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1058 Marshall, Lakeshia A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend......................................HR 1430 Martin, Cheyenne; commend ................................................................................H..R 1406 Martin, Craig; Winder-Barrow High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1640 Martin, Taylar; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................................H..R 1389 Mason, Casey; Debutante; commend ...................................................................HR 1462 Massingill, Jake; Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1963 Mathis, Carly; Miss Georgia 2013; commend and invite to House ......................H..R 1500 Matoney, Judge Jim; retirement; commend ..........................................................H..R 1869 Matthew John Head; Eagle Scout; commend........................................................H..R 2032 Maynard, Rita B.; recognize..................................................................................H..R 1552 McClanahan, Deborah; commend .........................................................................H..R 1734 McCray, Alma; South Atlanta School of Health and Medical Science's
2014 Teacher of the Year; commend.................................................................HR 1872 McCullough, Julile; future leader; commend ........................................................H..R 1660

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McDonald, Dustin; future leader; commend .........................................................H..R 1659 McEachern High School girls basketball team; commend...................................HR 1939 McElfish, Chief Jack; retirement; commend.........................................................H..R 1751 McFadden-Sabari, Shondia; commend.................................................................HR 1212 McGlaun, Dequindre; commend ...........................................................................H..R 1099 McGruder, Yasmine; Debutante; commend..........................................................H..R 1469 McIntosh High School cheerleading squad; congratulate and invite team
and coaches to House..........................................................................................H..R 1335 McLeod, Nettie Mae Fletcher; commend..............................................................H..R 1314 McManus, Mr. James; commend ..........................................................................H..R 1086 McMillan, Raekwon; commend and invite to House ............................................H..R 1596 McMillan, Raekwon; recognize ............................................................................H..R 1550 McNeal, Raponsa D.; commend............................................................................H..R 1172 McNeeley, Matthew; Archer High School's 2014 valedictorian; commend.........H..R 1749 Mealor, Madison; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014
STAR Student; commend ...................................................................................H..R 1617 Meck, Doctor Don; commend and invite to House .................................................HR 364 Medical College of Georgia; recognize and invite to House ................................HR 1187 Medlink; moving to Habersham County; commend .............................................H..R 1146 Megathlin, Carol; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1610 Men and Women in Radio Annual Award Show Ceremony; recognize...............H..R 1126 Mercer University's football team; commend .......................................................H..R 1767 Meyers, Elana; commend ......................................................................................H..R 1582 Mikul, Reid; commend ..........................................................................................H..R 1077 Milam, Sam; commend..........................................................................................H..R 1078 Miller, Cheryl; commend.......................................................................................H..R 1931 Miller, Eugene; commend .....................................................................................H..R 2064 Milton High School Baseball Team; commend and invite to House ....................H..R 1243 Mints, Reverend Steven L.; commend .................................................................HR 1940 Mitchell, Kaysi; Debutante; commend .................................................................HR 1484 Mitchell, Milton; commend ...................................................................................H..R 1679 Mixon, Eunice Lastinger; honor ............................................................................H..R 2018 Monday, Barbara; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2048 Moon, Henry; commend........................................................................................H..R 1714 Moore, Richard; retirement; commend ................................................................HR 1843 Moore, Sandra; future leader; commend ...............................................................H. R 1666 Moorish American Holy Week at the state capitol; January 8-15, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1203 Mount Olive United Methodist Church; one hundred fortieth anniversary;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1941 Mount Prospect Baptist Church; commend...........................................................H..R 1937

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Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2014; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1738
Mount Vernon Baptist Church Day at the state capitol; March 2, 2015; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1737
Mowery, Emily; Georgia's 2014 English Teacher of the Year; commend ...........H..R 1970 Moyer, Jawana; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1773 Murdock, Debra; 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1725 Murphy, Madison; commend ................................................................................H..R 1702 Murray, Mr. Aaron; accomplishments and public service; commend ..................H..R 1259 Murray, Mr. Aaron; commend and invite to House ..............................................H..R 1457 Murry, Meredith; Social Circle High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2023 Myers, Elaine; retirement; congratulate ................................................................HR 1806 Myles, Doctor Lori; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1740 Nash, Elmer L.; seventieth birthday; recognize ....................................................H..R 1819 National Coalition of 100 Black Women Legislative Day;
February 20, 2014; recognize ............................................................................H..R 1368 National FBLA-PBL Week at the state capitol; February 9-15, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1205 National Foundation for Women Legislators; National Association
of Attorneys General; "Love Is Not Abuse" campaign; commend ....................H..R 1258 National Guard Day at the capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize and invite
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1131 National School Counseling Week; February 3-7, 2014; recognize and
invite Robin Zorn to House ................................................................................H..R 1242 National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution;
General Daniel Stewart Chapter; one hundredth anniversary; commend ..........H..R 1301 National Wear Red Day at the state capitol; February 7, 2014; recognize ...........H..R 1269 Neal, Honorable Jay; retirement from Georgia House of Representatives;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 2028 Nettles, William R.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...........................................H..R 1388 Newby, David; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend...........H..R 2044 Niekro, Mr. Phil; commend and invite to House...................................................H..R 1060 Norcross Blue Devils football team; Class AAAAAA State Champions;
congratulate and invite to House ........................................................................H..R 1602 Northwest Whitfield County High School softball team; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1166 Norwood, Joyce Bias; retirement; commend ........................................................H..R 1697 Oakhurst Medical Centers, Incorporated; commend.............................................H..R 1210 Oconee County Quiz Bowl team; 2013 National Champions; commend.............H..R 1275 Ola High School softball team; 2013 AAAAA State Champions;
congratulate.........................................................................................................H..R 1157

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Olagbegia, Martin O.; recognize ...........................................................................H..R 1393 Oliver, Darby; Outstanding Scholar; commend ....................................................H..R 1392 Olivia Haydel Senior Center; commend................................................................HR 1891 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day at the capitol;
February 12, 2014; recognize and invite to House............................................H..R 1289 O'Neal, Jensen Faith; Outstanding Scholar; commend .........................................H..R 1417 Oral Health Awareness Month; February; recognize ............................................H..R 1324 Osborne High School boys basketball team; commend ........................................H..R 2001 Osborne High School girls basketball team; commend ........................................H..R 2002 Outstanding women; service to their community; commend................................HR 1784 Owen, Gerri; Outstanding Scholar; commend ......................................................H..R 1420 Oyler, Robin; future leader; commend .................................................................HR 1669 Pace Academy girls cross-country team; State Champions; commend ................H..R 1816 Pace Academy girls cross-country team; State Champions; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1454 Paden, Bishop-Designate Michael Jerome, Senior; commend..............................H..R 1757 Paggett, Jason; Benteen Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1877 Pakistani American Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2014; recognize.............H..R 1646 Parade of Quartets; recognize................................................................................H..R 1747 Parker, Jennifer N.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ............................................H..R 1416 Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month at the state capitol; April 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1859 Parliamentarian Month; April 2014; recognize .....................................................H..R 2025 Patterson, Haley; Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1961 Paulding County Civics Day participants; commend............................................H..R 1252 Paulk-Veazey, Mrs. Melba; 2014 Distinguished Older Georgian;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1576 Peachtree Symphonic Winds; conductor G. Allen Barbee; commend..................H..R 1297 Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 17, 2014; recognize ...............H..R 1689 Pechuman, Mitchell Earl; Eagle Scout; commend ................................................H..R 1598 Peco, Troy; commend and invite to House............................................................H..R 1286 Pedersen, Andrew Nicholas; Eagle Scout; commend ...........................................H..R 1149 Peng, Zijian; Loganville High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend .............H..R 1982 Pessu, Odemi; Archer High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend .................H..R 1711 Phillips, Corporal Stan; commend and invite to House ........................................H..R 1334 Physical Therapy Day at the state capitol; February 25, 2014; recognize ............H..R 1262 Pierce County High School cheerleading squad; GHSA Class AAA State
Champions; commend and invite to House ........................................................H..R 1545 Plummer, Mr. Kris; Jefferson City School System's Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1357 Polazzo, Free Solomon; commend ........................................................................H..R 1650

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Ponder, T. Eric; Tammy Massengale Ponder; congratulate .................................HR 1338 Popham, Benjamin Blackwell; Eagle Scout; commend ........................................H..R 1296 Porter, Mr. Eric; commend ....................................................................................H..R 1153 Porterfield, Linda Carol; recognize ......................................................................HR 1578 Poston, Bradford; Unity Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1962 Pounds, Sarah; Jones County High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1902 Powell, Melody C.; commend ...............................................................................H..R 1171 Powell, Ruthie; athletic accomplishments; recognize ...........................................H..R 1135 Preston, Riley; commend.......................................................................................H..R 1403 Professional Social Workers Month at the state capitol; March 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1753 Pruett, Representative Jimmy; Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
Commission's 2013 Pathfinder Award; commend .............................................H..R 1684 Pruitt, Camisha; Fountain Elementary School's 2014 Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1875 Pugh, Randall; retirement; commend ...................................................................HR 1566 Purcell, Ann R.; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1214 Putney, James William, Junior; commend ............................................................H..R 1955 Quilts for Kids; Northeast Georgia Chapter; commend ........................................H..R 1824 Quinn, Zettler; Eagle Scout; commend ................................................................HR 1140 Ranel, Amy Oates; Drew Ridgley; commend .......................................................H..R 1315 Raspberry, Rachel; Debutante; commend .............................................................H..R 1489 Ray, Chandler; Grayson High School's 2014 salutatorian; commend ..................H..R 1780 Ready Smyrna's PrepareAthon! Day at the state capitol; March 21, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1795 Reams, Thomas Smith; Outstanding Scholar; commend .....................................HR 1444 Reasor, John; commend and invite to House ..........................................................HR 299 Reese, Beverly; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1680 Region Seven Emergency Medical Services Section members; commend ..........H..R 1868 Reid, Zavier; future leader; commend ..................................................................HR 1662 Reitzes, Lois; thirty-fifth anniversary at Public Broadcasting Atlanta;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1924 Reno, Cecil; commend...........................................................................................H..R 1844 Republic of Turkey; Turkic American Federation of Southeast; recognize .........H..R 1537 Reynolds, Ola W.; commend.................................................................................H..R 1630 Richardson, Austin Wade; Trion High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1933 Richardson, Edward; commend.............................................................................H..R 1761 Rigdon, Mabry Suzanne; commend .....................................................................HR 2066 Risher, Mr. James F., Junior; commend ................................................................HR 1704

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Risher, Mr. James F., Junior; commend and invite James F. Risher III to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1458
Ritter, David; Gloria Ritter; commend .................................................................HR 1218 Robert Toombs Christian Academy varsity football team; commend and
invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1112 Robertson, Nathaniel Carter; Eagle Scout; commend ...........................................H..R 1122 Robinson, Cathelene "Tina"; commend ................................................................HR 1778 Robinson, Jovon; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1361 Robinson, LaTashia; commend .............................................................................H..R 1176 Robinson, Ms. Ariana; Mount Zion Primary School's Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1614 Rockdale Medical Center; High Five Award recipient; commend .......................H..R 1983 Roger Wise, Junior Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize .............H..R 1508 Rogers, Mike; athletic scholarship; commend ......................................................H..R 1901 Roquemore, Mrs. Nell Patten; ninetieth birthday; celebrate ................................HR 2035 Rosales, Sharie; Thomasville Heights Elementary School's 2014 Teacher
of the Year; commend.........................................................................................H..R 1871 Rosse, Deborah Newsome; commend ..................................................................HR 1692 Royal, Nell Covington; commend .........................................................................H..R 2020 Rucker, Brooke; commend and invite to House....................................................H..R 1231 Ruffin, Charles L.; State Bar of Georgia leadership; congratulate........................H..R 1899 Rural Health Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; commend
and invite GRHA members to House ................................................................HR 1245 Rusk, Melissa; future leader; commend ................................................................HR 1671 Russell, Don; Georgia Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame inductee; honor .........H..R 1721 Rutledge, Abby; Bethlehem Christian Academy's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1639 S.H.A.R.E. House, Incorporated; commend..........................................................H..R 2005 Saint Smyrna Baptist Church; commend...............................................................H. R 1835 Samuels, Jon; Matt Pearl; Jaye Watson; WXIA-TV 11 Alive
photojournalist and reporters; commend ............................................................H..R 1777 SamVerly College; commend................................................................................H..R 1793 SamVerly College; past graduates; current students; commend ...........................H..R 1791 SamVerly College; past graduates; current students; commend ...........................H..R 1792 Sanders, David Andrew; commend ......................................................................HR 1570 Sanders, Jonathan Edward; commend ..................................................................HR 1567 Sandy Springs Society; twenty-fifth anniversary; commend ................................HR 1768 Sanon, Jaelan; Debutante; commend....................................................................HR 1480 Sarikaya, lk; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1925 Sasae, Ambassador Kenichiro; commend .............................................................H..R 1947 Satilla District; Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1595

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Savannah River Caucus of South Carolina Legislature; commend and invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1695
Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; February 13, 2014; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1592
Scarborough, James; commend .............................................................................H..R 1177 Schmelz, Mildred Clemons; commend ................................................................HR 1681 Schmidt, Craig; Darlington School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend .................H..R 1968 Schwindler, Terry; future leader; commend..........................................................H..R 1668 Seals, Tyra; Debutante; commend.........................................................................H..R 1468 Seidl, James; Eagle Scout; commend ...................................................................HR 1143 Seng, Harnary; commend ......................................................................................H..R 1173 Senior Week at the state capitol; February 26 and 27, 2014; recognize ...............H..R 1587 Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities Day at the
Capitol; January 16, 2014; celebrate .................................................................HR 1584 Seven and Under Tucker Lions football team; commend ....................................HR 1217 Shaw, Debbie; commend and invite to House.......................................................H..R 1349 Shaw, Terrell; Armuchee High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend ...........H..R 1960 Shiloh High School concert choir; commend........................................................H..R 1633 Shipp, Senior Pastor Christopher Morris; seventeenth pastoral
anniversary; commend........................................................................................H..R 1928 Shirah, Will; commend..........................................................................................H..R 1622 Shyman, Laura; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1760 Silver, William E., Medical Doctor; commend .....................................................H..R 1046 Simmons, Cole; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1307 Simmons, Rita; Atlanta Public School System's 2014 Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1808 Simms, Audriana; Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend.........H..R 1779 Sinyard, Jeff; commend .........................................................................................H..R 1359 Sixty-fifth Infantry Regiment; commend ..............................................................H..R 1559 Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1068 Sloat, Mrs. Evelyn M.; ninetieth birthday; celebrate.............................................H..R 1776 Smedley, Tyler William; Eagle Scout; commend .................................................H..R 1169 Smith Chapel United Methodist Church; commend .............................................H..R 1836 Smith, Hunter; Mary Persons High School's 2014 STAR Student;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1852 Smith, Kristen; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................................H..R 1419 Smith, Mrs. Donna; retirement; commend ............................................................H..R 1998 Smith, Paige Kimberlee; Outstanding Scholar; commend ...................................HR 1387 Smith, Suzette; commend ......................................................................................H..R 1167 Smyre, Representative Calvin; commend .............................................................H..R 1190 Sofian, Indra; Darlington School's 2014 STAR Student; commend .....................H..R 1969

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Soka Gakkai International Youth Day in Georgia; April 15, 2014; recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1611
South Columbus United Methodist Church; commend.........................................H..R 1191 Southwestern Judicial Circuit Bar Association; commend ..................................HR 1343 Sparks, Doctor Beverly; commend........................................................................H..R 1890 Spearman, Jasmir; Debutante; commend ..............................................................H..R 1482 Spires, Holly; Bleckley County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1907 Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol; January 16, 2014; recognize ..........H..R 1063 Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Savannah, Georgia; recognize
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1604 Saint Philip African Methodist Episcopal Church Gospel Choir;
seventieth anniversary; commend......................................................................HR 1277 Stafford, Shonterria; Dobbs Elementary School's Student of the Month;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1950 Stancil, Steven; future leader; commend ...............................................................H. R 1656 Starling, Reverend Freddie; commend .................................................................HR 1593 State of Israel; support and invite Honorable Consul General Opher
Aviran to House .................................................................................................HR 1459 State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; commend
and invite State YMCA members to House .......................................................H..R 1453 Stephens, Daniel; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1620 Stephens, Gage; commend.....................................................................................H..R 1619 Stephens, Willie; Twiggs County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1909 Stephens-Mason-Taylor-Ray family; 2014 reunion; commend ............................H..R 1957 Stewart Foundation; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1097 Stinson, Asia Monae; Outstanding Scholar; commend .........................................H..R 1378 Stonewall Tell Manor kickball team; commend....................................................H..R 1400 Strong, Mrs. Mable Frances Liggins; commend ...................................................H..R 1495 Stroud, Cleveland; commend ................................................................................H..R 1394 Studdard, Dillion; commend; Youth Equine Championship Day at the
state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize ..........................................................H..R 1408 Sudderth, Noah; commend ....................................................................................H..R 1858 Sutton, Reverend Hope Sims; commend ...............................................................H. R 1518 Swann, Bertha Mae; honor ....................................................................................H..R 1273 Taiwan; relations with the United States; commend .............................................H..R 1116 Talley, Mamie Ethel; commend ............................................................................H..R 1095 Talton, Houston County Sheriff Cullen; commend and invite to House ..............H..R 1312 Tariq, Mohammad F.; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................H..R 1431 Tate, Matthew J.; Outstanding Scholar; commend................................................H..R 1429 Taylor, Doctor Michele; commend and invite to House ......................................HR 1705 Taylor, Drew; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend ............H..R 2045

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The Home Depot Foundation; commend ..............................................................H..R 1988 The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Incorporated;
recognize and invite board of directors to House ...............................................H..R 1693 The Weather Channel; services provided to citizens of Georgia;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1794 Thomas, Bishop Martha J.; tenth anniversary as Prelate; commend.....................H..R 1701 Thompson, Coach Angela; commend ..................................................................HR 2037 Thompson, Kyvin; Walton Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1706 Thompson, Pastor Douglas; Pastor Ingrid Thompson; twenty-sixth
wedding anniversary; recognize .........................................................................H..R 2003 Threatt, Helen Kilpatrick; commend ....................................................................HR 1654 Toney, Apostle Sylvia J.; seventieth birthday; commend ....................................HR 2055 Tourism and Hospitality Day; January 29, 2013; recognize and invite to
House ....................................................................................................................HR 111 Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol; January 28, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1115 Trawick, Bo; future leader; commend ..................................................................HR 1663 Truman, Holly; future leader; commend ...............................................................H. R 1661 Tucker, Rebecca; Debutante; commend ................................................................HR 1490 Turner, Susanna Jane; Outstanding Scholar; commend ........................................H..R 1386 Tyler, Britney; commend.......................................................................................H..R 1405 Uchiyama, Michelle K.; commend........................................................................H..R 1628 Uhlich, Mr. Scott; retirement; commend...............................................................H. R 1690 Union Chapel United Methodist Church; commend .............................................H..R 1833 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; express
cooperation with and invite Consul General to House ......................................HR 1241 University of Georgia Extension; Smith-Lever Act; 100th anniversary;
congratulate and invite to House ........................................................................H..R 1306 University of Georgia School of Law; National Moot Court Champions;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1841 University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2014;
recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1165 University of West Georgia coed cheerleading squad; coaches; commend..........H..R 1396 University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014;
recognize .............................................................................................................H..R 1395 Vaughn, Esther; 2014 Heart of the Community Award Winner; commend .........H..R 2033 Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014;
recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1164 Victims in Atlanta's missing and murdered children case; honor .........................H..R 1054 Virginia Military Institute; one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary;
congratulate.........................................................................................................H..R 1560 Wade, Sydney; Grayson High School's 2014 valedictorian; commend ................H..R 1782

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Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church; commend...........................................H..R 1936 Walden, Emory; future leader; commend..............................................................H..R 1673 Walker, Judge Peggy H.; 2014-15 president; National Council
of Juvenile and Family Court Judges; congratulate............................................H..R 2029 Wallace, Homer Lee; commend ............................................................................H..R 1080 Ward, Pastor James C.; nineteenth pastoral anniversary; commend.....................H..R 1929 Ware, Reverend Melvin; retirement; commend ....................................................H..R 1493 Warren Temple United Methodist Church; commend ..........................................H..R 1837 Watkins, Felicia; future leader; commend.............................................................H..R 1670 Watson, Deshaun; commend .................................................................................H..R 1381 Watson, Doctor Maurice; commend.....................................................................HR 1849 Watson, Tamayra; North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of the
Year; commend..................................................................................................HR 1874 Weaver, Morgan; commend ..................................................................................H..R 1407 Weeks, Jim; commend...........................................................................................H..R 2013 Weeks, Madison; recognize...................................................................................H..R 1180 Welch, A.J. "Buddy", Junior; retirement; commend .............................................H..R 1896 Welch, Sarah; 2014 Fannin County School System Teacher of the Year;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1606 White County Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize..................H..R 1588 White Oak Grove Baptist Church; commend........................................................H..R 1938 White Plains United Methodist Church; commend...............................................H..R 1945 White, Dominque Alia; Georgia House Democratic Caucus intern;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1973 Wiggins, Mike; commend .....................................................................................H..R 1842 Wilkerson, Lee; retirement; commend .................................................................HR 1895 Wilkinson, Jessica A.; Outstanding Scholar; commend........................................H..R 1421 Williams, Bert; 2013 American Community College Football Coaches
Association's Coach of the Year; commend and invite to House.......................H..R 1310 Williams, Mr. Robert M., Junior; National Newspaper Association
president; commend............................................................................................H..R 2036 Willingham, Jasmine; Debutante; commend.........................................................H..R 1481 Wilson, Doctor Lynn; commend ...........................................................................H..R 1091 Winfield, Ciara; Debutante; commend .................................................................HR 1463 Wissing, George "Bill"; Dolores Bischof Wissing; sixtieth anniversary;
commend.............................................................................................................H..R 1221 Women's History Month at the state capitol; March 2014; recognize ..................H..R 1647 Wood, Frank; commend ........................................................................................H..R 1621 Wood, Richard; Grayson High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; commend............H..R 1781 Woodford, Erica L.; commend ..............................................................................H..R 1742 Wootton, William (Ted); future leader; commend................................................H..R 1667 Worthley, Kate; Ava Parker; Emily Prater; commend ..........................................H..R 1883

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Wright, Holly; East Jackson Comprehensive High School's 2014 STAR Student; commend ..............................................................................................H..R 1616
WTOC-TV of Savannah; recognize .....................................................................HR 1609 Yancey Brothers Company; one hundredth anniversary; commend .....................H..R 1534 Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; February 27, 2014; recognize ...............H..R 1179 Young, Cassie; commend ......................................................................................H..R 1404 Young, Ericka; Debutante; commend ..................................................................HR 1466 Young, Freddie; Mary Young; recognize..............................................................H..R 1321 Yount, Katie; Nathan Wright; commend and invite to House ..............................H..R 1197 Youth and Family Convocation; 21st Annual; recognize ....................................HR 1612 Yun, Preston; commend.........................................................................................H..R 1699 Yungerberg, Steven; future leader; commend.......................................................H..R 1658 Zimmerman, Shereen; North Clayton Middle School's 2014 Teacher of
the Year; commend .............................................................................................H..R 1876 Zion Hill Baptist Church; commend ....................................................................HR 1942
COMMERCE AND TRADE Commerce and trade; bad faith assertions of patent infringement; prohibit ...........HB 809 Commerce and trade; exemption for sale of zero emission vehicles; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 925 Commerce and trade; separate chapters to regulate provisions relating to cemeteries and funerals; provide ..........................................................................HB 373 Community Affairs, Department of; adopt changes to the HomeSafe Georgia program to prevent home foreclosure; urge............................................HR 757 Consumer transactions; licensed personal care homes and community living arrangements to use certain terms; authorize .............................................HB 398 Electronic transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional ...........................................................................................................SB 209 Fair Business Practices Act; prohibit certain pricing practices with regards to tap water...............................................................................................HB 509 Fair Business Practices Act; sale of unsafe used tires for purposes of installation on motor vehicle; provisions............................................................H..B 1091 Georgia Department of Education and others; place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; recognize and encourage ....................................................................................................HR 1038 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 Georgia World Congress Center Authority; benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents; provide ....................................................HB 246 Identity theft; security freezes for minors; provisions.............................................HB 915 Invest Georgia Fund; create.....................................................................................SB 224 Local governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation...................................................HB 399

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Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340
Seed-Capital Fund; create Invest Georgia Fund......................................................HB 285 Trade names; require registration with the clerk of superior court;
provisions .............................................................................................................HB 670 United States Congress; support successful negotiation of Transatlantic
Trade and Investment Partnership between United States and European Union; encourage ...............................................................................H..R 1280
COMMERCIAL CODE Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 Uniform Commercial Code; repeal Article six relating to bulk transfers ...............HB 554
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE Commissioner of Insurance; require insurers to disclose climate related risks; request .............................................................................................HR 846 Food standards; require labeling of genetically engineered food; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1152 Pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure; define certain terms; provisions................................................................................................HB 1026
COMMISSIONS Capitol Arts Standards Commission; arrange placement of portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in state capitol; urge....................HR 870 Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Junior; encourage .........................H..R 1574 Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize the erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Junior; encourage ...............H..R 1052 Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas ...............SB 274 Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission; study coordination of transportation delivery methods for the Central Savannah River area; request .................................................................................................................H..R 1037 Code Revision Commission; study and make recommendations to General Assembly regarding changes needed to make general statues and constitution gender neutral; require ...............................................................HB 682 Expense allowance; certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly; provide .................................................HB 876 General Assembly; create Citizens' Redistricting Commission ...............................HB 10 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ................................................SB 282 Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission; create...................................................HB 30

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Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission..........................................................SB 367
Retirement and pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission..............................................................SB 339
COMMITTEES City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create ..................................HR 1027 Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee ...................................... SR 896 Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create .................................... SR 348 Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; create ................................HR 1528 Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties.........................H..B 1008 House Development Authority Study Committee; create ....................................HR 1239 House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; create .........H..R 1601 House Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ...............................HR 826 House Local School Board Study Committee; create .............................................HR 361 House Student Scholarship Organization Study Committee; create .......................HR 547 House Study Committee on Atlanta-Savannah High Speed Rail; create ................HR 174 House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; create................H..R 1265 House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; create .........................................H..R 1828 House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; create ...................................................................................................HR 1332 House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; create .....................................HR 1643 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1805 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1830 House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare Providers; create....................................................................................H..R 1723 House Study Committee on Local Government Qualifications Based Selection for Professional Services; create.........................................................H..R 1803 House Study Committee on Medical Education; create........................................H..R 1722 House Study Committee on Municipal Gas Systems in Georgia; create ..............H..R 1831 House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; create......................................HR 868 House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create ................................................................................................HR 44 House Study Committee on Stopping Abusive and Violent Environments for All Citizens of Georgia; create.......................................................................HR 827 House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention of Assaults on Public Schools; create ....................................................................HR 1035 House Study Committee on the Economic Impact of Expanding the Renewable Energy Market in Georgia; create......................................................HR 740 House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 755 House Study Committee on the Foreclosure Crisis; create ......................................HR 75

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House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create .........H..R 1599 House Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; create ...................HR 551 House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in
Education; create..................................................................................................HR 550 House Study Committee on Townships; create.....................................................H..R 1036 House Study Committee on Voter Registration and Voting; create......................H..R 1865 House Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary
Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create ..................................HR 1523 Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create ........................................HR 528 Joint Select Committee on Budget Dependence on Federal Funding;
create .....................................................................................................................HR 360 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding;
create ...................................................................................................................H..R 1573 Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; create ...........................H..R 1330 Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults;
create .....................................................................................................................SR 828 Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study
Committee.............................................................................................................SR 875 Public Health, Department of; required to establish the Maternal
Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths .................................... SB 273 SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create ..................................................S..R 1027 Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee...................SR 981
COMMITTEES, STANDING Assignments.............................................................................................................Page 18
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED Broadrick, Honorable Bruce ............................................................................. Page 1786 Dollar, Honorable Matt....................................................................................... Page 132 Dudgeon, Honorable Mike ............................................................................... Page 2197 Efstration, Honorable Charles P., III .................................................................... Page 16 Ehrhart, Honorable Earl...............................................................................Pages 76, 570 Governor ..............................................................................Pages 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 Harbin, Honorable Ben ..................................................................................... Page 1743 Henson, Honorable Michelle .............................................................................. Page 497 Houston, Honorable Penny............................................................................... Page 1581 Howard, Honorable Henry Wayne ........................................................Pages 2149, 3612 Jones, Honorable Jan ........................................................................................ Page 1741 Kazemian, Ms. Sheila ......................................................................................... Page 132 Legislative Counsel .......................................................Pages 537, 538, 812, 1740, 1742 Lieutenant Governor..............................................................................Pages 1741, 1743 McClain, Honorable Dewey ................................................................................. Page 12 Moore, Honorable Samuel K. ............................................................................. Page 542

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Neal, Honorable Jay................................................................................................ Page 9 Prince, Honorable Brian ....................................................................................... Page 16 Reilly, Mr. William L. ............................................................................................ Page 6 Rivers, Mr. Robert E., Junior.................................................................................. Page 5 Roberts, Honorable Jay..................................................................................... Page 1743 Secretary of State .....................................................................Pages 11, 13, 14, 539, 540 Shafer, Honorable David .................................................................................. Page 1741 Sheldon, Honorable Donna..................................................................................... Page 6 Speaker of the House .......................................................................Pages 17, 1741, 1743 Stephens, Honorable Mickey............................................................................ Page 1746 Tarvin, Honorable Thomas S.............................................................................. Page 568 Thomas, Honorable Brian....................................................................................... Page 4 Williams, Honorable Chuck ............................................................................... Page 333
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Community Affairs, Department of; adopt changes to the HomeSafe Georgia program to prevent home foreclosure; urge............................................HR 757 Community Affairs, Department of; Georgia Administrative Procedure Act applies to administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department....................................................................................................HB 1096 Drug-free commercial zones; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change ................................................................................................HB 1005 Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission..........................................................SB 367
COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Community Health, Board of; contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits for retiring and retired state employees; require ................................................................................................HB 868 Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 910 Community Health, Department of; collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; direct ....................................................HR 603 Community Health, Department of; criminal background check requirements for applicants for employment by certain licensed facilities; expand ..................................................................................................HB 608 Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide .............H..B 1084 Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures; provide .............................................HB 511 Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform .................................................................................SB 163

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Department of Community Health and Department of Public Health; collaborate and develop report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; encourage.............................................................H..R 1829
Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact ..............................................................................................................HB 943
Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act; enact ...................................................HB 51
COMPENSATION RESOLUTIONS House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted Persons; create ...................................................................................................HR 1332 'Innocent Persons' Compensation Act'; enact ..........................................................HB 988
CONCORD, CITY OF; increase term of office of mayor and city councilmembers ................................................................................................HB 1015
CONDOLENCES, ETC. Aaron, Don Gray, Senior; condolences ................................................................HR 1913 Adams, Floyd, Junior; condolences......................................................................HR 1290 Allgood, Mr. Lorenzo Eugene; condolences .........................................................H..R 1530 Artis, Christopher Tobian; condolences ................................................................HR 1195 Banks, Mr. William Michael "Mike"; condolences ..............................................H..R 1437 Beasley, George "Duke"; condolences .................................................................HR 1993 Bennings, Brandon Keith Huff; condolences ........................................................H..R 1342 Braff, Mr. Robert "Bob" William; condolences ....................................................H..R 1434 Brashier, Mr. Clifton A., Junior; condolences.......................................................H..R 1921 Bridges, Daniel B.; condolences............................................................................H..R 1093 Brown, Mr. Roger Henry, Senior; condolences ....................................................H..R 1435 Broxton, John "Jerry"; condolences .....................................................................HR 1540 Callaway, Howard "Bo"; condolences .................................................................HR 1867 Carpenter, Reverend Grady L.; condolences.........................................................H..R 1731 Carter, Mr. Lenton Allen; condolences ................................................................HR 1532 Castleberry, Charles Carroll; condolences ............................................................H..R 1134 Clark, Louie M., Senior; condolences ..................................................................HR 1856 Coker, Mr. David "Big Daddy" Jackson, Junior; condolences .............................H..R 1732 Cooper, Doctor Tom; condolences ........................................................................H..R 1300 Cotton, Bishop John Lester; condolences..............................................................H..R 1989 Cravey, John Edward "Buck"; condolences ..........................................................H..R 1764 Daniel, Mr. Carter; condolences............................................................................H..R 1438 Davis, Teresa; condolences and invite family members and EMS personnel to House ....................................................................................H..R 1249 Dell, Ms. Marcia Lynn Clark; condolences...........................................................H..R 1048 Dixon, Mrs. Lola; condolences..............................................................................H..R 1583 Dobbs, Mr. George Calvin, Junior; condolences...................................................H..R 1380

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Doberson, Frederick; condolences ........................................................................H..R 1823 Durden, Mrs. Ruby Nell Enola Gay; condolences ................................................H..R 1551 Eason, Benjamin Franklin "B.F.", Senior; condolences........................................H..R 1822 Easter, Willie James "Bubba"; condolences..........................................................H..R 1274 Easter, Willie James "Bubba"; condolences..........................................................H..R 1838 Ferrell, George Robert Prince Edward, Junior, "JuJu"; condolences....................H..R 1597 Finch, James Ralph Adams (Bud); condolences ...................................................H..R 1064 Flowers, Ira; condolences ......................................................................................H..R 1892 Flowers, Margaret Clisby Powell; condolences ....................................................H..R 2062 Foster, Robert; condolences ..................................................................................H..R 2067 Fowler, James van Buren; condolences................................................................HR 1922 Fulbright, Mrs. Mary "Meg" Whiten; condolences ...............................................H..R 1535 Gibbs, Mr. Jimmie Douglas "J.D."; condolences ..................................................H..R 1384 Gilliland, Thomas Candler; condolences...............................................................H. R 2009 Griffin, Shatikey; Demiya Griffin; condolences ...................................................H..R 2065 Gurley, Jim; condolences.......................................................................................H..R 1855 Haralson, Sheriff Donald R.; condolences ............................................................H..R 1817 Harrison, Clarence Michael "Mike"; condolences ................................................H..R 1728 Hill, Representative Calvin; condolences and invite family members to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1050 Hinderscheid, Mrs. Cheryl Bruce; condolences ....................................................H..R 1441 Hood, Mr. William Elonzo "Billy", Junior; condolences.....................................HR 1531 Hopkins, Sherry Rochelle; condolences ................................................................HR 1991 Huffman, Wayne; condolences..............................................................................H..R 1618 Hunter, Deacon William "Bubba" Henry, Senior; condolences............................H..R 1821 Ingram, Pastor Alexander; condolences ................................................................HR 2034 Jackson, Mrs. Victoria Travis; condolences ..........................................................H..R 1047 Jasperse, Donald "Doc"; condolences ..................................................................HR 1866 Jennings, Doctor Robert Mansfield; condolences .................................................H..R 1439 Jennings, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin; condolences......................................................H..R 1436 Jones, Martitia "Marty" Martin; condolences and invite family members
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1451 Jones, Mr. John Brent; condolences .....................................................................HR 1383 Jordan, Ms. Susan Ward; condolences .................................................................HR 1382 Kemp, William Burton, Senior; condolences........................................................H..R 1912 Kiser, Mr. Bill; condolences..................................................................................H..R 1533 Klein, Edward "Kip" William, III; condolences....................................................H..R 1565 Lawson, Mr. Carl; condolences .............................................................................H..R 1440 Ledford, William F. "Bill"; condolences ...............................................................H. R 1539 Lester, James Frederick; condolences ..................................................................HR 1049 Lewis, Ruth M.; condolences ................................................................................H..R 2000 Lowe, Mr. Robert "Bob" Hendley, Senior; condolences .....................................HR 1729 Lowery, Deacon John Edward; condolences.........................................................H..R 1412

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Lowery, Mrs. Evelyn Gibson; condolences...........................................................H..R 1278 Lumsden, Doctor Thomas N.; condolences...........................................................H..R 1326 Lurey, Barry; condolences.....................................................................................H..R 1402 Manhatton, Michael Joseph; condolences .............................................................H..R 1956 Matheson, John C. "Chip"; condolences ...............................................................H. R 1538 Mauney, Ray Dean, Senior; condolences ..............................................................H..R 1851 McQueen, Neal Archie; condolences ...................................................................HR 1415 Menifee, Edward; condolences..............................................................................H..R 1635 Miller, Willie Beatrice Lang; condolences............................................................H..R 1325 Mitchell, Doctor Ophelia DeVore; condolences ...................................................H..R 1769 Moore, John, Senior; condolences.........................................................................H..R 1519 Moorman, Shay; condolences................................................................................H..R 1788 Moraes, Roberto; condolences ..............................................................................H..R 2041 Morgan, James H. "Jimmy"; condolences.............................................................H..R 1810 Morris, John W.; condolences ...............................................................................H..R 1409 Morriss, Helen Morton; condolences ...................................................................HR 1211 Murphy, Representative William "Quincy"; condolences and invite
family members to House ...................................................................................H..R 1051 Needham, Edward R.; condolences ......................................................................HR 1232 Noble, LeeAnn; condolences.................................................................................H..R 1975 Peck, Mrs. Ira Underwood; condolences...............................................................H. R 1442 Peters, Deacon Rufus; condolences......................................................................HR 1130 Pickard, Mr. George C.; condolences...................................................................HR 1730 Pierce, Ms. Janet Michelle; condolences...............................................................H. R 1443 Plummer, Elder Robert; condolences ...................................................................HR 1092 Ralston, Mr. Joseph Douglas "Buddy"; condolences ............................................H..R 1433 Rampey, Denver Lee; condolences ......................................................................HR 1696 Ritchie, Ray Anthony; condolences .....................................................................HR 2010 Robinson, Melvin; condolences ............................................................................H..R 1081 Rollins, Doctor Jeffrey; condolences....................................................................HR 1915 Sailor, Reverend W. Ron, Senior; condolences.....................................................H..R 1292 Sanders, Sammy H.; condolences..........................................................................H..R 1220 Scott, Portia A.; condolences.................................................................................H..R 1194 Scott, Reverend Doctor David "Sonny" Randolph; condolences..........................H..R 2004 Sheridan, Roger; condolences ...............................................................................H..R 1953 Siceloff, Courtney Parker; condolences ................................................................HR 1634 Smith, Mr. Samuel Farrar, III; condolences ..........................................................H..R 1642 Sognier, Judge John Woodward; condolences ......................................................H..R 1713 Stenson, Reverend Doctor Marshell, Junior; condolences ...................................HR 1291 Taylor, Virginia; condolences ...............................................................................H..R 1261 Thrower, Mr. Randolph; condolences ..................................................................HR 1926 Turman, De'Antre; condolences ............................................................................H..R 1128 Verner, Felicite Augusta "Miss Gus" Bryan; condolences...................................HR 1904

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Watson, Frederick DuRey "V-Man"; condolences................................................H..R 1127 Weems, David Earl; condolences ..........................................................................H..R 1150 West, Mrs. Addie Joyce P.; condolences...............................................................H. R 1066 Whiddon, Randall; condolences and invite family members
and EMS personnel to House .............................................................................H..R 1250 Wilborn, Charles; condolences..............................................................................H..R 1954 Wilder, Mrs. Renae; condolences..........................................................................H..R 1082 Williams, Hosea Lorenzo; condolences ................................................................HR 1893 Williams, Reverend Jamaal Ja'Corrie; condolences ..............................................H..R 1317 Wittenstein, Charles; condolences and invite family members to House ...............HR 396 Zaldo, Michael "Mike" Edward; condolences.......................................................H..R 1910 Zellner, Joan; condolences.....................................................................................H..R 1336
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ad valorem tax; land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; provide taxation .....................................................................................................HB 37 Ad valorem tax; operation of skeet shooting range not constitute another type of business for qualification as conservation property for current use assessment; provide .....................................................................HB 821 Ad valorem tax; property; provide exemption for forestry equipment ...................HB 959 CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305 Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ................................HB 790 Conservation and natural resources; soil erosion and sedimentation; revise minimum standards ..................................................................................H..B 1025 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 3 Fair Business Practices Act; prohibit certain pricing practices with regards to tap water...............................................................................................HB 509 Farmers' Private Property Protection Act; enact ...................................................H..B 1085 "Flint River Drought Protection Act"; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs .................................................................... SB 213 Georgia Brownfield Act; enact................................................................................HB 957 Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact.....................................................HB 26 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ......................................................................................................................HB 199 Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create .........................................................SB 361 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; change provisions relating to membership.......................................................................HB 978 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ...............................................................................................................SB 210 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 Government statues and monuments; additional protections; provide.....................HB 91

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Hazardous waste; management of sites and provisions concerning enrollment, participation, and administration of hazardous site remediation programs; revise provisions..............................................................HB 357
House Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; create ...................HR 551 J. Calvin Hill, Junior, Act; enact .............................................................................HB 731 Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities; revise .................HB 715 Local government; no county, municipal corporation, or public authority
shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to purification process; provide .................................................H..B 1057 Local government; requiring transfer of ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain circumstances; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 926 Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District; prohibition on interbasin transfer from certain rivers; provide exemption .................................HB 515 Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require ...........................................................................................HB 225 Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory..........................................SB 333 Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish ..................HB 904 Natural resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards ..............................................................................................SB 299 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Parks; entrance fees to state parks shall be waived for disabled veterans; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 547 Public officers; automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes; provide.........................HB 127 Retirement and pensions; public retirement systems invest in publicly traded limited partnerships which derive ninety percent of cash flow from real estate, natural resources, and commodities; authorize........................H..B 1035 Savannah River Basin; development of water management plan; encourage ............................................................................................................H..R 1279 Seasonal Burn Ban Repeal Act; enact ..................................................................HB 1151 Solid waste management; enforcement authority for collection of taxes, fees or assessments owed for local services; revise .............................................HB 595 Solid waste management; surface storage and disposal of coal combustion; regulate.............................................................................................HB 136 Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; add.........................................................................................................................HB 104 State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities ................................. SB 296

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Sustainable Forestry Initiative; state-wide support for sustainable forest certification; encourage.......................................................................................H..R 1724
Tire disposal restrictions; extend sunset date for tire fees......................................HB 908 Water and sewer projects; change a definition........................................................HB 980 Water Conservation Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 864 Water pollution; establish water emergency response procedures..........................HB 549 Water resources; issuance of sludge land application permits;
revise certain requirements ...................................................................................HB 741 Water usage; rates charged to customers served by master meter by
public provider be prorated among dwellings and be no greater than rates charged to single family users; provide .......................................................HB 408 Water; suppliers of such service shall seek reimbursement for unpaid charges only from person who incurred such charges; provide ...........................HB 607
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Ad valorem taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes - CA.......................SR 783 Ballots; language shall be provided by the Attorney General; provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 162 District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase - CA..............................................................................H..R 1161 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA .............................................HR 24 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose - CA ........................................................................................................H..R 1183 General Assembly; dedication of revenues derived from fees or other assessments to public purpose for which such fees were imposed; provide - CA ......................................................................................................HR 1087 General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia - CA........................................................................................................ SR 378 Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA....................................................HR 1 House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education; create..................................................................................................HR 550 Local option sales tax; comprehensive revision of joint county and municipal tax and specify distribution and use of proceeds for property relief; provide - CA.............................................................................................H..R 1034 Motor fuel sales tax; allocated to provide adequate system of public-use airports; provide - CA ...........................................................................................HR 531 Municipalities; created on or after January 1, 2005; establish independent school system; authorize - CA ..............................................................................HR 486 Public office elections; right of individuals to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed; require - CA..................................................................................HR 108

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Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 275
Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 276
Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 277
Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 278
Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 279
Sales and use tax; used for educational programs and materials in public schools upon approval of voters; provide - CA ..................................................H..R 1109
School systems; seventy-five percent of sales taxes for educational purposes may be used for maintenance and operation expenses; provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 160
Senate and House of Representatives; members; provide term limits - CA ..............HR 5 State Board of Education; members are elected; provide - CA.............................H..R 1522 State budget; rate of growth based upon changes in the Consumer Price
Index and population growth; limit - CA ...........................................................H..R 1864 Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited - CA ....................................... SR 415
CONSUMER AFFAIRS Community Affairs, Department of; adopt changes to the HomeSafe Georgia program to prevent home foreclosure; urge............................................HR 757
CONTRACTORS (CONSTRUCTION) State Construction Industry Licensing Board; Division of Roofing Contractors; create ................................................................................................HB 301 State government; documents of private contractors and subcontractors related to work on a public building project; include ...........................................HB 796
CONTRACTS Covenants; enforcement of certain covenants and restriction on physicians who leave employment of a hospital authority; prohibit ....................HB 322 Local government; any service contract such entities enter into shall contain a termination clause; provide ..................................................................HB 932 New employees; annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; provide ................................................................HB 183 Public works contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements..........................................................................................................HB 362

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State government; information pertaining to certain contracts with state agencies be open for inspection; provide..............................................................HB 936
State purchasing; cost comparison prior to entering into certain private service contracts; require ......................................................................................HB 941
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Controlled substances; adopt and incorporate by reference certain drug-free zones ........................................................................................................HB 8 Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions ..................................HB 605 Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions ..................................HB 799 Controlled substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" ............................................................................................................SB 134 Controlled substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions ...........HB 835 Drug-free commercial zones; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change ................................................................................................HB 1005 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Medical cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions ...........................................................................................HB 885 Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances.................SB 268 Therapeutic Cannabidiol Act of 2014; enact.........................................................H..B 1107
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY (See Public Property)
COOK COUNTY Jim McClelland, Senior, Prisoner of War Memorial Bridge; dedicate ...................HR 761 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
CORDELE, CITY OF Special Agent Larry Paul Collins Memorial Highway; City of Hawkinsville and City of Cordele; dedicate .......................................................H..R 1236 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200
CORONERS Coroners; any person alleging elder abuse may demand an inquest within thirty days after a death; provide .............................................................H..B 1158 Coroners; property of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner/medical examiner's personal use .............................................................SB 383

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CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ..............HB 750 Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require..........................................HB 405 Foreclosure; debtor bring debt current by making all past due payments, late fees and charges under certain circumstances; provide ..................................HB 47 Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; correct cross-references; provide ......................................................................................HB 883 Income tax; certain definitions; change..................................................................HB 129 Income tax; net capital gains shall be excluded from state taxable income of corporations and individuals; provide .................................................HB 134 Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time............HB 969 State income tax; corporations subtract title fee paid upon purchase of motor vehicles; allow...............................................................................................HB 2
CORRECTIONS, BOARD OF AND DEPARTMENT OF (Also, see Penal Institutions)
Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365
COSMETOLOGISTS Cosmetologists; lower the minimum age requirement; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology; not exceed certain specified amounts .................................................................................................................SB 336
COUNTIES (Also, see Local Government or Named County)
Ad valorem tax; property; costs of governmental affairs activities; provide definitions ................................................................................................HB 660
Alcoholic beverage licenses; private clubs; repeal a population provision.............HB 708 Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes
at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions....................................................................................H..B 1004 Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for twenty year's service in counties of 500,000 population .............................................................................................................HB 540 Counties and municipalities; implementation of local government service delivery strategy; revise procedures .........................................................HB 855 County and independent school districts; farm to school program; provide............HB 17

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County and municipal officials; display American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; urge ................................................................HR 1585
County and municipal officials; ensure that the American flag is properly displayed; urge .....................................................................................................HR 190
County boards of equalization; taxpayer may submit certain appraisal in support of an appeal; provide ...............................................................................HB 406
County boards of health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision ...................................................................................HB 538
County law libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section .......................HB 536
County sales and use tax; comprehensive revision for educational purposes; provide .................................................................................................HB 802
Education; appointment of local school superintendents; change certain provisions..............................................................................................................HB 519
Education; no local board which receives state funding shall seek or maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; provide.......................................................................................H..B 1088
Education; population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal.............................................................HB 722
Education; population provisions prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal.............................................................HB 723
Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections ........................................................... SB 95
Fiscal Accountability Act; enact..............................................................................HB 793 Local boards of education; agree to interventions by State Board in lieu
of removal proceedings; authorize.......................................................................HB 669 Local boards of education; population provision prohibiting certain
members from holding other offices; repeal.........................................................HB 537 Local government; any service contract such entities enter into shall
contain a termination clause; provide ..................................................................HB 932 Local government; completion and submission of annual audit reports by
community improvement districts; provide..........................................................HB 649 Local government; county may petition any municipality within county
to annex unincorporated islands; provide .............................................................HB 690 Local government; Georgia Procurement Registry used in addition to
official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services; provide................................................HB 311 Local government; no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to purification process; provide .................................................H..B 1057 Local government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions ................................................................HB 960

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Local government; requiring transfer of ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain circumstances; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 926
Local government; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements ...........................HB 169
Local governments; adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 409
Local governments; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements ...........................HB 237
Local school board members; use of public funds for litigation expenses relating to removal proceedings; prohibit.............................................................HB 468
Motor vehicle titles; fee retained by county tag agents who process applications on behalf of Department of Revenue; increase ................................HB 388
Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 877
New employees; annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; provide ................................................................HB 183
Probation services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions ............HB 837 Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for
district durational residency requirements; authorize...........................................HB 436 Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate
taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions.......................................................HB 907 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county;
may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 275 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county;
may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 276 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county;
may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 277 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county;
may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 278 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county;
may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 279 Revenue collection; method for county and municipal governing
authorities to obtain certain information from revenue commissioner; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 418 Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county and municipal tax; provide ...........HB 719 Sales and use tax; point of sale data compiled by Department of Revenue made available to counties and municipalities; provide ......................................HB 860 Service delivery strategies; water and sewer fees charged for customers outside provider's geographical boundaries; change certain provisions................HB 41 State Board of Accountancy; transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office; provide ..........................................HB 291

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State income tax; eliminate classification of counties into tiers..............................HB 370 Water Conservation Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 864 Water; suppliers of such service shall seek reimbursement for unpaid
charges only from person who incurred such charges; provide ...........................HB 607
COURTS (Also, see Crimes and Offenses or Criminal Procedure) Appeal and error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions..............................................................................................................HB 842 Assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders; state funded positions for juvenile court; provide....................................................................HB 674 Attorney General; overturn Supreme Court decision to uphold individual mandate of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; urge..............H..R 1045 Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court..........................................HB 758 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide.......................................................................................HB 870 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; penalty assessments for additional violations; authorize...............................................................................................HB 67 Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date..............................................................................HB 940 Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge .............................................................................................................HB 768 Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge; provide ..................................................H..B 1126 Condominium associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions..............................................................HB 820 Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................ SB 386 Court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs; legal costs; increase maximum amount of additional cost ......................................................HB 438 Courts; additional grounds for terminating parental rights; provide .......................HB 397 Courts; civil action for damages; provide................................................................HB 889 Courts; collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 720 Courts; fines from arrests and citations by uniformed division of Department of Public Safety be paid into state treasury; provisions..................H..B 1020 Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify ............................................................................HB 776 Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions ............................................................H..B 1078 Courts; jurisdiction of probate courts with regard to certain misdemeanor offenses; expand ..................................................................................................HB 736 Courts; provision of fees by local law in matters before probate and magistrate courts; authorize ..................................................................................HB 637 Courts; repeal a population provision.....................................................................HB 725

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Courts; sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; provide ....................................HB 890 Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional
judge......................................................................................................................HB 742 Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones
and at school functions; change provisions ..........................................................HB 826 Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree;
change provisions relating to murder ................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be
class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions ..............................................HB 770 Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions .............HB 911 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation.....................................................SB 187 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase - CA..............................................................................H..R 1161 Dog ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals .....................................................................................SB 290 Elections; nonpartisan election of judges of probate court and chief magistrates; provide..............................................................................................HB 831 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Fully Informed Jury Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 951 Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health .........................HB 705 Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission; create...................................................HB 30 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions..............................................................................................................HB 953 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court .........................H..R 1042 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; define certain terms; provisions..................................................................................................HB 601 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Juvenile court; termination of parental rights under certain circumstances; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 369 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................................... SB 69 Juvenile proceedings; modification of orders of delinquency for children who are victims of sexual abuse or trafficking; provide .....................................HB 219

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License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298
Magistrate courts; filing statements of claim, answer, and verification; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 530
Magistrate courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court.........................SB 332 Motor vehicles and traffic; concurrent jurisdiction of state courts and
probate courts over misdemeanor traffic offenses; provide ................................HB 734 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death
penalty in this state ................................................................................................HB 96 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors;
reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Probate courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a
population provision .............................................................................................SB 341 Public officers; automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not
appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes; provide.........................HB 127 Public utilities; in event of litigation against a utility to prevent
construction of a facility used to service customers in this state, the losing party shall be required to pay attorney's fees and costs of litigation to winning party; provide .....................................................................HB 675 Retirement and pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission..............................................................SB 339 Retirement and pensions; update certain cross-references to Chapter Eleven of Title Fifteen ..........................................................................................HB 343 Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2014; enact ...........................................HB 815 Sheriffs; proof of eligibility to hold office; clarify provisions ................................HB 439 Superior court clerks; disposition of certain fees; provide .......................................HB 44 Superior court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit ............SB 331 Superior courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions..............................HB 215 Superior courts; Griffin Judicial Circuit; revise terms .............................................HB 56 Superior courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ..................................................................................................... SB 165 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Trade names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions .............................................................................................................HB 670 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320 Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge...............................................HB 884 Weapons; all records of judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and not be disclosed; provide ............................................................................................HB 652

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COWETA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge......................................................................................................................HB 742
CRAWFORD COUNTY Provide for appointment of county surveyor...........................................................HB 752 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON Crimes and offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ....................HB 271 Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions .............HB 911 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation.....................................................SB 187 Human trafficking hotline; approval of notices created by businesses and establishments; provide.......................................................................................H..B 1011 Illegal human trafficking; increase criminal penalties, urge Congress ......................HR 2 Stalking; define "family violence order"; change provisions.................................HB 339
CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE) Civil practice; statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; extend........................................................................................................HB 771 Commercial driver's licenses; persons on sexual offender registry on or after July 1, 2013 from being licensed to drive certain motor vehicles; prohibit...................................................................................................................HB 40 Controlled substances; adopt and incorporate by reference certain drug-free zones ........................................................................................................HB 8 Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions ..................................HB 605 Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions ..................................HB 799 Controlled substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" ............................................................................................................SB 134 Controlled substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions ...........HB 835 Convention and Tourism Special District Act of 2014; enact................................HB 647 Coroners; property of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner/medical examiner's personal use .............................................................SB 383 Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ..........................................................HB 826 Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and offenses; crime of cargo theft; provide ................................................HB 749

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Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions ..............................................HB 770
Crimes and offenses; criminal offenses of resisting, obstructing, hindering, or opposing a code enforcement officer; provide..............................H..B 1021
Crimes and offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions...................................................................................HB 863
Crimes and offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions.......................................................................................HB 773
Crimes and offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions ..............................................................................HB 985
Crimes and offenses; gambling; define certain terms; provisions...........................HB 963 Crimes and offenses; no duty to retreat prior to use of force and correct a
cross-reference; repeal statute.............................................................................H..B 1153 Crimes and offenses; offense of harassing phone calls to offense of
harassing communications; change ...................................................................HB 1064 Crimes and offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ....................HB 271 Crimes and offenses; person has right to use deadly force against law
enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into home without first knocking and announcing identity and purpose; provide ..................................HB 1046 Crimes and offenses; persons who provoke a use of force cannot claim benefit of the Code section; provide ....................................................................HB 931 Crimes and offenses; publication of certain information relating to minors under certain circumstances; prohibit ..................................................................HB 716 Crimes and offenses; repeal certain prohibitions against sexual offenders loitering in certain locations; provisions.............................................................H..B 1033 Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions .............HB 911 Crimes; persons from being spectators at any place where chicken fights occur; prohibit......................................................................................................HB 724 Criminal procedure; extended time frames for victims of certain sexual offenses to request victim compensation; provide................................................HB 797 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation.....................................................SB 187 Drug-free commercial zones; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change ................................................................................................HB 1005 Education; parent or guardian; hearing prior to imposition of ban to prohibit admission to school; provide..................................................................HB 698 Employment; unlawful for employer to include on application a question inquiring whether applicant has been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime; provide ................................................................................................HB 813 Firearms; carrying and possession by an administrator within a school safety zone or school building; provide.................................................................HB 35 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60

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Firearms; members of General Assembly to be able to carry on government and other properties; authorize .........................................................HB 394
Firearms; offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into secure airport area; provide ........................................................................................................HB 356
Firearms; person with a weapon carry license to possess a weapon on property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; authorize ...............HB 248
Firearms; prohibit illegal aliens from processing, transporting, or shipping firearms ................................................................................................HB 667
Game and fish; provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; update ...................................................................HB 783
Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Georgia Campus Carry Act of 2013; enact ..............................................................HB 29 Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact.....................................................HB 26 Georgia Firearms Freedom Act; enact......................................................................HB 89 Georgia Firearms Freedom Act; enact....................................................................HB 507 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; actions intended to defraud fund
shall be a felony; provide......................................................................................HB 844 Gun Safety Act; enact..............................................................................................HB 303 Homicide by vehicle; increase the penalty ..............................................................SB 116 Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA....................................................HR 1 House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention of
Assaults on Public Schools; create ....................................................................HR 1035 Human trafficking hotline; approval of notices created by businesses and
establishments; provide.......................................................................................H..B 1011 Identity theft; security freezes for minors; provisions.............................................HB 915 Illegal human trafficking; increase criminal penalties, urge Congress ......................HR 2 Interstate cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia
to certain conventions ...........................................................................................SB 206 Invasions of privacy; provide for a definition; provisions .....................................HB 846 Invasions of privacy; transmission of photography or video depicting
nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; prohibit .........................................................................................HB 838 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Licenses; certain military personnel and military veterans issued weapons carry license without payment of fees; allow .......................................................HB 779 Medical cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions ...........................................................................................HB 885 Offenses against public order; defamation; provisions ............................................HB 39 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Peace officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties..........................................SB 324

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Physician assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances.................SB 268
Restoring Gun Rights During State of Emergency Act of 2013; enact....................HB 27 Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013;
enact .......................................................................................................................HB 28 Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013;
enact ......................................................................................................................HB 335 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 Shatikey and Demiya Predatory Violence Prevention Act; enact ...........................HB 696 Stalking; define "family violence order"; change provisions.................................HB 339 State employees; enforce any federal law or regulation relating to a
personal firearm; provisions ..................................................................................HB 90 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Therapeutic Cannabidiol Act of 2014; enact.........................................................H..B 1107 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products;
provide regulation ................................................................................................HB 251 Unlicensed personal care homes; penalties for owning or operating;
revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 899 Unsolicited distribution of material through electronic transmission;
nudity or sexual conduct; clarify application........................................................HB 157 Weapons carry license; issue certain military personnel and veterans
without payment of fees; allow.............................................................................HB 703 Weapons; all records of judge of probate court regarding weapons carry
licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and not be disclosed; provide ............................................................................................HB 652 Weapons; training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; provide..................................................................................................HB 120
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders; state funded positions for juvenile court; provide....................................................................HB 674 Bonds; application and notice to appear for a show cause hearing; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 145 Cash bonds; release of unclaimed bonds one year after surety is released; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 392 Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions ..............................................HB 770 Crimes and offenses; person has right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into home without first knocking and announcing identity and purpose; provide ..................................HB 1046

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Criminal procedure; extended time frames for victims of certain sexual offenses to request victim compensation; provide................................................HB 797
Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation.....................................................SB 187
Criminal procedure; provide for matters relative to opening statements ................HB 668 Criminal procedures; population provision relating to violations of bond
and breach of bond; repeal....................................................................................HB 727 Death penalty; add statutory aggravating circumstance ..........................................HB 355 DNA sampling, collection, and analysis; persons arrested for felony
offenses .................................................................................................................SB 135 Forfeiture of bonds; relieve a surety from liability under certain
circumstances.......................................................................................................HB 510 Fully Informed Jury Act of 2013; enact ...................................................................HB 25 Fully Informed Jury Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 951 Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; eligible for awards; define
certain term; provisions ........................................................................................HB 993 Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund; eligible persons may file claim
when cold case is reopened; provide .....................................................................HB 95 Georgia Uniform Civil Forfeiture Procedure Act; enact ............................................HB 1 License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a
special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state ................................................................................................HB 96 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Pretrial proceedings; admissions and confessions; amend Code; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 671 Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions .......................................................................HB 12 Punishment; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions .......................................................................HB 24 Repeat offenders; ineligibility for parole under certain circumstances; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 483 Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2014; enact ...........................................HB 815 Search warrants; illegal to use unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement without first obtaining a warrant; provide ......................................HB 560 Searches with warrants; disclosure of location information for electronic devices; provide ...................................................................................................HB 699 Sentencing; defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances, and parole; repeal certain provisions ...........................................HB 119 Shatikey and Demiya Predatory Violence Prevention Act; enact ...........................HB 696

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Stalking; define "family violence order"; change provisions.................................HB 339 Trial proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed
circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions ...............HB 804

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DACULA, CITY OF; change the corporate boundaries ..........................................HB 999
DADE COUNTY; property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties...................SR 788
DALTON, CITY OF; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum .........H..B 1102
DAWSON COUNTY Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge; dedicate ..............................................................H..R 1111 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 Trooper Mark Allen Page Memorial Highway; dedicate .....................................HR 1447
DAWSONVILLE, CITY OF Kenneth Webster Stewart, III Memorial Intersection; dedicate ............................H..R 1056 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
DAY CARE Day-care centers; install safety alarms in vehicles used to transport children; permit....................................................................................................HB 331 Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for employees and directors; require ...........................................................................HB 46 Education; family day-care homes; revise requirements........................................HB 789
DEAF PERSONS (Also, see Handicapped Persons) Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact ........................................................HB 74
DEATH PENALTY Death penalty; add statutory aggravating circumstance ..........................................HB 355 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state ................................................................................................HB 96
DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Banking and finance; debtor and creditor; enact a new Chapter in Title Seven; provisions ................................................................................................HB 1154 Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................ SB 386
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Debtor and creditor; repeal Chapter Five of Title Eighteen, relating to debt adjustment; enact new Chapter Five of Title Eighteen, relating to debt management services ....................................................................................HB 465
Foreclosure; debtor bring debt current by making all past due payments, late fees and charges under certain circumstances; provide ..................................HB 47
Foreclosure; withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings; require notice; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 903
Garnishment; exemptions of pension or retirement funds or benefits; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 377
Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions......................................................H..B 1000
Small Business Borrower Protection Act; enact.......................................................HB 82
DEFENSE, DEPARTMENT OF Adjutant general; qualifications for appointment; provide ......................................HB 52 State employees; assist any agency of or the armed forces of the United States in the execution of 50 U.S.C. Section 1541; prohibit .................................HB 92
DEKALB COUNTY Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; eliminate time limitation .......................H..B 1065 Board of education; reconstitute the board............................................................H..B 1054 House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; create......................................HR 868 Incorporate a new municipality ...............................................................................HB 665 Incorporate a new municipality ...............................................................................HB 677 Incorporate a new municipality ...............................................................................HB 687 Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; create ...........................H..R 1330 Lakeside, City of; incorporate .................................................................................SB 270 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers....................................................................................................... SB 342
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Development authorities; change a definition; revision of public purpose; changes to general powers .................................................................... SB 353 Development Authority Transparency and Accountability Act; enact ...................HB 921 Development authority; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide...................................................HB 817 House Development Authority Study Committee; create ....................................HR 1239 Joint development authorities; allow job tax credit be applied against taxpayer's withholding tax payment; provisions ..................................................HB 956

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DIGITAL EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTERS Crimes and offenses; offense of harassing phone calls to offense of harassing communications; change ...................................................................HB 1064 Labor; employees requesting username, password or means of accessing an account for purposes of accessing personal social media; prohibit .................HB 117 Labor; employers requesting or requiring an employee for employment disclose a username or password for accessing person social media; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 149 State accounting office; state accounting officer pay state obligations to vendors within a certain time period; direct .....................................................HB 151 State Road and Tollway Authority; use of identifying information obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; provide .........................................................................H..B 1098 Unsolicited distribution of material through electronic transmission; nudity or sexual conduct; clarify application........................................................HB 157
DISABLED PERSONS (Also, see Handicapped Persons) State Capitol and Coverdell Legislative Office Building; accessibility by the blind and visually impaired; declare commitment........................................H..R 1039
DISTILLED SPIRITS (Also, see Alcoholic Beverages) Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit .................................................................HB 825 Alcoholic beverages; limited retail sale of distilled spirits manufactured by a craft distiller in a designated area on the premises of such distiller; authorize................................................................................................................HB 787 Alcoholic beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums ............................SB 240 Law enforcement officers; persons leaving establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by drink entitled to entrapment defense under certain circumstances; clarify ................................................................................HB 43 Tastings; retail sales of distilled spirits manufactured by a distillery to be sold on premises; authorize..........................................................................HB 185
DIVORCE (Also, see Domestic Relations) Divorce; certain parents participate in educational skills building classes; require ...................................................................................................................HB 684
DODGE COUNTY Change composition of governing authority .........................................................H..B 1101 Chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections ...................................................H..B 1030

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Judge of probate court; provide nonpartisan elections ..........................................H..B 1032 Office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections ..................................................H..B 1031
DOGS (Also, see Animals) Dog ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals .....................................................................................SB 290 Responsible dog ownership; modify provisions relating to dangerous dogs .......................................................................................................................HB 488
DOMESTIC RELATIONS Adoption records; issuance of copy of original birth certificate to certain adults who were adopted; provide .......................................................................HB 524 Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions ...................................................................................................HB 701 Civil practice; statute of limitations for actions for childhood sexual abuse; extend........................................................................................................HB 771 Courts; additional grounds for terminating parental rights; provide .......................HB 397 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation.....................................................SB 187 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 Divorce; certain parents participate in educational skills building classes; require ...................................................................................................................HB 684 Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; make legislative findings; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 972 Domestic relations; visitation and custody of children of parents serving in military; provide ...............................................................................................HB 685 Ethical Treatment of Human Embryos Act; enact...................................................HB 481 Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health .........................HB 705 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ................................................SB 282 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide ..................................................................HB 914 Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; update .....................................................HB 236
DOOLY COUNTY; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections........................H..B 1029

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DORAVILLE, CITY OF Change corporate limits; provisions .....................................................................HB 1138 Change corporate limits; provisions .....................................................................HB 1139
DOUGHERTY COUNTY; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members................................................................................................................HB 632
DOUGLAS, CITY OF; compensation of mayor and commissioners; revise provisions ................................................................................................HB 1121
DOUGLAS COUNTY Board of Education; provide for compensation of members................................HB 1108 Board of elections and registration; composition of board and selection and appointment of members; provide ................................................................HB 615 Board of elections and registration; composition of board and selection and appointment of members; provide ................................................................HB 944 High speed rail transit authority; operate in Fulton, Carroll and Douglas counties; encourage creation.................................................................................HR 872 Levy an excise tax ..................................................................................................HB 543 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
DRIVERS LICENSES Commercial driver's licenses; persons on sexual offender registry on or after July 1, 2013 from being licensed to drive certain motor vehicles; prohibit...................................................................................................................HB 40 Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 Driver's licenses; issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired; authorize .........................HB 227 Drivers' licenses; restoration to persons completing defensive driving course; provide approval of certain programs' curriculums ................................HB 621 Licenses; Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; provide ...............................................................................HB 88 Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time .......................................................................................................................HB 827 Pretrial proceedings; admissions and confessions; amend Code; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 671 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320

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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, DUI Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA .............................................HR 24 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1805 Jeremy Griner Act; enact ..........................................................................................HB 33
DUNWOODY, CITY OF; provide for a special service district; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1109

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EARLY COUNTY; board of elections and registration; provide ............................HB 997
EATONTON, CITY OF Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption...................H..B 1093 Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption...................H..B 1094 Ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption...................H..B 1095 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 Trooper John Dixon Morris Memorial Highway; City of Eatonton and City of Madison; dedicate...................................................................................H..R 1216
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Economic Development, Department of; Division of Minority and Women's Business Development; create ..............................................................HB 387 Economic Development, Department of; Sports Marketing Fund; create ..............HB 984
EDUCATION Ad valorem tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption .......................HB 788 "America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act"; require a course of study .................................................................................................. SB 384 Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ............................HB 18 Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ...........................HB 754 Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for twenty years service in counties of 500,000 population .............................................................................................................HB 540

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Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for twenty years service in counties of 500,000 population .............................................................................................................HB 728
Board of Regents of University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia; provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; encourage ........................H..R 1449
Bonded debt; population brackets and census; repeal certain provisions ...............HB 834 Business and Education Acting Together (BEAT) Act; enact ..............................H..B 1145 Campus police officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon
population classification .......................................................................................HB 539 Carbon monoxide detectors; public and private schools; require ............................HB 23 Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents..................... SB 68 Charter schools; certain funding of schools to ensure local revenue is
allocated equally to all schools in district; clarify ................................................HB 680 Child Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act; enact..........................................H..B 1055 County and independent school districts; farm to school program; provide............HB 17 County sales and use tax; comprehensive revision for educational
purposes; provide .................................................................................................HB 802 Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones
and at school functions; change provisions ..........................................................HB 826 Day-care centers; install safety alarms in vehicles used to transport
children; permit....................................................................................................HB 331 Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for
employees and directors; require ...........................................................................HB 46 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms
as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 Dropout Deterrent Act; enact ...................................................................................HB 19 Education tax credit; increase aggregate amount of credits ...................................HB 759 Education; appointment of local school superintendents; change
certain provisions .................................................................................................HB 519 Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply of auto-
injectable epinephrine ...........................................................................................SB 195 Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of
traditional winter celebrations .............................................................................SB 283 Education; course of study in health and physical education includes
training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; require...............................................HB 217 Education; declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of
certain curricula ................................................................................................... SB 167 Education; family day-care homes; revise requirements........................................HB 789 Education; leasing of certain public school property for purpose of
construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers; prohibit ..............HB 563 Education; mandatory for children; change age requirements ...................................HB 9

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Education; no high school which receives funding from Quality Basic Education Act shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events that prohibit home study students from participating on public school teams; provide .........................................................................................H..B 1149
Education; no local board which receives state funding shall seek or maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; provide.......................................................................................H..B 1088
Education; parent or guardian; hearing prior to imposition of ban to prohibit admission to school; provide..................................................................HB 698
Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate in establishing college/career academies ............................................SB 189
Education; population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal.............................................................HB 722
Education; population provision related to applicability of the term "campus"; repeal ..................................................................................................HB 726
Education; population provisions prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal.............................................................HB 723
Education; provide charter-schools-in-the-workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; provisions......................................................HB 964
Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ...........HB 979
Education; provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association ......................SB 343
Education; provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association ......................SB 288
Education; provide the civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol Museum................................................................................................... SB 172
Education; seat-time waivers for high school students who complete online course work prior to end of semester or quarter; provide........................H..B 1006
Education; State Board not adopt and Department of Education not implement academic content standards for English, language arts, and mathematics developed by common core standards initiative; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1089
Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions ................................................................................................. SB 243
Elementary and secondary education; additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 832
Elementary and secondary education; annual reporting of bullying incidents; require....................................................................................................HB 15

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Elementary and secondary education; annual reporting of bullying incidents; require..................................................................................................HB 429
Elementary and secondary education; bill of rights for Georgia teachers; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 426
Elementary and secondary education; bullying; revise provisions .........................HB 812 Elementary and secondary education; local board of education and each
charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget; provide ....................................................................................................HB 886 Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require .......................HB 405 Elementary and secondary education; students with chronic disciplinary problems; provide observation by parents in classroom...................HB 326 Elementary and secondary education; system of determining parental investment in public schools; provide ....................................................HB 717 Elementary and secondary education; update and clarify provisions; repeal obsolete provisions.....................................................................................HB 897 Firearms; carrying and possession by an administrator within a school safety zone or school building; provide...................................................HB 35 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement; enact ......................HB 327 Food standards; food sales and food service establishments; revise definitions....................................................................................................HB 53 General Assembly; provide by local law for mandatory attendance until age seventeen within local school system; authorize ..................................HB 948 Georgia Campus Carry Act of 2013; enact ..............................................................HB 29 Georgia Department of Education and others; place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; recognize and encourage.....................................................................................H..R 1038 Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change membership to accommodate Fourteenth Congressional District ........................SB 155 "Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act"; provide for leadership/service recognition of students ......................................................SB 241 Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language limiting the institution from providing certain postsecondary study; remove ...................HB 114 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise.............................HB 763 Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties.........................H..B 1008 Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; enact........................................HB 733 Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; enact........................................HB 861 Georgia Virtual School; credit recovery courses available to students withdrawn from a course due to illness; provide..................................................HB 581

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Georgia's adoption of the Common Core Standards; affirm ................................HR 1345 Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2013; enact ............................................................HB 48 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for
Georgia service providers and certain supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products produced in this state; modify provisions....................HB 562 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers; modify provisions ................................................HB 168 Governor and General Assembly; give pay raises to veteran teachers of Georgia's Public School System; request .........................................................HR 913 High school athletic associations; state funding; provisions ..................................HB 249 Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; enact ............................................................................................................H..B 1044 HOPE scholarship; require local school systems to calculate; provide grade point average; eligibility................................................................SB 372 HOPE; certain requirements for students who graduated from high school or received general education development diploma prior to 1993; provide exceptions ........................................................................HB 946 HOPE; freshman students who are home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; revise eligibility requirements............HB 810 HOPE; incarcerated individuals who qualify for GED vouchers may use within twelve months of release; provide...............................................HB 565 HOPE; lower minimum grade point average for maintaining eligibility; provide..................................................................................................HB 54 HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting twelve additional months; provide.........................................................H..B 1040 House Local School Board Study Committee; create .............................................HR 361 House Student Scholarship Organization Study Committee; create .......................HR 547 House Study Committee on Medical Education; create........................................H..R 1722 House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention of Assaults on Public Schools; create ....................................................................HR 1035 House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education; create..................................................................................................HR 550 Income tax; allocation of the cap for qualified education tax credits; change ...................................................................................................................HB 231 Income tax; types of liability subject to offset by the qualified education credit; broaden......................................................................................HB 239 J. Calvin Hill, Junior, Act; enact .............................................................................HB 731 Jason Flatt Act-Georgia; enact ..............................................................................H..B 1056 Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create ........................................HR 528 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................................... SB 69

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Local boards of education and schools; consider renewable energy systems to provide educational opportunities; encourage ......................H..R 1971
Local boards of education; agree to interventions by State Board in lieu of removal proceedings; authorize ............................................................HB 669
Local boards of education; implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; urge ................................HR 689
Local boards of education; member that does not comply with Act requiring board to make submission under Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor; provide............................................................................HB 555
Local boards of education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal.............................................HB 537
Local boards of education; teacher enrichment contributions to public schools; provide .....................................................................................HB 140
Local five mill share funds; equalized adjusted school property tax digest; exclude freeport property ...................................................................HB 445
Local school board members; use of public funds for litigation expenses relating to removal proceedings; prohibit .............................................HB 468
Local school boards; peer review committee to make recommendations to Governor regarding removal of members; establish .......................................HB 550
Medical scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans............HB 998 Military Junior College of Georgia; tuition grant assistance
for certain students; provide ..................................................................................HB 75 Municipalities; created on or after January 1, 2005; establish
independent school system; authorize - CA .........................................................HR 486 Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990;
authorization to operate by means of accreditation for institutions that meet certain requirements; provide ...............................................................HB 184 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act; enact ........................................................HB 123 Parent Conference Act; enact ..................................................................................HB 425 Pay As You Earn Education Program Act; enact ..................................................H..B 1039 Post-employment health benefit fund; person eligible to participate on or after July 1, 2013, shall pay premium which reflects cost of coverage; provide......................................................................................HB 263 Postsecondary education; distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; change ........................................................H..B 1007 Postsecondary education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties .......................................................................................HB 697 Private colleges and universities authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ..........................SB 326 Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee.............................................................................................................SR 875

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Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ..............................................................HB 13 Public school disciplinary tribunals; parents and guardians
of students when weapon has been brought to school or found on school grounds; require notification ................................................................HB 325 Public school facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes...................SB 301 Public school teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries ....................................................HB 490 Quality Basic Education Act; educator cannot be prohibited from enrolling in a leadership preparation program; provide...............................HB 245 Quality Basic Education Act; local boards of education to offer driver education as an elective course; require.....................................................HB 424 Quality Basic Education Act; program for preventing teen dating violence; provide..................................................................................................HB 882 Quality Basic Education Act; public schools permit home study students to take Scholastic Assessment Test without additional fees; provide ..................HB 987 Revenue and taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products....................HB 958 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 Sales and use tax; used for educational programs and materials in public schools upon approval of voters; provide - CA..................................HR 1109 School buses; additional activation of amber flasher lights before and after bus stop; require.....................................................................................HB 518 School buses; local boards of education to place advertisements on buses; authorize................................................................................................HB 811 School buses; local school systems establish specific procedures and safety precautions regarding unloading children under eight; require ..................HB 11 School systems; seventy-five percent of sales taxes for educational purposes may be used for maintenance and operation expenses; provide - CA ........................................................................................................HR 160 Smith-Barnes Elementary School; not be closed or renamed; suggest .................H..R 1075 Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide ..................................................HB 914 State Board of Education and Fulton County Board of Education; installation of carbon monoxide detectors in schools; mandate ...........................HR 297 State Board of Education and State Department of Education; successful completion of SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; impose requirement for high school graduation ..........................H..R 1186 State Board of Education; accept dance classes as credit for fulfilling physical education course requirements; encourage ...........................H..R 1804

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State Board of Education; members are elected; provide - CA.............................H..R 1522 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide
for the designation of community colleges...........................................................SB 103 Student health; public schools provide parents of sixth grade
students information concerning human papillomavirus; require ........................HB 162 Student scholarship organizations; certain records of qualified
schools and programs which enroll eligible students are subject to open records laws; provide ...............................................................................HB 221 Student scholarship organizations; qualified school or program or scholarship organization; prohibit discrimination............................................HB 456 The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact .....................................................................HB 305 Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 293 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ............................................................................................HB 38 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ...........................................................................................HB 111 "Work Based Learning Act" ....................................................................................SB 329 Work Based Learning Act; enact.............................................................................HB 766 Youth violence; public health epidemic and supporting statewide trauma-informed education; declare ..................................................................HR 1100
EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF AND STATE BOARD OF (Also, see Education)
Education; course of study in health and physical education includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; require ................................HB 217
Georgia Department of Education and others; place Georgia at the forefront of the return of manufacturing to the United States; recognize and encourage .........................................................................H..R 1038
Local boards of education; agree to interventions by State Board in lieu of removal proceedings; authorize ............................................................HB 669
Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act; enact ........................................................HB 123 State Board of Education and Fulton County Board of Education;
installation of carbon monoxide detectors in schools; mandate ...........................HR 297 State Board of Education and State Department of Education;
successful completion of SKILLS FOR SUCCESS financial literacy class; impose requirement for high school graduation ..........................H..R 1186 State Board of Education; accept dance classes as credit for fulfilling physical education course requirements; encourage ...........................H..R 1804 State Board of Education; members are elected; provide - CA.............................H..R 1522

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EDUCATION; ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY (Also, See Education)
"America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act"; require a course of study .................................................................................................. SB 384
Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ............................HB 18 Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ...........................HB 754 Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents..................... SB 68 Charter schools; certain funding of schools to ensure local revenue
is allocated equally to all schools in district; clarify ............................................HB 680 Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school
safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ....................................HB 826 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms
as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 Dropout Deterrent Act; enact ...................................................................................HB 19 Education; appointment of local school superintendents; change
certain provisions .................................................................................................HB 519 Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply
of auto-injectable epinephrine ..............................................................................SB 195 Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on
history of traditional winter celebrations .............................................................SB 283 Education; course of study in health and physical education
includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; require ................................HB 217 Education; declare certain actions void ab initio relating to
adoption of certain curricula .................................................................................SB 167 Education; leasing of certain public school property for purpose
of construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 563 Education; mandatory for children; change age requirements ...................................HB 9 Education; no high school which receives funding from Quality Basic Education Act shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events that prohibit home study students from participating on public school teams; provide .........................................................................H..B 1149 Education; no local board which receives state funding shall seek or maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; provide................................................................HB 1088 Education; parent or guardian; hearing prior to imposition of ban to prohibit admission to school; provide........................................................HB 698 Education; population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal ............................................HB 722 Education; population provisions prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal ............................................HB 723 Education; provide charter-schools-in-the-workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; provisions......................................................HB 964

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Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions.................................................................................................HB 979
Education; provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association ......................SB 343
Education; provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association ......................SB 288
Education; seat-time waivers for high school students who complete online course work prior to end of semester or quarter; provide........................H..B 1006
Education; State Board not adopt and Department of Education not implement academic content standards for English, language arts, and mathematics developed by common core standards initiative; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1089
Elementary and secondary education; additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; provide ...............................................................................................HB 832
Elementary and secondary education; annual reporting of bullying incidents; require....................................................................................................HB 15
Elementary and secondary education; annual reporting of bullying incidents; require..................................................................................................HB 429
Elementary and secondary education; bill of rights for Georgia teachers; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 426
Elementary and secondary education; bullying; revise provisions .........................HB 812 Elementary and secondary education; local board of education
and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget; provide ................................................................................HB 886 Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require .......................HB 405 Elementary and secondary education; students with chronic disciplinary problems; provide observation by parents in classroom...................HB 326 Elementary and secondary education; system of determining parental investment in public schools; provide ....................................................HB 717 Elementary and secondary education; update and clarify provisions; repeal obsolete provisions.....................................................................................HB 897 Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement; enact ......................HB 327 General Assembly; provide by local law for mandatory attendance until age seventeen within local school system; authorize ..................................HB 948 Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; enact........................................HB 733 Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; enact........................................HB 861

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Georgia Virtual School; credit recovery courses available to students withdrawn from a course due to illness; provide...................................HB 581
Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2013; enact ............................................................HB 48 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for
Georgia service providers and certain supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products produced in this state; modify provisions....................HB 562 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers; modify provisions ................................................HB 168 High school athletic associations; state funding; provisions ..................................HB 249 HOPE scholarship; require local school systems to calculate; provide grade point average; eligibility................................................................SB 372 HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting twelve additional months; provide.........................................................H..B 1040 J. Calvin Hill, Junior, Act; enact .............................................................................HB 731 Jason Flatt Act-Georgia; enact ..............................................................................H..B 1056 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................................... SB 69 Local boards of education; agree to interventions by State Board in lieu of removal proceedings; authorize ............................................................HB 669 Local boards of education; member that does not comply with Act requiring board to make submission under Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor; provide............................................................................HB 555 Local boards of education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal.........................................................HB 537 Local boards of education; teacher enrichment contributions to public schools; provide ...................................................................................................HB 140 Local five mill share funds; equalized adjusted school property tax digest; exclude freeport property......................................................................................HB 445 Local school board members; use of public funds for litigation expenses relating to removal proceedings; prohibit .............................................HB 468 Local school boards; peer review committee to make recommendations to Governor regarding removal of members; establish .......................................HB 550 Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act; enact ........................................................HB 123 Post-employment health benefit fund; person eligible to participate on or after July 1, 2013, shall pay premium which reflects cost of coverage; provide......................................................................................HB 263 Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ..............................................................HB 13 Public school disciplinary tribunals; parents and guardians of students when weapon has been brought to school or found on school grounds; require notification ................................................................HB 325 Public school facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes ..............SB 301

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Public school teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries ....................................................HB 490
Quality Basic Education Act; educator cannot be prohibited from enrolling in a leadership preparation program; provide...............................HB 245
Quality Basic Education Act; local boards of education to offer driver education as an elective course; require.....................................................HB 424
Quality Basic Education Act; program for preventing teen dating violence; provide..................................................................................................HB 882
Quality Basic Education Act; public schools permit home study students to take Scholastic Assessment Test without additional fees; provide ..................HB 987
Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 School buses; local boards of education to place advertisements
on buses; authorize................................................................................................HB 811 School buses; local school systems establish specific procedures and
safety precautions regarding unloading children under eight; require ..................HB 11 Student health; public schools provide parents of sixth grade
students information concerning human papillomavirus; require ........................HB 162 The End to Cyberbullying Act; enact .....................................................................HB 305 "Work Based Learning Act" ....................................................................................SB 329 Work Based Learning Act; enact.............................................................................HB 766
EFFINGHAM COUNTY Board of education; change compensation for members .....................................HB 1146 CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305
ELDERLY Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create.................................................SB 291
ELECTIONS Absentee voting; candidate in election or primary entitled to inspect and reproduce ballots for certain period of time after election or primary; provide .................................................................................HB 852 Ballots; language shall be provided by the Attorney General; provide - CA .......................................................................................................HR 162 Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date............................................................HB 940 Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify.......................................................HB 776 Elections and primaries; provide portable voter registration; provisions................HB 945 Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections ........................................................... SB 95 Elections; nonpartisan election of judges of probate court and chief magistrates; provide.....................................................................................HB 831

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Elections; period for advance voting prior to municipal primary or election; change ...................................................................................................HB 891
Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions ..............................................................................HB 400
Elections; primaries and elections; revise dates ......................................................HB 310 Ethics in government; investigation and enforcement of constitutional
requirement for public officer to file and pay federal, state and local taxes; provide ...............................................................................................HB 333 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; change assignment for budgetary purposes; State Accounting Office .................SB 297 Georgia Secretary of State; look into feasibility of vote-byphone by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; request.................................................H..R 1771 Georgia Secretary of State; request to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia...............................................................................S..R 1236 House Study Committee on Voter Registration and Voting; create......................H..R 1865 Lobbyists; expenditures for benefit of elected state officials and members of General Assembly not subject to reporting; provide .........................HB 61 Local boards of education; member that does not comply with Act requiring board to make submission under Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor; provide............................................................................HB 555 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Online Voter Registration Act of 2014; enact .........................................................HB 942 Public employees; shall not use government owned computers to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly; provide ..................................................................................HB 228 Public office elections; right of individuals to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed; require - CA ...............................................................HR 108 Special elections; present question to voters regarding imposition or extension of local option sales and use tax or approval of issuance of bonds held only on Tuesday after first Monday in November; provide.............H..B 1125 Supreme Court of the United States; affirm clear constitutionality of Section five of federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; request support................HR 741
ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE Electric membership corporations; contracts for purchase of power which are longer than five years in duration to be reviewed by public service commission; require ................................................................HB 500 Electric suppliers; energy savings plans to optimize use of demand-side capacity options; provide ......................................................................................HB 564 Public utilities; establishment of voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; provide....................................................................................HB 503

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Public utilities; evaluation of electromagnetic field levels and protection of the transmission and distribution systems against damage from an electromagnetic pulse or a geomagnetic storm; provide .........H..B 1148
Rural Georgia Economic Recovery and Solar Resource Act of 2014; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 657
Solar Power Free-Market Financing and Property Rights Act of 2014; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 874
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, PLUMBERS, CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS, LOW-VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS, AND UTILITY CONTRACTORS
Electrical Contractor Class II; provide that a person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class.............................................................SB 294
State Construction Industry Licensing Board; Division of Roofing Contractors; create ................................................................................................HB 301
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY Electronic transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional................................................................................................... SB 209 Searches with warrants; disclosure of location information for electronic devices; provide..............................................................................HB 699 State Road and Tollway Authority; use of identifying information obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; provide...................................................H..B 1098
ELLIJAY, CITY OF; change corporate boundaries and exclude certain territory ...............................................................................................................H..B 1135
EMANUEL COUNTY; Special Agent Garland E. Fields Memorial Highway; dedicate ................................................................................................HR 388
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT Emergency management; certain limitations regarding the possession and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; prohibit.............HB 100 Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams and individuals by director; eliminate ........................................................HB 378 "Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act"; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions ...........................................................SB 381 Restoring Gun Rights During State of Emergency Act of 2013; enact....................HB 27

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Freestanding pediatric emergency facilities; certificate of need requirements; exempt............................................................................................HB 404 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966
EMINENT DOMAIN Electric transmission lines; burden of proof for the route selected for location; provide...............................................................................................HB 77 Electric transmission lines; factors to be used by a utility in exercising power of eminent domain; establish.....................................................HB 76 Public utilities; evaluation of electromagnetic field levels and protection of the transmission and distribution systems against damage from an electromagnetic pulse or a geomagnetic storm; provide ...................................HB 1148
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (See Retirement and Pensions or State Employees)
EMPLOYMENT Employment; unlawful for employer to include on application a question inquiring whether applicant has been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime; provide .........................................................HB 813 Enterprise zones; certain criteria for qualifying business enterprise; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 927 Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions...............................................................................HB 947 Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures .................................................................HB 714 Self-employment Program Act; enact ....................................................................HB 785 Self-employment Program Act; enact ....................................................................HB 785 State government; certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; change......................................................................HB 1027
ENERGY Ad valorem tax; use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants; provide..........................................................................................HB 757 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1158 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1159 Electric suppliers; energy savings plans to optimize use of demand-side capacity options; provide ......................................................................................HB 564

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Governor; recognize economic impact that the closing Central State Hospital and Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; request.........................................................HR 756
House Study Committee on the Economic Impact of Expanding the Renewable Energy Market in Georgia; create................................................HR 740
Income tax credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps ..........................................................................................HB 34
Local boards of education and schools; consider renewable energy systems to provide educational opportunities; encourage ......................H..R 1971
Local boards of education; implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; urge ................................HR 689
Public utilities; establishment of voluntary portfolio standard goals for renewable energy; provide....................................................................HB 503
Revenue and taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products....................HB 958
Rural Georgia Economic Recovery and Solar Resource Act of 2014; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 657
Sales and use tax; eligibility of solar energy electric generation equipment for tax exemption; clarify .................................................................HB 430
Sales and use tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary exemption ..........................................................HB 823
Solar Power Free-Market Financing and Property Rights Act of 2014; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 874
State income tax; clean energy property; extend tax credit..................................HB 1074 State sales and use tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions..............................HB 983
ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS Professional engineers and land surveyors; references for applicant for engineer's examination designating the specialty of software need not have personal knowledge of applicant's experience; provide ..............H..B 1050
ENTERPRISE ZONE EMPLOYMENT ACT Enterprise zones; certain criteria for qualifying business enterprise; provide .................................................................................................................HB 927
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund.....................................................................................................HB 199 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ...............................................................................................................SB 210

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Also, see Conservation and Natural Resources)
Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1158
Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1159
Hazardous waste; management of sites and provisions concerning enrollment, participation, and administration of hazardous site remediation programs; revise provisions..............................................................HB 357
Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require .............................................................HB 225
Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish ..................HB 904
ESTATES (See Wills, Trusts and Administration of Estates)
EQUAL RIGHTS Health; development of minority owned plasma centers; encourage.......................HR 74 House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create...............................................................................HR 44 Student scholarship organizations; qualified school or program or scholarship organization; prohibit discrimination............................................HB 456
EQUINE (Also, see Animals) Animals; liability protection for certain activities related to livestock; provide ...............................................................................................................H..B 1063 Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA....................................................HR 1 House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 755 State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide ...........................HB 4
EQUITY Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code.......................................................SB 340
ESTATE TAX (Also, see Revenue and Taxation) Estate tax; change certain definitions .....................................................................HB 288 Estate tax; change certain definitions .....................................................................HB 735 Revenue and taxation; repeal Chapter Twelve relating to estate tax and enact a new Chapter Twelve ...................................................................HB 658

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ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT Elections; primaries and elections; revise dates ......................................................HB 310 Ethics in government; investigation and enforcement of constitutional requirement for public officer to file and pay federal, state and local taxes; provide ...............................................................................................HB 333 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; change assignment for budgetary purposes; State Accounting Office .................SB 297 Lobbyists; expenditures for benefit of elected state officials and members of General Assembly not subject to reporting; provide ..................HB 61 Public employees; shall not use government owned computers to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 228
EVIDENCE Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ...............................................................................................................SB 342 Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create ....................................HB 872 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 3 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................... SB 69 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state ............................................................................HB 96 Pretrial proceedings; admissions and confessions; amend Code; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 671 State Board of Accountancy; transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office; provide ..................................HB 291
EXCISE TAX (Also, see Revenue and Taxation) Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions.........................................................H..B 1004 Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds ..........................................................................................HB 651 Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of tax .................................................................................HB 765

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F
FAIR MARKET VALUE OF MOTOR VEHICLES Ad valorem tax; dealers of motor vehicles are required to transmit applications for title and state and local title fees to county agent; revise time.............................................................................................................HB 391 Ad valorem tax; rate of taxation for certain vehicles purchased or donated by charitable organizations; provide...................................................HB 919 Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees paid by dealers of used motor vehicles that directly finance sale of used motor vehicles; revise provisions ....................................................................................HB 374 Revenue and taxation; change manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions....................................................HB 729
FAIRBURN, CITY OF Levy an excise tax ................................................................................................HB 1017 Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum..........................................H..B 1016
FAMILY (Also, see Domestic Relations) Labor; employees use sick leave for care of immediate family members; allow......................................................................................................................HB 290 Reproductive freedom; recognize need for state and federal funds to facilitate safer environment for mothers and children; request support ...............HR 914 Stalking; define "family violence order"; change provisions.................................HB 339
FANNIN COUNTY Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge; dedicate .......................................................H..R 1499 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Trooper Clyde Arthur Wehunt Memorial Highway; dedicate ................................HR 487
FARMS AND FARM PRODUCTS Agriculture; exempt water spinach from definition of "plant pest" .......................HB 341 Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit..........................................HB 825 Commercial feeds; registration of specialty pet foods; eliminate requirement ...........................................................................................................HB 493

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Highways; vehicles hauling certain products over a certain total gross weight which have been issued a permit to operate on any public road which is not an interstate; allow ..........................................H..B 1087
Retirement and pensions; public retirement systems invest in publicly traded limited partnerships which derive ninety percent of cash flow from real estate, natural resources, and commodities; authorize.......................................................................................H..B 1035
FAYETTE COUNTY; Public Facilities Authority; grant power with regard to storm-water management systems.......................................................H..B 1092
FAYETTEVILLE, CITY OF; levy an excise tax ...................................................HB 976
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Attorney General; overturn Supreme Court decision to uphold individual mandate of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; urge ................................................................................................HR 1045 Audits and Accounts, Department of; report federal funds received by certain state agencies; require ..........................................................................HB 567 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; repeal or amend; encourage ...........................................................................................H..R 1055 Community Affairs, Department of; adopt changes to the HomeSafe Georgia program to prevent home foreclosure; urge............................................HR 757 Congress of the United States; pass legislation restoring deep cuts to mental health services, research, special education, and supportive housing for children and adults living with mental health; request......................HR 228 Congress of United States; adopt amendment to Constitution for submission to states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; petition ..................................................................HR 1832 Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply..............................................................................................H..R 1215 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1158 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1159 Congress; oppose new tax on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; request...............HR 760 Congress; pass legislation restoring the deep cuts to mental health services; request ..........................................................................................HR 49 Congress; protect and defend the Constitution of the United States; request .................................................................................................................H..R 1655 Congress; urge to grow United States economy; increase the number of visas; permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation.......................................................................................SR 941

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Ethics in government; investigation and enforcement of constitutional requirement for public officer to file and pay federal, state and local taxes; provide ...............................................................................................HB 333
Fully Informed Jury Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 951 House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government
in Education; create ..............................................................................................HR 550 Insurance; certain applicants renewing applications for license not be
required to resubmit United States citizenship verification; provide ...................HB 396 Joint Select Committee on Budget Dependence on Federal Funding;
create .....................................................................................................................HR 360 Medical assistance; appropriations for obtaining federal financial
participation for payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; provide authorization ....................H..B 1119 President and Congress of the United States; enact legislation that will close the wage gap; request ...................................................................HR 159 Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions...........................................................HB 843 Revenue and taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions ...............................................HB 918 Special license plates; veterans of the United States armed forces; provide...........HB 102 State government; provide definitions; Article V convention delegates; provisions.............................................................................................HB 929 State government; provide method of selecting delegates and alternative delegates to an Article V convention; provisions ...............................HB 930 Supreme Court of the United States; affirm clear constitutionality of Section five of federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; request support ...............HR 741 United States Congress; allocate funding for Dobbins Air Reserve Base Commissary and extend operation of Fort McPherson Commissary; request.............................................................................................HR 844 United States Congress; enact and fund immigration reform that creates a commonsense road map to citizenship for eleven million undocumented immigrants; request .........................................................HR 912 United States Congress; House and Senate Armed Services Committees; avoid sequestration; encourage .......................................................HR 204 United States Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention for purpose of proposing an amendment to United States Constitution ................................................................................SR 371 United States Congress; promote and strengthen beneficial security ties with home based combatant commands to reduce costs of defense spending; request.......................................................................HR 845 United States Congress; repeal the Seventeenth Amendment to the United State Constitution; request ..............................................................HR 273

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United States Congress; request to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment..............................................................................SR 245
United States Congress; support successful negotiation of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between United States and European Union; encourage ...............................................................................H..R 1280
United States Congress; urged to adopt/submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution ......................... SR 70
United States Constitution Article V; apply for a convention of the states ...........................................................................................................SR 736
FILMS, MOTION PICTURES, AND MOVIES House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; create ...................................................................................................................H..R 1601 Revenue and taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products....................HB 958 State income tax; transfers of entertainment tax credits to certain entities; allow .......................................................................................................HB 214
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ............................................................................................HB 750 Banking and finance; term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties; clarify...........................................................HB 824 Financial institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ..............................................................................HB 982 Financial institutions; use of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in automated teller machines to obtain cash; prohibit ..........................................HB 181
FINES AND FORFEITURES Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide..........................................................................HB 870 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; penalty assessments for additional violations; authorize..............................................................................HB 67 Courts; fines from arrests and citations by uniformed division of Department of Public Safety be paid into state treasury; provisions..................H..B 1020 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation ................................................SB 187 Public officers; automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes; provide.........................HB 127

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FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Battery operated smoke detectors; installed in new dwellings after January 1, 2014, shall meet certain specifications; provide .........................HB 218 Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions....................SB 117 Carbon monoxide detectors; public and private schools; require ............................HB 23 Fire and protection safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions .....................SB 325 Fire department; firefighters may carry firearms while on duty with permission of their department; provide.......................................................HB 807 Fire protection and safety; written notification prior to the denial of a permit; buildings/structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards..............................................................................SB 305 Fireworks; provide sale of consumer fireworks; provisions ..................................HB 952 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony; provide......................................................................................HB 844 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ..............................................................SB 235 Income tax credit; certain volunteer firefighters; provide ........................................HB 20 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code.......................................................SB 340 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ............................................................................................HB 38 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ...........................................................................................HB 111
FIREARMS (Also, see Weapons) Ad valorem tax; operation of skeet shooting range not constitute another type of business for qualification as conservation property for current use assessment; provide .......................................................HB 821 Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ....................................HB 826 Crimes and offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions ..................................................................HB 773 Crimes and offenses; no duty to retreat prior to use of force and correct a cross-reference; repeal statute .......................................................H..B 1153 Fire department; firefighters may carry firearms while on duty with permission of their department; provide.......................................................HB 807 Firearms; carrying and possession by an administrator within a school safety zone or school building; provide...................................................HB 35 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60

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Firearms; members of General Assembly to be able to carry on government and other properties; authorize ....................................................HB 394
Firearms; offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into secure airport area; provide ........................................................................................................HB 356
Firearms; person with a weapon carry license to possess a weapon on property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; authorize ...............HB 248
Firearms; prohibit illegal aliens from processing, transporting, or shipping firearms ................................................................................................HB 667
Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Game and fish; use of suppressors on hunting firearms; authorize.........................HB 949 Georgia Campus Carry Act of 2013; enact ..............................................................HB 29 Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact.....................................................HB 26 Georgia Firearms Freedom Act; enact......................................................................HB 89 Georgia Firearms Freedom Act; enact....................................................................HB 507 Gun Safety Act; enact..............................................................................................HB 303 House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention
of Assaults on Public Schools; create ................................................................HR 1035 Licenses; certain military personnel and military veterans issued
weapons carry license without payment of fees; allow .......................................HB 779 Public school disciplinary tribunals; parents and guardians
of students when weapon has been brought to school or found on school grounds; require notification ................................................................HB 325 Restoring Gun Rights During State of Emergency Act of 2013; enact....................HB 27 Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013; enact .......................................................................................................................HB 28 Restoring Private Property Rights for Places of Worship Act of 2013; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 335 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 State employees; enforce any federal law or regulation relating to a personal firearm; provisions ...........................................................................HB 90 State government; federal law which attempts to govern firearms manufactured within state shall be unenforceable; provide ................................HB 732 Weapons carry license; issue certain military personnel and veterans without payment of fees; allow ..............................................................HB 703 Weapons; all records of judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and not be disclosed; provide ..............................................................HB 652 Weapons; training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; provide ..............................................................................................HB 120

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FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND, GEORGIA (Also, see Retirement and Pensions)
Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony; provide .............................................................................HB 844
Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service ..............................................................SB 235
Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions ....................HB 937 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; no person under a sentence
of confinement shall be eligible for membership; provide..................................HB 460 Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund; percentage of investment
portfolio allowed for alternative investments; increase.....................................HB 1034 Retirement and pensions; disclosure of public records shall
include local retirement systems; provide exemption ..........................................HB 935
FIREWORKS Fireworks; provide sale of consumer fireworks; provisions ..................................HB 952
FISH AND FISHING (See Game and Fish)
FITZGERALD, CITY OF Martin Luther King, Junior, Memorial Highway; dedicate..................................HR 1240 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200
FLOYD COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge; dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1198
FOOD STANDARDS, LABELING, AND ADULTERATION Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt........................................................................................HB 778 Food standards; food sales and food service establishments; revise definitions....................................................................................................HB 53 Food standards; require labeling of genetically engineered food; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1152 Food standards; sale of raw milk to consumers; allow............................................HB 718

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FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Controlled substances; adopt and incorporate by reference certain drug-free zones ........................................................................................................HB 8 Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions ..................................HB 605 Controlled substances; possession of substances containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine and restrictions on sales of products containing pseudoephedrine; change provisions ..................................HB 799 Controlled substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" .................................................................................................... SB 134 Controlled substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions ...........HB 835 Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 Drug-free commercial zones; date of incorporation of local ordinances by reference; change.........................................................................H..B 1005 Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt........................................................................................HB 778 Food standards; food sales and food service establishments; revise definitions....................................................................................................HB 53 Food standards; require labeling of genetically engineered food; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1152 Food standards; sale of raw milk to consumers; allow............................................HB 718 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; powers, duties, and authority; revise ...............HB 213 Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; powers, duties, and authority; revise ...............HB 280 Insurance; coverage for physician prescribed special dietary food; require ............HB 73 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................... SB 69 Medical Food Equity Act; enact ............................................................................H..B 1156 Pharmacy benefits managers; define "maximum allowable cost"; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 413 Pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure; define certain terms; provisions.....................................................................................H..B 1026 Physician assistants; physicians to delegate authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; authorize........................................................HB 676 Public assistance; drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon reasonable suspicion of drug use; provide ..............................................................................................HB 772 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966 Savannah, City of; City Council adopt local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending; encourage...................................................H..R 1201 Sustainable Foods Act; enact...................................................................................HB 618

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FORECLOSURE Community Affairs, Department of; adopt changes to the HomeSafe Georgia program to prevent home foreclosure; urge............................................HR 757 Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; enact.....................................................HB 49 Foreclosure; debtor bring debt current by making all past due payments, late fees and charges under certain circumstances; provide.................HB 47 Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations secured by deeds to secure debts or mortgages on real property; provide certain requirements..............................................................................................HB 344 Foreclosure; procedure for confirmation of sales; modify .....................................HB 917 Foreclosure; withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings; require notice; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 903 House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; create .....................................HR 1643 House Study Committee on the Foreclosure Crisis; create ......................................HR 75 Property owners' associations; mortgage holders shall pay up to six months unpaid fees on property upon foreclosure; provide .......................HB 502
FOREST RESOURCES Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ................................HB 790 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 3 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ...............................................................................................................SB 210 Seasonal Burn Ban Repeal Act; enact ..................................................................HB 1151 Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; add.........................................................................................................................HB 104 Sustainable Forestry Initiative; state-wide support for sustainable forest certification; encourage ............................................................................H..R 1724
FORSYTH COUNTY Board of Registrations and Elections; increase membership ................................HB 1048 Forsyth County Community Improvement District Act; enact ...............................HB 892 Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority; revise a definition; remove certain limitations regarding construction of buildings .........................H..B 1037 State Court; correct error in establishing terms of court; provisions.......................HB 902 William Everett Bennett Memorial Interchange; dedicate .......................................HR 72
FORT OGLETHORPE, CITY OF City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create ..................................HR 1027 Provide for use of certain lands; provisions ..........................................................H..B 1134
FUEL (See Gas, Gasoline, and Gas Services)

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FULTON COUNTY Ad valorem tax; exemption amount to $60,000 after two-year phase-in period; increase ....................................................................................................HB 170 Appointment of tax commissioner; provide ............................................................HB 346 Board of Education; amend a definition; provisions ...............................................HB 862 Change certain definitions; provisions .................................................................HB 1115 George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway; dedicate ............................................H..R 1571 High speed rail transit authority; operate in Fulton, Carroll and Douglas counties; encourage creation .................................................................HR 872 Increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide.................................................................................................HB 541 Industrial District; levying any tax for educational purposes; repeal amendment............................................................................................................HB 991 John Charles Birdine, Junior, Memorial Bridge; dedicate .....................................HR 719 Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection; dedicate ...................................HR 1088 Juvenile Court; chief administrative officer shall have oversight of budget; provisions...............................................................................................H. B 1061 Marquis Deon Grissom Bridge; dedicate ..............................................................H..R 1543 Personnel Board and Merit System of Personnel Administration; all future employees shall be unclassified; provide...................................................HB 172 Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 Provide for appointment of magistrates; repeal Act..............................................H..B 1058 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .........................SR 868 Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway; dedicate...............................................H..R 1160 Senior Patrol Officer Gail Denise Thomas Memorial Interchange; dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 604 State Board of Education and Fulton County Board of Education; installation of carbon monoxide detectors in schools; mandate ...........................HR 297 State Court; revise certain fees ..............................................................................H..B 1059 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Superior Court; clerk of court shall have oversight of budget; provisions............H..B 1060

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GAINESVILLE, CITY OF; Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act; enact............................................................................................H..B 1132
GAMBLING Crimes and offenses; gambling; define certain terms; provisions...........................HB 963 Horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; provide - CA....................................................HR 1 State government; pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; provide ...........................HB 4
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GAME AND FISH Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Game and fish; African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; exempt ...............HB 780 Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide ..................................................................HB 740 Game and fish; live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; provide..............................HB 423 Game and fish; provide protection for certain wildlife habitats..............................SB 322 Game and fish; provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; update ........................................................HB 783 Game and fish; Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; add.........................................................................................................................HB 786 Game and fish; use of suppressors on hunting firearms; authorize.........................HB 949 Game and fish; zones of this state in which game may be enticed; redefine .................................................................................................................HB 448 Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact.....................................................HB 26 License requirements; registered boat owners to hunt and fish without a license on certain days; allow ...............................................................HB 158 Special license plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ............................................................................................................HB 881 Special license plates; fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife plates; adjust .....................................................................................................................HB 730 Wild animals; certain hybrid offspring of Asian leopard cats and domestic cats at least four generations from Asian leopard cat shall not be a wild animal for which permit is required; provide ......................................HB 462 Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances................................................................................... SB 93
GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................ SB 386 Garnishment; exemptions of pension or retirement funds or benefits; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 377
GAS, GASOLINE, AND GAS SERVICES House Study Committee on Municipal Gas Systems in Georgia; create ..............H..R 1831 Revenue and taxation; aviation gasoline used by air ambulance services; exempt from certain taxes.....................................................................................HB 934 State sales and use tax; taxes for certain jet fuel; change exemption....................H..B 1045 Torts; damages caused by pouring gasoline onto a fire; establish liability.............HB 656

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1043 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1108 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1304 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1333 "Ban the Box" initiatives; facilitate re-entry into workforce; support ..................H..R 1102 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; repeal or amend; encourage ...........................................................................................H..R 1055 CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305 Code Revision Commission; study and make recommendations to General Assembly regarding changes needed to make general statues and constitution gender neutral; require ...............................................................HB 682 Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply..............................................................................................H..R 1215 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1158 Credit scores; use for employment and insurance; discourage .............................H..R 1104 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ...........HB 979 Elderly and others; protection from predatory short-term loans; advocate...........H..R 1101 Electronic payments; use by government for payments to citizens; encourage ............................................................................................................H..R 1107 Expense allowance; certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly; provide.................................HB 876 Firearms; members of General Assembly to be able to carry on government and other properties; authorize ....................................................HB 394 Food deserts; elimination; advocate .....................................................................HR 1106 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.................HB 109 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.................HB 110 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 744 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 747 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 748 General Assembly convened; notify the Governor .................................................SR 733 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA..................................HR 24 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose - CA ........................................................................................................H..R 1183 General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format................................................................................. SB 60 General Assembly; certain state house districts; revise ..........................................HB 781

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General Assembly; committees have ability to subpoena department and division heads to testify and produce documents for examination; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 760
General Assembly; create Citizens' Redistricting Commission ...............................HB 10 General Assembly; dedication of revenues derived from fees
or other assessments to public purpose for which such fees were imposed; provide - CA...............................................................................H..R 1087 General Assembly; member may request a fiscal note for any bill or resolution which he or she believes to have significant impact on state revenues; provide......................................................................HB 1150 General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia - CA ..........................................................................SR 378 General Assembly; provide by local law for mandatory attendance until age seventeen within local school system; authorize ..................................HB 948 Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force; create ............................H..R 1600 Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee ...................................... SR 896 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language limiting the institution from providing certain postsecondary study; remove ...................HB 114 Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create .................................... SR 348 Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; create ................................HR 1528 Georgia Secretary of State; look into feasibility of vote-byphone by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; request.................................................H..R 1771 Government; action to help lift women out of poverty; encourage..........................HR 76 Governor and General Assembly; give pay raises to veteran teachers of Georgia's Public School System; request .............................................................HR 913 Health; development of minority owned plasma centers; encourage.......................HR 74 Hiring and employment; reduction of credit-based barriers; seek ........................H..R 1105 Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy; express and clarify ................................................................................................HB 230 House convened; notify Senate .............................................................................H..R 1040 House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create .........H..R 1599 House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education; create..................................................................................................HR 550 House Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create ..................................HR 1523 Individual rights; social media privacy protection; promote................................HR 1103 'Innocent Persons' Compensation Act'; enact ..........................................................HB 988 Interstate cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ...........................................................................................SB 206 Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create ........................................HR 528

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Joint Select Committee on Budget Dependence on Federal Funding; create .....................................................................................................................HR 360
Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court .........................H..R 1042 Joint session; message from Governor .................................................................HR 1041 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding;
create ...................................................................................................................H..R 1573 Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; create ...........................H..R 1330 Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults;
create .....................................................................................................................SR 828 Lobbyists; expenditures for benefit of elected state officials and
members of General Assembly not subject to reporting; provide .........................HB 61 Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division;
rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require ...........................................................................................HB 225 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact ............................SB 255 Private colleges and universities authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ..........................SB 326 Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee ................................................................................................. SR 875 Public employees; shall not use government owned computers to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly; provide ..................................................................................HB 228 Rosa Parks and others; urging the placement of their portraits in the state capitol ..................................................................................................HR 30 Senate and House of Representatives; members; provide term limits - CA ..............HR 5 Smith-Barnes Elementary School; not be closed or renamed; suggest .................H..R 1075 Social services; expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval; prohibit .........................HB 990 SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create ..................................................S..R 1027 State budget; rate of growth based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index and population growth; limit - CA ..................................................H..R 1864 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ..................................HB 107 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ..................................HB 108 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 743 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 745 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 746 United States Congress; House and Senate Armed Services Committees; avoid sequestration; encourage.............................................................................HR 204

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Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee...................SR 981 Youth violence; public health epidemic and supporting statewide
trauma-informed education; declare ..................................................................HR 1100
GENERAL PROVISIONS, OCGA Alcoholic beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; Saint Patrick's Day holiday period................................................................................................SB 318 Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the Saint Patrick's Day holiday period; allow ......................................................HB 784 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; repeal or amend; encourage ...........................................................................................H..R 1055 Crimes; persons from being spectators at any place where chicken fights occur; prohibit.............................................................................................HB 724 Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ...............................................................................................................SB 342 Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September ..................................... SB 356 Holidays and observances; designate a Purple Heart Day; provide Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"................................................................SB 276 Laws and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions..............................................................................................................HB 895 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340
GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (GBI) Abandoned vessels; notification to Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia Crime Information Center; remove requirement .............................HB 316 Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify ............................................................................HB 776 Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and offenses; crime of cargo theft; provide ................................................HB 749 Crimes and offenses; gambling; define certain terms; provisions...........................HB 963 Crimes and offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ....................HB 271 Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 DNA sampling, collection, and analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses .................................................................................................................SB 135 Human trafficking hotline; approval of notices created by businesses and establishments; provide................................................................................H..B 1011 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923

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Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children ...................................................................................................... SB 358
"Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish ............................................... SB 23
Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
GEORGIA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY ACT
Student health; public schools provide parents of sixth grade students information concerning human papillomavirus; require .....................................HB 162
GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AUTHORITY ACT Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513
GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY J. Calvin Hill, Junior, Act; enact .............................................................................HB 731
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Georgia World Congress Center Authority; benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents; provide ....................................................HB 246
GILMER COUNTY; state highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................................................................................................H..R 1544
GLYNN COUNTY Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority; change method of appointing membership.........................................................................................HB 612 Johnny "Eric" Purvis Memorial Bridge; dedicate .................................................H..R 1281 Nonbinding advisory referendum for electors regarding whether law enforcement services should be restructured to fall under sheriff; provide ................................................................................................................H..B 1076 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
GORDON COUNTY Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .........................SR 868 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544

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GOVERNOR Audits and Accounts, Department of; report federal funds received by certain state agencies; require ..........................................................................HB 567 Emergency management; certain limitations regarding the possession and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; prohibit.............HB 100 General Assembly convened; notify the Governor .................................................SR 733 Governor and General Assembly; give pay raises to veteran teachers of Georgia's Public School System; request .............................................................HR 913 Governor; expand Medicaid coverage under Affordable Care Act; urge ...............HR 280 Governor; recognize economic impact that the closing Central State Hospital and Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; request .............................................................................HR 756 Governor; refuse to implement state health care exchange and request continued action for protection from Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; commend ..............................................................................................HR 527 J. Calvin Hill, Junior, Act; enact .............................................................................HB 731 Joint session; message from Governor .................................................................HR 1041 Local school boards; peer review committee to make recommendations to Governor regarding removal of members; establish .......................................HB 550
GRANTS (Also, see Education) Community Affairs, Department of; Georgia Administrative Procedure Act applies to administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department....................................................................................................HB 1096 HOPE; certain requirements for students who graduated from high school or received general education development diploma prior to 1993; provide exceptions ................................................................................................HB 946 HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting twelve additional months; provide.........................................................H..B 1040 House Student Scholarship Organization Study Committee; create .......................HR 547 Military Junior College of Georgia; tuition grant assistance for certain students; provide ....................................................................................................HB 75 Postsecondary education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties.................................................................................................HB 697 Student scholarship organizations; qualified school or program or scholarship organization; prohibit discrimination ................................................HB 456 Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 293
GREENE COUNTY; Felton L. Hudson Memorial Bridge; dedicate ......................HR 512

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GRIFFIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Superior courts; Griffin Judicial Circuit; revise terms .............................................HB 56
GUARDIAN AND WARD Education; parent or guardian; hearing prior to imposition of ban to prohibit admission to school; provide..................................................................HB 698 Guardian; change provisions relating to appointment of a testamentary guardian ................................................................................................................HB 654 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340
GWINNETT COUNTY Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions..............................................................................................................HB 953 Office of chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections......................................HB 938 Office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections ..........................................HB 939 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
GWINNETT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions..............................................................................................................HB 953

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HABERSHAM COUNTY Colonel Benjamin H. and Anne Purcell Highway; dedicate ..................................HR 450 State Court; judge and solicitor of court be part-time positions; provide .............H..B 1083 State Court; provide judge and solicitor shall be part-time positions ...................H..B 1104
HALL COUNTY Create board of elections and registration .............................................................H..B 1131 Friendship Road; rename.......................................................................................H..R 1759 Lanier Islands Parkway; dedicate ............................................................................HR 513
HAMILTON, CITY OF; provide new charter.......................................................H..B 1129
HANCOCK COUNTY; governor; recognize economic impact that the closing Central State Hospital and Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; request ................................................HR 756

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HANDICAPPED PERSONS Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ............................HB 18 Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ...........................HB 754 Elementary and secondary education; additional compensation for teachers with special education certification under certain conditions; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 832 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA..................................HR 24 Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact ........................................................HB 74 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Public facilities; State Capitol and CLOB; persons with disabilities; provide increased accessibility .............................................................................HB 700 State Capitol and Coverdell Legislative Office Building; accessibility by the blind and visually impaired; declare commitment........................................H..R 1039 Tax returns; contributions to Special Olympics Georgia Incorporated; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 299
HARRIS COUNTY; Waverly Hall, Town of; reincorporate and provide for a charter .........................................................................................................H..B 1036
HART COUNTY; create board of elections and registration................................HB 1018
HARTWELL, CITY OF; levy an excise tax .........................................................H..B 1019
HAWKINSVILLE, CITY OF Special Agent Larry Paul Collins Memorial Highway; City of Hawkinsville and City of Cordele; dedicate .......................................................H..R 1236 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200
HEALTH Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences ........................................................................ SR 413 Adoption records; issuance of copy of original birth certificate to certain adults who were adopted; provide .......................................................................HB 524 Adult citizens; consider preparing advance directive for health care that appoints their health case agent and states their treatment preferences; request ...................................................................................................................HR 871 Alzheimer's Disease Registry; establish within the Department of Public Health....................................................................................................................SB 292 Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap ..................................................SB 397 Ava's Law; enact.....................................................................................................HB 309 Ava's Law; enact.....................................................................................................HB 559

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Behavioral Health and Developmental, Department of; changes to the powers and duties........................................................................................SB 349
Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan ........................................................................................SB 346
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide.......................................................................................HB 870
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; penalty assessments for additional violations; authorize...............................................................................................HB 67
Community Health, Board of; persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board; prohibit ............................................................................HB 913
Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 910
Community Health, Department of; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness .....................SB 352
Community Health, Department of; collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; direct ....................................................HR 603
Community Health, Department of; criminal background check requirements for applicants for employment by certain licensed facilities; expand ..................................................................................................HB 608
Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide .......................H..B 1084
Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform..............................................................................................SB 163
Congress; oppose new tax on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; request...............HR 760 Consumer Information and Awareness Act; enact ..................................................HB 971 Consumer transactions; licensed personal care homes and community
living arrangements to use certain terms; authorize .............................................HB 398 Continuing care providers and facilities; define terms; provider with a
certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit .............SB 304 Continuing care providers and facilities; provide for continuing care at
home; provisions..................................................................................................HB 894 County boards of health; population relative to superintendent of largest
municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision ...................................................................................HB 538 Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify ............................................................................HB 776 Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ................................................................HB 1052 Department of Community Health and Department of Public Health; collaborate and develop report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; encourage.............................................................H..R 1829 Education; authorize public/private schools to stock a supply of autoinjectable epinephrine ...........................................................................................SB 195

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Education; course of study in health and physical education includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; require...............................................HB 217
Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ...............................................................................................................SB 342
Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 3
Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact ........................HB 428 Freestanding pediatric emergency facilities; certificate of need
requirements; exempt............................................................................................HB 404 General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and
provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose - CA ........................................................................................................H..R 1183 General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia - CA........................................................................................................ SR 378 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health .........................HB 705 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact..............................................................H..B 1014 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact ..............................................................................................................HB 943 Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act; enact...................................................HB 363 Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513 Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; create ................................HR 1528 Georgia Virtual School; credit recovery courses available to students withdrawn from a course due to illness; provide..................................................HB 581 Health care providers; provide each person identifying himself or herself as a health care agent with a certain notice.........................................................H..B 1157 Health; development of minority owned plasma centers; encourage.......................HR 74 Health; mammogram report to patients with dense breast tissue; provide certain notice........................................................................................................HB 611 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ...............................................................................................SB 391 Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act; enact ...................................................HB 51 Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy; express and clarify ................................................................................................HB 230 House Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ...............................HR 826 House Study Committee on Medical Education; create........................................H..R 1722 Insurance; mammography report provisions; provide.............................................HB 269 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans.................................................................... SB 98 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................................... SB 69

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Labor; employees use sick leave for care of immediate family members; allow......................................................................................................................HB 290
License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298
Local governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation...................................................HB 399
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims;
provisions..............................................................................................................HB 973 Medical assistance; appropriations for obtaining federal financial
participation for payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; provide authorization ............................................H..B 1119 Medical scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans............HB 998 Mental health facilities; certificate of need; revise exemption................................HB 853 Motor vehicles and traffic; parking motor vehicles in manner preventing emergency vehicles from accessing private property without identifiable driveway; prohibit .............................................................................HB 841 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Patient Injury Act; enact ..........................................................................................HB 662 Penal institutions; use of restraints on pregnant female inmates under certain circumstances; prohibit ................................................................................HB 7 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ..................................................................... SB 85 Private home care providers; revise definition to exclude contractual arrangements with independent contractors .........................................................HB 606 Professions and businesses; restate health care professionals authorized to perform surgery; define term 'surgery'.................................................................HB 830 Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact ...............................................................HB 205 Public assistance; provide reimbursement for Medicaid providers; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 695 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966 Public Health, Department of; pilot program to assess need for and effectiveness of using protocol technicians in areas which do not have access to a hospital; establish ...............................................................................HB 546 Public Health, Department of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths .................................... SB 273 Reproductive freedom; recognize need for state and federal funds to facilitate safer environment for mothers and children; request support ...............HR 914 Residential care facilities; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide...................................................HB 818

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Revenue and taxation; aviation gasoline used by air ambulance services; exempt from certain taxes.....................................................................................HB 934
Sales and use tax; kidney dialysis equipment; provide exemption .........................HB 190 Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain
nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time............HB 969 Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act; enact......................................................HB 839 Special license plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife
license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ..............HB 881 "Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons;
incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish ............................................... SB 23 State Board of Education and Fulton County Board of Education;
installation of carbon monoxide detectors in schools; mandate ...........................HR 297 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; issuing medical reprieves to
incapacitated persons suffering a progressively debilitating terminal illness; define terms ..............................................................................................HB 478 State government agencies; problem of untreated and undertreated chronic pain; recognize.........................................................................................HR 869 State health planning and development; physician owned ambulatory surgical centers; define and provide exemptions..................................................HB 279 State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; express support .................................................................................................... SR 746 State taxable net income; limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; provide ................................................................................................HB 922 Student health; public schools provide parents of sixth grade students information concerning human papillomavirus; require ........................HB 162 Tattoo studios; post notification that certain tattoos could disqualify the wearer from military service; require .............................................................HB 118 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact..............HB 707 Therapeutic Cannabidiol Act of 2014; enact.........................................................H..B 1107 Unlicensed personal care homes; penalties for owning or operating; revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 899 Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee...................SR 981 Youth violence; public health epidemic and supporting statewide trauma-informed education; declare ..................................................................HR 1100
HEALTH CARE PLANS (See Health Insurance)
HEALTH INSURANCE Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap ..................................................SB 397 Ava's Law; enact.....................................................................................................HB 559 Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan ........................................................................................SB 346

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Community Health, Board of; contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits for retiring and retired state employees; require........................................................................................HB 868
Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures; provide .................................................................HB 511
Congress; oppose new tax on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; request...............HR 760 Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care
providers ...............................................................................................................SB 342 Governor; expand Medicaid coverage under Affordable Care Act; urge ...............HR 280 Governor; refuse to implement state health care exchange and request
continued action for protection from Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; commend ..............................................................................................HR 527 Health care benefit plans; issuers make certain disclosures to enrollees; require ...................................................................................................................HB 644 Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact .....................................................H..B 1155 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans.................................................................... SB 98 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions ................................................................................................HB 973 Medical Food Equity Act; enact ............................................................................H..B 1156 Post-employment health benefit fund; person eligible to participate on or after July 1, 2013, shall pay premium which reflects cost of coverage; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 263 Public officers and employees; expenses not to be covered by state health benefit plan; change certain provisions ..............................................................H..B 1066 Public school teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries ..........................................................HB 490 State employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health savings account; offered as an option .................................................................. SB 281 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact..............HB 707
HELENA, CITY OF City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 967
HENRY COUNTY Board of Elections and Registration; provide process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; provisions ..........................................................H..B 1043 Heritage preserve; dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; authorize the change of use ................................................................. SR 847 Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact ..........................................HB 306 Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact ......................................................HB 6

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HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1223 Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate .................................................................................................................SR 937 Bobby Parham Bridge; Baldwin County; dedicate................................................H..R 1199 Brooks Brother's Bridges; Wilkinson County; dedicate..........................................HR 340 C. H. "Bud" Sledge Memorial Bridge; Peach County; dedicate ...........................H..R 1235 Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge; Brantley County; dedicate .........................H..R 1572 Colonel Benjamin H. and Anne Purcell Highway; Habersham County; dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 450 Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard Memorial Highway; Jackson County; dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1225 Crimes and offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions.......................................................................................HB 773 Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway; Oconee County; dedicate..........H..R 1226 Eleanor D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge; City of Warm Springs; dedicate ...........H..R 1302 Felton L. Hudson Memorial Bridge; Greene County; dedicate ..............................HR 512 Friendship Road; Hall County; rename ................................................................HR 1759 George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate...................H..R 1571 Georgia Grown Trail: 37; Berrien County; dedicate ................................................HR 48 Georgia Grown Trail: 41; dedicate ........................................................................H..R 1448 Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway; City of Lakeland; dedicate ..............................................................................................H..R 1263 Governor Eurith Dickson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway; Lanier County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 759 Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate ....................................................................................................HR 47 Highways, bridges and ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision...................................................HB 775 Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions .........................HB 774 Highways; vehicles hauling certain products over a certain total gross weight which have been issued a permit to operate on any public road which is not an interstate; allow .........................................................................H..B 1087 Highways; vehicles which exceed weight and dimension limits when in operation within a 20 mile radius of a port facility or designated facility; provide a permit.....................................................................................H..B 1100 J. Ran Cooper Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate..................................HR 1526 Jim McClelland, Senior, Prisoner of War Memorial Bridge; Cook County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 761 John Charles Birdine, Junior, Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate.............HR 719 Johnny "Eric" Purvis Memorial Bridge; Glynn County; dedicate ........................H..R 1281

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Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection; Fulton County; dedicate...........H..R 1088 K.S. "Bubba" Nobles, Junior, Memorial Bridge; Twiggs County; dedicate ...........HR 272 Kenneth Webster Stewart, III Memorial Intersection; City of
Dawsonville; dedicate.........................................................................................H..R 1056 Lanier Islands Parkway; Hall County; dedicate ......................................................HR 513 Leana Nicole Craft Memorial Intersection; Monroe County; dedicate...................HR 485 Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway; Berrien
County; dedicate ................................................................................................HR 1367 Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge; Columbia County;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1283 Major W. David Gray Memorial Highway; Rockdale County; dedicate................HR 503 Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge; Dawson County; dedicate .................................HR 1111 Marquis Deon Grissom Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate ....................................HR 1543 Martin Luther King, Junior, Memorial Highway; City of Fitzgerald;
dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1240 Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to
provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ...................HB 494 Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual
proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions..............................................................................................................HB 265 Mayor Emma Gresham Highway; City of Keysville; dedicate.............................H..R 1370 McDougald Memorial Parkway; Bulloch County; dedicate ................................HR 1044 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise ........................HB 264 Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time .......................................................................................................................HB 827 Motor vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles.......................................................................................HB 753 O. L. "Red" Brooks Memorial Bridge; Wilkinson County; dedicate....................H..R 1802 Olief Wainwright Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate .............................H..R 1264 Outdoor advertising; distance within which certain signs may be erected near a public park; modify....................................................................................HB 367 Pathway to the Smokies; Murray County; dedicate ................................................HR 739 Prestige license plates; repeal repetitive language; increase percentage of fees collected for plates allotted to currently designated charitable funds and organizations .................................................................................................HB 180 R. V. "Bobby" Sikes Overpass; Liberty County; dedicate ...................................HR 1608 Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway; Troup County; dedicate ...........................H..R 1057 Ray Daugharty Memorial Bridge; Clinch County; dedicate .................................HR 702 Reginald S. Carter, Senior, Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate ..............H..R 1527 Reverend G. L. Avery Memorial Highway; City of Washington; dedicate..........H..R 1758

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Reverend Willie Anderson, Senior, Memorial Interchange; Liberty County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 570
Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge; Fannin County; dedicate .............................H..R 1499 Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate .....................H..R 1160 Senior Patrol Officer Gail Denise Thomas Memorial Interchange;
Fulton County; dedicate........................................................................................HR 604 Special Agent Garland E. Fields Memorial Highway; Emanuel
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 388 Special Agent Larry Paul Collins Memorial Highway; City
of Hawkinsville and City of Cordele; dedicate...................................................H..R 1236 Special Agent Lieutenant Benjamin Louis Sentell Memorial
Highway; City of Waynesboro; dedicate............................................................H..R 1110 Special Agent Welton Harrell Memorial Highway; Mitchell County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 217 Stanton Springs Parkway; Walton County; dedicate.............................................H..R 1329 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 State Road and Tollway Authority; use of identifying information
obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; provide .........................................................................H..B 1098 State sales and use tax; local taxes on motor fuels be used for maintaining adequate system of public road and bridges; dedicate ........................................HB 955 Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate ...............SR 920 Transportation, Department of; notify municipal authorities prior to removal of trees in certain instances; require .......................................................HB 196 Transportation, Department of; remove all trees in public right of way capable of falling on interstate or limited-access highway; require .....................HB 501 Trooper Billy Arthur Tanner Memorial Highway; City of Rockmart; dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1303 Trooper Clyde Arthur Wehunt Memorial Highway; Fannin County; dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 487 Trooper Edward Clifton Taylor Memorial Highway; City of Toccoa; dedicate ...............................................................................................................H..R 1369 Trooper First Class Donward Francis Langston Memorial Bridge; Floyd County; dedicate.......................................................................................H..R 1198 Trooper First Class James Keith Stewart, Junior, Memorial Highway; City of Vienna and City of Pitts; dedicate ..........................................................H..R 1237 Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell Memorial Bridge; Morgan County; dedicate....................................................................................H..R 1238 Trooper First Class William Gaines Andrews, Junior, Memorial Highway; City of Woodland; dedicate ...............................................................H. R 1282

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Trooper Frederick Herman Looney Memorial Highway; Bartow County; dedicate ..................................................................................................................HR 71
Trooper Harvey Lewis Nicholson Memorial Intersection; Calhoun County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 145
Trooper John Dixon Morris Memorial Highway; City of Eatonton and City of Madison; dedicate...................................................................................H..R 1216
Trooper John Frank Bass Memorial Bridge; Troup County; dedicate ....................HR 451 Trooper Mark Allen Page Memorial Highway; Dawson County; dedicate ..........H..R 1447 Trooper Roy Cecil Massey Memorial Highway; Thomas County;
dedicate .................................................................................................................HR 161 Trooper Sergeant Charles Eugene Gray Memorial Highway; Seminole
County; dedicate ..................................................................................................HR 144 Trooper Sergeant Major George W. Harrelson Memorial Highway;
Telfair County; dedicate .......................................................................................HR 511 Trooper Sergeant William Fredrick Black, Junior, Memorial Interchange;
Bibb County; dedicate ...........................................................................................HR 45 Trooper Victor Harvey Turpen Memorial Highway; City of Tallulah
Falls; dedicate ....................................................................................................HR 1521 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend
University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 111 Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rogers Intersection; Laurens County; dedicate.................H..R 1331 United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway; Brooks County; dedicate...................................................................HR 1366 Veterans Memorial Highway; Lee County; dedicate ............................................H..R 1347 Veterans Memorial Interchange; Monroe County; dedicate ................................HR 1346 Veterans of All Wars Interchange; Macon-Bibb County; dedicate.........................HR 530 Weight of vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications .....................................................................HB 486 William E. "Billy" Hubbard Bridges; Wilkinson County; dedicate........................HR 229 William Eugene Bone Memorial Bridge; Taylor County; dedicate ......................H..R 1525 William Everett Bennett Memorial Interchange; Forsyth County; dedicate............HR 72 William Riley Curry Bridge; Randolph County; dedicate ...................................HR 1184
HINESVILLE, CITY OF; change corporate limits...............................................H..B 1114
HISTORIC SITES AND PRESERVATION Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ...............................................................................................................SB 210 Historic preservation; additional uses which are not prohibited by law; clarify ....................................................................................................................HB 474

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HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Alcoholic beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; Saint Patrick's Day holiday period ....................................................................................................................SB 318 Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the Saint Patrick's Day holiday period; allow ....................................................................................HB 784 Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September ..................................... SB 356 Holidays and observances; designate a Purple Heart Day; provide Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"................................................................SB 276
HOLLY SPRINGS, CITY OF Provide terms and manner of elections of mayor and councilmembers................H..B 1137 Terms and manner of election of mayor and councilmembers; provide ...............H..B 1079
HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (Also, see Health) Community Health, Department of; authorize to approve medical-legal
partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness .....................SB 352 Community Health, Department of; criminal background check
requirements for applicants for employment by certain licensed facilities; expand ..................................................................................................HB 608 Continuing care providers and facilities; define terms; provider with a certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit .............SB 304 Continuing care providers and facilities; provide for continuing care at home; provisions..................................................................................................HB 894 Covenants; enforcement of certain covenants and restriction on physicians who leave employment of a hospital authority; prohibit ....................HB 322 Georgia Rural Medical Care Joint Study Committee; create ................................HR 1528 Governor; recognize economic impact that the closing Central State Hospital and Georgia Power Plant Branch will have on Baldwin, Hancock, and Putnam; request .............................................................................HR 756 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ...............................................................................................SB 391 Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act; enact ...................................................HB 51 Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy; express and clarify ................................................................................................HB 230 Mental health facilities; certificate of need; revise exemption................................HB 853 Private home care providers; revise definition to exclude contractual arrangements with independent contractors .........................................................HB 606 Residential care facilities; alternative method of establishing interest rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide...................................................HB 818

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Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act; enact......................................................HB 839 Unlicensed personal care homes; penalties for owning or operating;
revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 899
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4-H Clubs of Georgia; recognize and invite to House ..........................................H..R 1288 Aaron, Tommy; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1059 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1043 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1108 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1304 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1333 Adult citizens; consider preparing advance directive for health care that appoints their health case agent and states their treatment preferences; request ...................................................................................................................HR 871 Alpha Phi Alpha Day; February 21, 2013; recognize and invite to House .............HR 285 American Red Cross Month in Georgia; March 2013; recognize and invite to House .....................................................................................................HR 605 American Red Cross of Georgia; commend and invite to House .........................H..R 1188 Andrew College; 160th anniversary; recognize and invite to House ....................H..R 1053 Andrews, George G.; commend and invite to House ............................................H..R 1132 Apple Day at the Capitol; February 20, 2014; recognize and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1450 Association County Commissioners of Georgia; centennial anniversary; commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1224 Atlanta Falcons football team; commend and invite to House................................HR 231 Augusta-Richmond County; coordinate with legislative delegation to form the South Augusta Growth Initiative; encourage......................................HR 2057 Baldwin County Bar Association; commend and invite members to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1311 "Ban the Box" initiatives; facilitate re-entry into workforce; support ..................H..R 1102 Board of Regents of University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia; provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; encourage ........................H..R 1449 Boone, Doctor William H.; commend and invite to House .................................HR 1727 Boy Scout Day at the capitol; February 26, 2014; recognize and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1189 Bright, Fred; commend and invite to House..........................................................H..R 1133 Bronner, Kirstie; Kristie Bronner; Spelman College co-valedictorians; commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1605 Caldwell, Lieutenant General William B., IV; commend and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1348 Capitol Art Standards Commission; authorize erection of statue dedicated to Reverend Martin Luther King, Junior; encourage..........................................H..R 1574

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Capitol Arts Standards Commission; arrange placement of portrait of former Speaker Pro Tempore Jack Connell in state capitol; urge ........................HR 870
Cartersville High School baseball team; commend and invite to House ..............H..R 1114 CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305 Chambliss, Senator Saxby; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 1267 Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; 2013 Southern Unit of the Year;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1591 Chavers, Mr. Jim; honor and invite to House........................................................H..R 1229 City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create ..................................HR 1027 Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize and invite
volunteers to House ............................................................................................H..R 1694 Clayton, Ms. Xernona; commend and invite to House .........................................H..R 1529 Columbus Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; recognize and invite
city leaders to House...........................................................................................H..R 1372 Commissioner of Insurance; require insurers to disclose climate
related risks; request .............................................................................................HR 846 Community Health Centers Day; January 17, 2014; recognize and invite
leadership to House.............................................................................................H..R 1069 Congress of United States; adopt amendment to Constitution for
submission to states, to require, with certain exceptions, that the federal budget be balanced; petition ...............................................................................H..R 1832 Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply..............................................................................................H..R 1215 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1159 Congress; protect and defend the Constitution of the United States; request .................................................................................................................H..R 1655 Consulate General of Japan; fortieth anniversary; recognize and invite Consul General to House ....................................................................................H..R 1162 Cox, Bobby; induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1244 Crawley, Conservation Corporal Michael; commend and invite to House...........H..R 1308 Credit scores; use for employment and insurance; discourage .............................H..R 1104 Creekside High School Seminoles; commend and invite to House ......................H..R 1076 Davis, Teresa; condolences and invite family members and EMS personnel to House..............................................................................................H..R 1249 Deal, First Lady Sandra; commend and invite to House......................................HR 1503 E. W. Oliver Stock Market team; commend and invite to House .........................H..R 1371 Easter Seals; Champions for Children Initiative; commend and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1061 Ecker, Doctor H. Allen; commend and invite to House........................................H..R 1124

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Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ...........HB 979
Elderly and others; protection from predatory short-term loans; advocate...........H..R 1101 Electronic payments; use by government for payments to citizens;
encourage ............................................................................................................H..R 1107 Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary; commend and invite Cylkie
family to House....................................................................................................HR 230 Equine Youth Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1202 FFA Day at the state capitol; February 18, 2014; recognize and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1246 Food deserts; elimination; advocate .....................................................................HR 1106 Fort Valley State University Day at the state capitol; February 12, 2014;
recognize and invite representatives to House....................................................H..R 1285 Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit; 2013 Northern Unit of the
Year; commend and invite to House .................................................................HR 1590 Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1284 Fry, Ford; Georgia's Restauranteur of the Year; congratulate and invite to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1455 Gainesville High School girls golf team; commend and invite to House ...............HR 491 Gainesville High School golf team; congratulate and invite to House ...................HR 489 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.................HB 109 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.................HB 110 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 744 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 747 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.................HB 748 Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month at the capitol; April 2014;
recognize and invite Georgia Coalition to House...............................................H..R 1350 Georgia Asian American Pacific Islander's Task Force; create ............................H..R 1600 Georgia Family, Career, Community Leaders of America; commend
and invite to House ...............................................................................................HR 208 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; February 12, 2013; recognize
and invite to House ...............................................................................................HR 165 Georgia Junior Cycling; commend and invite members to House........................H..R 1726 Georgia Key Club; commend and invite to House................................................H..R 1089 Georgia Peach Festival; 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; commend and
invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1452 Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy; commend and invite class
members to House ..............................................................................................H..R 1644 Georgia Southern University; commend and invite Doctor Brooks A.
Keel to House.....................................................................................................HR 1230

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Georgia State Defense Force; commend and invite to House ...............................H. R 1266 Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2014;
recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1227 Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1575 Georgia's adoption of the Common Core Standards; affirm ................................HR 1345 Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; March 13, 2014; recognize and invite
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1645 Glavine, Thomas Michael "Tom"; induction into Major League Baseball
Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House .....................................................H..R 1247 Government; action to help lift women out of poverty; encourage..........................HR 76 Governor and General Assembly; give pay raises to veteran
teachers of Georgia's Public School System; request ...........................................HR 913 Green Apple Day of Service; state-wide participation; encourage .......................H..R 1185 Green, Ms. Susan "Subie"; commend and invite to House ..................................HR 1123 Greene, AAmir; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1287 Griffin, Shatikey and Demiya; honor lives; Georgia police departments
to execute arrest warrants expeditiously; encourage ..........................................H..R 1589 Grissom, Marquis Deon; commend and invite to House .....................................HR 1603 Hamilton, Grace Towns; commend and invite Urban League of Greater
Atlanta to House ................................................................................................HR 1501 Health; development of minority owned plasma centers; encourage.......................HR 74 High speed rail transit authority; operate in Fulton, Carroll and
Douglas counties; encourage creation .................................................................HR 872 Hill, Representative Calvin; condolences and invite family members to
House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1050 Hiring and employment; reduction of credit-based barriers; seek ........................H..R 1105 Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy;
express and clarify ................................................................................................HB 230 House convened; notify Senate .............................................................................H..R 1040 House Development Authority Study Committee; create ....................................HR 1239 House Georgia-Based Film and Post-Production Study Committee; create .........H..R 1601 House Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ...............................HR 826 House Local School Board Study Committee; create .............................................HR 361 House of Representatives; amend rules................................................................HR 1861 House of Representatives; amend rules................................................................HR 1862 House of Representatives; amend rules................................................................HR 1863 House Student Scholarship Organization Study Committee; create .......................HR 547 House Study Committee on Atlanta-Savannah High Speed Rail; create ................HR 174 House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; create................H..R 1265 House Study Committee on Aviation and Jobs; create .........................................H..R 1828 House Study Committee on Compensating Wrongfully Convicted
Persons; create ...................................................................................................HR 1332

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House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; create .....................................HR 1643 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1805 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1830 House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child
Welfare Providers; create....................................................................................H..R 1723 House Study Committee on Local Government Qualifications
Based Selection for Professional Services; create ..............................................H..R 1803 House Study Committee on Medical Education; create........................................H..R 1722 House Study Committee on Municipal Gas Systems in Georgia; create ..............H..R 1831 House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and
Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; create......................................HR 868 House Study Committee on Procurement Policies of Georgia
Departments and Agencies Regarding Businesses Owned by Minorities and Women; create ................................................................................................HR 44 House Study Committee on Stopping Abusive and Violent Environments for All Citizens of Georgia; create.......................................................................HR 827 House Study Committee on Student Protection and the Prevention of Assaults on Public Schools; create ....................................................................HR 1035 House Study Committee on the Economic Impact of Expanding the Renewable Energy Market in Georgia; create......................................................HR 740 House Study Committee on the Equine Industry; create........................................HR 755 House Study Committee on the Foreclosure Crisis; create ......................................HR 75 House Study Committee on the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code; create .........H..R 1599 House Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; create ...................HR 551 House Study Committee on the Role of Federal Government in Education; create..................................................................................................HR 550 House Study Committee on Townships; create.....................................................H..R 1036 House Study Committee on Voter Registration and Voting; create......................H..R 1865 House Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create ..................................HR 1523 House; amend rules...................................................................................................HR 11 Hughley, Noelle; Miss Georgia Teen USA 2014; commend and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1070 Illegal human trafficking; increase criminal penalties, urge Congress ......................HR 2 Individual rights; social media privacy protection; promote................................HR 1103 Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership; recognize and invite to House ...............................................................................................HR 341 Jackson, Dosh; one hundred and third birthday; honor and invite to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1502 Jefferson High School AFJROTC cadets; commend and invite to House............H..R 1309 Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court .........................H..R 1042 Joint session; message from Governor .................................................................HR 1041

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Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create ...................................................................................................................H..R 1573
Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; create ...........................H..R 1330 Jones, Martitia "Marty" Martin; condolences and invite family members
to House ..............................................................................................................H..R 1451 Kaslow, Doctor Nadine; commend and invite to House ........................................HR 147 Kelly, Doctor Jennifer; commend and invite to House ...........................................HR 365 Kennesaw State University; fiftieth anniversary; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1163 Legislative Fly-In at the capitol; February 19, 2014; recognize
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1228 Lobbyists; expenditures for benefit of elected state officials and members
of General Assembly not subject to reporting; provide.........................................HB 61 Local boards of education and schools; consider renewable energy
systems to provide educational opportunities; encourage .................................HR 1971 Lovett School Lions football team; Class AA State Champions;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1456 Macon-Bibb County Day at the capitol; February 25, 2014;
recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1351 Maddux, Greg; induction into Baseball Hall of Fame; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1248 Mangum, Janis G.; elected Sheriff of Jackson County; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1113 Marion County High School Literary Team; commend and
invite to House ...................................................................................................HR 1058 Mathis, Carly; Miss Georgia 2013; commend and invite to House ......................H..R 1500 McIntosh High School cheerleading squad; congratulate and
invite team and coaches to House......................................................................HR 1335 McMillan, Raekwon; commend and invite to House ............................................H..R 1596 Meck, Doctor Don; commend and invite to House .................................................HR 364 Medical College of Georgia; recognize and invite to House ................................HR 1187 Milton High School Baseball Team; commend and invite to House ....................H..R 1243 Murdock, Debra; 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1725 Murphy, Representative William "Quincy"; condolences and
invite family members to House.........................................................................H..R 1051 Murray, Mr. Aaron; commend and invite to House ..............................................H..R 1457 National Guard Day at the capitol; January 27, 2014; recognize
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1131 National School Counseling Week; February 3-7, 2014; recognize
and invite Robin Zorn to House..........................................................................H..R 1242

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Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require ...........................................................................................HB 225
Niekro, Mr. Phil; commend and invite to House...................................................H..R 1060 Norcross Blue Devils football team; Class AAAAAA State Champions;
congratulate and invite to House ........................................................................H..R 1602 Northwest Whitfield County High School softball team; commend
and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1166 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day at the capitol;
February 12, 2014; recognize and invite to House .............................................H..R 1289 Pace Academy girls cross-country team; State Champions;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1454 Paulk-Veazey, Mrs. Melba; 2014 Distinguished Older Georgian;
commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1576 Peco, Troy; commend and invite to House............................................................H..R 1286 Phillips, Corporal Stan; commend and invite to House ........................................H..R 1334 Pierce County High School cheerleading squad; GHSA Class AAA State
Champions; commend and invite to House ........................................................H..R 1545 Public employees; shall not use government owned computers to promote
or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 228 Purcell, Ann R.; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1214 Reasor, John; commend and invite to House ..........................................................HR 299 Reproductive freedom; recognize need for state and federal funds to facilitate safer environment for mothers and children; request support ...............HR 914 Risher, Mr. James F., Junior; commend and invite James F. Risher III to House ..................................................................................................................H..R 1458 Robert Toombs Christian Academy varsity football team; commend and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1112 Rucker, Brooke; commend and invite to House....................................................H..R 1231 Rural Health Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2014; commend and invite GRHA members to House ................................................................HR 1245 Satilla District; Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year; commend and invite to House ............................................................................H..R 1595 Savannah River Basin; development of water management plan; encourage ............................................................................................................H..R 1279 Savannah River Caucus of South Carolina Legislature; commend and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1695 Senate and House of Representatives; members; provide term limits - CA ..............HR 5 Senate convened; notify the House of Representatives...........................................SR 732 Shaw, Debbie; commend and invite to House.......................................................H..R 1349 Simmons, Cole; commend and invite to House ....................................................H..R 1307 Smith-Barnes Elementary School; not be closed or renamed; suggest .................H..R 1075

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Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Savannah, Georgia; recognize and invite to House .............................................................................................H..R 1604
State Board of Education; accept dance classes as credit for fulfilling physical education course requirements; encourage ..........................................H..R 1804
State of Israel; support and invite Honorable Consul General Opher Aviran to House .................................................................................................HR 1459
State YMCA of Georgia's Center for Civic Engagement; commend and invite State YMCA members to House .......................................................H..R 1453
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ..................................HB 107 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 ..................................HB 108 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013
- June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 743 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013
- June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 745 Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013
- June 30, 2014.....................................................................................................HB 746 Supreme Court of the United States; affirm clear constitutionality
of Section five of federal Voting Rights Act of 1965; request support ...............HR 741 Sustainable Forestry Initiative; state-wide support for sustainable
forest certification; encourage ............................................................................H..R 1724 Talton, Houston County Sheriff Cullen; commend and invite to House ..............H..R 1312 Taylor, Doctor Michele; commend and invite to House ......................................HR 1705 The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Incorporated;
recognize and invite board of directors to House ...............................................H..R 1693 Tourism and Hospitality Day; January 29, 2013; recognize
and invite to House ...............................................................................................HR 111 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; express
cooperation with and invite Consul General to House ......................................HR 1241 United States Congress; allocate funding for Dobbins Air Reserve
Base Commissary and extend operation of Fort McPherson Commissary; request.............................................................................................HR 844 United States Congress; promote and strengthen beneficial security ties with home based combatant commands to reduce costs of defense spending; request .................................................................................................HR 845 United States Congress; support successful negotiation of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between United States and European Union; encourage ...............................................................................H..R 1280 University of Georgia Extension; Smith-Lever Act; 100th anniversary; congratulate and invite to House ........................................................................H..R 1306 University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol; January 29, 2014; recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1165 Venezuelan government's actions; condemn.........................................................H..R 1653

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Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2014; recognize and invite to House.............................................................................H..R 1164
Vietnam; calling for protection of human rights ...................................................H..R 2021 Whiddon, Randall; condolences and invite family members and EMS
personnel to House..............................................................................................H..R 1250 Williams, Bert; 2013 American Community College Football Coaches
Association's Coach of the Year; commend and invite to House.......................H..R 1310 Wittenstein, Charles; condolences and invite family members to House ...............HR 396 Worker's rights; offer support..................................................................................HR 915 Yount, Katie; Nathan Wright; commend and invite to House ..............................H..R 1197 Youth violence; public health epidemic and supporting statewide
trauma-informed education; declare ..................................................................HR 1100
HOUSING (See Buildings and Housing)
HOUSTON COUNTY; Georgia Grown Trail: 41; dedicate .................................HR 1448
HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan ........................................................................................SB 346 Community Health, Board of; persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board; prohibit ............................................................................HB 913 Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 910 Community Health, Department of; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness .....................SB 352 Community Health, Department of; criminal background check requirements for applicants for employment by certain licensed facilities; expand ..................................................................................................HB 608 Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide .............H..B 1084
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ....................HB 271 Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for employees and directors; require ...........................................................................HB 46 Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact ........................HB 428 Human Services, Department of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers..............SB 350

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HUNTING (Also, see Game and Fish) Game and fish; use of suppressors on hunting firearms; authorize.........................HB 949

I
INCOME TAX (Also, see Revenue and Taxation) Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation ................................................SB 187 Education tax credit; increase aggregate amount of credits ...................................HB 759 Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions ................................................................................................. SB 243 Fair Taxation Act of 2014; enact .............................................................................HB 688 Family Energy Credit Act of 2013; enact................................................................HB 167 Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act; enact ..................................................HB 128 Georgia Prosperity Through Preservation Act; enact..............................................HB 308 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ...............................................................................................SB 391 Income tax credit; certain qualified investments for a limited period of time; extend............................................................................................................HB 81 Income tax credit; certain qualified investments for limited period of time; extend ...........................................................................................HB 272 Income tax credit; certain volunteer firefighters; provide ........................................HB 20 Income tax credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps ..........................................................................................HB 34 Income tax credit; purchasers of alternative fuel heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles; provide.....................................................................HB 348 Income tax credit; qualified citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide ..................................................................................................HB 617 Income tax; allocation of the cap for qualified education tax credits; change ...................................................................................................................HB 231 Income tax; certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; provide ......................................................................HB 683 Income tax; certain definitions; change..................................................................HB 129 Income tax; change certain definitions ...................................................................HB 257 Income tax; change certain definitions ...................................................................HB 258 Income tax; net capital gains shall be excluded from state taxable income of corporations and individuals; provide ..............................................................HB 134 Income tax; types of liability subject to offset by the qualified education credit; broaden .....................................................................................................HB 239 Income tax; use of previous decennial census to determine eligibility for tax credit in certain areas; allow ...........................................................................HB 767

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Joint development authorities; allow job tax credit be applied against taxpayer's withholding tax payment; provisions ..................................................HB 956
Local boards of education; teacher enrichment contributions to public schools; provide ...................................................................................................HB 140
Pay As You Earn Education Program Act; enact ..................................................H..B 1039 Protecting Public School Funds Act; enact ..............................................................HB 13 Revenue and taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax
credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ............................................................HB 958 Revenue and taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions ......................................................HB 918 Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions......................................................H..B 1000 Sales and use tax; change certain definitions ..........................................................HB 259 State income tax; certain entities may elect to pay tax on recaptured credits at the entity level; provide........................................................................HB 351 State income tax; clean energy property; extend tax credit..................................HB 1074 State income tax; comprehensive revision of income tax credits for business enterprises located in less developed areas; provide ........................HB 186 State income tax; corporations subtract title fee paid upon purchase of motor vehicles; allow...............................................................................................HB 2 State income tax; eliminate classification of counties into tiers..............................HB 370 State income tax; transfers of entertainment tax credits to certain entities; allow......................................................................................................................HB 214 State taxable net income; limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; provide ................................................................................................HB 922 Student scholarship organizations; certain records of qualified schools and programs which enroll eligible students are subject to open records laws; provide........................................................................................................HB 221 Tax defaulters; ineligible for public office and provide release of confidential tax information for purpose of enforcement; strengthen provisions - CA ....................................................................................................HR 298 Tax returns; contributions to Special Olympics Georgia Incorporated; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 299 Taxable net income; all income received as military retirement or survivor benefit; exempt from taxation ................................................................HB 453 Taxable net income; retirement income received from military service not be subject to state income tax; provide................................................................HB 469 Taxation; redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area; provide....................................................HB 791 Taxation; wages of certain employees responding to natural disasters; exempt...................................................................................................................HB 360

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INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams and individuals by director; eliminate ........................................................................HB 378 Peace officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties..........................................SB 324
INDIAN AFFAIRS American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information...................................................................................HB 203
INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS (Also, see Social Services) Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act; enact ...................................................HB 51 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207
INDIGENT DEFENSE ACT Assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders; state funded positions for juvenile court; provide....................................................................HB 674
INSURANCE Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap ..................................................SB 397 Ava's Law; enact.....................................................................................................HB 309 Ava's Law; enact.....................................................................................................HB 559 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; repeal or amend; encourage ............................................................................................................H..R 1055 Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan ........................................................................................SB 346 Commissioner of Insurance; require insurers to disclose climate related risks; request ........................................................................................................HR 846 Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide .......................H..B 1084 Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures; provide .................................................................HB 511 Congress; oppose new tax on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan; request...............HR 760 Continuing care providers and facilities; define terms; provider with a certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit .............SB 304 Continuing care providers and facilities; provide for continuing care at home; provisions..................................................................................................HB 894 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact..............................................................H..B 1014 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact ..............................................................................................................HB 943 Georgia New Markets Jobs Act; enact ...................................................................HB 395

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Georgia State War Veterans' Home; require Veterans Service Board to apply for certification to participate in medicare and Medicaid programs ................................................................................................................HB 16
Georgia World Congress Center Authority; benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents; provide ....................................................HB 246
Governor; expand Medicaid coverage under Affordable Care Act; urge ...............HR 280 Governor; refuse to implement state health care exchange and request
continued action for protection from Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; commend ..............................................................................................HR 527 Health care benefit plans; issuers make certain disclosures to enrollees; require ...................................................................................................................HB 644 Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact ........................................................HB 74 Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact .....................................................H..B 1155 Insurance; cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured; provide ...................................................................................................HB 375 Insurance; certain applicants renewing applications for license not be required to resubmit United States citizenship verification; provide ...................HB 396 Insurance; changes to submission of reports by property and casualty insurers; provide ..................................................................................................HB 229 Insurance; coverage for physician prescribed special dietary food; require ............HB 73 Insurance; excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; provide................................................................................................HB 849 Insurance; mammography report provisions; provide.............................................HB 269 Insurance; motor vehicle policies issued to motor carriers on or after October 1, 2013, from including prohibition from rendering roadside assistance to other motorists; prohibit .................................................................HB 358 Insurance; persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title thirty-three; clarify..............................................................HB 840 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans.................................................................... SB 98 Insurance; provide for insurance compliance self-evaluative privilege; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 996 Insurance; provide licensing and regulation of public adjusters; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 610 Insurance; solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; prohibit.............................................................................................HB 828 Insurance; Standard Valuation Law; extensively revise ......................................HB 1038 Insurance; Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; provisions ................................HB 645 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 973

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Medical assistance; appropriations for obtaining federal financial participation for payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; provide authorization ............................................H..B 1119
Medical Food Equity Act; enact ............................................................................H..B 1156 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors;
reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Pharmacy benefits managers; define "maximum allowable cost";
provisions..............................................................................................................HB 413 Pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure; define certain
terms; provisions................................................................................................HB 1026 Post-employment health benefit fund; person eligible to participate on or
after July 1, 2013, shall pay premium which reflects cost of coverage; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 263 Public officers and employees; expenses not to be covered by state health benefit plan; change certain provisions ..............................................................H..B 1066 State employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health savings account; offered as an option .................................................................. SB 281 State government; certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; change......................................................................HB 1027 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and Affordable Care Act Noncompliance Act; enact....................................................................................HB 707 Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act; enact........................................................HB 920
IRWIN COUNTY; board of commissioners; provide salary of chairperson .........H..B 1069
IRWINTON, CITY OF; provide new charter........................................................H..B 1003

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JACKSON COUNTY Corporal Tyrone Collier Dillard Memorial Highway; dedicate ............................H..R 1225 State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200
JAILS (See Penal Institutions)
JASPER COUNTY; public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .................................................................................................... SR 868
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption ...........................................................................................HB 871
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JEFFERSON COUNTY; state highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ..................................................................................................HR 1544
JEFFERSONVILLE, CITY OF; provide new charter .........................................H..B 1002
JENKINS COUNTY Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; dedicate.................................HR 1223 Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; dedicate................................... SR 937 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
JOHNSON COUNTY; Probate Court; authorize to charge a technology fee for civil case filed and criminal fine imposed.................................................SB 344
JONESBORO, CITY OF; ten thousand dollars of assessed value of homestead for residents; provide homestead exemption .....................................HB 330
JUDGES (Also, see Courts) Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge......................................................................................................................HB 742 Elections; nonpartisan election of judges of probate court and chief magistrates; provide..............................................................................................HB 831 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60
JUDICIAL CIRCUITS Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date............................................................HB 940 Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge ................................................................................................HB 768 Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge....................................................................................................HB 742 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions..............................................................................................................HB 953 Superior Court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit ...................................................................................................................SB 331 Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ..................................................................................................... SB 165 Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge...............................................HB 884

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JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Also, see Retirement and Pensions)
Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit ...........................................................HB 477
Georgia Judicial Retirement System; member who was serving in fulltime position on retirement may use prior part-time service for vesting; provide .................................................................................................................HB 579
Georgia Judicial Retirement System; members shall be eligible to transfer funds; provide ......................................................................................................HB 243
Retirement and pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission..............................................................SB 339
Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions...........................................................HB 843
JURIES (Also, see Courts) Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions ............................................................H..B 1078 Fully Informed Jury Act of 2013; enact ...................................................................HB 25 Fully Informed Jury Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 951
JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting twelve additional months; provide.........................................................H..B 1040 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................... SB 69 Peace officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties...............................SB 324
JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS Courts; additional grounds for terminating parental rights; provide .......................HB 397 Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ....................................HB 826 Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions ........................HB 770 Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions .............HB 911 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation ................................................SB 187 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................................................................................................... SB 365

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Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health .........................HB 705
Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Juvenile court; termination of parental rights under certain
circumstances; provide .........................................................................................HB 369 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information
supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................... SB 69 Juvenile proceedings; modification of orders of delinquency
for children who are victims of sexual abuse or trafficking; provide...................HB 219 Retirement and pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions
in said title; Code Revision Commission..............................................................SB 339 Retirement and pensions; update certain cross-references to
Chapter Eleven of Title Fifteen ............................................................................HB 343

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KENNESAW, CITY OF; change provisions relating to corporate limits .............H..B 1124
KEYSVILLE, CITY OF; Mayor Emma Gresham Highway; dedicate .................H..R 1370
KINGSLAND, CITY OF; change certain provision relating to debts of district .................................................................................................................H..B 1086

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Employment; unlawful for employer to include on application a question inquiring whether applicant has been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime; provide .........................................................HB 813 Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams and individuals by director; eliminate ........................................................HB 378 Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions .........................HB 774 Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions............................................................................................HB 947 Labor organizations; public policy declaring Georgia a free-to-work state; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 144

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Labor; employees requesting username, password or means of accessing an account for purposes of accessing personal social media; prohibit .................HB 117
Labor; employees use sick leave for care of immediate family members; allow......................................................................................................................HB 290
Labor; employers requesting or requiring an employee for employment disclose a username or password for accessing person social media; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 149
Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures.....................................................................................HB 714
Minimum wage; provide changes to law................................................................HB 681 Minimum wage; substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions
regarding the law; provide .....................................................................................HB 97 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct
errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code.......................................................SB 340 Parent Protection Act; enact ....................................................................................HB 166 Self-employment Program Act; enact ....................................................................HB 785 State accounting office; state accounting officer pay state obligations to
vendors within a certain time period; direct .........................................................HB 151 State government; certain processes and procedures affecting
unemployment insurance; change......................................................................HB 1027
LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF Self-employment Program Act; enact ....................................................................HB 785
LAKELAND, CITY OF; Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway; dedicate .............................................................................H..R 1263
LAKES (See Rivers, Lakes and Harbor Development)
LAND (Also, see Property) Ad valorem tax; land subject to a forest land conservation use covenant; provide taxation .....................................................................................................HB 37 Ad valorem tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 755 Land owner liability; duty of possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; codify..........................................................................................................HB 270 Liability of Owners/Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm ..........................................................................SB 125

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LANDLORD AND TENANT Landlords and tenants; storage of tenant's personal property for two weeks after execution of writ of possession; provide...........................................HB 379 Property; summary dispossessory judgments in dispossessory proceedings; provide.............................................................................................HB 928
LANIER COUNTY Governor Eurith Dickson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway; dedicate ....................HR 759 Probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections..........................................................HB 800 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
LAURENS COUNTY Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .........................SR 868 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rogers Intersection; dedicate ............................................H..R 1331
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify.......................................................HB 776 Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder.....................................................H..B 1052 Crimes and offenses; crime of cargo theft; provide ................................................HB 749 Crimes and offenses; criminal offenses of resisting, obstructing, hindering, or opposing a code enforcement officer; provide..............................H..B 1021 Crimes and offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ....................HB 271 Crimes and offenses; person has right to use deadly force against law enforcement officers who attempt violent entry into home without first knocking and announcing identity and purpose; provide ..................................HB 1046 Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation.....................................................SB 187 DNA sampling, collection, and analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses .................................................................................................................SB 135 Education; population provision related to applicability of the term "campus"; repeal ..................................................................................................HB 726 Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create ....................................HB 872 Georgia Right to Record Act; enact .....................................................................HB 1013 Griffin, Shatikey and Demiya; honor lives; Georgia police departments to execute arrest warrants expeditiously; encourage ..........................................H..R 1589

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Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Law enforcement agencies; develop policies addressing how peace
officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; require ...................................................................................................................HB 803 Law enforcement officers; persons leaving establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by drink entitled to entrapment defense under certain circumstances; clarify ......................................................................HB 43 Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children ...................................................................................................... SB 358 Motor vehicles; prohibit law enforcement officers from using race or ethnicity to stop a motorist; require policies.........................................................HB 121 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340 Peace officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties..........................................SB 324 Shatikey and Demiya Predatory Violence Prevention Act; enact ...........................HB 696 "Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish ............................................... SB 23 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ...................................................................................................................HB 38 Tuition grants; children of officers killed in line of duty who attend University System institutions and meet certain eligibility requirements; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 111 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
LAWFUL PRESENCE WITHIN UNITED STATES;
VERIFICATION OF Lawful presence verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions....................................................................................H..B 1051 Lawful presence; certain affidavit for persons under eighteen years of age to be executed after attaining the age of eighteen; provide .................................HB 125 New employees; annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; provide ................................................................HB 183 Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ............................................................................................HB 14 Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ...........................................................................................HB 152

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Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ...........................................................................................HB 275
Verification of lawful presence within United States; certain statement for persons under eighteen years of age to be executed after attaining the age of eighteen; provide...................................................................................HB 32
LAWS AND STATUTES Laws and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions ..................................................................................................HB 895
LEE COUNTY State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Veterans Memorial Highway; dedicate ................................................................HR 1347
LEGAL ADVERTISING Local government; Georgia Procurement Registry used in addition to official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services; provide ...................................HB 311
LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Also, see Retirement and Pensions)
Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions...........................................................HB 843
LIBERTY COUNTY CEBLA Water Supply Task Force; create ............................................................H..R 1305 Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 R. V. "Bobby" Sikes Overpass; dedicate...............................................................H. R 1608 Reverend Willie Anderson, Senior, Memorial Interchange; dedicate.....................HR 570 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298 Motor vehicle titles; fee retained by county tag agents who process applications on behalf of Department of Revenue; increase ................................HB 388 Motor vehicles and traffic; provide registration and licensing of bicycles; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 689 Motor vehicles; temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired; make......................................................................................................................HB 566

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Prestige license plates; repeal repetitive language; increase percentage of fees collected for plates allotted to currently designated charitable funds and organizations .................................................................................................HB 180
Revenue and taxation; change manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions....................................................................HB 729
Special license plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ............................................................................................................HB 881
Special license plates; fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife plates; adjust ........................................................................................................HB 730
Special license plates; special emblem or logo in lieu of "alternative fueled vehicle"; provide........................................................................................HB 994
Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; add.........................................................................................................................HB 104
Special license plates; supporting the Atlanta Braves Foundation; add..................HB 492 Special license plates; veterans of the United States armed forces; provide...........HB 102 "Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons;
incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish ............................................... SB 23
LICENSES Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit .................................................................HB 825 Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ..............HB 750 Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide .......................H..B 1084 Consumer Information and Awareness Act; enact ..................................................HB 971 Crimes and offenses; gambling; define certain terms; provisions...........................HB 963 Driver's licenses; issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired; authorize .........................HB 227 Financial institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ..............................................................................HB 982 Firearms; person with a weapon carry license to possess a weapon on property of a place of worship under certain circumstances; authorize ...............HB 248 Fireworks; provide sale of consumer fireworks; provisions ..................................HB 952 Game and fish; African pygmy hedgehog from wild animal license and permit requirements if certain conditions are met; exempt .................................HB 780 Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide ..................................................................HB 740

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Game and fish; Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; add.........................................................................................................................HB 786
Georgia Auctioneers Commission; eliminate authority to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses........................H..B 1042
Georgia Composite Medical Board; release of certain correspondence and documents; provide ........................................................................................HB 721
Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams and individuals by director; eliminate ........................................................................HB 378
Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act; enact...................................................HB 363 House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare
Providers; create ................................................................................................HR 1723 Insurance; certain applicants renewing applications for license not be
required to resubmit United States citizenship verification; provide ...................HB 396 Insurance; persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to
penalties under Title thirty-three; clarify..............................................................HB 840 Lawful presence verification; professional licensing board;
change certain provisions....................................................................................H..B 1051 License requirements; registered boat owners to hunt and fish without a
license on certain days; allow ...............................................................................HB 158 Licenses; certain military personnel and military veterans issued
weapons carry license without payment of fees; allow .......................................HB 779 Local government; verification of lawful residency by applicants
of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements.......................HB 169 Local governments; verification of lawful residency by applicants
of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements.......................HB 237 Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving
a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time .......................................................................................................................HB 827 Pharmacy benefits managers; regulation and licensure; define certain terms; provisions................................................................................................HB 1026 Prestige license plates; repeal repetitive language; increase percentage of fees collected for plates allotted to currently designated charitable funds and organizations .................................................................................................HB 180 Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ...........................................................................................HB 152 Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ...........................................................................................HB 275 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements..........................................................................................................HB 887

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Weapons; all records of judge of probate court regarding weapons carry licenses shall be confidential and not open to public inspection and not be disclosed; provide ............................................................................................HB 652
Weapons; training for certain persons licensed to carry a pistol or revolver; provide..................................................................................................HB 120
LIENS (See Mortgages, Liens and Security)
LIMOUSINE CARRIERS AND TAXICABS Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions.......................................................HB 907
LINCOLN COUNTY State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; dedicate...........................................SR 920
LIVING WILLS Health care providers; provide each person identifying himself or herself as a health care agent with a certain notice.........................................................H..B 1157
LOANS Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ..............HB 750 Pay As You Earn Education Program Act; enact ..................................................H..B 1039 Postsecondary education; distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; change .............................................................................H..B 1007
LOBBYING AND LOBBYISTS Lobbyists; expenditures for benefit of elected state officials and members of General Assembly not subject to reporting; provide.........................................HB 61 Public employees; shall not use government owned computers to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 228
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Also, see Counties or Municipalities) Ad valorem tax; property; costs of governmental affairs activities; provide definitions ................................................................................................HB 660 Alcoholic beverage licenses; private clubs; repeal a population provision.............HB 708 Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local excise taxes at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions....................................................................................H..B 1004

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Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the Saint Patrick's Day holiday period; allow ....................................................................................HB 784
Bail bond business; persons engaged in business to become an elected official for certain local offices; allow.................................................................HB 805
Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for twenty years service in counties of 500,000 population .............................................................................................................HB 540
Bonded debt; population brackets and census; repeal certain provisions ...............HB 834 Cable television systems; change a definition.........................................................HB 262 Convention and Tourism Special District Act of 2014; enact................................HB 647 Counties and municipalities; implementation of local government
service delivery strategy; revise procedures .........................................................HB 855 County and independent school districts; farm to school program; provide............HB 17 County and municipal officials; display American flag at courthouses
and other government buildings; urge ................................................................HR 1585 County and municipal officials; ensure that the American flag is properly
displayed; urge .....................................................................................................HR 190 County boards of equalization; taxpayer may submit certain appraisal in
support of an appeal; provide ...............................................................................HB 406 County law libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties
having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section .......................HB 536 County sales and use tax; comprehensive revision for educational
purposes; provide .................................................................................................HB 802 Development authorities; change a definition; revision of public
purpose; changes to general powers .................................................................... SB 353 Development Authority Transparency and Accountability Act; enact ...................HB 921 Development authority; alternative method of establishing interest
rates for bonds, notes, and other obligations; provide ..........................................HB 817 Education; appointment of local school superintendents; change
certain provisions .................................................................................................HB 519 Education; no local board which receives state funding shall seek or
maintain accreditation by an accrediting entity which does not have open meetings; provide.......................................................................................H..B 1088 Education; population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal.............................................................HB 722 Education; population provisions prohibiting certain members of county boards from holding other offices; repeal.............................................................HB 723 Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections ........................................................... SB 95 Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions ..............................................................................HB 400

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Elementary and secondary education; local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget; provide ....................................................................................................HB 886
Enterprise zones; certain criteria for qualifying business enterprise; provide .................................................................................................................HB 927
Fiscal Accountability Act; enact..............................................................................HB 793 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir
Fund ......................................................................................................................HB 199 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for
Georgia service providers and certain supplies, materials, equipment, and agricultural products produced in this state; modify provisions....................HB 562 Government purchasing; contractual and purchasing preferences for Georgia service providers; modify provisions ................................................HB 168 Hospitals; authorities created are acting pursuant to state policy; express and clarify ................................................................................................HB 230 House Study Committee on Local Government Qualifications Based Selection for Professional Services; create.........................................................H..R 1803 House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; create......................................HR 868 Incorporation of municipal corporations; certain requirements and standards; provide ..................................................................................................HB 22 Joint development authorities; allow job tax credit be applied against taxpayer's withholding tax payment; provisions ..................................................HB 956 Local boards of education and schools; consider renewable energy systems to provide educational opportunities; encourage .................................HR 1971 Local boards of education; agree to interventions by State Board in lieu of removal proceedings; authorize.......................................................................HB 669 Local boards of education; implement renewable energy systems to provide educational and cost-saving opportunities; urge ................................HR 689 Local boards of education; member that does not comply with Act requiring board to make submission under Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor; provide.............................................................................HB 555 Local boards of education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal.............................................HB 537 Local boards of education; teacher enrichment contributions to public schools; provide .....................................................................................HB 140 Local government; any service contract such entities enter into shall contain a termination clause; provide ..........................................................HB 932 Local government; completion and submission of annual audit reports by community improvement districts; provide........................................HB 649 Local government; county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands; provide .................................................HB 690

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Local government; Georgia Procurement Registry used in addition to official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services; provide................................HB 311
Local government; immunity of municipal corporations; revise provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1010
Local government; no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to purification process; provide .............................H..B 1057
Local government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions...............................................HB 960
Local government; requiring transfer of ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain circumstances; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 926
Local government; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements.......................HB 169
Local governments; adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; prohibit ...............................................................................................HB 409
Local governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation.......................................HB 399
Local governments; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements.......................HB 237
Local option sales and use tax; use and expenditure of a portion of such proceeds for repair of capital outlay projects; authorize..........................HB 173
Local option sales tax; comprehensive revision of joint county and municipal tax and specify distribution and use of proceeds for property relief; provide - CA ........................................................................H..R 1034
Local option sales tax; taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than one percent; allow.......................................................................................................HB 153
Local school board members; use of public funds for litigation expenses relating to removal proceedings; prohibit.............................................................HB 468
Local school boards; peer review committee to make recommendations to Governor regarding removal of members; establish .......................................HB 550
Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 176
Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 877
Municipalities; ante litem notice; the amount of damages sought; provide............HB 135 Municipalities; created on or after January 1, 2005; establish
independent school system; authorize - CA .........................................................HR 486 Municipalities; no local Act granting a charter shall be enacted wherein
any part of proposed corporate boundary is less than three miles from corporate boundary of any existing municipal corporation; provide ...................HB 692

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New employees; annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; provide ................................................................HB 183
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code ................................................................. SB 340
Probation services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions ............HB 837 Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for
district durational residency requirements; authorize...........................................HB 436 Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate
taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions.......................................................HB 907 Public works contracts; governmental entities and Department of
Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements..........................................................................................................HB 362 Quality Basic Education Act; local boards of education to offer driver education as an elective course; require.....................................................HB 424 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 275 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 276 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 277 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 278 Re-creation of previously existing county merged into another county; may be accomplished by law; provide - CA.........................................................HR 279 Redevelopment Powers Law; add to definition of term "redevelopment costs".....................................................................................................................HB 455 Retirement and pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption ................................................................HB 935 Revenue and taxation; all entities participating in modern communications industry; comprehensively revise..............................................HB 678 Revenue and taxation; certain information by commissioner provide to financial officer or taxing official of certain municipalities; repeal provisions..............................................................................................................HB 859 Revenue collection; method for county and municipal governing authorities to obtain certain information from revenue commissioner; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 418 Sales and use tax; ceiling on local taxes which may be levied by a political subdivision; provide for additional exemption......................................HB 390 Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county and municipal tax; provide ...........HB 719 Sales and use tax; point of sale data compiled by Department of Revenue made available to counties and municipalities; provide ......................................HB 860 Savannah, City of; City Council adopt local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending; encourage..........................................................H..R 1201

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Service delivery strategies; water and sewer fees charged for customers outside provider's geographical boundaries; change certain provisions................HB 41
State Board of Accountancy; transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office; provide ..........................................HB 291
State sales and use tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date ......................................................H..B 1009
Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Transportation, Department of; notify municipal authorities
prior to removal of trees in certain instances; require ..........................................HB 196 Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas................................................HB 833 "Urban Redevelopment Law"; revise terminology from "slums"
to "pockets of blight" ...........................................................................................SB 374 Water and sewer projects; redefine the term municipality.....................................HB 403 Water Conservation Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 864 Water resources; issuance of sludge land application permits;
revise certain requirements ...................................................................................HB 741 Water; suppliers of such service shall seek reimbursement for
unpaid charges only from person who incurred such charges; provide ...............HB 607
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (Also, see Revenue and Taxation) County sales and use tax; comprehensive revision for educational purposes; provide .................................................................................................HB 802 Local option sales tax; comprehensive revision of joint county and municipal tax and specify distribution and use of proceeds for property relief; provide - CA.............................................................................................H..R 1034 Local option sales tax; taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than one percent; allow.......................................................................................................HB 153 Sales and use tax; time for filing certificates providing for distribution of local option tax proceeds; extend temporarily .................................................HB 520 Special elections; present question to voters regarding imposition or extension of local option sales and use tax or approval of issuance of bonds held only on Tuesday after first Monday in November; provide.............H..B 1125
LOCUST GROVE, CITY OF; provide for qualifications for office; provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1120
LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION HOPE; certain requirements for students who graduated from high school or received general education development diploma prior to 1993; provide exceptions ................................................................................................HB 946 HOPE; lower minimum grade point average for maintaining eligibility; provide ...................................................................................................................HB 54

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HOPE; residency of students who have been in custody of Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for scholarships or grants without waiting twelve additional months; provide.........................................................H..B 1040
Postsecondary education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties .......................................................................................HB 697
Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions ................................................H..B 1000
LOWNDES COUNTY Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; dedicate .........................HR 47 State Court; provide additional judge; provisions ...................................................HB 986
LUMPKIN COUNTY; Water and Sewerage Authority; chairperson of board of commissioners; maintain position on the authority ...............................SB 393

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MACON, CITY OF Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership of authority ..........................................................................HB 896 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area ...........................................................................HB 410 Macon-Bibb County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact....................H..B 1097 Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; provide for membership ....................H..B 1140 "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act"; provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership ...................................... SB 366 Macon Water Authority Act; change description of electoral districts.................H..B 1024 Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets..................................................................................................................HB 571 Payne City, City of; Bibb County; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes ........................H..B 1133 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Veterans of All Wars Interchange; Macon-Bibb County; dedicate.........................HR 530
MADISON, CITY OF State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 Trooper John Dixon Morris Memorial Highway; City of Eatonton and City of Madison; dedicate ............................................................................H..R 1216

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MAGISTRATE COURTS (Also, see Courts) Court; change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; provide for redacted information in certain filings................................ SB 386 Courts; provision of fees by local law in matters before probate and magistrate courts; authorize ...........................................................................HB 637 Elections; nonpartisan election of judges of probate court and chief magistrates; provide.....................................................................................HB 831 Magistrate courts; filing statements of claim, answer, and verification; change provisions ................................................................................................HB 530 Magistrate courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court.........................SB 332 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382
MAGISTRATES RETIREMENT FUND (Also, see Retirement and Pensions)
Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; establish ..................HB 292
Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; provide .......................................................HB 646
MALT BEVERAGES (Also, see Alcoholic Beverages) Alcoholic beverages; change definition of the term "brewpub"; provisions...........HB 314 Alcoholic beverages; change definition of the term "brewpub"; provisions...........HB 313 Alcoholic beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations; allow certain quantities .......................................HB 737 Law enforcement officers; persons leaving establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by drink entitled to entrapment defense under certain circumstances; clarify ................................................................................HB 43
MANCHESTER, CITY OF; staggered terms of office for members of governing authority; provide ................................................................................HB 912
MARIJUANA Medical cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions ...............................................................................HB 885
MARRIAGE (See Domestic Relations)
MARTA (METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY)
Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions..............................................................................................................HB 265
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise ........................HB 264

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MASS TRANSPORTATION Highways, bridges and ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision...................................................HB 775 Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide ...................HB 494 Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions..............................................................................................................HB 265 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise ........................HB 264
MCINTOSH COUNTY Board of Commissioners; change the description of the commissioner districts..................................................................................................................SB 420 Board of Education; change description of the education districts .........................SB 421 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties .........................SR 868
MCRAE, CITY OF City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 967
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID Assistance; single administrator for dental services for Medicaid recipients and PeachCare for Kids participants; provide.....................................HB 461 Community Health, Department of; infraction of condition under medicare or Medicaid not constitute negligence per se; provide .............H..B 1084 Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform .................................................................................SB 163 Georgia State War Veterans' Home; require Veterans Service Board to apply for certification to participate in medicare and Medicaid programs ................................................................................................................HB 16 Governor; expand Medicaid coverage under Affordable Care Act; urge ...............HR 280 Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act; enact ...................................................HB 51 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 973 Medical assistance; appropriations for obtaining federal financial participation for payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; provide authorization ............................................H..B 1119 Public assistance; provide reimbursement for Medicaid providers; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 695 Social services; expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval; prohibit .............................HB 990

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MENTAL HEALTH Behavioral Health and Developmental, Department of; changes to the powers and duties................................................................................................. SB 349 Congress of the United States; pass legislation restoring deep cuts to mental health services, research, special education, and supportive housing for children and adults living with mental health; request......................HR 228 Congress; pass legislation restoring the deep cuts to mental health services; request .....................................................................................................HR 49 Expense allowance; certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly; provide .................................................HB 876 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Mental health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification............................................................................. SB 65 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state ................................................................................................HB 96 Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; enact ...............................................................HB 205 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875
MERIT SYSTEM (Also, see State Employees or State Government) Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978; merit system; discrimination based on sexual orientation; prohibit ...................................................................HB 427
MERIWETHER COUNTY Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
METTER, CITY OF; increase excise tax ..............................................................H..B 1012
MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Adjutant general; qualifications for appointment; provide ......................................HB 52 Emergency management; certain limitations regarding the possession
and carrying of firearms during a declared state of emergency; prohibit.............HB 100 Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and
dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide ..................................................................HB 740 Georgia Emergency Management Agency; licensing of nongovernmental rescue organizations, groups, teams, search and rescue dog teams and individuals by director; eliminate ........................................................................HB 378 "Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act"; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions ....................................................................... SB 381

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Georgia State War Veterans' Home; require Veterans Service Board to apply for certification to participate in medicare and Medicaid programs ................................................................................................................HB 16
House Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create ..................................................H..R 1523
Licenses; certain military personnel and military veterans issued weapons carry license without payment of fees; allow .......................................HB 779
Professions and businesses; each professional licensing board shall waive licensing fee for military veterans; provide ..........................................................HB 163
Restoring Gun Rights During State of Emergency Act of 2013; enact....................HB 27 Special license plates; veterans of the United States armed forces; provide...........HB 102 State employees; assist any agency of or the armed forces of the United
States in the execution of 50 U.S.C. Section 1541; prohibit .................................HB 92 State government; assisting the armed forces in the investigation of any
citizen; prohibit any agency under certain circumstances ...................................HB 712 Tattoo studios; post notification that certain tattoos could disqualify the
wearer from military service; require ..................................................................HB 118 Taxable net income; all income received as military retirement or
survivor benefit; exempt from taxation ................................................................HB 453 Taxable net income; retirement income received from military service not
be subject to state income tax; provide................................................................HB 469 Taxation; redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated
military zone as a less developed area; provide....................................................HB 791 United States Congress; allocate funding for Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Commissary and extend operation of Fort McPherson Commissary; request ...................................................................................................................HR 844 United States Congress; House and Senate Armed Services Committees; avoid sequestration; encourage.............................................................................HR 204 Weapons carry license; issue certain military personnel and veterans without payment of fees; allow.............................................................................HB 703
MINORS (Also, see Juvenile Proceedings) Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact ...........................HB 754 Community Health, Board of; persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board; prohibit ............................................................................HB 913 Crimes and offenses; publication of certain information relating to minors under certain circumstances; prohibit ..................................................................HB 716 Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113 Day-care centers; satisfactory child protective services reports for employees and directors; require ...........................................................................HB 46 Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; make legislative findings; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 972

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Domestic relations; visitation and custody of children of parents serving in military; provide ...............................................................................................HB 685
Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations .............................................................................SB 283
Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association ......................SB 288
Foster Children's Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Act; enact ........................HB 428 Freestanding pediatric emergency facilities; certificate of need
requirements; exempt............................................................................................HB 404 General Assembly; provide by local law for mandatory attendance until
age seventeen within local school system; authorize ...........................................HB 948 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child
support and enforcement of child support orders ................................................SB 282 Georgia's Return to Play Act of 2013; enact ............................................................HB 48 Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact ........................................................HB 74 Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Act; enact .....................................................H..B 1155 HOPE scholarship; require local school systems to calculate;
provide grade point average; eligibility................................................................SB 372 House Study Committee on Licensing and Inspection of Child Welfare
Providers; create ................................................................................................HR 1723 Identity theft; security freezes for minors; provisions.............................................HB 915 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied;
penalties for breach of confidentiality ................................................................... SB 69 Juvenile proceedings; modification of orders of delinquency for children
who are victims of sexual abuse or trafficking; provide .....................................HB 219 Minors; operator of Internet website, online service, online application, or
mobile application has actual or constructive knowledge that a minor is using its services shall permit the minor to remove posted information; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 924 Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children ...................................................................................................... SB 358 Public disclosure; athletic or recreational programs that contain information on individuals under 18 years of age; exempt records .....................HB 368 Quality Basic Education Act; program for preventing teen dating violence; provide..................................................................................................HB 882 Reproductive freedom; recognize need for state and federal funds to facilitate safer environment for mothers and children; request support ...............HR 914 Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide ...................................................................HB 914

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Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation ................................................................................................HB 251
Trial proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions ...............HB 804
MITCHELL COUNTY Board of elections and registration; create ..............................................................HB 792 Special Agent Welton Harrell Memorial Highway; dedicate.................................HR 217
MONROE COUNTY Leana Nicole Craft Memorial Intersection; dedicate ..............................................HR 485 Piedmont Altamaha Rail Authority Act of 2013; enact ..........................................HB 306 Piedmont Altamaha Transit Authority Act; enact ......................................................HB 6 Property conveyance; authorizing thirteen counties................................................SR 788 Public property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities twelve counties...............................SR 868 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544 Veterans Memorial Interchange; dedicate .............................................................H..R 1346
MORGAN COUNTY State highway system; dedicate certain portions...................................................H..R 1200 Trooper First Class Keith Harlan Sewell Memorial Bridge; dedicate ..................H..R 1238
MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND SECURITY Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ..............HB 750 Crimes and offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions ..............................................................................HB 985 Debtor and creditor; repeal Chapter Five of Title Eighteen, relating to debt adjustment; enact new Chapter Five of Title Eighteen, relating to debt management services ....................................................................................HB 465 Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; enact.....................................................HB 49 Foreclosure; debtor bring debt current by making all past due payments, late fees and charges under certain circumstances; provide ..................................HB 47 Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations secured by deeds to secure debts or mortgages on real property; provide certain requirements..........................................................................................................HB 344 Foreclosure; procedure for confirmation of sales; modify .....................................HB 917 Foreclosure; withdrawal of foreclosure proceedings; require notice; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 903 House Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; create .....................................HR 1643

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Mortgages; deed to secure debt which conveys as security for a loan or obligation for one or more lots in residential development subject to covenants and property owners' association; provide...........................................HB 464
Motor vehicles; certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 878
Property owners' associations; mortgage holders shall pay up to six months unpaid fees on property upon foreclosure; provide ................................HB 502
MOTOR FUEL AND ROAD TAX (Also, see Revenue and Taxation) Franchise tax; change certain definitions ................................................................HB 261 Motor fuel and road taxes; change certain definitions regarding such taxes ......................................................................................................................HB 421 Motor fuel sales tax; allocated to provide adequate system of public-use airports; provide - CA ........................................................................HR 531 Revenue; taxation of motor fuels; change provisions .............................................HB 648 State sales and use tax; local taxes on motor fuels be used for maintaining adequate system of public road and bridges; dedicate .....................HB 955
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Abandoned motor vehicles; notice to owners of vehicles removed from private property; provide ......................................................................................HB 521 Ad valorem tax; dealers of motor vehicles are required to transmit applications for title and state and local title fees to county agent; revise time.............................................................................................................HB 391 Ad valorem tax; rate of taxation for certain vehicles purchased or donated by charitable organizations; provide....................................................................HB 919 Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees paid by dealers of used motor vehicles that directly finance sale of used motor vehicles; revise provisions..............................................................................................................HB 374 Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ....................................HB 66 Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ....................................HB 80 Ad valorem tax; title fee; owner who paid fee or paid sales and use tax subsequently registered in another state, later returned to this state in control of original owner; provide exemption ......................................................HB 686 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide.......................................................................................HB 870 Chelsea's Law; enact................................................................................................HB 798 Commerce and trade; exemption for sale of zero emission vehicles; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 925 Commercial driver's licenses; persons on sexual offender registry on or after July 1, 2013 from being licensed to drive certain motor vehicles; prohibit...................................................................................................................HB 40 Consumer Information and Awareness Act; enact ..................................................HB 971

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Courts; collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 720
Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify ............................................................................HB 776
Criminal history; purging of convictions of minors for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs under limited circumstances; authorize.................HB 113
Criminal procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation ................................................SB 187
Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365
Driver's licenses; issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired; authorize .........................HB 227
Drivers' licenses; restoration to persons completing defensive driving course; provide approval of certain programs' curriculums ................................HB 621
Education; leasing of certain public school property for purpose of construction and maintenance of telecommunications towers; prohibit ..............HB 563
Excise tax; rental motor vehicles; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds ..........................................................................................HB 651
Fair Business Practices Act; sale of unsafe used tires for purposes of installation on motor vehicle; provisions............................................................H..B 1091
General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA .............................................HR 24
General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose - CA ........................................................................................................H..R 1183
Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact.....................................................HB 26 Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide
Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions............................................HB 774 Highways; vehicles hauling certain products over a certain total gross
weight which have been issued a permit to operate on any public road which is not an interstate; allow .........................................................................H..B 1087 Highways; vehicles which exceed weight and dimension limits when in operation within a 20 mile radius of a port facility or designated facility; provide a permit.....................................................................................H..B 1100 Homicide by vehicle; increase the penalty ..............................................................SB 116 House Study Committee on Autonomous Vehicle Technology; create................H..R 1265 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1805 House Study Committee on For-Hire Transportation Services; create .................H..R 1830 Income tax credit; purchasers of alternative fuel heavy-duty and mediumduty vehicles; provide...........................................................................................HB 348 Insurance; motor vehicle policies issued to motor carriers on or after October 1, 2013, from including prohibition from rendering roadside assistance to other motorists; prohibit .................................................................HB 358

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Insurance; solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; prohibit.............................................................................................HB 828
Jeremy Griner Act; enact ..........................................................................................HB 33 License plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a
special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available....................................................................................SB 298 Licenses; Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; provide ...............................................................................HB 88 Motor vehicle titles; fee retained by county tag agents who process applications on behalf of Department of Revenue; increase ................................HB 388 Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time ...........................................................................................HB 827 Motor vehicles and traffic; concurrent jurisdiction of state courts and probate courts over misdemeanor traffic offenses; provide ................................HB 734 Motor vehicles and traffic; motorcycles may overtake and pass in same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; provide ................................................................................................................H..B 1047 Motor vehicles and traffic; parking motor vehicles in manner preventing emergency vehicles from accessing private property without identifiable driveway; prohibit .............................................................................HB 841 Motor vehicles and traffic; procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 762 Motor vehicles and traffic; provide registration and licensing of bicycles; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 689 Motor vehicles and traffic; securing or containing of live animals in back of vehicles on certain roads; require ....................................................................HB 992 Motor vehicles and traffic; traffic-control signal monitoring devices; repeal all laws ......................................................................................................HB 970 Motor vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons ..................................................................................................................HB 296 Motor vehicles; certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 878 Motor vehicles; failure to use safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; provide ..................................................................HB 504 Motor vehicles; following too closely shall be a punishable offense if activity results in contact with another vehicle; provide .....................................HB 950 Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 877 Motor vehicles; only hands-free communication devices used; provide .................HB 31

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Motor vehicles; prohibit law enforcement officers from impermissibly using race or ethnicity in determining whether to stop a motorist; require policies.......................................................................................................HB 98
Motor vehicles; prohibit law enforcement officers from using race or ethnicity to stop a motorist; require policies.........................................................HB 121
Motor vehicles; provide additional definition; acceptance of applications for registration not in compliance with federal emission standards .....................SB 392
Motor vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles.......................................................................................HB 753
Motor vehicles; temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired; make......................................................................................................................HB 566
Motor vehicles; title transfer based upon inheritance, devise or bequest or under a will shall be conducted without charge; provide ...............HB 216
Motor vehicles; use of devices for oral communications unless hands-free device; prohibit ....................................................................................HB 93
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code.......................................................SB 340
Passenger vehicles; failure to use seat safety belts may be admitted into evidence under certain circumstances; provide.............................................HB 532
Prestige license plates; repeal repetitive language; increase percentage of fees collected for plates allotted to currently designated charitable funds and organizations .................................................................................................HB 180
Pretrial proceedings; admissions and confessions; amend Code; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 671
Property; debtor's exemption for motor vehicles in a bankruptcy; revise ...............HB 531 Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate
taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions.......................................................HB 907 Revenue and taxation; change manner for determining fair market value
of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions....................................................................HB 729 Safety belts; definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies; modify ......................................................................HB 365 School buses; additional activation of amber flasher lights before and after bus stop; require.....................................................................................HB 518 Special district transportation sales and use tax; creation of special districts; provide method ..........................................................................HB 195 Special license plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation................................................................................................HB 881 Special license plates; fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife plates; adjust ........................................................................................................HB 730

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Special license plates; special emblem or logo in lieu of "alternative fueled vehicle"; provide........................................................................................HB 994
Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; add.........................................................................................................................HB 104
Special license plates; supporting the Atlanta Braves Foundation; add..................HB 492 Special license plates; veterans of the United States armed forces; provide...........HB 102 Speed restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed
in left-hand lanes; modify provisions ..................................................................HB 459 "Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons;
incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish ............................................... SB 23 State income tax; corporations subtract title fee paid upon purchase
of motor vehicles; allow ..........................................................................................HB 2 State Road and Tollway Authority; use of identifying information
obtained from technology used to determine toll enforcement violations for issuance of traffic citations other than those related to toll enforcement violations; provide...................................................H..B 1098 State sales and use tax; local taxes on motor fuels be used for maintaining adequate system of public road and bridges; dedicate .....................HB 955 Super speeder; notice given to persons cited for speeding violations which could result in them becoming super speeders under the law; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 663 Traffic-control devices; safe operation of motorcycles or light weight motor vehicle through inoperative signal; provide ..................................HB 869 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320 Weight of vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications....................................................HB 486
MOTORCYCLES General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities; provide - CA..................................HR 24 Motor vehicles and traffic; motorcycles may overtake and pass in same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken under certain conditions; provide .............................................................................................H..B 1047 Traffic-control devices; safe operation of motorcycles or light weight motor vehicle through inoperative signal; provide ..................................HB 869
MUNICIPALITIES (Also, see Local Government or Named Municipality)
Alcoholic beverage licenses; private clubs; repeal a population provision.............HB 708 Alcoholic beverages; imposing, levying, and collecting local
excise taxes at airport owned or operated, or both, by a county or municipality; change certain provisions.........................................................H..B 1004

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Counties and municipalities; implementation of local government service delivery strategy; revise procedures .........................................................HB 855
County and municipal officials; display American flag at courthouses and other government buildings; urge ................................................................HR 1585
County and municipal officials; ensure that the American flag is properly displayed; urge....................................................................................HR 190
Education; provide charter-schools-in-the-workplace and charter-schools-in-a-municipality; provisions.......................................................HB 964 Fiscal Accountability Act; enact..............................................................................HB 793 House Study Committee on Municipalities, Annexations, and Local Forms of Government in DeKalb County; create......................................HR 868 Incorporation of municipal corporations; certain requirements and standards; provide ...........................................................................................HB 22 Local government; any service contract such entities enter into shall contain a termination clause; provide ..........................................................HB 932 Local government; completion and submission of annual audit reports by community improvement districts; provide........................................HB 649 Local government; county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands; provide .................................................HB 690 Local government; Georgia Procurement Registry used in addition to official legal organ and other media outlets for advertisement of certain bid opportunities for goods and services; provide................................HB 311 Local government; immunity of municipal corporations; revise provisions............................................................................................................H..B 1010 Local government; no county, municipal corporation, or public authority shall introduce into a public water supply any chemical or agent not directly related to purification process; provide .............................H..B 1057 Local government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions...............................................HB 960 Local government; requiring transfer of ownership of privately constructed water or sewage systems under certain circumstances; prohibit..................................................................................................................HB 926 Local government; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements.......................HB 169 Local governments; adopting certain regulations pertaining to animals; prohibit ...............................................................................................HB 409 Local governments; verification of lawful residency by applicants of business licenses and private employers; modify requirements.......................HB 237 Local option sales tax; comprehensive revision of joint county and municipal tax and specify distribution and use of proceeds for property relief; provide - CA ........................................................................H..R 1034

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Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 877
Municipalities; ante litem notice; the amount of damages sought; provide............HB 135 Municipalities; created on or after January 1, 2005; establish
independent school system; authorize - CA .........................................................HR 486 Municipalities; no local Act granting a charter shall be enacted wherein
any part of proposed corporate boundary is less than three miles from corporate boundary of any existing municipal corporation; provide ...................HB 692 New employees; annual report by public employers relative to compliance with certain laws; provide .............................................................HB 183 Probation services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions ............HB 837 Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; authorize ..............................HB 436 Public Safety, Department of; intergovernmental agreement to regulate taxicabs in certain circumstances; provisions....................................HB 907 Revenue and taxation; certain information by commissioner provide to financial officer or taxing official of certain municipalities; repeal provisions ..................................................................................................HB 859 Revenue collection; method for county and municipal governing authorities to obtain certain information from revenue commissioner; provide ..................................................................................................................HB 418 Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county and municipal tax; provide ...........HB 719 Sales and use tax; point of sale data compiled by Department of Revenue made available to counties and municipalities; provide .....................................HB 860 Service delivery strategies; water and sewer fees charged for customers outside provider's geographical boundaries; change certain provisions................HB 41 State Board of Accountancy; transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office; provide ..................................HB 291 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Transportation, Department of; notify municipal authorities prior to removal of trees in certain instances; require ..........................................HB 196 Water and sewer projects; redefine the term municipality.....................................HB 403 Water Conservation Act of 2014; enact .................................................................HB 864 Water; suppliers of such service shall seek reimbursement for unpaid charges only from person who incurred such charges; provide ...............HB 607
MURRAY COUNTY Pathway to the Smokies; dedicate ...........................................................................HR 739 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
MUSIC Joint Georgia Music Industry Study Committee; create ........................................HR 528

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NATIONAL GUARD, AIR OR ARMY State employees; assist any agency of or the armed forces of the United States in the execution of 50 U.S.C. Section 1541; prohibit .....................HB 92
NATURAL GAS (Also, see Gas, Gasoline, and Gas Services) Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1158 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1159
NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF (Also, see Conservation and Natural Resources)
Hazardous waste; management of sites and provisions concerning enrollment, participation, and administration of hazardous site remediation programs; revise provisions..............................................................HB 357
Natural Resources, Department of; Environmental Protection Division; rules or regulations be approved by the General Assembly prior to promulgation; require .............................................................HB 225
Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory................................... SB 333
Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish ..................HB 904
Natural resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards ..............................................................................................SB 299
NEWTON COUNTY; state highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................................................................................................H..R 1544
NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ..............HB 750 Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require .......................HB 405 Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time............HB 969

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NONRESIDENTS Driver's licenses; issuance of a temporary driving permit to a noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license has expired; authorize .........................HB 227 Firearms; prohibit illegal aliens from processing, transporting, or shipping firearms ................................................................................................HB 667 Income tax credit; qualified citizenship expenses for low-income families; provide ..................................................................................................HB 617 Lawful presence verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions....................................................................................H..B 1051 Lawful presence; certain affidavit for persons under eighteen years of age to be executed after attaining the age of eighteen; provide..............HB 125 Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ...........................................................................................HB 152 Public benefits; no longer require applicant to establish United States citizenship repeatedly ...........................................................................................HB 275 United States Congress; enact and fund immigration reform that creates a commonsense road map to citizenship for eleven million undocumented immigrants; request .........................................................HR 912
NOTARIES PUBLIC Revised Georgia Law on Notarial Acts of 2014; enact ...........................................HB 815
NUCLEAR ENERGY (Also, see Energy) Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1158 Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage ...................H..R 1159 Solar Power Free-Market Financing and Property Rights Act of 2014; enact ......................................................................................................................HB 874
NURSES Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise provisions........................................................ SB 94 Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ...............................................................................................................SB 342 House Study Committee on Medical Education; create........................................H..R 1722 Nurses; mandatory reporting; require.......................................................................HB 50 Nurses; require mandatory reporting ....................................................................... SB 13 Physicians; authorize administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses pursuant to vaccine protocol agreements with physicians; provisions...............H..B 1081 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ................................................................. SB 85

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Registered professional nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal .............................................. SB 10
Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions..............................................................................................................HB 293

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OAK PARK, CITY OF; provide for new charter ..................................................H..B 1022
OCONEE COUNTY Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway; dedicate ....................................HR 1226 State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ...............................H. R 1544
OCONEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date............................................................HB 940
ONLINE INTERNET SAFETY Minors; operator of Internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application has actual or constructive knowledge that a minor is using its services shall permit the minor to remove posted information; provide ......................................................HB 924
ORCHARD HILL VILLAGE, CITY OF; provide new charter ..........................H..B 1147

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PARDONS AND PAROLES Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 State Board of Pardons and Paroles; issuing medical reprieves to incapacitated persons suffering a progressively debilitating terminal illness; define terms................................................................................HB 478
PARENT AND CHILD (Also, see Domestic Relations) Courts; additional grounds for terminating parental rights; provide .......................HB 397 Delinquency proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ...............SB 365 Domestic relations; child custody proceedings; make legislative findings; provisions...............................................................................................HB 972

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Domestic relations; visitation and custody of children of parents serving in military; provide ..................................................................................HB 685
Education; parent or guardian; hearing prior to imposition of ban to prohibit admission to school; provide........................................................HB 698
Elementary and secondary education; system of determining parental investment in public schools; provide ....................................................HB 717
Ethical Treatment of Human Embryos Act; enact...................................................HB 481 Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel; move from the Child Advocate for
the Protection of Children to the commissioner of public health .........................HB 705 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Juvenile court; termination of parental rights under certain
circumstances; provide .........................................................................................HB 369 Parent Conference Act; enact ..................................................................................HB 425 Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse
shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide ..................................................HB 914
PARKS, HISTORIC AREAS, MEMORIALS, AND RECREATION Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2013; enact.....................................................HB 26 Government statues and monuments; additional protections; provide.....................HB 91 House Study Committee on the Preservation of Sapelo Island; create ...................HR 551 Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities